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Duncan Hothersall @dhothersall.bsky.social · 6h

In the interests of appropriately directing any righteous anger you might feel about this, I would like to point out that the monarch surrendered control over the Crown Estates in 1760, so, massive environmentalist though he may be, King Charles can't really do much about this I'm afraid.

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 5h

A gut-punch of a statistic, reflective of what's happening throughout the entire natural world. But using the word "stocks" to describe a wild population of one of Earth's most breathtaking, magical species indicates precisely why we've reached such a predicament. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...

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Ireland’s wild Atlantic salmon stocks down 80% since 1970s

Public consultation launched amid fears ‘iconic species’ could be lost entirely from Irish rivers

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The Crusader Project @crusaderproject.bsky.social · 16h

Another very nice review. Translation in ALT.

Amongst the military history dedicated to the campaign in North Africa during the Second World War, “Breaking Rommel” distinguishes itself as a rigorous, precise and impactful work. Written by Michele Palermo, Marco de Poli and Andreas Biermann, specialists in military history and aviation, the book, entirely in English, analyses with extraordinary precision the month of July 1942, a crucial turning but moved to second place due to the subsequent battle in October.
In this very period however, what seemed to be an unstoppable advance by the Axis towards Egypt, was inexorably shattered. The resilient British Eighth Army, disorganised after a previous painful defeat, first managed to contain and then to stop the Panzerarmee Afrika of Erwin Rommel in the first battle of El Alamein.
The authors shine light on the supporting part of this development which was the constant support provided by the Royal Air Force (and the allied aviation) to the ground troops. The book traces expertly the tactical analysis of the ground operation and a meticulous reconstruction of the air convert in the skies of North Africa. Through this imposing archival research work, which includes war diaries, accounts of losses, conbat reports and direct testimony by the pilots, the reader is immersed in this tough aerial conflict, which resulted in a bloody stalemate at high cost to the participants. There were in fact over 200 planes lost between fighters and bombers with numerous victims and operational losses.
Despite the possible language barrier of English, the clear and simple style and the incredible richness of the technical appendices, tables and photographic material, make “Breaking Rommel” a great volume of aviation and military history. An informed and proper memory to the sacrifice of all aviators and soldiers who confronted each other in the desert. Flavio Silvestrini.

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Chris Green @chrisbirder.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An example of human evolution going into reverse.

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Tim Dixon @timthefruit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Popped into my local #RNLI station in Tobermory to make a donation and buy a badge to wear as a sign of support.

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Gregory Norminton @gregorynorminton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is good news. So much money raised, yet still over two million quid to go.

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David Bentley @sussextangerine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is brilliant. It should make all birders want to walk every inch and suck out all of the interest from our local landscapes. Inspirational.

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Chris Green @chrisbirder.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

One of many reasons why we should all eat less meat.

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Rob Thomas @robthomasbirds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Probably nothing to worry about...

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Roland Pease @peaseroland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When they care only about the price of science, but not the value.

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Chris Green @chrisbirder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We're gonna need a bigger axis...

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Wait. Which country is he talking about?

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Andy Brown @andybrown1951.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hoping climate change won't be that bad is not a wise strategy yet it is now commonplace. The reality is a worsening spiral of increasing chaos is now baked in to the future and the rich licence owners still want to drill baby drill and burn baby burn. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Lives will be lost unless UK does more to combat wildfires, committee chairwoman says

Baroness Brown says there must be better training and planning, after a record year for wildfires in England and Wales.

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I have never underestimated Trump’s lying, or his ability to spew bullshit. But he has in fact lost substantial control of his mind. And his ability to distinguish truth from lies—which was never really strong or important to him—is, at this point, de minimis.

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Kevin Thornton @lowcarbonkev.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Local weather forecasts are hinting at 25, 26°c tomorrow. But look at the night here (s-e England) Tues into Weds. Midnight and it's still flippin' 20°c. Only dropping to 19°c at 02:00. The last 2 days of Sep. Then 21°s every day 1st wk of Oct. This is fine.. weather. www.bbc.co.uk/weather/me8

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Prof Duncan Westbury @duncanwestbury.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Scarifying perennial wildflower strips & meadows every 4-5 yrs is a great way to rejuvenate the sward in the absence of large herbivores. Look how this has encouraged new seedlings whilst retaining much of the original plants. Yes it bounces back!

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Chris Green @chrisbirder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#TeamMoth Best last night (VC80) was this fresh Grey Shoulder-knot, my 4th record and probably the 6th for the 4 VC's of Borders. Today hosted Dr Mark Young, Dr Malcolm Lindsay (CMR) and local expert Nick Cooke for a leaf-mine foray in my garden, 25+ species, some new for VC, list to be confirmed.

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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 27/09/2026

Still think this is a good idea, tbh - I’m still shocked by the number of empty flats in the new builds around Vauxhall that were purchased as investments. Those flats would be perfect for young people starting out - and would do far more for the country than a nice big return on investment.

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Chris Green @chrisbirder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Orange prick spews total bollocks.

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Atul Haria (immigrant) @atulharia.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

@davidpintod.bsky.social - you are my MP You're just a joke of a government. No meaningful police presence when masked fascists terrorise asylum seekers and the RNLI, but a show of force to arrest a nonagenarian holding a sign. Fucking state of you.

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Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

BREAKING: 94 year old Jewish human rights barrister, Margaret Owen arrested under the Terrorism Act outside Andy Burnham’s Labour Party conference. UK taxpayers are funding these arrests while masked men terrorise the streets in coastal towns. Lift The Ban on Palestine Action.

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Kevin Thornton @lowcarbonkev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Been in Facebook, 1st time in ages. Tries to tempt me back w/ a memory of old #birdringing Funnel Trap out on the #Medway estuary tidal island of Oakham marsh, within the old Kingsnorth PS. Reverend, in his element, explaining why it wasn't a Heligoland Trap (an HT must have a dog-leg). Happy days.

Facebook post from 2011, Reverend Jones explaining how a Funnel trap works.

(Convo at time w/ an Icklesham regular ringer- we used to travel up to n Kent to gain experience ringing waders.)

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Surprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

While recognizing that this is partly a reflection of differences between the UK and US models…I do think it’s kinda instructive to think about how this post would play in the world if the author had transposed “history” and “engineering.”

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Liza Adamczewski aka the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m in my mother’s kitchen making her some cheese bread. She’s busy sleeping away the last part of her life in another room down the hall. I can hear her great grandson building a train track, a village of blocks, upstairs. Family life goes on on a sleepy Sunday regardless of how tired I am

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 27/09/2026

A new, publicly-owned bus company for London - with routes, fares and timetables set for the benefit of Londoners and visitors, not for private profit. The first route run by Buses for London will start next year. www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...

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TfL confirms when new publicly owned London bus company will launch

Sir Sadiq Khan has described it as a "bold new approach" for London's bus system

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Richard Morris @ahistoryinart.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

'Chemisette Verte.' (1967) There is an invisible presence in Domenico Gnoli's paintings. It is never the object itself but the person who inhabits the clothes that frames the narrative, rather like an accidentally taken passport booth photo.

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Them Fatale, @mxthemfatale.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Was just writing up my rambles about the Sandie Peggie RCN case so far for a pal who is using it for a case study. He is married to a nurse. "RCN members are having to use foodbanks, fucking FOODBANKS and she wants their union subs to pay for her KC?!"

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This Many Years Ago @thismanyyearsago.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

64 years ago, on the 27th of September 1962, Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring was published. It handled the environmental harm caused by the pesticide DDT and the disinformation spread by the chemical industry. Carson managed to sway public opinion and even policy. #otd #history 🗃️

Rachel Carson photo credit: Science History Images / Alamy

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 27/09/2026

On a packed train with my family. Couple across the aisle both alternatively playing social media videos on speakers at full volume. Managed not to say anything until the woman started playing a documentary about serial killers. I'm here with my daughter. I politely said...

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Chris Green @chrisbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Silly sod should've dressed in black, worn a balaclava, and shouted racist abuse - the police wouldn't have touched him.

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Michael Birtwhistle @salfordmh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

bad, inflates prices and unconnected to house building as they land hoard and price fix and trickle build regardless

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 26/09/2026

The Republic of Ireland's fixture with Israel on Sunday is now in the balance. Players are currently meeting with manager Heimir Hallgrímsson on whether to play the game. www.thejournal.ie/ireland-isra...

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Confusion as FAI postpone pre-match press conference ahead of expected players' statement

The Ireland players met on Friday to work on releasing a statement laying out their stance.

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

💥 This is Kyiv, Ukraine. Today. Russia continues to kill civilians. Meanwhile, Trump is inviting Putin to G20 and his golf course. No Justice in America, thx to Republican traitors.

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The Crusader Project @crusaderproject.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Well well well @lmbd1418.bsky.social - love to be shown I’m wrong (sometimes). Well almost as these aren’t horsies, but close enough for me to be wrong. Facebook, North Africa Campaign Group

Soldiers of the NZ 1st Mule Pack Company transporting supplies along a cactus bordered hill track in Tunisia. In the foreground is R M Thompson. In line behind him are H Shaw and N Clanfield. Photograph taken 15 May 1943 by M D Elias. ATL

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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Rayner is correct: these proposals are economically damaging and politically counterproductive. Pretty clear that view is now almost universal in the Cabinet/Labour Party and the informed public. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Angela Rayner condemns Labour’s migrant visa crackdown

Speaking before the party conference, the housing secretary says Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans would affect care workers

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Alan Stewart @wildlifeblog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A good stop by police in Gloucestershire. www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/glouces...

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Poaching gear seized after 'suspicious' car stopped in Cotswolds

Three men were arrested

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Colin Carlson @colincarlson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

David Quammen's essay in The New York Times today closes with this paragraph. It's both a scientific falsehood, and an incredibly dangerous narrative. If you're willing to give me five minutes of your time, I'd like to explain why.

The Ebola virus doesn’t need to spill back. It abides in its reservoir host, and awaits its next opportunity. A virus can’t climb out of a bat or a monkey and fly off in search of human prey. It can only spill over. If humans left the reservoir host alone — not hunting it, not capturing it, not eating it, not exporting it live, not disturbing its forest habitat — the virus wouldn’t re-emerge in humans. It would remain where it is, harming no one. But of course that’s not what happens. And when viruses spill, they often spill into us, because the human population is such a big, busy target.

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Dr Tess Machling @tessmachling.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is why you don't just dig things up. Look at the amazing info we've got now: We know how it was all placed in ground & we have all of it, none damaged & conservation possible both as excavated & after. We can also look at the soil, for organics, pollen etc. #Archaeology #Detecting #Treasure 🏺

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Annie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The labour minister doesn’t understand "why, when we have something available, we do not use it." We have plenty of things available that we wisely do not use, like our 225 nuclear warheads.

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Palustris @palustris.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Several aquatic insects in this pond were almost unknown in North-east England before the turn of the century: Emperor Dragonfly, Screech Beetle (📷), the backswimmer Notonecta viridis & tiny water bug Plea minutissima. This demonstrates the rapid impact of climate change on our local wildlife.

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Surprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Each of these incidents is being framed as a success — a terrifying success that you must believe in and fear— rather than what it is as a criminal failure of ethics and institutional control.

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Ⓜ️𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊 💙 🦋 @lmariev.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Palestinian villagers wailed over the mangled remains of their olive trees on Wednesday after Israel's military uprooted them ‌with bulldozers, days ahead of the annual olive harvest, normally a source ‌of joy for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest

DEIR NIZAM, West Bank, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Palestinian villagers wailed over the mangled remains of their olive trees on Wednesday after Israel's military uprooted them with bulldozers, days ahead of

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Paul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Plant-rich diets are the food system's electrification. Petrol cars only see 18-25% of their fuel energy get to the wheels; EVs 87-91%. Heat pumps are 2 or 3 times more efficient. Food has its own combustion engine: a chicken turns about 13% of its feed calories into food, worse than a petrol car.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I just went downstairs, walked three minutes to a boulangerie, and got a warm baguette. Tell me again why 15-minute cities are bad.

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TG42Birder🇵🇸 @tg42birder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

There doesn’t seem to be much use made of all the data in online recording systems. I wrote the accounts for Snow and Laps in Norfolk Report for many years until recently (it became too depressing just cataloging decline).

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