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Skepticalme
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old woman watching the madness . Love family, democracy, astronomy, cats, birds, nature. Recipes from unusual threads. To relax I try to imagine flying a kite on Venus (it’s a gravity thing)
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Skepticalme @skepticalme.bsky.social · Jul 15
I’m trying to understand the sounds of the universe that we cannot hear. So I am sitting on the shores of Kraken Mare on Titan with my cosmic cello. My cello translates these sounds and plays to me. Incredibly relaxing exercise.
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ponzphoto.bsky.social
Pierre, The Goat - Photographed October 11, 2025, in Crozet, Virginia. 📷

#goat
Pierre is a French Alpine Goat. He was 8 months old when the photo was taken.
November 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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emmasartworks.bsky.social
If you’re in the Nottinghamshire(UK) area this month, maybe pop into Patchings Art Centre at Calverton for the A5 Exhibition - lots of lovely small artworks, including my trio of Sanderlings 🔽

More details here: www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk
🪶🐡
#art
A5 watercolour painting of three Sanderlings in shallow seawater
November 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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adamcareyred.bsky.social
This little dingiest was the star of our engagement shoot
November 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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pennyjs.bsky.social
“The last leaf.”

(The title of a wonderful story by O. Henry)
November 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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mousebanshee.bsky.social
pretzel's advanced eating pose tonight 🦗 #spider #fishingspider #dolomedes #dolomedestenebrosus
A fishing spider is enjoying a nice cricket. She is dangling off of a branch, her back four legs touching it. Her front four legs are focused on holding her meal.
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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tweeti.bsky.social
😊😊😊
November 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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incnaturalist.bsky.social
Everyone should hug like this Koala in Brisbane hugs. Absolute beauty at Whites Hill Reserve, Brisbane. Amazing to have a healthy population in a relatively small suburban park.
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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kristinwyatt.bsky.social
#squirrels #nature #photography
A grey squirrel sits in the cold with it's tail blowing over it's back, snowflakes rest on it's nose.
November 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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laurahunter-88.bsky.social
Trump has removed President Biden’s portrait at the White House and replaced it with a portrait of an autopen.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Au5...

Trump is a petty, jealous, childish, and hateful person.

I’m sharing a portrait of President Biden as a sign of respect and support.
September 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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ldvnnr.bsky.social
The ringing of Shoveler ducklings is somewhat of an #LDV speciality, so it was nice to receive a @btobirds.bsky.social recovery of one this week (ringed as a young male at Wheldrake Ings in July 2021 - recovered at Valle Morosina, Padova, Italy last week) 1,338 km SE of the reserve.
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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groomb.bsky.social
A little girl in a Manchester department store is upset by doves in Santa's Grotto when one lands on her head, December 1954 (Mirrorpix/@manchestereveningnews.co.uk).
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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naturecompass.bsky.social
✨ Last night’s auroras over Alaska looked like angel wings opening above the forest…
One of the most breathtaking displays this region has seen in years. 🌌💜✨
November 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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joycewhitevance.bsky.social
All of the past week’s Civil Discourse columns collected for you in one place. Get up to speed on what was a surprisingly full holiday week’s worth of news before we head into the new week. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...
The Sunday Morning Wrap-Up
Here’s the highlight reel of the past week’s posts and events.
open.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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ynotg.bsky.social
#Awesome #Cloud

#Shapes #Pareidolia #Samsung #photography #phonephotography #sky #eastcoastkin #nature #skyscape #skyjunkie #blue-sky #lookup
November 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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tevistickles.bsky.social
Logging off zzzzzzzz.
a baby is sitting on a couch with the words `` nap time '' .
ALT: a baby is sitting on a couch with the words `` nap time '' .
media.tenor.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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birdingdad.bsky.social
Just spotted these cool Collared Earthstars in our front garden! With a little tap, a jet of spores comes out the top like a mini volcanic eruption!
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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cageosurvey.bsky.social
Did you know that Benitoite is the California state gem? Benitoite can occur in rich blue crystals that are as striking and flawless as the finest sapphires. Gem quality benitoite is found only in a small area of San Benito County, California. 🧪 ⚒️

www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Document...
Photograph of multiple crystals growing in a circular pattern. The crystals are different shapes and sizes but all are a striking dark blue color, with lighter bluish purple areas throughout.
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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tevistickles.bsky.social
Good morning everybody!!
How are you doing?
November 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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maufie.bsky.social
Good morning Australian Eastern Water Dragon.
#nature #wildlife
November 29, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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pennyjs.bsky.social
Good morning everyone!

Happy Sunday! Already the last day of November! 🍁💛

It’s hard to believe that ten days ago, there was still color in the yard. This morning it’s a monochrome of deep winter snow.
November 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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adelapazos.bsky.social
Foggy Night. (A photo that, despite being well-known, is no less impressive for that reason)

📷 Fred Lyon (San Francisco, 1953)
#monochrome #noiretblanc #blackandwhite #bnwphotography #bnw #blackandwhitephoto #BWPhotography #blackandwhitephotography #fineartstreetphotography #streetphotography
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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willamsrichardson.bsky.social
#BlueskyArtShow #Warmth #Photography #Sunset
The warmth of this year's summer solstice sunset
November 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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pacbirds.bsky.social
American robin eating a toyon berry for today’s #BerriesAndBeaks theme of #BirdOfTheDay

#birds #photography #nature #birding #fall #birdphotography #red
American robin perched on a shrub with bright red berry clusters and holding a berry in its beak.
November 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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jillysnaps.bsky.social
Autumn at Loch Awe, Scotland

Where quiet waters hold the sky,
And autumn leans in glowing light,
The hills breathe gold as moments pass,
A painted world of calm and light.

#StunDay
#ImageAndVerse
#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekVforVowels

#ColorADay #OrangeSun
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin
A calm lake reflecting autumn coloured trees in vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. Rolling hills stretch into the background under a dramatic sky with dark clouds and patches of blue. Rocks are scattered in the clear water near the shore, adding texture to the serene landscape.
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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eddiephotos.bsky.social
#SundayYellow A beautiful yellowhammer from our local walks.
#SundayYellow A beautiful yellowhammer from our local walks.
November 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM