Big Wombat
@diprotodon.bsky.social
Quotidian desk jockey (he/him)
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Every evening at this time of year the Screaming Tree Frogs gather around the rainwater on our neighbour's water tank to scream at each other.
(poor photos because low light, long distance, adn small aperture)
#frogs
(poor photos because low light, long distance, adn small aperture)
#frogs
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Every evening at this time of year the Screaming Tree Frogs gather around the rainwater on our neighbour's water tank to scream at each other.
(poor photos because low light, long distance, adn small aperture)
#frogs
(poor photos because low light, long distance, adn small aperture)
#frogs
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one of the biggest L's ever was letting the early birds shape society instead of the night owls
"night owls are lazy"
bitch i only sleep 5 hours and my peak mental acuity is from 10pm-2am!
"night owls are lazy"
bitch i only sleep 5 hours and my peak mental acuity is from 10pm-2am!
January 13, 2026 at 3:01 AM
one of the biggest L's ever was letting the early birds shape society instead of the night owls
"night owls are lazy"
bitch i only sleep 5 hours and my peak mental acuity is from 10pm-2am!
"night owls are lazy"
bitch i only sleep 5 hours and my peak mental acuity is from 10pm-2am!
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That telling moment when you think to yourself “I’m actually a functioning, mature adult who’s got his shit together and is winning at life”, then you realise you’re using your phone as a torch to look for your phone which you’re convinced you’ve lost in the pub.
January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
That telling moment when you think to yourself “I’m actually a functioning, mature adult who’s got his shit together and is winning at life”, then you realise you’re using your phone as a torch to look for your phone which you’re convinced you’ve lost in the pub.
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Whenever I debunk pseudoscientific nonsense, some jabroni replies “you must be a lot of fun at parties”
First of all, fuck you, I am a lot of fun at parties.
And why is no one ever mad at the person who lied to you? You’re only mad at the people who pointed out you were lied to.
First of all, fuck you, I am a lot of fun at parties.
And why is no one ever mad at the person who lied to you? You’re only mad at the people who pointed out you were lied to.
August 4, 2023 at 1:24 PM
Whenever I debunk pseudoscientific nonsense, some jabroni replies “you must be a lot of fun at parties”
First of all, fuck you, I am a lot of fun at parties.
And why is no one ever mad at the person who lied to you? You’re only mad at the people who pointed out you were lied to.
First of all, fuck you, I am a lot of fun at parties.
And why is no one ever mad at the person who lied to you? You’re only mad at the people who pointed out you were lied to.
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nice 😎
“Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp. Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited in accordance with our existing policies prohibiting impersonation and intellectual property infringement.”
“Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp. Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited in accordance with our existing policies prohibiting impersonation and intellectual property infringement.”
Bandcamp’s Mission and Our Approach to Generative AI
We’re articulating our approach to generative AI so musicians can keep making music and fans can trust the music they find on Bandcamp.
blog.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
nice 😎
“Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp. Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited in accordance with our existing policies prohibiting impersonation and intellectual property infringement.”
“Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp. Any use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles is strictly prohibited in accordance with our existing policies prohibiting impersonation and intellectual property infringement.”
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Crazy Northern Lights tonight!
January 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Crazy Northern Lights tonight!
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So, today marks 10 years since the passing of Bowie.
It also marks 10 years since I put something on Twitter about it which resulted in me having to take a day off work, chase down various international media, get blocked by half of Australia, and end up the filling in a Kanye and Madonna sandwich.
It also marks 10 years since I put something on Twitter about it which resulted in me having to take a day off work, chase down various international media, get blocked by half of Australia, and end up the filling in a Kanye and Madonna sandwich.
January 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM
So, today marks 10 years since the passing of Bowie.
It also marks 10 years since I put something on Twitter about it which resulted in me having to take a day off work, chase down various international media, get blocked by half of Australia, and end up the filling in a Kanye and Madonna sandwich.
It also marks 10 years since I put something on Twitter about it which resulted in me having to take a day off work, chase down various international media, get blocked by half of Australia, and end up the filling in a Kanye and Madonna sandwich.
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I don’t think we should have ceded control quite so quickly and without so much as a fight.
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 AM
I don’t think we should have ceded control quite so quickly and without so much as a fight.
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It's the 3rd of January 1939, your name is professor James Smith and you are staring at a drawing of a fish. It's not a regular fish. It is a completely impossible fish.
January 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
It's the 3rd of January 1939, your name is professor James Smith and you are staring at a drawing of a fish. It's not a regular fish. It is a completely impossible fish.
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A bar-tailed godwit at Bald Hill Beach.
These migratory waders undertake the longest non-stop flight of any bird.
These are my favourite shorebirds.
Look at that crazy bill!
Fun fact: They can actually bend their bills.
These migratory waders undertake the longest non-stop flight of any bird.
These are my favourite shorebirds.
Look at that crazy bill!
Fun fact: They can actually bend their bills.
January 6, 2026 at 11:40 AM
A bar-tailed godwit at Bald Hill Beach.
These migratory waders undertake the longest non-stop flight of any bird.
These are my favourite shorebirds.
Look at that crazy bill!
Fun fact: They can actually bend their bills.
These migratory waders undertake the longest non-stop flight of any bird.
These are my favourite shorebirds.
Look at that crazy bill!
Fun fact: They can actually bend their bills.
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Snowmen of Berlin - a critique
December 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Snowmen of Berlin - a critique
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For those in Australia the "Vic Fazio III Moth Marathon" is back on again for another year, starting on Friday, 16th January, 2026. Over a 10 day period (January 16, 2026 - January 25, 2026)
www.inaturalist.org/projects/202...
www.inaturalist.org/projects/202...
2026 Moth Marathon in Memory of Victor Fazio III
This is the fourth year of running the moth project in memory of Victor Fazio III. Starting on Friday, 16th January, 2026 we will start exploring this biodiverse group with a ten day marathon. We welc...
www.inaturalist.org
January 5, 2026 at 8:51 AM
For those in Australia the "Vic Fazio III Moth Marathon" is back on again for another year, starting on Friday, 16th January, 2026. Over a 10 day period (January 16, 2026 - January 25, 2026)
www.inaturalist.org/projects/202...
www.inaturalist.org/projects/202...
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Eastern Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus ssp. aculeatus), Tyers/Boola Boola #Gunaikurnaicountry
January 5, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Eastern Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus ssp. aculeatus), Tyers/Boola Boola #Gunaikurnaicountry
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I am a non-seroconverter for the measles vaccine. This means I have no immunity to measles despite being vaccinated multiple times. By ensuring your vaccinations are up to date you help limit the spread of measles, which by extension protects non-seeocoverters such as myself
*sigh*
Reminder: Are your vaccinations up to date? Are your children's vaccinations also up to date?
Reminder: Are your vaccinations up to date? Are your children's vaccinations also up to date?
If you were in Perth between the 6th and 27th Dec. 2025, check the measles alert and listed sites www.health.wa.gov.au/news/2025/me...
January 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I am a non-seroconverter for the measles vaccine. This means I have no immunity to measles despite being vaccinated multiple times. By ensuring your vaccinations are up to date you help limit the spread of measles, which by extension protects non-seeocoverters such as myself
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My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
January 5, 2026 at 7:50 AM
My niece in Stonehaven, near Aberdeen, has made a snow dalek that's featured in the Aberdeen Press and Journal. #proudaunt
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This is the funniest thing that's ever happened on Threads.
January 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM
This is the funniest thing that's ever happened on Threads.
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Smol Paul has been hanging out under the Christmas tree for the last six weeks.
He's just found out we took it down 😬
He's just found out we took it down 😬
January 4, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Smol Paul has been hanging out under the Christmas tree for the last six weeks.
He's just found out we took it down 😬
He's just found out we took it down 😬
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Emergency feel-good content incoming!
Mum and bub.
Wild budgies at Mount Bryan East a few years ago.
Mum and bub.
Wild budgies at Mount Bryan East a few years ago.
January 4, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Emergency feel-good content incoming!
Mum and bub.
Wild budgies at Mount Bryan East a few years ago.
Mum and bub.
Wild budgies at Mount Bryan East a few years ago.
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A bit of serendipity this morning - didn’t feel safe going out in the car so went to the canal instead and saw this. My comedy moment for the year 🦢🤪
[Vertical video so needs a click]
#sillyswan #iphone15pro
[Vertical video so needs a click]
#sillyswan #iphone15pro
January 3, 2026 at 11:31 AM
A bit of serendipity this morning - didn’t feel safe going out in the car so went to the canal instead and saw this. My comedy moment for the year 🦢🤪
[Vertical video so needs a click]
#sillyswan #iphone15pro
[Vertical video so needs a click]
#sillyswan #iphone15pro
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I hope you guys like owls! There may be a few posts about these Australian Boobooks that roost in our Perth Hills garden… they are just so magnificent 😍
It was hot today (40°C 🥵), this owl was feeling the heat so holding its wings away from its body 🪶
#ausbirds #wildoz #owls #BirdsSeenIn2026 #birds
It was hot today (40°C 🥵), this owl was feeling the heat so holding its wings away from its body 🪶
#ausbirds #wildoz #owls #BirdsSeenIn2026 #birds
January 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I hope you guys like owls! There may be a few posts about these Australian Boobooks that roost in our Perth Hills garden… they are just so magnificent 😍
It was hot today (40°C 🥵), this owl was feeling the heat so holding its wings away from its body 🪶
#ausbirds #wildoz #owls #BirdsSeenIn2026 #birds
It was hot today (40°C 🥵), this owl was feeling the heat so holding its wings away from its body 🪶
#ausbirds #wildoz #owls #BirdsSeenIn2026 #birds
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In Mexico, worcestershire sauce is called “English Salsa”, which is probably the best low-key culinary shade-throwing I’ve ever seen in my life
December 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In Mexico, worcestershire sauce is called “English Salsa”, which is probably the best low-key culinary shade-throwing I’ve ever seen in my life
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Reminder that free will exists and New Year’s resolutions don’t have to suck. Resolve to eat every kind of cheese, pet every dog you see, resolve to take pictures of clouds and look up what you see. No one needs to be a “better version of themselves” when they can visit every local brewery.
January 1, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Reminder that free will exists and New Year’s resolutions don’t have to suck. Resolve to eat every kind of cheese, pet every dog you see, resolve to take pictures of clouds and look up what you see. No one needs to be a “better version of themselves” when they can visit every local brewery.
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Here’s a thing I learned today: the metal-oxide semiconductor transistor is the most manufactured thing in history. One analyst *7 years ago* reckoned more than 13,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 had been made (more than there are stars in the Milky Way).
computerhistory.org/blog/13-sext...
computerhistory.org/blog/13-sext...
13 Sextillion & Counting: The Long & Winding Road to the Most Frequently Manufactured Human Artifact in History
Scientists and engineers achieved the alchemist’s goal of turning low-value material into gold with the invention of the MOS (metal-oxide semiconductor) transistor.
computerhistory.org
January 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Here’s a thing I learned today: the metal-oxide semiconductor transistor is the most manufactured thing in history. One analyst *7 years ago* reckoned more than 13,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 had been made (more than there are stars in the Milky Way).
computerhistory.org/blog/13-sext...
computerhistory.org/blog/13-sext...