Karen A Thomas
@fobblog.bsky.social
An English teacher and journalist who is fascinated by nature, space, the First World War and all things digital.
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Perched up high.
This Canterbury kingfisher made some spectacular dives from high up.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #kent #canterbury #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
This Canterbury kingfisher made some spectacular dives from high up.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #kent #canterbury #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
December 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Perched up high.
This Canterbury kingfisher made some spectacular dives from high up.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #kent #canterbury #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
This Canterbury kingfisher made some spectacular dives from high up.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #kent #canterbury #birdphotography #ukbirds #birds
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Would you like to see something both cute and Christmassy?
My friend Claire Tomlinson has made a short film about the local Wagtail roost: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnfP...
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social @sussexornitholo.bsky.social
My friend Claire Tomlinson has made a short film about the local Wagtail roost: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnfP...
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social @sussexornitholo.bsky.social
A Hundred Tails A-wagging
YouTube video by CTWildlife
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Would you like to see something both cute and Christmassy?
My friend Claire Tomlinson has made a short film about the local Wagtail roost: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnfP...
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social @sussexornitholo.bsky.social
My friend Claire Tomlinson has made a short film about the local Wagtail roost: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnfP...
@sussexwildlife.bsky.social @sussexornitholo.bsky.social
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60,000 is the *low end* estimate.
So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
At least 60,000 murdered in Sudanese city, which resembles ‘a slaughterhouse’
Satellite evidence shows extent of paramilitary massacre in El Fasher
www.irishtimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
60,000 is the *low end* estimate.
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Dive!
A successful fishing expedition for one of the River Lea male kingfishers at Hackney.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfishers #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #birds #ukbirds
A successful fishing expedition for one of the River Lea male kingfishers at Hackney.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfishers #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #birds #ukbirds
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Dive!
A successful fishing expedition for one of the River Lea male kingfishers at Hackney.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfishers #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #birds #ukbirds
A successful fishing expedition for one of the River Lea male kingfishers at Hackney.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfishers #kingfishers #riverlea #hackney #birds #ukbirds
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🚨 SIGN THE PETITION 🚨
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
December 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🚨 SIGN THE PETITION 🚨
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
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This Government once vowed to be “the most nature-positive [we have] ever had”.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This Government once vowed to be “the most nature-positive [we have] ever had”.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
Months of blaming wildlife and stripping back protections have already made a mockery of that promise.
And if the rumoured cuts to BNG go ahead, it will deal yet another devastating blow to nature.
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What a difference 24 hours makes. Small margins between life and death.
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
What a difference 24 hours makes. Small margins between life and death.
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If voters could vote against a party (More in Common)
December 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
If voters could vote against a party (More in Common)
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Some very special news today for little Stormzy.
Look at him just after getting the news. Bouncing!!!
Look at him just after getting the news. Bouncing!!!
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some very special news today for little Stormzy.
Look at him just after getting the news. Bouncing!!!
Look at him just after getting the news. Bouncing!!!
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Without legally binding targets, proper funding and urgent delivery, the Government’s own goals won’t be met and nature will pay the price.⚠️
Protected sites are the frontline of recovery but only if Government chooses to make them so.
Fail nature here, and you fail everywhere.
Protected sites are the frontline of recovery but only if Government chooses to make them so.
Fail nature here, and you fail everywhere.
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Without legally binding targets, proper funding and urgent delivery, the Government’s own goals won’t be met and nature will pay the price.⚠️
Protected sites are the frontline of recovery but only if Government chooses to make them so.
Fail nature here, and you fail everywhere.
Protected sites are the frontline of recovery but only if Government chooses to make them so.
Fail nature here, and you fail everywhere.
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Only our 5th Golden Ticket ever
Little Birdie is a very old girl and she can no longer control her bladder. She doesn't belong on the streets
Little Birdie is a very old girl and she can no longer control her bladder. She doesn't belong on the streets
December 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Only our 5th Golden Ticket ever
Little Birdie is a very old girl and she can no longer control her bladder. She doesn't belong on the streets
Little Birdie is a very old girl and she can no longer control her bladder. She doesn't belong on the streets
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Apple's AI chief is out. Now what? youtu.be/sEavJC9yxJA
Apple's AI chief is out. Now what?
YouTube video by Tech Gets Real
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Apple's AI chief is out. Now what? youtu.be/sEavJC9yxJA
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What a beautiful sight
Was so lucky this kingfisher landed in front of me at the Waterworks nature reserve.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #eastlondon #birds #ukbirds
Was so lucky this kingfisher landed in front of me at the Waterworks nature reserve.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #eastlondon #birds #ukbirds
December 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
What a beautiful sight
Was so lucky this kingfisher landed in front of me at the Waterworks nature reserve.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #eastlondon #birds #ukbirds
Was so lucky this kingfisher landed in front of me at the Waterworks nature reserve.
#LondonBirds #nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #eastlondon #birds #ukbirds
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Listening to David Lammy on @BBCr4today attempting to justify abolishing trial by jury, it is increasingly and terrifyingly clear that he simply does not understand the issues.
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Listening to David Lammy on @BBCr4today attempting to justify abolishing trial by jury, it is increasingly and terrifyingly clear that he simply does not understand the issues.
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Remember:
Juries are important not so much for the powers they have, but for the powers they prevent others from having.
Juries are important not so much for the powers they have, but for the powers they prevent others from having.
December 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Remember:
Juries are important not so much for the powers they have, but for the powers they prevent others from having.
Juries are important not so much for the powers they have, but for the powers they prevent others from having.
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On the second day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On the second day of Christmas,
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
My true love gave to me, Two Turtle Doves…
And every pound you give is doubled this week! 🎶
Turtle Doves need us more than ever & for this week only, every £1 donated to Operation Turtle Dove will be doubled!
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 👈🤍
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Today the news will be about the government's proposals for juries.
Please read this thread so as to be informed about the actual practical problems in the criminal justice system - problems which will not be solved by this misconceived and illiberal tinkering.
Please read this thread so as to be informed about the actual practical problems in the criminal justice system - problems which will not be solved by this misconceived and illiberal tinkering.
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Today the news will be about the government's proposals for juries.
Please read this thread so as to be informed about the actual practical problems in the criminal justice system - problems which will not be solved by this misconceived and illiberal tinkering.
Please read this thread so as to be informed about the actual practical problems in the criminal justice system - problems which will not be solved by this misconceived and illiberal tinkering.
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Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
November 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here is a list of reasons why some of my hearings and trials this year have been delayed and kicked off into the long grass, stuck in our record court backlog. Serious allegations which will now be tried *years* after the event. 🧵👇
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Mornin’.
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
November 29, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Mornin’.
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
Spend a minute or so with this little dude.
You’ll be better for it.
No bullshit.
No pretence.
No ego.
No lies.
No violence.
No AI.
No scams.
No sides.
A robin taking a bath.
Pure.
Simple.
Beautiful.
Nature.
Something we can all agree on?
#nature
#robin
#WorldBeeSanctuary
#saturday
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 227
# 226 cont’d.
The use of antennae by #bumblebees to ‘communicate’ with other #bees in the colony, by touching their antennae to the antennae of another bee, is referred to as ANTENNATION.
It’s basically a bee handshake.🐝🤝🐝
#nature
#science
#wild
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 227
# 226 cont’d.
The use of antennae by #bumblebees to ‘communicate’ with other #bees in the colony, by touching their antennae to the antennae of another bee, is referred to as ANTENNATION.
It’s basically a bee handshake.🐝🤝🐝
#nature
#science
#wild
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 227
# 226 cont’d.
The use of antennae by #bumblebees to ‘communicate’ with other #bees in the colony, by touching their antennae to the antennae of another bee, is referred to as ANTENNATION.
It’s basically a bee handshake.🐝🤝🐝
#nature
#science
#wild
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 227
# 226 cont’d.
The use of antennae by #bumblebees to ‘communicate’ with other #bees in the colony, by touching their antennae to the antennae of another bee, is referred to as ANTENNATION.
It’s basically a bee handshake.🐝🤝🐝
#nature
#science
#wild
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Did a video about poisoning AI with disinformation youtu.be/VnDUkngx6CU
Poisoning AI with disinformation
YouTube video by Tech Gets Real
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Did a video about poisoning AI with disinformation youtu.be/VnDUkngx6CU
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A shameful step back for nature as UK government pushes through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts
Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
A shameful step back for nature as UK government pushes through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.
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animal testing: we can stop sacrificing millions of lives for our own health - www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... "he forced swim test (FST), in which a rodent is placed in a body of water it cannot escape and researchers measure whether antidepressants extend the time it struggles for life. "
The Guardian view on animal testing: we can stop sacrificing millions of lives for our own health | Editorial
Editorial: New technologies can reduce our reliance on animal experiments. This isn’t just morally right, it could have scientific and economic benefits too
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
animal testing: we can stop sacrificing millions of lives for our own health - www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... "he forced swim test (FST), in which a rodent is placed in a body of water it cannot escape and researchers measure whether antidepressants extend the time it struggles for life. "
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They were 2 of the very first dogs I ever saved. Britney and King Whacker were as good as dead.
To see them meet up this week in Scotland brought a little tear to my eye. Look at their little jackets for the cold!
To see them meet up this week in Scotland brought a little tear to my eye. Look at their little jackets for the cold!
November 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
They were 2 of the very first dogs I ever saved. Britney and King Whacker were as good as dead.
To see them meet up this week in Scotland brought a little tear to my eye. Look at their little jackets for the cold!
To see them meet up this week in Scotland brought a little tear to my eye. Look at their little jackets for the cold!
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A former UK prime minister held responsible for tens of thousands of deaths while the US president calls for elected politicians to be hanged.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A former UK prime minister held responsible for tens of thousands of deaths while the US president calls for elected politicians to be hanged.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.
A jolt of a reminder that law and policy are ultimately about life and death.
And politicians are often not up to dealing with such things.