Dr Rebecca Warren
@drrjwarren.bsky.social
Early modern historian, writing ‘The Church in Interregnum England c1649-62'.
Illustrator & co-author 'Nature's Calendar' (Granta, 2023). Environmentalist.
Illustrator & co-author 'Nature's Calendar' (Granta, 2023). Environmentalist.
Superb!
@drrjwarren.bsky.social My Xmas present from the family was a photography trip to find these beauties!! What a day!
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Superb!
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Darren Jones saying repeatedly the Labour Government won't comment on a hypothetical.
It's not hypothetical - Trump is saying very loudly repeatedly what he's done and boasting about it.
And yet the UK Government won't even say it's a breach of international rules. Shameful.
It's not hypothetical - Trump is saying very loudly repeatedly what he's done and boasting about it.
And yet the UK Government won't even say it's a breach of international rules. Shameful.
January 5, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Darren Jones saying repeatedly the Labour Government won't comment on a hypothetical.
It's not hypothetical - Trump is saying very loudly repeatedly what he's done and boasting about it.
And yet the UK Government won't even say it's a breach of international rules. Shameful.
It's not hypothetical - Trump is saying very loudly repeatedly what he's done and boasting about it.
And yet the UK Government won't even say it's a breach of international rules. Shameful.
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Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’.
Portrays itself as an agent instead of a supplier to dodge VAT.
Big business always willing to circumvent tax laws to boost profits, makes laws longer and complex.
Portrays itself as an agent instead of a supplier to dodge VAT.
Big business always willing to circumvent tax laws to boost profits, makes laws longer and complex.
Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’
Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’.
Portrays itself as an agent instead of a supplier to dodge VAT.
Big business always willing to circumvent tax laws to boost profits, makes laws longer and complex.
Portrays itself as an agent instead of a supplier to dodge VAT.
Big business always willing to circumvent tax laws to boost profits, makes laws longer and complex.
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
🌏 🌊 🐋 🦈
Bit of good news - the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction agreement, which protects marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, comes into force on 17 January. It has 145 signatories (although the US has not signed up)
economist.com/internationa...
economist.com/internationa...
A half-planet-size gap in global governance is about to get plugged
A new treaty offers hope of curbing the destruction of the oceans
economist.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:10 PM
🌏 🌊 🐋 🦈
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America is in the grip of a man-child
Insanity: Sources close to the White House told the Washington Post Trump lost interest in backing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to lead the country because she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize rather than demanding it be given to Trump, which was viewed as an “ultimate sin.”
January 5, 2026 at 7:17 AM
America is in the grip of a man-child
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Good news! This is one step closer to bringing an end to driven grouse shooting (it'll never function successfully without wildlife crime / killing raptors so when licensing inevitably fails, govt will have to ban).
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/05/p...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/05/p...
Proposal to close loophole on grouse shoot licensing is voted through at Stage 2 of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill
The gaping loophole in the Scottish grouse shoot licences is a step closer to being closed off after a Government amendment was voted through at Stage 2 of the Natural Environment Bill just before …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 5, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Good news! This is one step closer to bringing an end to driven grouse shooting (it'll never function successfully without wildlife crime / killing raptors so when licensing inevitably fails, govt will have to ban).
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/05/p...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/05/p...
#ArtDD2026
Toad
From my archive for the 11th Day of Christmas.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
Toad
From my archive for the 11th Day of Christmas.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM
#ArtDD2026
Toad
From my archive for the 11th Day of Christmas.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
Toad
From my archive for the 11th Day of Christmas.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
What a superb photo!
@alan678.bsky.social set today's topic to #snowy, and I tried to use the little snow we have to capture to topic.
This little Wren was the surprise of the day. 🪶
This little Wren was the surprise of the day. 🪶
January 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
What a superb photo!
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I've taken pictures of birds in the snow on literally one day in my life, I'm afraid, so you have to see this hummingbird a lot. #BirdOfTheDay #snowy 📷🌿🪶
January 4, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I've taken pictures of birds in the snow on literally one day in my life, I'm afraid, so you have to see this hummingbird a lot. #BirdOfTheDay #snowy 📷🌿🪶
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme as set by Alan @alan678.bsky.social
is #snowy. this male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) seems to be enjoying the snow at our house. we are so lucky to have them here year round.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Hummingbird
#Nature #Photography
is #snowy. this male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) seems to be enjoying the snow at our house. we are so lucky to have them here year round.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Hummingbird
#Nature #Photography
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme as set by Alan @alan678.bsky.social
is #snowy. this male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) seems to be enjoying the snow at our house. we are so lucky to have them here year round.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Hummingbird
#Nature #Photography
is #snowy. this male Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna) seems to be enjoying the snow at our house. we are so lucky to have them here year round.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Oregon #PNW
#Birds #Hummingbird
#Nature #Photography
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Just a reminder that listening to BBC World Service in the mornings is far superior to listening to the Today programme.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
World Service - Listen Live - BBC Sounds
Listen live to World Service on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Just a reminder that listening to BBC World Service in the mornings is far superior to listening to the Today programme.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
Rutger is looking for suitable candidates interested in getting a PhD on the interface of soil biodiversity and plant ecology in the face of changing climates. Rutger is a great ecologist, botanist and allround good dude in a nice lab and a great part of Germany, so this is a nice opportunity!
Two advertisements for PhD projects in our group at @uni-konstanz.de, including one in my recently funded project on the role of soil biodiversity in plant responses to drought. Deadline on January 12th. Sharing would be appreciated! More info here: www.biologie.uni-konstanz.de/kleunen/news...
News | AG van Kleunen
www.biologie.uni-konstanz.de
January 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Rutger is looking for suitable candidates interested in getting a PhD on the interface of soil biodiversity and plant ecology in the face of changing climates. Rutger is a great ecologist, botanist and allround good dude in a nice lab and a great part of Germany, so this is a nice opportunity!
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U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
U.S. military spending is set to hit a record $1 trillion.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Roughly half of defense spending goes to private contractors that routinely price-gouge the government.
Meanwhile, the Pentagon has failed EIGHT straight audits.
This is the military industrial complex on steroids.
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
Provision against fake news, Statute of Westminster I, 1275 (3 Edw. I, c. 34)
January 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Provision against fake news, Statute of Westminster I, 1275 (3 Edw. I, c. 34)
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A new stained glass window at St Michael's, Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
Our Director, Rachel Morley, and Thom Kinghorn-Evans of Cardigan Bay Architectural Conservation tell us more about its installation.
Our Director, Rachel Morley, and Thom Kinghorn-Evans of Cardigan Bay Architectural Conservation tell us more about its installation.
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
A new stained glass window at St Michael's, Castlemartin in Pembrokeshire.
Our Director, Rachel Morley, and Thom Kinghorn-Evans of Cardigan Bay Architectural Conservation tell us more about its installation.
Our Director, Rachel Morley, and Thom Kinghorn-Evans of Cardigan Bay Architectural Conservation tell us more about its installation.
#Lichen Rhizoplaca subdisrepens. NWT, Canada. The lichen is about 4cm left to right. #fungi #fungifriends
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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Everything going well.
January 3, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Everything going well.
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Brambling
#dailydrawing #ArtDD2026
Colours! They shine like oranges in the grey and brown landscape despite winter plumage
#brambling
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
#dailydrawing #ArtDD2026
Colours! They shine like oranges in the grey and brown landscape despite winter plumage
#brambling
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Brambling
#dailydrawing #ArtDD2026
Colours! They shine like oranges in the grey and brown landscape despite winter plumage
#brambling
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
#dailydrawing #ArtDD2026
Colours! They shine like oranges in the grey and brown landscape despite winter plumage
#brambling
@drrjwarren.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social
#ArtDD2026
Harris hawks
An 'iconic duo' for the 10th Day of Christmas.
Based on a great 📷 and its caption by @onlyveesaz.bsky.social, with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
Harris hawks
An 'iconic duo' for the 10th Day of Christmas.
Based on a great 📷 and its caption by @onlyveesaz.bsky.social, with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:35 PM
#ArtDD2026
Harris hawks
An 'iconic duo' for the 10th Day of Christmas.
Based on a great 📷 and its caption by @onlyveesaz.bsky.social, with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
Harris hawks
An 'iconic duo' for the 10th Day of Christmas.
Based on a great 📷 and its caption by @onlyveesaz.bsky.social, with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
Or Putin on Ukraine?
Struggling to see the difference here.
Struggling to see the difference here.
Trump on Venezuela: We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition.
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Or Putin on Ukraine?
Struggling to see the difference here.
Struggling to see the difference here.
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Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
January 3, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #CaughtInMotion with the alternative #BirdsofPrey.
A #Twofer with a magnificent red kite (Milvus milvus) taking off. Taken in mid-🏴.
#AlphabetChallenge #Themesweek #WeekMforMovement
#EastCoastKin
#birds #UKBirding
A #Twofer with a magnificent red kite (Milvus milvus) taking off. Taken in mid-🏴.
#AlphabetChallenge #Themesweek #WeekMforMovement
#EastCoastKin
#birds #UKBirding
January 3, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social is #CaughtInMotion with the alternative #BirdsofPrey.
A #Twofer with a magnificent red kite (Milvus milvus) taking off. Taken in mid-🏴.
#AlphabetChallenge #Themesweek #WeekMforMovement
#EastCoastKin
#birds #UKBirding
A #Twofer with a magnificent red kite (Milvus milvus) taking off. Taken in mid-🏴.
#AlphabetChallenge #Themesweek #WeekMforMovement
#EastCoastKin
#birds #UKBirding