David Preston
@dave1957.bsky.social
Retired, hobby photographer, wool, atheist, spectrum dweller, Lancastrian, Liverpudlophile
All today's bird photos were taken at www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/res..., where, if you have a long enough lens, you can see Blackpool Tower on a clear day. The view is looking across the Ribble estuary, with Lytham St. Annes in the middle foreground.
January 3, 2026 at 3:51 PM
All today's bird photos were taken at www.rspb.org.uk/days-out/res..., where, if you have a long enough lens, you can see Blackpool Tower on a clear day. The view is looking across the Ribble estuary, with Lytham St. Annes in the middle foreground.
January 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
January 3, 2026 at 3:36 PM
January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Looks like Chelsea are trying to bring back their 'Manager of the Month' competition.
January 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Looks like Chelsea are trying to bring back their 'Manager of the Month' competition.
January 1, 2026 at 8:41 AM
I forgot last night, but Bonne Année or Feliz Año Nuevo to you if those greetings are more appropriate.
And a special Godt Nytt År or Gott Nytt År to the lovely people I encountered on my big road trip last year that left me with so many happy memories.
Peace & Love ✌️
And a special Godt Nytt År or Gott Nytt År to the lovely people I encountered on my big road trip last year that left me with so many happy memories.
Peace & Love ✌️
January 1, 2026 at 6:26 AM
I forgot last night, but Bonne Année or Feliz Año Nuevo to you if those greetings are more appropriate.
And a special Godt Nytt År or Gott Nytt År to the lovely people I encountered on my big road trip last year that left me with so many happy memories.
Peace & Love ✌️
And a special Godt Nytt År or Gott Nytt År to the lovely people I encountered on my big road trip last year that left me with so many happy memories.
Peace & Love ✌️
I'm too old for New Year's resolutions, but there are a few birds I'd like to see and photograph this year —
🪶 Hoopoe
🪶 Glossy Ibis
🪶 Hen Harrier
🪶 Puffin
Did see a hen harrier fleetingly and puffins at too long a range this year but would love to get some good shots this coming year. We'll see!
🪶 Hoopoe
🪶 Glossy Ibis
🪶 Hen Harrier
🪶 Puffin
Did see a hen harrier fleetingly and puffins at too long a range this year but would love to get some good shots this coming year. We'll see!
January 1, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I'm too old for New Year's resolutions, but there are a few birds I'd like to see and photograph this year —
🪶 Hoopoe
🪶 Glossy Ibis
🪶 Hen Harrier
🪶 Puffin
Did see a hen harrier fleetingly and puffins at too long a range this year but would love to get some good shots this coming year. We'll see!
🪶 Hoopoe
🪶 Glossy Ibis
🪶 Hen Harrier
🪶 Puffin
Did see a hen harrier fleetingly and puffins at too long a range this year but would love to get some good shots this coming year. We'll see!
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A peaceful, happy and uncomplicated New Year to everyone.
Up the Reds and down with fascism.
Peace & Love!
A peaceful, happy and uncomplicated New Year to everyone.
Up the Reds and down with fascism.
Peace & Love!
January 1, 2026 at 12:02 AM
◀️ 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ ▶️
A peaceful, happy and uncomplicated New Year to everyone.
Up the Reds and down with fascism.
Peace & Love!
A peaceful, happy and uncomplicated New Year to everyone.
Up the Reds and down with fascism.
Peace & Love!
Featuring Cody, Macca & Szobo.
Premier League: Goals of the month winners 2025
Watch every winner from Match of the Day's goal of the month votes in 2025, and a selection of December's best Premier League goals.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Featuring Cody, Macca & Szobo.
Reposted by David Preston
Bearded Tit at RSPB Leighton Moss earlier today. So difficult to get a good photo because it was deep within the reed bed with reeds swaying in the breeze.
#Canon #CanonR6 #Photography #800mm #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography
#Canon #CanonR6 #Photography #800mm #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography
December 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Bearded Tit at RSPB Leighton Moss earlier today. So difficult to get a good photo because it was deep within the reed bed with reeds swaying in the breeze.
#Canon #CanonR6 #Photography #800mm #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography
#Canon #CanonR6 #Photography #800mm #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #birdphotography
An attack of Wirtz, Ekitike & Chiesa, up against Wolves? This could be the late Xmas present we all deserve.
And Rio on for the last 15-20 mins just to put the proper horrors up them.
#LFC
And Rio on for the last 15-20 mins just to put the proper horrors up them.
#LFC
December 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
An attack of Wirtz, Ekitike & Chiesa, up against Wolves? This could be the late Xmas present we all deserve.
And Rio on for the last 15-20 mins just to put the proper horrors up them.
#LFC
And Rio on for the last 15-20 mins just to put the proper horrors up them.
#LFC
Might be a day late, but this just came up. The 'Classic' Steeleye line-up from the late 70s. Maddie's voice just gives me the chills, in a good way.
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
Gaudete - Steeleye Span - LIVE 1974!
YouTube video by SpanFan
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Might be a day late, but this just came up. The 'Classic' Steeleye line-up from the late 70s. Maddie's voice just gives me the chills, in a good way.
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
This story sounds weird, and I suppose it is, but I found it deeply moving.
Happy Christmas. Joyeux Noël. Feliz Navidad. Happy holidays.
Happy Christmas. Joyeux Noël. Feliz Navidad. Happy holidays.
Cardiff couple invited man in for Christmas, he stayed for 45 years
An arrangement Rob and Dianne Parsons thought would last a few days ended up changing their lives.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
This story sounds weird, and I suppose it is, but I found it deeply moving.
Happy Christmas. Joyeux Noël. Feliz Navidad. Happy holidays.
Happy Christmas. Joyeux Noël. Feliz Navidad. Happy holidays.
December 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
December 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
This year on Bluesky I wrote 511 posts and 415 replies. I received 62,096 likes, whereas 6,471 was from my most popular post, and apparently I love saying "lfc" and 👍!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
dave1957.bsky.social's Bluesky Wrapped 2025
Check out dave1957.bsky.social's year on Bluesky!
www.madebyolof.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This year on Bluesky I wrote 511 posts and 415 replies. I received 62,096 likes, whereas 6,471 was from my most popular post, and apparently I love saying "lfc" and 👍!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
Heart-warming story from the darts. Paul Lim is 41 years older than Luke Humphries, who he plays next. (And well over 50 years older than Luke Littler!)
PDC World Championship 2026: Paul Lim, 71, on being oldest winner, darts in Asia and facing Luke Humphries
PDC World Championship history-maker Paul Lim, 71, discusses his longevity in darts as he prepares to face Luke Humphries at Alexandra Palace.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Heart-warming story from the darts. Paul Lim is 41 years older than Luke Humphries, who he plays next. (And well over 50 years older than Luke Littler!)
Includes Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral being upgraded from Grade II* to Grade I.
Shipwrecks and submarines: Protecting England's unusual heritage
Historic England is celebrating unusual buildings and sites added to its National Heritage List this year.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Includes Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral being upgraded from Grade II* to Grade I.
A #HolidayRobin for the Solstice. This scruffy little guy was (I think) just coming into adult plumage in September 2023.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
December 21, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A #HolidayRobin for the Solstice. This scruffy little guy was (I think) just coming into adult plumage in September 2023.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
'Changing ingredient proportions in food and drink manufacturing due to cost is sometimes called "skimpflation".'
Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband can't be called chocolate any more
Nestle has used more vegetable oil in it recipes, meaning the treats no longer qualify as chocolate under UK law
www.bbc.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
'Changing ingredient proportions in food and drink manufacturing due to cost is sometimes called "skimpflation".'
#Birdoftheday theme today is #LongLegsandNeck, so here's one from just over a year ago - a little egret.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
December 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
#Birdoftheday theme today is #LongLegsandNeck, so here's one from just over a year ago - a little egret.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
The alt #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #OpenWings.
Two cormorants drying their wings.
#birds #photography
Two cormorants drying their wings.
#birds #photography
December 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The alt #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #OpenWings.
Two cormorants drying their wings.
#birds #photography
Two cormorants drying their wings.
#birds #photography
Another #Groups pic for #Birdoftheday. This is one I've shared before, but this is a different crop. Canada geese goslings being overlooked by a parent, from back in May of this year.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
December 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Another #Groups pic for #Birdoftheday. This is one I've shared before, but this is a different crop. Canada geese goslings being overlooked by a parent, from back in May of this year.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
#Birdoftheday is #Groups, you say? Here's a couple I don't think I've shared before, from earlier in the year.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
#Birdoftheday is #Groups, you say? Here's a couple I don't think I've shared before, from earlier in the year.
#birds #photography
#birds #photography