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Mick Highfield

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Birds, Music, Football, Politics. Not always in the same order #FBPE

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ResJudicata22 @resjudicata22.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Cartoonist: Slyngstad
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Bird of the month so far - Golden Eagle over Horse Thief Canyon, Alberta
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
If you’re into Palaeontology the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta is absolutely superb! The landscape surrounding it is unique too!
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A very good visit to the Saline Lagoon at Arne. Osprey perched close to viewing screen. Curlew on far shore with trio made up of Grey Heron, Cormarant & Little Egret. Firecrest and Dartford Warblers on approach among others
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Shetland - Whalsay 01/06/2026 Nice list of birds on our first visit to the island Gt. Northern Diver 2 RT Diver 1 Arctic Skua 1 Curlew 1 Whimbrel 2 Rock Dove 5 Oyc 25+ Wheatear 2 Skylark 2 Common Gull 8 Starling 40+ Wren 1 Etc
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
From our rented house overlooking Aith Voe, Shetland, we found out, using the scope, that there were a few Puffins mixed in with the Black Guillemots! Had we been missing them the previous week? 2 very nice Red-throated Divers joined the mix shortly after
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Shetland - Muckle Ror 30/05/2036 Arctic Tern 2 Fulmar 30+ Greylag 5 Hooded Crow 1 Meadow Pipit 4 Oystercatcher 6 Ringed Plover 1 Rock Dove 15 Siskin 1 Twite 2 Wheatear 2 Wren (Shetland?) 2
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Shetland - Scarvataing 30/05/2026 Arctic Tern 2 Black Guillemot 5 Common Gull 1 Cuckoo 1 Hooded Crow 1 Oystercatcher 3 Shag 2 Whimbrel 1
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Yell & Unst 28/07/2026 Hermaness - saw the massive Gannetry to South East for the first time. Also a small number of Puffins (10) and a colony of 50+ Fulmar. Great Skua numbers were down with only 15 seen from the new boardwalk. Very pleased to see 2 Red-Necked Phalaropes, possibly 4 while on Unst
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Scarvataing, NW Mainland, Shetland - 26/05 RT Diver 2 Raven 1 R Plover 1 Oyc 9 Whimbrel 1 Common Gull 2 BH Gull 1 GBB Gull 1 Herring Gull 1 Commic Tern 4 Rock Dove 5 Wood Pigeon 1 Starling 6 Blackbird 1 Previous Day:- Arctic Skua 1 Black Guillemot 3
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Lucky to be on Fair Isle for a mega rarity . First Northern Parula on Fair Isle and second for Scotland! 25 people watching, a lot of people for Fair Isle.! Also Hawfinch ringed this morning
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Fair Isle 22/05 Highlights were: - Arctic Skua 2 Whooper Swan 2 Twite 4 Pied Flycatcher Redpoll Lesser Whitethroat Snipe 2
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Made it to Fair Isle on schedule thankfully, with the previous 2 days flights cancelled due to high winds and then fog! The new Bird Obs is excellent. Well done to all involved
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Birding highlights of short stay nr. Kirkby Lonsdale at weekend were Barn Owl, Tree Sparrow, Goosander, Grey Wagtail & Siskin
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Good to be back on Shetland after 10 years! 4 Eider, Black Guillemot & Kittiwake from the Ferry while having breakfast! Hooded Crow from apartment on outskirts of Lerwick
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Caroline Lucas of the Green Party reckons that Water needs to be Renationalised. RT if you know it has to be.
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Dead seabird on Hamm Beach just south of waymarker for Coast Path. I notified Chesil VC of presumed GN Diver. Later it occurred to me that the large bill was white! Not sure if this will be confirmed and yes! I should have took a photo! @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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exludo.bsky.social @exludo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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St Aldhelms Birder @staldhelmsbirder.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Abandoned plans to look at Brands Bay due to mass flush of 500 plus Duck thanks to 3 bloody wildfowlers shooting on the Rempstone side of the bay Most of the freshwater is frozen locally so they need places like BB to feed and rest Time these bastards stopped killing birds for fun
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Phil Cheeseman@bsky.social @philcheeseman.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Lodmoor and Radipole to include some path closures PLEASE come and offer your opinions
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Firecrest & GS Woodpecker in the garden then into trees in wooded area of Rodwell Trail nr. Wyke Road. First time for both these species in garden for at least 3 years!
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna. Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up. Like if you want Mone on trial. RT if you want them both facing the music.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Of course it is. Mussolini and Hitler and Franco all blamed immigrants to seize power. The same old playbook is being used.
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Paul Marshall @pmarsha11.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Of course he's lying. You can tell by the way he moves his nasty, hateful mouth.
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Colin Sydes aka Lord SydesJokes #FBPE #FBR #Resist #Resistance @sydesjokes.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Greta Thunberg “I'm not scared of Israel. I’m scared of a world that has seemingly lost all sense of humanity.” Stand with Greta, stand with humanity.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
RT if you will keep using Wikipedia and not Elon Musk's AI crap.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Elon Musk v Wikipedia. Like if you are choosing Wikipedia RT if you are choosing Wikipedia
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
This ruling is a joke. PPE Medpro will go bankrupt and the Government won't get a penny. Michelle Mone should have to pay the £122m personally. RT if you want to see her pay it all back.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Israeli quadcopters shooting children. And our government continues to materially supporting Israel every day. Even as Israel rejects a two state solution, votes to fully annex the West Bank, and murders more doctors, nurses, journalists, children. And our government continues to assist it.
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Right-wing media fluffs Farage for years, to the point where he now leads the polls, and then start whining about Starmer being 'obsessed' when he starts telling some long overdue home truths. It's actually hilarious.
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
@portlandbirdobs.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social Back for more close views of the long-staying Wryneck this afternoon. West Cliffs, end of Barleycrates Lane
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 29/09/2025
Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate By Jeremy Leslie-Spinks @yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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Incomers: the myth vs reality of refugees in the UK
Britain hosts just 1% of the world’s refugees – far fewer than many nations – yet myths of handouts and 'overwhelm' still dominate debate
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hintermann.bsky.social @hintermann.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Mick Lynch "Nigel Farage is a racist." RT if Mick is right.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Tommy Robinson is a convicted fraudster and a thug. Don't spread this or a racist's head explodes!
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
State Visit Souvenir Giant Charity Postcard! First 50 orders signed! 👇👇👇 coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/the-...
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Lodmoor RSPB - Midday GWE - 6 Spoonbill - 1 Kingfisher - 1 Reed Bunting -3 Sedge Warbler - 1 Yellow Wagtail - 1 Common Sandpiper- 1 + 36 other species All on Bird Track @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
A very nice Grey Wagtail on the pond side just now. Rodwell Trail area. Tawny Owl heard calling last night despite the wind & rain. Regular visits from at least one Coal Tit
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: “I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday. “As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.”
Rt Hon Sir Edward Davey MP
HOUSE OF COMMONS
LONDON SWIA OAA
The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer MP,
Prime Minister
Sent by email
Sunday 14 September 2025
Dear Prime Minister,
The attempts this weekend by Elon Musk to sow discord and incite violence on our streets represent a serious and dangerous interference in our democracy. Speaking at the "Unite the Kingdom" march organised by far-right hate preacher Tommy Robinson, Musk told the crowd that "violence is coming" and that "you either fight back or you die".
The United Kingdom has always prided itself on resolving disagreements through debate, through the ballot box, and through the rule of law. The recent conduct of Elon Musk - deliberately spreading misinformation, stoking anger and encouraging violence - represents a reckless and dangerous assault on those values. This attempt to endanger public safety and meddle in our politics must be met with clarity and resolve.
At times like this, it is vital that the people of our country see their leaders united. That is why l am writing to urge each of you to put party politics aside and join me in publicly condemning these dangerous remarks, and to jointly consider what sanctions Elon Musk should face as a consequence. We must make clear that no individual, however wealthy or powerful, can get away with using their platform to inflame tensions and incite violence.
At the same time, we must uphold freedom of speech and the right to peaceful protest without fear of violence, intimidation, or manipulation from abroad.
The strength of Britain lies in our shared commitment to mutual respect, decency and the rule of law. If we fail to speak with one voice now, we risk emboldening those who want to threaten these values and undermine our democracy.
I hope you will join me in making this important stand.
Yours sincerely,
Eer Da
Ed Davey
MP for Kingston and Surbiton
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
You use the Facts to beat the hate.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Dr Ellen Kriesels has been suspended from her NHS job for simply holding a sign with the truth about Israel. She needs to be reinstated. Show them how much support she has.
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Sylvia Booth @smfbooth.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Why doesn’t Starmer do a few popular things ? Everyone resents the Tories exploitation of Covid contracts and wants to see justice done, everyone thinks the House of Lords should be culled to about 300 members, everyone thinks PR is a vote winner and a majority want to rejoin the EU.
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Ireland, Slovenia, Iceland, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal are now all considering boycotting Eurovision unless Israel are removed. Like if they should. RT if Israel should be kicked out
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Are you ready for Charlie Kirk to be taken off UK TV? Like if YES RT if IMMEDIATELY
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Is it time Nigel Farage was banned from the BBC? Like if it is. RT if it should be today.
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Say it again, and again, and again. They are not "illegal immigrants". -seeking asylum is legal and has been since 1951. This legally trumps all arguments of “but they arrived by illegal means”. That’s just a fact. That’s why you don’t see asylum seekers arrested & charged. Our MSM must do better.
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Silencing the drumbeat again: seeking asylum is legal
Hundreds protested in Ashington against so-called "illegal immigrants" - though seeking asylum has been legal since 1951
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Mick Highfield @mickhighfield.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Kingcombe NNR / DWT Managed a walk, mainly in light rain. Gave up after 30 minutes of heavy rain! Marsh Tit - 1 excellent view Green Woodpecker - 1 heard Willow Warbler -1 Chiffchaff - 1 Nuthatch - 1 heard Swallow - 20+ @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social
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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
The Times says Reform “has no track record to weigh it down”… Other than: Islamophobia, racism, inept councillors, MP absenteeism, admiration for Putin, love of Trump, brazen grifting, idiotic manifesto, dodgy donations and Brexit… the single stupidest thing the country has done in our lifetimes.
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