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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 2h

The cathedral peregrines in my #UK hometown are doing well! www.bbc.com/news/article...

Thriving St Albans peregrine falcon chicks spotted miles apart

The St Albans Cathedral chicks have been spotted miles apart and are doing well, experts say.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 6h

Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight is the delightful Pallas’s Warbler! 🍂

These tiny visitors from far east are a rare autumn treat for birdwatchers!

Look for their bright yellow eyebrow stripe and lemon rump as they flit through the trees.

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Aintright @aintright.bsky.social · 10h

Harriet the House Sparrow #BirdOfTheDay #birdinabush #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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Michelle Cozens @measureofcalm.bsky.social · 5h

#BirdOfTheDay today is #BirdInABush or reflection. Since today is also #Wrensday I chose a photo from my second attempt to have a photo shoot with a marsh wren - much more successful than the other day, but still not out in the open, as is their preference. #birds #EastCoastKin

A marsh wren stands on a branch of a bush. Shadows of other branches cross over its body. It is facing the camera with its head facing left.

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 11h

The satisfaction of a good scratch ! Thank you to Rod Jones from Yorkshire for today's #FoxOfTheDay @rodshelf.bsky.social

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 17h

Winning entries from 2025's Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards www.bbc.com/news/article...

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: snapping the world's rarest hyena

Photographer Wim van den Heever got the winning shot beside an abandoned diamond mining settlement.

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Constance Lee Menefee @conniemenefee.bsky.social · 1d

Baby Red-bellied Woodpecker on cypress tree 🪶

Black and white marked fledgling woodpecker

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 1d

Red Squirrels always looking like they're about to politely interrupt

A Red Squirrel stands upright on the forest floor, tiny paws clasped neatly together as if waiting nervously to ask a question. Its wide eyes and hesitant posture give it an endearing, almost apologetic expression, as though feeling rather unsure about interrupting.

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Vancouver Christmas Guide @vanchristmasguide.bsky.social · 1d

Looking for #Christmas money-saving tips? Don't read this: www.vancouverchristmasguide.com/money-saving...

Money-saving Christmas Tips | Vancouver Christmas Guide

How to save money this Christmas.

www.vancouverchristmasguide.com

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Michelle Cozens @measureofcalm.bsky.social · 1d

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay this great blue heron is showing off its #longneck while it appears to be doing some yoga. It was actually poised to take off. I used to live near the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio, and these birds were plentiful. #EastCoastKin

A great blue heron is perched on an old tree branch. It is leaning toward the left with its neck outstretched and its wings lifted but not stretched out.

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@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 1d

Just a note of thanks to the cutest, friendliest Magnolia Warbler I've ever met. It entertained me for days in Central Park's Wildflower Meadow! 💕💕💕 #Warblers #CentralPark #birding

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · 1d

A beauty from @markwhit.bsky.social for your #FoxOfTheDay today - thank you Mark !

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 2d

All hail the 2025 World Conker Champion! www.bbc.com/news/article...

First-time contender crowned World Conker Champion

Matt Cross is crowned King Conker after six hours of closely-fought competition in Southwick.

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John Lee @johnleewriter.bsky.social · 2d

Some new B.C. books to hit the sofa with this autumn: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

B.C. books to cozy up with this fall | CBC News

As cooler, wetter weather descends on B.C., it may be time to start thinking about slowing down and curling up with the latest and greatest from local authors.

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Vancouver Christmas Guide @vanchristmasguide.bsky.social · 2d

This holiday season, don't miss the chance to see a stage adaptation of one of the other #Christmas stories Charles Dickens wrote... www.vancouverchristmasguide.com/the-cricket-...