Samantha biobabbler
@biobabbler.bsky.social
Unbridled enthusiast of that nature thing, card-carrying conservation biologist, photography phan & word nerd. Have swiffer, will fend off mountain lion. she/her
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Day 156 of showing the internet that (jumping) spiders aren't scary 😟
Our Phidippus regius Blue Mountains girl Cheeto woke up today and chose VIOLENCE (the adorable kind). She jumped eight times in one video, so of course, we had to make it a jump-counting challenge! 🧡 #jumpingspider
Our Phidippus regius Blue Mountains girl Cheeto woke up today and chose VIOLENCE (the adorable kind). She jumped eight times in one video, so of course, we had to make it a jump-counting challenge! 🧡 #jumpingspider
November 29, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Day 156 of showing the internet that (jumping) spiders aren't scary 😟
Our Phidippus regius Blue Mountains girl Cheeto woke up today and chose VIOLENCE (the adorable kind). She jumped eight times in one video, so of course, we had to make it a jump-counting challenge! 🧡 #jumpingspider
Our Phidippus regius Blue Mountains girl Cheeto woke up today and chose VIOLENCE (the adorable kind). She jumped eight times in one video, so of course, we had to make it a jump-counting challenge! 🧡 #jumpingspider
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In the past few days I've seen mutiple other bunny-pages I follow post videos of their buns out in play areas oj the lawn that were completely empty. As someone who has outdoor bunnies, this somewhat irks me as it is ill adviced in many ways. (1/2)
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April 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM
In the past few days I've seen mutiple other bunny-pages I follow post videos of their buns out in play areas oj the lawn that were completely empty. As someone who has outdoor bunnies, this somewhat irks me as it is ill adviced in many ways. (1/2)
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Morro Rock sunset.😍
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Morro Rock sunset.😍
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Blackbird enjoying the berries.
@lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
@lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Blackbird enjoying the berries.
@lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
@lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdtrack.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social
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November 28, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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November 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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A cool, still evening last night meant fewer moths to the garden moth light but that made it easier to document some of the micro moth visitors.
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
November 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
A cool, still evening last night meant fewer moths to the garden moth light but that made it easier to document some of the micro moth visitors.
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
This moth was ~3mm long and I think might be in the Family Gelechiidae (Twirler moths)
#teammoth #ausinverts #wildoz #Lepidoptera #inaturalist #nature
Exceptionally beautiful Squirrel of the Day for November 27, 2025 #sqrlpix
November 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Was shown this amazing fungus at my neighbor's place (on an oak). 😍
INaturalist couldn't decide which fungus it was, so I won't guess.☺️ Regardless, I LOVE it.🥰
INaturalist couldn't decide which fungus it was, so I won't guess.☺️ Regardless, I LOVE it.🥰
November 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Was shown this amazing fungus at my neighbor's place (on an oak). 😍
INaturalist couldn't decide which fungus it was, so I won't guess.☺️ Regardless, I LOVE it.🥰
INaturalist couldn't decide which fungus it was, so I won't guess.☺️ Regardless, I LOVE it.🥰
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France plans to spend $150 million to rip out grape vines due to wine industry woes from increasing heat, drought, etc
Yet planting rows of trees around vines can drought- & heat-proof them while keeping production up w/o irrigation
I reported about this #agroforestry solution in southern France:
Yet planting rows of trees around vines can drought- & heat-proof them while keeping production up w/o irrigation
I reported about this #agroforestry solution in southern France:
Better wines among the pines: Agroforestry can climate-proof grapes, French researchers show
MONTPELLIER, France — As the world warms due to climate change, winemakers are struggling to maintain the quality of their product. But in the home of wine, agroforestry researchers are showing that g...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
France plans to spend $150 million to rip out grape vines due to wine industry woes from increasing heat, drought, etc
Yet planting rows of trees around vines can drought- & heat-proof them while keeping production up w/o irrigation
I reported about this #agroforestry solution in southern France:
Yet planting rows of trees around vines can drought- & heat-proof them while keeping production up w/o irrigation
I reported about this #agroforestry solution in southern France:
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Yes! I don’t understand it, but with some dogs their nose color is temperature dependent. His nose was pink most of the time we lived in MD but I just realized it’s changed back to black
vetster.com/en/condition...
vetster.com/en/condition...
Seasonal Nasal Hypopigmentation In Dogs - Causes, Treatment And Associated Conditions - Vetster
Seasonal nasal hypopigmentation (SNH), aka “snow nose” in dogs, describes a seasonal loss of nasal pigment (called melanin) resulting in a lighter, pink colored nose.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Yes! I don’t understand it, but with some dogs their nose color is temperature dependent. His nose was pink most of the time we lived in MD but I just realized it’s changed back to black
vetster.com/en/condition...
vetster.com/en/condition...
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Today in Jeremy's salad: collard greens, zucchini, hibiscus leaf, aloe vera, and pansy
November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today in Jeremy's salad: collard greens, zucchini, hibiscus leaf, aloe vera, and pansy
I took a photo of Monet's pocket watercolors paint kit.
It was TINY and very basic (not many colors). But, very well used.
There was a lesson, in that.
It was TINY and very basic (not many colors). But, very well used.
There was a lesson, in that.
Drawing supplies are cheap or even free (there are paper sack sketchbook tutorials on YouTube as well!)
Time is expensive but you can snatch a few minutes for doodling where you can.
youtu.be/WNh5R0DYU0E
Time is expensive but you can snatch a few minutes for doodling where you can.
youtu.be/WNh5R0DYU0E
Paper bag art journal 🔸 DIY art book for beginners
YouTube video by Margarete Miller
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November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I took a photo of Monet's pocket watercolors paint kit.
It was TINY and very basic (not many colors). But, very well used.
There was a lesson, in that.
It was TINY and very basic (not many colors). But, very well used.
There was a lesson, in that.
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The good news is that anyone can draw. The bad news is that there is no magic, just elbow grease and determination. Follow this nice lady, for example, with your $2 supplies and, with enough practice, you will draw.
youtu.be/ing1x95WZ_I
youtu.be/ing1x95WZ_I
Learn How To Draw Pt 1: Lines, Lines, Lines
YouTube video by The Pencil Room Online
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November 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The good news is that anyone can draw. The bad news is that there is no magic, just elbow grease and determination. Follow this nice lady, for example, with your $2 supplies and, with enough practice, you will draw.
youtu.be/ing1x95WZ_I
youtu.be/ing1x95WZ_I
Am listening to an Ann Patchett novel. It is SUCH a treat. I am enjoying every moment.
What a wonderful writer.😍
What a wonderful writer.😍
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Am listening to an Ann Patchett novel. It is SUCH a treat. I am enjoying every moment.
What a wonderful writer.😍
What a wonderful writer.😍
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Not to brag but this is my commute.
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Not to brag but this is my commute.
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Song Thrush feasting on Hawthorn berries this week. Bodmin moor.
#cornwallbirding #birds #birding #birdphotography #UKWildlife #wildlifephotogphy
#cornwallbirding #birds #birding #birdphotography #UKWildlife #wildlifephotogphy
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Song Thrush feasting on Hawthorn berries this week. Bodmin moor.
#cornwallbirding #birds #birding #birdphotography #UKWildlife #wildlifephotogphy
#cornwallbirding #birds #birding #birdphotography #UKWildlife #wildlifephotogphy
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A View from the Driver’s Seat at 73 mph: Pilot Mountains, Mineral County, Nevada
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A View from the Driver’s Seat at 73 mph: Pilot Mountains, Mineral County, Nevada
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
All along last week’s 24 hour, 500 mile round trip client visit to Silver Peak, NV.
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“You will be visited by three spirits…”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 AM
“You will be visited by three spirits…”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
The roosters were looking soooo good, today, at my mechanic's shop. 🤩
I mentioned it to our mechanic, and he said it's 'cause they finally stopped fighting.😍🥰🥰
I mentioned it to our mechanic, and he said it's 'cause they finally stopped fighting.😍🥰🥰
November 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
The roosters were looking soooo good, today, at my mechanic's shop. 🤩
I mentioned it to our mechanic, and he said it's 'cause they finally stopped fighting.😍🥰🥰
I mentioned it to our mechanic, and he said it's 'cause they finally stopped fighting.😍🥰🥰
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Ever wondered what 2.8 magnification gets you?
Sony 100 Macro 1.4x GM + 2TC
Sony 100 Macro 1.4x GM + 2TC
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Ever wondered what 2.8 magnification gets you?
Sony 100 Macro 1.4x GM + 2TC
Sony 100 Macro 1.4x GM + 2TC
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Sometimes you just do it in Black & White
November 25, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Sometimes you just do it in Black & White
Beautiful bark, lichen and all.
😍
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November 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Beautiful bark, lichen and all.
😍
😍