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Living in Oxfordshire in the UK and enjoying as much of the natural world whilst we still have one

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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Another extraordinary #bunkfest such an exceptional range of diverse musical talent
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The rewilded part of the garden is hooching with cinnabar moth caterpillars
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
That’s lovely, thank you for sharing
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
That’s cheered me up - thanks for posting
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Also way better than any Generative AI slop. Thanks for sharing
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
It’s always a pleasure to visit Henley on Thames, especially watching the peregrines
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Still the views are fab
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Came to the chilterns to look for rare orchids but they have all turned to seed 😭
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Pondering on George Orwell’s definition of a perfect pub and possibly found mine, new blog post viewsoftheock.blogspot.com
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Views of the Ock
Wildlife and other things of interest on and around the river Ock in south Oxfordshire
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The local otters are peckish
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Fantastic trip yesterday - great views and excellent knowledge and engaging staff, the fishing osprey was a highlight. Hope to return
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
In his essay the Moon under Water George Orwell describes his perfect pub. I think mine would have - no music - no TVs showing sport or news - customer not using their phones and enjoying the company of others - a fossil museum And surprisingly I think I’ve found it the Square & Compass
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
After a five year hiatus I have tried to resurrect my blog. If there are any old friends out there please take a look viewsoftheock.blogspot.com?m=0 Hopefully I can keep it going this time
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Views of the Ock
Wildlife and other things of interest on and around the river Ock in south Oxfordshire
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
😱 isn’t it just easy to get another office?
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Many people head to #oxford for #mayday but few places compare to sitting by the river in #abingdon
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the trees are in bloom and Trump has not yet dropped a nuclear bomb on Iran - sometimes it is the small things in life which raise a smile
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
TRIMO - Trump Rigs Investment Markets Again
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Thanks for an excellent talk - a question which I only formulated afterwards- how would discourage provincial museums with limited budgets from using AI illustrations in their palaeontology displays ?
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
It’s a sad reflection of our times that the greatest album of all time is as relevant now as it was when it was released 55 years ago
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
A good flurry of snow in Oxfordshire this morning #uksnow OX14 6/10
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
The Ashmolean Museum- always a fascinating place to visit
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Exploring the Oxfordshire fens
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
A nice day for a stroll by the Thames
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas Colin. I understand it is the first Christmas without either of my parents it’s a melancholic day, but also pleased to have memories of those wonderful Christmas of the past
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Otmoor- bleak, desolate, magical
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Nothing says “Peace on Earth and goodwill to all men” quite like an inflatable Stegosaurus with a Christmas hat
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
A fungus themed Christmas Tree
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Spring is coming- the first snowdrops in the garden
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I haven’t been to Jericho for several years, it’s good to see the Jericho cafe still going And thanks for the posts (or whatever they are called on Bluesky)
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
The ‘Fixing our broken planet’ exhibition at @nhm-london.bsky.social is depressing, yet fascinating. But it also makes me wonder if the museum has plans to reduce the amount of plastic sold in its multiple gift shops?
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
A reason to be optimistic in these bleak times? Greenham Common - once an airfield for nuclear bombers is now a nature reserve with orchids, adders and nightjars; the nuclear bunkers are now used for Star Wars films and the watchtower is now a splendid cafe.
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
It’s a lot better than most of toxic cesspits out there we call social media networks. PS. Hello, are still in the marina?
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
An awful journey back from #DinoConUK but now relaxing watching #PrehistoricPlanet without doubt the best TV show ever made - I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched it
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
I don’t often post here -but #DinoConUK was fantastic and huge thank you to the organisers, speakers, volunteers and exhibitors. Plus we found some paleontological yarn bombing in Exmouth
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Anywhere else which could described as the finest view in middle England? I would vote for Worcester cathedral viewed from New Road cricket ground
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Just seen #oceanfilm and the dredging scenes are shocking - It should be shown in every school and every parliament. What we do to our planet is shocking
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
@doublehelixgirl.bsky.social hello glad to find you on Bluesky- I hope the state of the world isn’t driving you too mad
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
First water vole of the year; it is always good to see the local population is still hanging on
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Thank you for another interesting thread and to everyone involved in #prehistoricplanet - not only the best thing on Apple TV + but one of the best programmes ever made I have lost count of the number of times we’ve watched it
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Would it help if the US had a leader of the opposition- like other countries- whose job is to hold the government to account?
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Another photo from the orchid collection - the rather splendid fly orchid
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Spending dark winter months sorting out photographs and as I have posted recently I thought I would share some pictures of local orchids - starting with the pyramidal orchid. Taken back in 2012 - how the world has changed since then?
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Fantastic, I haven’t even seen a bearded tit, let alone get such a great picture
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
A rubbish picture, but still great to see a very bold fox wondering through the streets of #oxford last night
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
With the troubling rise of anti-vaccine movements the deadly six installation at @morethanadodo.bsky.social is impressive, thought provoking and very important
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Perhaps nowhere better to spend a wet New Year’s Day than the cathedral of science that is @morethanadodo.bsky.social
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
A reinvigorating walk from in the Oxfordshire fens on this feast of Stephen, including some splendid #fungus #mushroom
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
I don’t often post here - but seasons greetings to any followers and here is some festive yarn bombing along the river Thames
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ockviewer.bsky.social @ockviewer.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Even the swans want to be on #bluesky
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