andrew john lamb
@andyjlamb.bsky.social
@andy_j_lamb on Twitter as was.
(Blue) Manc, living North of the Wall. Wildlife, cycling, science, City
#FBPE
(Blue) Manc, living North of the Wall. Wildlife, cycling, science, City
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andrew john lamb
@andyjlamb.bsky.social
· Nov 14
So, if Twitter was a bird and we posted Tweets, what can we call Bluesky/Butterfly posts?
#Xodus
#Xodus
A dilemma for today’s #BirdOfTheDay, a few to choose from, but let’s go with this #blackandwhite Osprey, seen - surprisingly (to me, at least) - at a small wetland near Las Vegas in #Nevada a couple of years back.
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
A dilemma for today’s #BirdOfTheDay, a few to choose from, but let’s go with this #blackandwhite Osprey, seen - surprisingly (to me, at least) - at a small wetland near Las Vegas in #Nevada a couple of years back.
OK, I understand diplomacy has to be used and that public criticism can be less effective than discussion behind the scenes. But it’s clear, diplomatic norms are off the table with the Trump regime. There has to be a “step too far” at some point. I would suggest abduction & murder might be that step
January 5, 2026 at 9:26 AM
OK, I understand diplomacy has to be used and that public criticism can be less effective than discussion behind the scenes. But it’s clear, diplomatic norms are off the table with the Trump regime. There has to be a “step too far” at some point. I would suggest abduction & murder might be that step
So if I’ve got this right, the international community is just letting this happen?
January 5, 2026 at 7:55 AM
So if I’ve got this right, the international community is just letting this happen?
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A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
A very long and important THREAD -
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.
And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.
Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy." 1/
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So the plan seems to be to replace chaotic Venezuelan corruption with more efficient US corruption.
January 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM
So the plan seems to be to replace chaotic Venezuelan corruption with more efficient US corruption.
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If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
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Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Starmer must condemn Trump’s illegal actions in Venezuela
Some more amazing photos on today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, Caught in Motion. I’m astounded at the skill of some photographers to capture crisply & clearly birds in flight.
Anyway, here’s my contribution. Not a great bird photo, but a fortuitous shot of a Mediterranean Gull flying across a full moon
Anyway, here’s my contribution. Not a great bird photo, but a fortuitous shot of a Mediterranean Gull flying across a full moon
January 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Some more amazing photos on today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, Caught in Motion. I’m astounded at the skill of some photographers to capture crisply & clearly birds in flight.
Anyway, here’s my contribution. Not a great bird photo, but a fortuitous shot of a Mediterranean Gull flying across a full moon
Anyway, here’s my contribution. Not a great bird photo, but a fortuitous shot of a Mediterranean Gull flying across a full moon
Here we go. Another year, another #LadybirdYearList. First stop, Saint Mary’s churchyard in Morpeth, my “home patch”. Quite low totals, but 5 species:
1. 7-spot Ladybird (x6)
2. Harlequin Ladybird (x9)
3. Cream-spot Ladybird (x2)
4. Orange Ladybird (x62)
5. 10-spot Ladybird (x1)
#NELadybirdSpot
1. 7-spot Ladybird (x6)
2. Harlequin Ladybird (x9)
3. Cream-spot Ladybird (x2)
4. Orange Ladybird (x62)
5. 10-spot Ladybird (x1)
#NELadybirdSpot
January 3, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Here we go. Another year, another #LadybirdYearList. First stop, Saint Mary’s churchyard in Morpeth, my “home patch”. Quite low totals, but 5 species:
1. 7-spot Ladybird (x6)
2. Harlequin Ladybird (x9)
3. Cream-spot Ladybird (x2)
4. Orange Ladybird (x62)
5. 10-spot Ladybird (x1)
#NELadybirdSpot
1. 7-spot Ladybird (x6)
2. Harlequin Ladybird (x9)
3. Cream-spot Ladybird (x2)
4. Orange Ladybird (x62)
5. 10-spot Ladybird (x1)
#NELadybirdSpot
A summary of my 2025 #LadybirdYearList:
UK, 14 species:
Orange
7-spot
Cream-spot
10-spot
Cream-streaked
Harlequin
2-spot
Eyed
18-spot
Pine
14-spot
Kidney-spot
Rhyzobius litura *new
11-spot *new
Spain, 3 species:
Adonis
7-spot
Bryony
UK, 14 species:
Orange
7-spot
Cream-spot
10-spot
Cream-streaked
Harlequin
2-spot
Eyed
18-spot
Pine
14-spot
Kidney-spot
Rhyzobius litura *new
11-spot *new
Spain, 3 species:
Adonis
7-spot
Bryony
Up-and-running for my #LadybirdYearList… one individual of one species at Bothal Churchyard #Northumberland today…
1. Orange Ladybird, Halyzia sedecimguttata
And my first 2025 record for the #NELadybirdSpot. Off we go 🐞
1. Orange Ladybird, Halyzia sedecimguttata
And my first 2025 record for the #NELadybirdSpot. Off we go 🐞
January 2, 2026 at 11:35 PM
A summary of my 2025 #LadybirdYearList:
UK, 14 species:
Orange
7-spot
Cream-spot
10-spot
Cream-streaked
Harlequin
2-spot
Eyed
18-spot
Pine
14-spot
Kidney-spot
Rhyzobius litura *new
11-spot *new
Spain, 3 species:
Adonis
7-spot
Bryony
UK, 14 species:
Orange
7-spot
Cream-spot
10-spot
Cream-streaked
Harlequin
2-spot
Eyed
18-spot
Pine
14-spot
Kidney-spot
Rhyzobius litura *new
11-spot *new
Spain, 3 species:
Adonis
7-spot
Bryony
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This “Biotech” has raised more than half a billion USD. Imagine what real conservation work that could fund.
‘They didn’t de-extinct anything’: can Colossal’s genetically engineered animals ever be the real thing?
‘They didn’t de-extinct anything’: can Colossal’s genetically engineered animals ever be the real thing?
The bioscience startup has attracted billions in investment – and a flurry of criticism, but founder tells the Guardian plans to bring back the woolly mammoth will not be derailed
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This “Biotech” has raised more than half a billion USD. Imagine what real conservation work that could fund.
Bit of a cheat on today’s #BirdoftheDay theme, reflections, as it’s hardly wild. Nevertheless, I was pleased with the composition on this photo of a peacock, taken a couple years ago in Cartagena, Spain.
December 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Bit of a cheat on today’s #BirdoftheDay theme, reflections, as it’s hardly wild. Nevertheless, I was pleased with the composition on this photo of a peacock, taken a couple years ago in Cartagena, Spain.
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This is literally what the Telegraph campaigned for.
December 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This is literally what the Telegraph campaigned for.
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Is “Biodiversity Net Gain” another greenwashing gimmick?
If you’re not familiar with it, this article is well worth reading to understand the concept. It will likely be a central pillar in Labour‘s new push to ease regulations for development.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
If you’re not familiar with it, this article is well worth reading to understand the concept. It will likely be a central pillar in Labour‘s new push to ease regulations for development.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
Biodiversity Net Gain: can developers be trusted?
Developers seem rather too fickle concerning their obligations to protect the environment, and the situation may be about to get worse
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Is “Biodiversity Net Gain” another greenwashing gimmick?
If you’re not familiar with it, this article is well worth reading to understand the concept. It will likely be a central pillar in Labour‘s new push to ease regulations for development.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
If you’re not familiar with it, this article is well worth reading to understand the concept. It will likely be a central pillar in Labour‘s new push to ease regulations for development.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk
But early for #wildflowerhour, but probably won’t remember to post from the pub later…
Here’s my local patch of Winter Heliotrope blooming well on this #WinterSolstice. It is steadily growing year after year, now stretching down from the footpath to the river bank.
Here’s my local patch of Winter Heliotrope blooming well on this #WinterSolstice. It is steadily growing year after year, now stretching down from the footpath to the river bank.
December 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
But early for #wildflowerhour, but probably won’t remember to post from the pub later…
Here’s my local patch of Winter Heliotrope blooming well on this #WinterSolstice. It is steadily growing year after year, now stretching down from the footpath to the river bank.
Here’s my local patch of Winter Heliotrope blooming well on this #WinterSolstice. It is steadily growing year after year, now stretching down from the footpath to the river bank.
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It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
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Maria Shriver, niece of JFK:
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
December 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Maria Shriver, niece of JFK:
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
He was a man interested in the arts, culture, education, language, history... It is beyond comprehension that the president has sought to rename this great memorial.
C’mon my fellow Americans! Wake up! This is not dignified. This is not funny... It’s downright weird.
Another great theme for #BirdOfTheDay, gives me another opportunity to post a lovely Flamingo from #ElHondo in Spain. An evening visit this Easter gave me a chance for some nice silhouetted shots.
December 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Another great theme for #BirdOfTheDay, gives me another opportunity to post a lovely Flamingo from #ElHondo in Spain. An evening visit this Easter gave me a chance for some nice silhouetted shots.
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, Groups, here’s just a few of around 200 Little Egret seen this summer on the beach by the Fish Market in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
(Had saved this one for the Herons theme but forgot to post!!)
(Had saved this one for the Herons theme but forgot to post!!)
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, Groups, here’s just a few of around 200 Little Egret seen this summer on the beach by the Fish Market in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
(Had saved this one for the Herons theme but forgot to post!!)
(Had saved this one for the Herons theme but forgot to post!!)
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He was an old friend of Farage, Zia. Why would the Russians target a deputy when the big cheese was sat there, clearly open for business? Just changing the subject won't wash here, feller #Newsnight
December 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
He was an old friend of Farage, Zia. Why would the Russians target a deputy when the big cheese was sat there, clearly open for business? Just changing the subject won't wash here, feller #Newsnight
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😜 TRUE! THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS SKEET!
June 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
😜 TRUE! THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS SKEET!
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
My favourite of the finches for today’s #BirdOfTheDay, a pair of Bullfinches. When I was a kid, it was bullfinches visiting our garden feeder that probably got me interested in birds, more than anything.
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My favourite of the finches for today’s #BirdOfTheDay, a pair of Bullfinches. When I was a kid, it was bullfinches visiting our garden feeder that probably got me interested in birds, more than anything.
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We saw TIME Magazine just named their "person" of the year...
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We saw TIME Magazine just named their "person" of the year...