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❤️ porches, birds, and Emmett
- social media needs a “sarcasm alert” system so that historians will have some idea of our sincere purposes and meaning
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eleanorlanewriter.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Mamas&Papas, so here is a bluebird couple with a large cricket to feed their babies, in the birdhouse beneath them. #birds #ECK
A male and female eastern bluebird perched atop a wooden birdhouse. The female has just been given a cricket by the male, and she is holding it, looking away from him.
September 14, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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eric-mendelson.bsky.social
Bald Eagle
#Eagles #BirdOfTheDay #BaldEagles #Raptors
August 8, 2026 at 2:58 AM
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woodward.ca
Sunset dog walk.
The image captures a breathtaking and dramatic cityscape silhouetted against a vibrant, tumultuous sky, likely during either sunset or sunrise. The lower third of the frame features the dark, almost entirely black, silhouette of a sprawling urban skyline. Tall skyscrapers and numerous other city buildings are distinguishable by their varied heights and shapes, appearing as stark, angular forms against the muted colors of the horizon. A few smaller structures or trees might be faintly visible within the silhouette, adding to the dense urban sprawl. Above the city, the sky dominates the composition, presenting a captivating interplay of light and shadow. The clouds are heavily layered and textured, ranging in color from deep, somber greys and dark blues in the mid-section to striking, fiery oranges and reds higher up. Towards the upper right quadrant of the image, a particularly intense burst of orange light suggests the direct location of the sun, either setting or rising behind this dramatic cloud cover. This bright, warm glow contrasts sharply with the cooler, darker tones of the surrounding clouds, creating a powerful visual focal point. The clouds themselves appear thick and voluminous, with distinct streaks and ripples that catch the limited ambient light, giving them a dynamic and almost painterly quality. Some of the lower clouds also exhibit hints of the orange and red hues, reflecting the intense light from above. The overall lighting is characterized by strong backlighting, which is responsible for the complete silhouetting of the city structures, emphasizing their forms without revealing any detail. The atmosphere conveyed is one of profound tranquility mixed with raw power, a fleeting moment of natural beauty unfolding over an urban landscape. The scene evokes feelings of awe and perhaps a touch of melancholy, as the day transitions into night or night into day, marked by this spectacular celestial display. The image captures a dramatic and intense natural scene, likely at dawn or dusk, featuring a heavily clouded sky with a striking burst of orange light illuminating the atmosphere. Dominating the upper two-thirds of the frame, dark, turbulent clouds in shades of deep blue, charcoal gray, and hints of purplish-black create a brooding and expansive backdrop. These clouds exhibit varying densities, with some appearing thin and wispy while others are thick and ominous, suggesting a powerful weather system or the lingering effects of a storm. Towards the center-left of the sky, a brilliant, fiery orange glow erupts from behind the darker cloud masses. This intense light, reminiscent of molten lava or a distant inferno, casts a vivid amber hue across the surrounding cloud edges, creating a stark contrast against the predominantly dark sky. The orange light is not a direct sun visible, but rather a powerful luminescence filtering through and reflecting off the undersides of the heavy clouds, giving the sky an almost otherworldly appearance. Below this tumultuous sky, occupying the lower third of the image, are the stark, silhouetted forms of several evergreen trees. The dark profiles of these coniferous trees, likely pines or firs, stand out sharply against the slightly lighter, though still dark, lower sky. Their dense foliage creates jagged, irregular outlines, emphasizing their natural, rugged texture. Two prominent trees are clearly visible in the foreground, with their upper branches reaching towards the tumultuous heavens, their dark forms anchoring the bottom of the composition. The overall lighting is low-key, with the orange glow serving as the primary light source, creating a high-contrast scene. The atmosphere is one of profound mystery and raw natural power, evoking feelings of awe, wonder, and perhaps a touch of apprehension due to the dramatic, almost apocalyptic quality of the sky.
August 8, 2026 at 3:36 AM
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radleybalko.bsky.social
It sometimes feels like we're living in a ridiculously exaggerated folk tale with wildly implausible villains. For example, as the president takes billions for himself and his family and *coats his things in gold,* the soldiers fighting his war can't get toothpaste, hot water, or a clean toilet.
Moldy showers and no soap: Military families are outraged by conditions on USS Lincoln
The aircraft carrier's long deployment in the Iran war is raising concerns that the sailors and Marines on board are facing poor conditions, low supplies and fatigue.
www.ms.now
August 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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mehdirhasan.bsky.social
I have said publicly or a while that a reporter should ask Trump to comment on Wakanda and say they're pro-tariff and only half-jokingly,

I stand half-vindicated (and with this administration, as I have also said, you cannot make this stuff up):
US government lists fictional nation Wakanda as trade partner
Officials say it was an error to add the fictional nation from Black Panther to the list.
www.bbc.com
August 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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nicholasgrossman.bsky.social
MBS urging Trump against a larger attack on Iran signals that "the Saudis are begrudgingly open to paying tolls to their rival Iran. It’s a serious vote of no confidence in the US-led regional security architecture — a sentiment likely shared in other Arab capitals."
Opinion | Iran’s Hormuz deal with Oman has Trump poised for the big surrender
Nicholas Grossman: Trump started bombing Iran again to keep it from having control over the Strait of Hormuz. That gambit failed — again.
www.ms.now
August 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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climatecasino.net
Your 'doom quote' for today:

"In damaging our climate we become the architects of our own destruction. While the planet can survive the scorching of the earth and the rising of the waters, the human race cannot."

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Paris climate talks: Prince Charles to call for forest protection
The Prince of Wales will give a speech as UN climate talks turn the focus on efforts to cut emissions from deforestation
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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sarntinel.bsky.social
Cats have already driven 27 native species to extinction in #Australia. At least 124 more are at risk.
Every day, cats kill over 5 million native animals including #birds, #reptiles, and #mammals.
More info: invasives.org.au/wp-content/u...

#wildlifeconservation #protectwildlife #nature #savenature
May 23, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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briansmartyr1.bsky.social
It wasn't one of the birds I was expecting to see in Portugal but still nice, a Blue Rock Thrush.

@teesbirds.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
@durhambirdclub.bsky.social
@britishnatureguide.bsky.social
#NEbirding #birds #UKbirds
@nybirdnews.bsky.social
May 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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astroroyalscot.bsky.social
More information on Mission #Psyche here:
science.nasa.gov/mission/psyc...
Psyche Mission Overview
Psyche is a NASA mission to study a metal-rich asteroid with the same name, located in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
science.nasa.gov
May 17, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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jannerbirder.bsky.social
“A new programme to protect one the UK's most endangered #seabirds has been announced in Scarborough.

“The 'Protecting Our Urban Kittiwakes' project is a joint venture between the RSPB and Northern Powergrid.”

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New project to protect endangered seabirds in Scarborough
Protecting our Urban Kittiwakes is a joint venture between the RSPB and Northern Powergrid.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 26, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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nimakokaaz.bsky.social
so, to be clear: ICE has been doing neoStarlight Tours, if instead of taking natives a three hour walk out of town in -40° and ditching them there without their personal effects, to kill them, they drove folks hundreds of kilometers away and ditched them without their personal effects, to kill them.
dexanderson.com Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · Apr 22
This is the situation ICE is leaving detainees in.

The work is still going to bring people home.
normcharlatan.bsky.social Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · Apr 21
However, because he was detained in South Texas, he was released without any cash or ID at a bus station in San Marcos. The family and I were trying to figure out where he was and how to send him money or buy his bus ticket. I also looked up that a Greyhound trip would be 3 days and 4 transfers.
April 22, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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djrothkopf.bsky.social
Reading the FT front page story about a Chinese company introducing a battery with a 1500 km range & six minute recharging time & about how two Chinese companies own more than half of the global EV battery market & I am struck by the different realities the US and China occupy. We’ve lost the plot.
April 22, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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darthbluesky.bsky.social
good thing we do not have any ocean based military activities in motion right now
starsandstripes.bsky.social Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · Apr 22
#BREAKING: Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, effective immediately.
April 22, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
If they settle, I think it's an impeachable offense for both him and the AG.
lizdye.bsky.social Liz Dye @lizdye.bsky.social · Apr 17
BREAKING: IRS confirms it's negotiating with Trump family to pay a "settlement" in the wildly defective lawsuit over the leak of his tax returns.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
the United States’ duty to safeguard tax return information under 26 U.S.C. § 6103 and the Privacy Act. The case remains in its early stages. Good cause exists to grant an extension in this matter while the Parties engage in discussions designed to resolve this matter and to avoid protracted litigation. This limited pause will neither prejudice the Parties nor delay ultimate resolution. Rather, the extension will promote judicial economy and allow the Parties to explore avenues that could narrow or resolve the issues efficiently. II. Argument A. Good Cause Supports a 90-day Extension. Courts routinely grant extensions motions where, as here, an extension serves the interests of justice and efficiency without harming any party. The Parties are engaging in discussions and need time to work through how to ensure those discussions can take place productively to avoid protracted litigation. This brief period will allow the Parties to initiate and structure those discussions in a manner that best serves the interests of all Parties and the Court
April 17, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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victinibcn.bsky.social
#NoKings NYC made History today 💙🍎
March 28, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
If the estimates were right, there were about 9 million people at No Kings rallies today.

That would mean this protest was THIRTY TIMES AS LARGE AS THE TEA PARTY PROTEST which we were told, over and over again, was a massively important sign that US politics had shifted dramatically to the right
kevinmkruse.bsky.social Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Mar 28
Again, the first Tea Party rallies in April 2009 -- heavily promoted in advance by Fox News -- only had about 300,000 attendees across 750 cities, but the media treated it like the Second American Revolution.

There will be multiple *individual* No Kings rallies today that have more people at them.
markharris.bsky.social Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · Mar 28
There's a long, bad journalistic tradition: All conservative grass-roots political movements are fascinating heartland phenomena, all progressive grass-roots political movements are ineffectual bleating. This one is written off as powered by white female college grads--the wine-moms slur, basically.
March 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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schultziepie.bsky.social
Does this look like a country who plans to vote for the GOP! Hell NO! This is why they are trying to disenfranchise us!
No SAVE ACT!
#makethosecalls
#pinks
March 28, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
We are pleased to announce that the 8th Joint Training on Atmospheric Composition will take place in Thessaloniki,19–23 Oct '26. PhD students, early‑career scientists/researchers working on atmospheric composition observations & modelling are invited to apply from 26 March.
atmostraining2026.esa.int
March 25, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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oolen.bsky.social
⏳ 3 weeks left to submit your abstract for IOoL 2026!
Join us in Tokyo, Sept 9–11 at ELSI for OoLEN's biannual meeting for early-career origin of life researchers.
📅 Deadline: April 15
💡 Free registration
Don't wait — submit now: forms.gle/xMQBi1YgXsnXzo4A9
March 25, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Messaging cynically designed to appeal to the brainwashed cult.
March 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM
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indyfromspace.bsky.social
So uh, if he hits their civilian infrastructure, and they take out Aramco, worldwide depression. No more oil. No travel. And all the knock on effects. Congratulations to our current media and Silicon Valley executives.
March 22, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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josie.zone
We accidentally locked Fishy (cat) out on the patio for a few hours and when I let him back in, he was so grateful that I can only assume he thought he locked himself out
March 22, 2026 at 4:34 AM
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simonhco.bsky.social
Macro photo of an entire tree! A very small Douglas fir (probably, given what was all around) growing from a nursery log in a splash of sunlight.

Malcolm Knapp forest, BC

#macro #macrophotography 🌿
A tiny Douglas fir seedling gows from a log.
February 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM