Christine Crossan
@ccrossan.bsky.social
Enjoys birds, wildlife, walking in nature🐦 🦊🌲🌳🦋🕸🦉
Retired Early Years teacher.
Retired Early Years teacher.
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'Alright pal, got plans for the #BigGardenBirdwatch?'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
January 17, 2026 at 8:01 AM
'Alright pal, got plans for the #BigGardenBirdwatch?'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
'Nah, just the usual... hang out of sight whilst she's doing the count, then touch down once the hour's over. You?'
'Classic. Planning some fly-bys with a few of the boys, but we'll only land one at a time.'
'Niiice.'
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I’m moved and enchanted by this poem by Meghan O’Rourke from the latest @newyorker.com which came through the letterbox earlier and which is trying to stop me getting on with my writing. I shouldn’t have opened it!
January 16, 2026 at 11:09 AM
I’m moved and enchanted by this poem by Meghan O’Rourke from the latest @newyorker.com which came through the letterbox earlier and which is trying to stop me getting on with my writing. I shouldn’t have opened it!
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This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
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It would be so helpful if you could RT my post above about my Etsy shop. I haven't been able to work for more than half the year due to severe depression/a breakdown. If you see this & could spare a few moments for a RT it would help me put my designs in front of a few more eyes. Thankyou so much🌿
November 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It would be so helpful if you could RT my post above about my Etsy shop. I haven't been able to work for more than half the year due to severe depression/a breakdown. If you see this & could spare a few moments for a RT it would help me put my designs in front of a few more eyes. Thankyou so much🌿
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We advocate for all animals, even the unpopular ones, because the desire to live is the same in all of us. Follow us if you agree and support our work!
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
We advocate for all animals, even the unpopular ones, because the desire to live is the same in all of us. Follow us if you agree and support our work!
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This 1841 watercolour is a painting by writer of 'Wuthering Heights' Emily Brontë. It depicts her pet merlin The bird of prey was rescued from the moors near her home and Brontë named the bird 'Nero'. The Brontë siblings all had good skills in art.
October 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
This 1841 watercolour is a painting by writer of 'Wuthering Heights' Emily Brontë. It depicts her pet merlin The bird of prey was rescued from the moors near her home and Brontë named the bird 'Nero'. The Brontë siblings all had good skills in art.
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Seeing as it's his birthday today, here's the fabulous beginning of a poem he once wrote to commemorate the occasion.
• Dylan Thomas •
• Dylan Thomas •
October 27, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Seeing as it's his birthday today, here's the fabulous beginning of a poem he once wrote to commemorate the occasion.
• Dylan Thomas •
• Dylan Thomas •
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Shaw, Lancashire, 1957, photo by Bert Hardy.
September 20, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Shaw, Lancashire, 1957, photo by Bert Hardy.
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View on Yorkshire Street, Oldham, 1949, painting by Thomas Griffith (Gallery Oldham).
September 12, 2025 at 12:35 PM
View on Yorkshire Street, Oldham, 1949, painting by Thomas Griffith (Gallery Oldham).
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We must end cubbing, a sick pastime where hunts kill fox cubs to train their hounds.
August 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We must end cubbing, a sick pastime where hunts kill fox cubs to train their hounds.
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As the world of AI and Technology continues to ever increase, here's the one and only Mary Oliver with an important challenge for us all. (Legend ❤️✨️)
August 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As the world of AI and Technology continues to ever increase, here's the one and only Mary Oliver with an important challenge for us all. (Legend ❤️✨️)
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UK suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst was a trained artist and in 1907 created several watercolours depicting women workers in factories, mills and potteries to highlight working women’s rights, their pay and conditions #WomensArt
July 21, 2025 at 5:17 AM
UK suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst was a trained artist and in 1907 created several watercolours depicting women workers in factories, mills and potteries to highlight working women’s rights, their pay and conditions #WomensArt
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There must be more ‘Watchers’ on here so lets build the community by reposting & following, give our presenters & contributors some love, & celebrate 20Yrs of #Springwatch together 💚🥳
How big can our flock grow by end of this season?
#BBCSpringwatch #Springwatch2025 #Springwatch20 #wildlife #nature
How big can our flock grow by end of this season?
#BBCSpringwatch #Springwatch2025 #Springwatch20 #wildlife #nature
Here is our #BBCSpringwatch Fans Starter Pack of presenters & top contributors to follow…
go.bsky.app/JACX2pZ
#Springwatch #Springwatch2025 #Springwatch20 #spring #wildlife #nature #birds
go.bsky.app/JACX2pZ
#Springwatch #Springwatch2025 #Springwatch20 #spring #wildlife #nature #birds
May 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There must be more ‘Watchers’ on here so lets build the community by reposting & following, give our presenters & contributors some love, & celebrate 20Yrs of #Springwatch together 💚🥳
How big can our flock grow by end of this season?
#BBCSpringwatch #Springwatch2025 #Springwatch20 #wildlife #nature
How big can our flock grow by end of this season?
#BBCSpringwatch #Springwatch2025 #Springwatch20 #wildlife #nature
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Trying to make myself known to more of the people on this who once followed me on X. 😄
Reposts appreciated!
#arealmofwonder #cianmccarthy
Reposts appreciated!
#arealmofwonder #cianmccarthy
January 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Trying to make myself known to more of the people on this who once followed me on X. 😄
Reposts appreciated!
#arealmofwonder #cianmccarthy
Reposts appreciated!
#arealmofwonder #cianmccarthy
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I was unable to work between December & April due to a breakdown. Every single RT here helps put my creative & mental health workshops in front of more eyes & helps me get back on my feet financially. It would help *so* much if you could RT my workshop below if you have a few seconds. Thankyou 🌿
My 14 June botanical illustration & mental health w'shop's now enrolling
I'll teach you:
🌿How to break down plants into simple shapes & add shading
🧠How time spent creatively alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health.
Limited spaces,earlybird price:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...
I'll teach you:
🌿How to break down plants into simple shapes & add shading
🧠How time spent creatively alters brain biochemistry to improve mental health.
Limited spaces,earlybird price:
workshops.emmamitchell.uk/courses/bota...
May 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I was unable to work between December & April due to a breakdown. Every single RT here helps put my creative & mental health workshops in front of more eyes & helps me get back on my feet financially. It would help *so* much if you could RT my workshop below if you have a few seconds. Thankyou 🌿
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Millions around the world celebrated Victory in Europe 'VE Day' #OTD 1945, marking news of Nazi Germany’s surrender after nearly six years of war. Pic: VE Day, by L.S. Lowry (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum).
May 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Millions around the world celebrated Victory in Europe 'VE Day' #OTD 1945, marking news of Nazi Germany’s surrender after nearly six years of war. Pic: VE Day, by L.S. Lowry (Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum).
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Signed.
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @markavery.bsky.social @iolowilliams.bsky.social
Please sign and share.
Thank you. 🙏💚
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Please sign and share.
Thank you. 🙏💚
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Protect hares and their young from shooting during the breeding season
We call on the Government to stop the shooting of hares during their peak breeding season, by establishing a legally enforceable close season for hares in England and Wales, from 1st February to 30th ...
petition.parliament.uk
April 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Signed.
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Our petition has passed 97,000 signatures and just gone up to 13th most-signed petition in the list. Thank you for all your support! We aren't there yet but we are very close to 100,000 signatures which will trigger a parliamentary debate. Plz keep sharing! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Ban driven grouse shooting
Chris Packham, Ruth Tingay and Mark Avery (Wild Justice) believe that driven grouse shooting is bad for people, the environment and wildlife. People; we think grouse shooting is economically insignifi...
petition.parliament.uk
April 18, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Our petition has passed 97,000 signatures and just gone up to 13th most-signed petition in the list. Thank you for all your support! We aren't there yet but we are very close to 100,000 signatures which will trigger a parliamentary debate. Plz keep sharing! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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That's 90,000 signatures!
90,000 of you calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.
If we reach 100,000, we can get this debated in parliament. So please sign and share - help us get there!
90,000 of you calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.
If we reach 100,000, we can get this debated in parliament. So please sign and share - help us get there!
April 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
That's 90,000 signatures!
90,000 of you calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.
If we reach 100,000, we can get this debated in parliament. So please sign and share - help us get there!
90,000 of you calling for a ban on driven grouse shooting.
If we reach 100,000, we can get this debated in parliament. So please sign and share - help us get there!
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Alexandra Park, Oldham, by Helen Bradley (1900-79). #WomensArt #NorthernArt
April 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Alexandra Park, Oldham, by Helen Bradley (1900-79). #WomensArt #NorthernArt
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Lancashire Fair, Good Friday, Daisy Nook, 1946, by L.S. Lowry, 1887-1976 (Government Art Collection). #NorthernArt
April 7, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Lancashire Fair, Good Friday, Daisy Nook, 1946, by L.S. Lowry, 1887-1976 (Government Art Collection). #NorthernArt
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Shooting a sleeping golden eagle , how low can you go ? This is the story of Merrick . @wildjustice.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Shooting a sleeping golden eagle , how low can you go ? This is the story of Merrick . @wildjustice.bsky.social
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Mills Hill Road, near Middleton Junction, Manchester, as in 1950s, by Steven Scholes, b.1952 (private collection).
March 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Mills Hill Road, near Middleton Junction, Manchester, as in 1950s, by Steven Scholes, b.1952 (private collection).
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Oldham Borough police officer makes notes in his pocket book before rush-hour point duty near the Star Inn, 1930s (Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives).
February 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Oldham Borough police officer makes notes in his pocket book before rush-hour point duty near the Star Inn, 1930s (Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives).
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'A walk in nature, walks the soul back home.' - Mary Davis.
If you do one thing differently this year, make a little time for nature. 💚
#MondayMotivation
If you do one thing differently this year, make a little time for nature. 💚
#MondayMotivation
January 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
'A walk in nature, walks the soul back home.' - Mary Davis.
If you do one thing differently this year, make a little time for nature. 💚
#MondayMotivation
If you do one thing differently this year, make a little time for nature. 💚
#MondayMotivation