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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Heron in the river this morning. Pan the collie didn't even notice it... 🙄

Heron in shallow river, grassy bank one side, stone & rocks the other.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Barry Buzzard was a bit cross this morning when I opened an upstairs window & interrupted his breakfast...

Buzzard staring at the camera, a piece of chicken between his talons.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Barry Buzzard fed ✔️ Red kites fed ✔️ Sparrows & blackbirds fed ✔️ Magpies & jackdaws & Steven Seagull fed ✔️ Hedgehogs fed ✔️ Pan the collie fed ✔️ Occasional feral cats fed ✔️ Sometimes it feels as though I'm running a small regional zoo 🤣🙄

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Barry Buzzard has just been down onto the shed roof for his dinner.

Adult buzzard, brown mottled feathers, yellow feet!

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The 'magic lane' in the rain on this morning's soggy dog walk. Even in the pouring rain, there is still magic here....

Dirt track lane with trees either side meeting to form a tunnel. In the far distance is a stile into a field.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I happened to be up the hill from where I live today so I took a snap for you! In the distance the Black Mountains. The rounded hill (2nd from right) was an Iron Age hillfort, & later had a Norman castle added, the latter now in total ruin but the ditches of the hillfort are still fine.

View over a valley towards the Black Mountains. Cloudy sky, parched grass, green trees & some green fields.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today's gifts left below the 'feeding station': top one is from Barry the buzzard, bottom one from a red kite.

Two large feathers - one dark brown and white, the other red-brown, dark brown & white.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The BBC is promoting RefUK as a govt in waiting, when RefUK have 8 MPs, only 3 elected, the other 5 defected from the Tories. Lib Dems have 71 MPs but are ignored. Ofcom is supposed to ensure impartiality of the BBC - the national broadcaster - so clearly Ofcom is complicit in this political bias.

Text 'Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing'.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Despite a bit of rain, our river is still very low. Hard to believe that when there's been a lot of rain it rises up & floods the road!

Very shallow river, with rocks and low water, foliage & grass on the banks.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Discussions about flooding encouraged me to take this photo today of the footbridge over the river here. The river is very low, & the water is about 3m below the bridge currently. The second picture is the same footbridge in winter when the river is high.

Footbridge over a narrow chasm in which runs the River Elwye which currently has very little water in it because of the drought.

Same footbridge over the River Elwye showing brown foaming water surging over the bridge.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A nice cool amble through the woods for this morning's dog walk.

Trees full of leaf, close together with a rough path between.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Astonishing how stupid people can be. With much of Wales burning, fire services from all over, the Army, farmers & contractors are busy fighting to control the blaze. The reservoir the helicopters are scooping water from is closed to the public. Despite this people continue to swim in it ffs...

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Mr RobertBob @mrrobertbob.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The new Reform ad campaign.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Current active wildfires in Mid & South Wales. Massive respect & thanks to the local firefighters, farmers, contractors, & the military who are now also helping. And huge gratitude to the firefighters from London, Bedford, Cumbria & other parts of the UK who have come to help.

Fire map of mid & south Wales showing a large number of sites where wild fires are raging.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

For the first time in about a fortnight, the air over our village here in mid Wales hasn't been thick w smoke from wildfires. All thanks to the Fire Service, the farmers, the contractors & the military who are continuing to keep us safe & hopefully minimise the loss of habitat & wild creatures. ❤️

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I'm re-posting this pic of Barry Buzzard to let you know he came tonight to be fed. We're delighted to see him as we have many wildfires on the hills & mountains so good to know he's okay. He'll no doubt roost in the oak at the bottom of our garden tonight so he can get his breakfast!

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Wildfire above Llangattock today. We live 10 miles away but nevertheless our village is swathed in smoke. So sad for the wildlife, the ecology, the air quality & the firefighters & other agencies fighting to get it under control.

Photo taken from car on A40 of a wildfire on a high moorland: flames & black smoke as well as a lot of white smoke.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Sunset & smoke from the burning hills of Mid Wales....

Red-ochre sky, bright sun, dark patches of smoke.

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Claire #FBPE ☘️ 🍉 🇺🇦 🇪🇺🐝 🦮🇮🇪🇧🇪 💙💚 @fbpech.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A friend sent this just now. The last few days I’ve absolutely felt like giving up. Nothing’s going to change. The good ppl are ignored; only the millionaires, the CEO’s and Israel seem to be the people who are listened to. Being a good person counts for absolutely nothing. We are truly invisible.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Well we've still got a bit of water in the river. Hard to believe currently that when it rains heavily on the mountains, the river can rise up and flood the road & nearby houses!

A shallow trickle of water over rocks, parched grass and foliage with buildings in the background.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Went to Merthyr to do some shopping, saw smoke in the distance. Got back to this area and our valley was full of smoke. Two large grass fires, one to the north, one to the south. I do wish it would rain.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

No fun living in the wild of Wales nowadays (other than the spectacular scenery & culture of course). Look at this ffs. We have little public transport, no A&E in Powys & we have to travel to England for most routine treatments. Even the vet has stopped out of ours emergency appointments.

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There now follows a party election broadcast by the Count Binface Party, And if I do say so myself, it's a banger. #VoteBinface #Clacton

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Barry Buzzard turned up on the shed roof to demand his breakfast again this morning. What a handsome chap he is!

Buzzard, bright black eyes, curved beak, puffed out brown feathers and wonderful bright yellow legs and feet.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I've been turning out the book shelves & these brought back quite a few memories!

Children's annuals, 1950s - Eagle Annuals No 8 & 9, Girl Annual, School friend Annual 1956.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Barry Buzzard has returned and called in for his breakfast today!

Buzzard on steps waiting for his breakfast.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Well worth looking at this website which shows the huge losses being made by companies trying to promote AI. Note particularly the counter which shows the losses since you opened the page. isaiprofitable.com

isaiprofitable.com

Is AI Profitable Yet?

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This is a winter photo of Barry Buzzard who used to come to our shed roof for his dinner when hunting wasn't good. We hadn't seen him since March - and this evening he's back with lighter plumage & looking very pleased with himself. Up to date photo to follow when he stays still long enough!

Buzzard with brown plumage and wonderful yellow feet.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The tawny owls here were very noisy last night - lovely to hear them. Also lots of pipistrelle bats swooping and diving silently. What nocturnal wildlife do you have where you live?

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The magic lane on this morning's dog walk - nice and cool and shady under those boughs! Plenty of birds and butterflies; brambles too so blackberries in the autumn.

Earth track with trees either side meeting in the middle to form a tunnel; an opening with a stile can be seen in the distance.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Pen y Fan and Corn Du (Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons) taken from across the valley on Mynydd Illtud, a place which is always full of skylarks in summer.

Mountains Pen y Fan and Corn Du in the background against a blue but cloudy sky. Trees, fields & hedges in the foreground.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

A view of Bannau Brycheiniog/Brecon Beacons - Pen y Fan and Corn Du - from Mynydd Illtud. Lots of skylarks, as always; it's such a delight to see them soaring and hear their song.

Bannau Brycheiniog in the background, with pink foxgloves and bracken to the fore.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The love of my life, 15 years gone today... 💔

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The river (just down the road from me) is still looking stunning this morning, its banks covered with wildflowers.

Walled riverbank covered with wild flowers inc red & pink valerian and white daisies.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

@bassreborn.bsky.social took the poem I wrote for my husband's funeral, set it to music and a truly wonderful singer gave her voice. Here is part of the song, it is so beautiful. Thanks always John & Adri xxx

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Bore da! Welsh is a wonderful language; very descriptive. Here are a few creatures with their literal translations: Butterfly - Iar fach y haf (little hen of the summer) Dragonfly - Gwas y neidr (servant of the snake) Otter - dyfrgi (water dog) Skunk - drewgi (smelly dog)

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A tranquil place in the village which is always a joy to visit. After heavy rain it's a gushing torrent. But currently it's calm.

River with low water running over old red sandstone rocks.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Despite the rain, the riverbank was looking gorgeous this morning.

River bank with high wall covered with wild flowers, particularly white and pink valerian.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Black Mountains/Y Mynyddoedd Duon - photo taken up the hill from where I live.

A view of the Black Mountains in Mid Wales from a wooded hill. Blue sky with a lot of white clouds.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Found this today whilst sorting through stuff. A pen & ink drawing by my late husband after we'd had a camping holiday at Carnac, Brittany. Brings back lots of happy memories.

Pen & ink drawing of standing stones entitled 'The Alignments Carnac'.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

View from the top of Penywyrlod chambered tomb which is just up the hill from where I live.

Grassy mound with red campion growing and green hills in the background.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Came across this photo I took when walking Hadrian's Wall a few years ago. We had climbed up onto the Whin Sill & were walking towards Crag Lough and Housesteads Roman Fort.

View from Hadrian's Wall on the Whin Sill towards Crag Lough and Housesteads Roman Fort.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

What utter bloody snobbishness. BBC - again - dissing non-fascist politicians, & this time implying Wales's new first minister was slumming it in a Premier Inn. PIs are great, never been disappointed, always clean & staff lovely. Outrageous the BBC trying to trash the chain.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Yeah, of course.... Let's see if the law is actually applied to this grifter or if it's another incidence of the law turning a blind eye to the fash.

BBC News headline 'Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning'

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Oh happy memories. Came across this pic of my late husband & our daughter (aged 3) when we were extras in the Merchant Ivory film 'Feast of July' (1995).

Film scene, soft lighting, people feasting at tables. In the foreground a bearded farmworker holding his little daughter who is playing with his beard.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Atlantic grey seals basking in a small cove, Cardigan Bay.

Seals on a stony beach by the water basking in the sun.

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Greensleeves @greensleeves.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A relaxing scene on Cardigan Island of guillemots (the black ones) and a great black-backed gull. These are the largest gulls, weigh up to 2kg & have been known to predate small dogs; so best not turn your back on 'em 😮

Cliffs and sea. On the cliffs are black birds (guillimots I think) and a great black-backed gull.

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