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Jim B
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Of a certain age. Probably mostly posting photos (mine unless stated) and music I like (not mine). Interests: wildlife, nature, photography, walking, music, books, brewing, science, cricket, LFC, politics, art, history.
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Autumnal Deer.

An act of self-soothing.

#Deer #UKWildlife #Photography #Nature #Sonyalpha #BushyPark
A deer bathed in sunlight while grooming her fur. Perhaps she had an itch!
February 5, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Today’s Common Kingfisher progress. Haven’t done as much as I’d like as it’s been A DAY, but progress was made which is important.

#birdart #watercolours 🪶
A watercolour (in progress) of a common kingfisher A watercolour (in progress) of a common kingfisher
February 6, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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The New World asked me to speak to some British trans women about what life has been like for them over the past few years - here's what they had to say, in their own words: www.thenewworld.co.uk/marie-le-con...
January 21, 2026 at 9:38 AM
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"Goldcrest"
Hand embroidery thread painting artwork
#Stunday #embroidery #WildlifeArt #birds
A silver fabric with a green leaf silhouette pattern. In the middle is a hand embroidered goldcrest bird in profile facing to the right leaning forward over the cream fabric branch.
January 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

8 - Starts with the letter H

Neil Young - Heart of Gold

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Neil Young - Heart of Gold (Live) [Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition] (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by neilyoungchannel
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January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Once more round the nearest star then?
#happynewyear
January 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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#BirdOfTheDay Theme from Rob is #OutStretched with alternative of #Red
Well just so happens I have a #RedKite with wings #outstretched taken yesterday - shame it’s a blurry 🫤
#birds #ukbirding #birdphotography #naturephotography
#BucksBirds
#EastCoastKin
December 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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UK police have dropped their probe into Bob Vylan over the rap-punk duo’s "death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury

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December 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.

It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.

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A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
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December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic

22 - A Song With Your Favourite Lyrics

Too many to choose from. I'll go for this one.

"I was born with a plastic spoon in my mouth"

The Who - Substitute
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The Who - Substitute (Remastered HD and Colorize)
YouTube video by Remastered videos
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December 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

12/22 - Song with favorite lyrics

Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue

A masterpiece of non-linear storytelling that spins an intricate web of love and memory over the passage of time.

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Bob Dylan - Tangled Up In Blue (Official HD Video)
The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963 out now: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/Bootleg18YD Official HD Video for ”Tangled Up In Blue” by Bob Dylan Listen to Bob Dylan: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/listenYD Subscribe to the Bob Dylan YouTube channel: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/_subscribeYD Watch more Bob Dylan videos: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/listenYC/youtube Follow Bob Dylan: Facebook: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/followFI Twitter: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/followTI Instagram: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/followII Website: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/followWI YouTube: https://bobdylan.lnk.to/_subscribeY Ask your voice device to play Bob Dylan! Lyrics: Early one morning the sun was shining I was laying in bed Wondering if she'd changed at all If her hair was still red Her folks they said our lives together Sure was going to be rough They never did like Mama's homemade dress Papa's bankbook wasn't big enough And I was standing on the side of the road Rain falling on my shoes Heading out for the East Coast Lord knows I've paid some dues Getting through Tangled up in blue #TangledUpInBlue #BobDylan #OfficialVideo #HD #Remastered
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December 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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It’s spiky tree season. #nature #uknature #photography
Three leafless tees on a horizon in the middle distance. Field in front. Black and white image.
December 21, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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A bit late but I've had a hell of a day, so here's my offerings for #SquirrelSaturday with a set of Red Squirrels from near Penrith.

#mammals #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography
December 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Egret and avocet rather than #heronsandegrets but close enough. Frampton Marsh 2024.
#birdoftheday #birds #uknature
An avocet wades in shallow waters while an egret takes off.
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Other work of the Ladybird artists
Redwings in Winter

Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Cluster of Red Wings perched on frost-traced branches set against a pale background suggesting snow
December 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 11
‘Mam Tor’
Artist: SR Badmin
Finally-detailed, mixed-media illustration looking down into a valley under light snow and a blue sky
December 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Song Thrush with a Gobstopper! 😲😁
Taken at the weekend at RSPB Ham Wall in Somerset. 🐦
#birds 🪶

Lots of Christmas gift ideas for nature lovers in my shop here;
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Song Thrush looking towards the camera with a big red berry in its mouth
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Goldfinch lurking at Frampton Marsh today. I reckon they count as #stripes on its head #birds #ukbirding #birdoftheday
Goldfinch perching amongst some thorny twigs
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Black-tailed Godwit having a poke around for something to eat.
#birds #ukbirding #nature #photography
Black-tailed Godwit in winter plumage, mud on its beak from digging for food.
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Golden Plover and Lapwing at Frampton Marsh
#birds #ukbirding #nature #photography
Mixed flock of Golden Plover and Lapwing in flight
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Amazing flocks of Golden Plover and Lapwing at Frampton Marsh today.
#birds #ukbirding #nature #photography
A mixed flock of golden plover and lapwing in flight against a blue sky background
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Barn Owl over the Somerset levels #birds
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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The Kestrel. What a fabulous bird! I watched this one for quite a while today. Perfect conditions, but it didn't seem to be catching anything..... #UKBirding
A Kestrel hovering against blue sky
November 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Another close up shot of a Great Spotted Woodpecker and at this angle you can clearly see the deep red on the back of the head indicating that this is a male 🪶 🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #ukwildlife #naturephotography #birdwatching #wildlife #birdphotography #BirdLife #PhotographyIsArt #woodpecker
A great spotted woodpecker is about the size of a blackbird, with glossy black and white plumage that includes two white patches on its black wings. It has a red patch on its belly and males also have a red patch on the back of their neck, while juveniles have a red cap on their head. The bird is known for its strong, rhythmic drumming sound, its sharp "kik" call, and its distinctive "bouncing" flight.
November 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM