iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Graham Etherington @britishbirder.bsky.social · 20m

It's been quite a wild (weather-wise) couple of days, so watching waterfowl has been a nice change from bashing bushes for migrants. The female King Eider at Lerwick came close enough to photograph, and 6 Greater Scaup and lots of Whooper Swans were nice to see at Spiggie RSPB.

021

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Ewan Urquhart @pittasoma.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#UKBirds An epic twitch to Orkney to see a fabulous Blue cheeked Bee eater Full story and more pics on blackaudibirding.blogspot.com

4604

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Graham Etherington @britishbirder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

After days of empty bushes on Shetland, yesterday's raging south-easterly winds brought loads of birds! As well as seeing the 'headline' Siberian Blue Robin, I also found 2 Little Buntings and an Olive-backed Pipit. Great way to spend your birthday 🎂

3602

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Hugh Harrop @hughharrop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Over the moon (to put it mildly) to find this first year male SIBERIAN BLUE ROBIN in our garden at Hillwell, Shetland this morning. The fifth record for Britain and a first for Shetland. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife

1637442

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Simon Marks @simonmarksfsn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Latest developments in the country that accuses the UK of restricting free speech.

CNN, MSNOW and Politico, banned from the White House, announce plans to fight the President's decision in the courts.

911831

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Lecia Michelle @leciamichelle.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A common nighthawk. They are so fast! #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

Common nighthawk with brown and black striped wings and a white stripe on each wing and on its chest in flight overhead.

271040104

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 16/09/2026

Dear @mark-carney.bsky.social, we want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible. I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the EU. And create a common prosperity and economic security space.

39072931979

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Graham Deacon @grahamd12.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Salisbury Plain again today with 192 birds ringed, 625 over the last 3 days. Another big 136 Blackcap with Chiffchaff now moving with 43. Also, 4 Sedge & singles of Whitethroat, Reed & Willow Warbler & Sparrowhawk. Star bird was another stunning Wryneck, the 3rd of the Autumn #birdringing #migration

1495

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Alexander Lees @alexanderlees.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The person overseeing the U.S. Global Change Research Program has no understanding of global change.

1719248

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/08/2026

Mark Carney: "This fall we will begin intense discussions with the European Union, the world's second-largest economy, to build a much stronger and deeper economic and security partnership"

1225264675816

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Paul Frost @frostybirding.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Fabulous views of the Long-tailed Shrike at Eastleach this morning with @bglynn500.bsky.social #birds #ukbirding

1362

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Hugh Harrop @hughharrop.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

All the way from the high North American Arctic: amazing views of this Baird's Sandpiper at Pool of Virkie yesterday. A rare bird here with <20 documented Shetland records. #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #RareBirdsUK #Birds #UKWildlife

1774

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Let’s be clear, there is a literal convicted criminal in the bulldozed White House currently committing fraud, war crimes, money laundering, espionage, treason, sedition and more, but trash like bathroom rug head Rand Paul want Dr. Anthony Fauci jailed for saving lives. Truly depraved.

25394352837

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Daniel Branch @danbranch94.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

It’s been 4 years since I visited the famous Angel Paz, so I was very excited to get to meet the latest version of Maria the Giant Antpitta! And she performed extremely well for us all!

071

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Birdingprof @birdingprof.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

OTD 40 y’rs ago: Managed to get myself on Peter Harrison’s inaugural ‘Chalice Pelagic’ out of Falmouth. After a night moored in Tresco Roads we set sail in to the big blue yonder. After searching out various long-line trawlers we found, what Peter had said were out there all along - Wilson’s Petrel!

3141

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Hrafn Archer 🏴‍☠️ @archieraven.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Finally, BLUE-CHEEKED BEE-EATER in the bag. Proper c*smic m*nd fucker! @julianallen.bsky.social @baldbirder.bsky.social #peakybirders #orkneybirding #twitching #ukbirding 🪶

3553

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

David Walsh @david-walsh.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A last minute booking has brought me to Thailand for a short break, based at Baan Maka Nature Lodge near Kaeng Krachan National Park. A dream came true this morning. Within an hour of starting my birding in the grounds I was watching a pair of Blue-winged Pittas, a long-overdue lifer. Very chuffed!

1281

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Exactly 3 months from today is the most important midterm election in our lifetime. Our opportunity to hold him accountable. Register to vote here: Iwillvote.com The stakes have never been higher. Show the world the majority of Americans are good, decent, honest people. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎

775237448788

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Reform scores hat trick of losses in Manchester despite the hype, the polling and the noise around Farage. Over to you now, Clacton. Deal the killer blow and vote Count Binface in August. The country could do with the laugh. And without that grifting loser. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

INDEPENDENT

Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester in huge Labour victory over Reform

Meanwhile, it is Reform's third disappointment in Greater Manchester this year, after failing to win in Gorton and Denton or Makerfield.
Nigel Farage's party were made early favourites by the bookmakers when this by-election was first mooted, having performed well in the local elections here, winning 24 of 25 seats available in Wigan in May.

931922536

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Despite going missing yday afternoon and early this morning, the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater eventually reappeared and settled down in one area where it performed brilliantly most of the afternoon, hawking over our heads down to <10m. It was very vocal (as in clip) at times. #OrkneyBirding

5847

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Steve Dudley @stevedudley.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Well, I only took 2,391 images (in 4hrs) of the Blue-cheeked Bee-eater on Sanday yday! Here's a selection of my better ones. At times it was c.5 metres above our heads and just too quick for me to follow! Unimaginable views! Olympus OM-1 mk2 with Leica Panasonic 100-400 lens. #OrkneyBirding

9887

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

alanlewiswildlife.bsky.social @alanlewiswildlife.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

More sensational moth trapping last night on Portland at Freshwater Bay - These 7 Striped Hawkmoths were presumably locally bred:

4666

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Matt D @mattdenial.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Hudsonian Godwit at Cattawade Marshes today. It came in very close to the bank feeding, giving stunning views. #ukbirding #birds #birdsseenin2026 @rarebirder.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #hudsoniangodwit #essexbirding

1616

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This moment asked so little from them. All they had to do was pay their respects, express their sadness and join the chorus of horror about the manner of Widdecombe’s death. But even that was evidently beyond their moral capacity inews.co.uk/opinion/fara...

inews.co.uk

Farage just can't stop himself behaving abysmally, can he?

Ian Dunt: Reform is turning a tragedy into a circus

661240360

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

David Roche @papaybirder.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Roosting around Hundland this evening #BirdingScotland #RareBirdsUk

3633

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

J Hanlon @jahanlon.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Kentish Plover (m), Beds, May 2026 This bird was just my 5th KP in the UK but by far the most showy, and conveniently close to home. It's always been very scarce but is now rare enough to warrant a description sent to the British Birds Rarities Committee for record assessment #Birds #Birding

1191

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Rufous-necked Hornbill Himalayan foothills, and SE Asia large 90-122 cm Primarily Frugivores figs berries adding insects during the mating season Lifelong monogamous partners sharing parenting of their young can live 20 years in the wild

382146332

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Welshworrier @dickshiner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

116117

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

gougane.bsky.social @gougane.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Here’s a picture of him just after making his resignation speech

0499

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Spartacuss - 🇵🇸 🇱🇧 🇨🇺 🇺🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇱 🇪🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @elbowsuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

USA was always going to struggle against higher level players. They looked the part up front but had no midfield and a weak defence. The decision to suspend Balogun's red car is not over. It will see an end to Infantino and inspire an overhaul or abandonment of FIFA in favour of a new body.

041

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Ariaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Supposedly the most intelligent of all species...humans.

61125863917

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Physicist & chemist Marie Curie was the: + First woman to win a Nobel Prize + First person & only woman to win twice + Only person to ever win a Nobel Prize in 2 different sciences: Physics (1903) & Chemistry (1911) Marie Skłodowska Curie died #OTD in 1934. #WomenInSTEM

A striking black-and-white studio portrait of Marie Curie (1867–1934), the legendary Polish-French physicist and chemist who revolutionized modern science by discovering radioactivity, polonium, and radium. As the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields, her profound historical significance is reflected in her serious, deeply introspective expression. Photographed from the chest up, she looks directly at the camera with an intense, analytical gaze. Her graying hair is styled in a soft updo, framing a face etched with a look of quiet resolve and intellectual focus. She wears a dark, textured jacket over a shirt adorned with a distinctive geometric, black-and-white checkered pattern at the neckline. The portrait utilizes a stark, dark, textured background that blends into her clothing, creating a high-contrast composition that draws complete focus to her face. The overall mood is solemn, dignified, and powerful, capturing the essence of a brilliant academic pioneer who dedicated her life to scientific discovery.

152103302529

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Deke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

After Egypt's historic knockout win over Australia, head coach Hossam Hassan walked onto the pitch carrying a PALESTINE flag. The Pharaohs advance, and their coach made sure the celebration carried a message the whole world saw.

14983291676

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 30/06/2026

A Japanese fan broke down crying after his country's elimination, but a group of Brazilians fans went to console him and Mexican fans made him soar. You gotta love the World Cup! ❤️🌎⚽️ Video: RÉCORD

546201363764

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Georg ‘Maverick’ Löfflmann @gloefflmann.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Dropkick Murphys playing Body of an American in homage of the late, great Shane MacGowan.

212099213

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Simon 📹 🎸📷 @therockinbirder.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A good turnout from the Dorset birders at Pembrokeshire this AM for the Reef Heron, after dipping a couple of weeks back. #ukbirding #birds #ornithology

1393

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Love a tern colony & birds that stray from usual migration paths. Excited to read that the A B Tern & her Arctic beau had produced a chick. Long Nanny: 5 species of Tern. Fab to watch them bathing in the burn & Little Terns mobbing a Peregrine. Gutted to read that the chick died #LowCarbonBirding 🪶

0372

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Deke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Norway fans at WC 2026 a 🧵 An aerial view of Norway’s incredible “Viking Row”

18879191355

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 24/06/2026

Happy 39th birthday to the iconic Lionel Messi.

331532162

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Henry Mance @henrymance.ft.com · 23/06/2026

You already got one, and you didn't like it.

2702632481

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Reform stamping their little authoritarian feet demanding a general election is farcical. They’re either unelected themselves or they’ve become a recycling bin for Tory MPs who thought they’d do better with a turquoise rosette, but refused to give their constituents the same choice. Sod off.

501148289

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Do you think the press is this clueless? Did they really not see a strong Burnham win coming? Or did they push the version of events they themselves favoured? They’re not impartial. They decide who to promote, who to shun, who to scrutinise and who to wave through. They influence rather than report.

The British Press is Deeply out of Touch

The final big lesson from this result is how deeply out of touch most of the British media is with what is actually happening in the country.

At the start of the Makerfield campaign, most publications quickly published pieces about how the constituency was "turning to Reform" despite it being obvious from the start that Burnham had a very good chance of winning.

As it quickly became clear that this was the case, the press instead turned towards the narrative that the contest would somehow be
"gifted" to Labour by Rupert Lowe and his far-right Restore Britain party splitting the vote on the right.

In reality not only did Burnham win more votes than Reform and Restore, but he won more votes than all other rival parties combined.
This huge win was an outcome that almost no commentators saw coming, despite almost the entire British press decamping en masse to the constituency.

1616638

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Dawn Erskine @dawnbirder.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Dream twitch for the stunning Western Reef Heron today. Little Egret was less impressed 🪶 #LowCarbonBirding #UKBirding

4643

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🔥 Green heron using a piece of bread to lure fish

26058701197

Reposted by @bglynn500.bsky.social

Chris Jones @millstonegrit.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A nice selection of herons at RSPB Conwy today 😉 #ukbirding #birdingwales

A Western Reef Heron walks left in the foreground, with a Little Egret facing left behind and a Grey Heron towering over them both in the background.

2966