Claire Laila Dines
@freedomtodoubt.bsky.social
Ecologist fighting 4 nature; Watches Earth like hawk or Small Blue; Wanders in South Downs; Wildlife photo-recorder; Hove plot holder 4 nature; Brit/Norwegian/European; Art, Science, Politics;
Take bus or walk while I can ere I'm dust in the ground.
Take bus or walk while I can ere I'm dust in the ground.
Pinned
Welcome to Hove on #CleanAirNight & more specifically the shopping hub 7 Dials that despite being well served with a great & frequent bus service, on most days is stuffed w private cars, & quite a few diesel SUVs.
Here goes, I thought, get these posters onto as many shop windows as you can. 🧵1/7
Here goes, I thought, get these posters onto as many shop windows as you can. 🧵1/7
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❗️BREAKING -- Palestine Action protesters found not guilty of burglary at Elbit weapons factory in Bristol.
The six activists were also not convicted of other charges, having spent 18 months in jail awaiting trial.
realmedia.press/filton-verdi...
The six activists were also not convicted of other charges, having spent 18 months in jail awaiting trial.
realmedia.press/filton-verdi...
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
❗️BREAKING -- Palestine Action protesters found not guilty of burglary at Elbit weapons factory in Bristol.
The six activists were also not convicted of other charges, having spent 18 months in jail awaiting trial.
realmedia.press/filton-verdi...
The six activists were also not convicted of other charges, having spent 18 months in jail awaiting trial.
realmedia.press/filton-verdi...
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It’s time to vote for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026! 📸 🐻
From a playful lynx to adorable bear cubs, which of the 24 breathtaking images is your favourite?
You can vote until 18 March 2026: brnw.ch/21wZqLT
From a playful lynx to adorable bear cubs, which of the 24 breathtaking images is your favourite?
You can vote until 18 March 2026: brnw.ch/21wZqLT
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
It’s time to vote for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026! 📸 🐻
From a playful lynx to adorable bear cubs, which of the 24 breathtaking images is your favourite?
You can vote until 18 March 2026: brnw.ch/21wZqLT
From a playful lynx to adorable bear cubs, which of the 24 breathtaking images is your favourite?
You can vote until 18 March 2026: brnw.ch/21wZqLT
Does my neck look long in these?
Grey Heron hanging out on the seaweed covered chalk at mid tide just east of Brighton
#Longnecks #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds
Grey Heron hanging out on the seaweed covered chalk at mid tide just east of Brighton
#Longnecks #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Does my neck look long in these?
Grey Heron hanging out on the seaweed covered chalk at mid tide just east of Brighton
#Longnecks #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds
Grey Heron hanging out on the seaweed covered chalk at mid tide just east of Brighton
#Longnecks #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds
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One for you @iand777.bsky.social for today's #birdoftheday theme of backyard #birds
Hirundines are often close to our houses, can't wait for their return... A Barn Swallow nesting on a door curtain - some sticky mud that! & 4 youngsters in my workshop ready to go exploring. @alan678.bsky.social
Hirundines are often close to our houses, can't wait for their return... A Barn Swallow nesting on a door curtain - some sticky mud that! & 4 youngsters in my workshop ready to go exploring. @alan678.bsky.social
February 4, 2026 at 9:52 AM
One for you @iand777.bsky.social for today's #birdoftheday theme of backyard #birds
Hirundines are often close to our houses, can't wait for their return... A Barn Swallow nesting on a door curtain - some sticky mud that! & 4 youngsters in my workshop ready to go exploring. @alan678.bsky.social
Hirundines are often close to our houses, can't wait for their return... A Barn Swallow nesting on a door curtain - some sticky mud that! & 4 youngsters in my workshop ready to go exploring. @alan678.bsky.social
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Absolutely love these Ian. Fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
February 4, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Absolutely love these Ian. Fantastic. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
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The long and the short of this.
I get how MAGA worked in 2016, but only Epstein explains why all the tech bros coagulated around Trump in 2024.
Epstein's money, his Silicon Valley/Russian-backed libertarian eugenicist ideology, survived his demise
I get how MAGA worked in 2016, but only Epstein explains why all the tech bros coagulated around Trump in 2024.
Epstein's money, his Silicon Valley/Russian-backed libertarian eugenicist ideology, survived his demise
Thread starting with 🚨 TWO SHOCKING FACTS: Epstein was in direct contact with Putin, boasting of personal invites to St Petersburg. He co-owned Thiel’s Valar Ventures w/ Ehud Barak, backing Israeli surveillance firm Carbyne. 1/12
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/03/i...
bylinetimes.com/2026/02/03/i...
In Putin’s Orbit: The Crypto Politics of Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Thiel
The web of ties between Epstein, Moscow and Silicon Valley leads back to Steve Bannon and Nigel Farage
bylinetimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:37 PM
The long and the short of this.
I get how MAGA worked in 2016, but only Epstein explains why all the tech bros coagulated around Trump in 2024.
Epstein's money, his Silicon Valley/Russian-backed libertarian eugenicist ideology, survived his demise
I get how MAGA worked in 2016, but only Epstein explains why all the tech bros coagulated around Trump in 2024.
Epstein's money, his Silicon Valley/Russian-backed libertarian eugenicist ideology, survived his demise
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Very wise. I'd like to think Starmer has launched a similar probe 🤔
Donald Tusk says that Poland is now investigating connections between Epstein and the Russian Secret Service
February 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Very wise. I'd like to think Starmer has launched a similar probe 🤔
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Every other “reporter” in that room that doesn’t walk out immediately when Trump does this should never be seen as professional or credible again. I’d say they should be ashamed of themselves, but appropriate shame seems to be one of the casualties of the Trump era in the United States.
Trump to Kaitlan Collins after she pressed him on getting justice for Epstein survivors:
"No wonder CNN has no ratings because of people like you. You know, she‘s a young woman. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you smile. I‘ve known you for 10 years. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen a smile in your face."
"No wonder CNN has no ratings because of people like you. You know, she‘s a young woman. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you smile. I‘ve known you for 10 years. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen a smile in your face."
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Every other “reporter” in that room that doesn’t walk out immediately when Trump does this should never be seen as professional or credible again. I’d say they should be ashamed of themselves, but appropriate shame seems to be one of the casualties of the Trump era in the United States.
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French police have raided the Paris offices of X and summoned Elon Musk for questioning as part of a cybercrime investigation into artificial intelligence-generated pornographic deepfakes and Holocaust denial. www.ms.now/news/french-...
French police raid X offices and summon Musk in probe involving sexual deepfakes
Grok, the social media platform's AI chatbot, has sparked global outrage for generating a slew of sexually explicit images and Holocaust denial statements.
www.ms.now
February 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
French police have raided the Paris offices of X and summoned Elon Musk for questioning as part of a cybercrime investigation into artificial intelligence-generated pornographic deepfakes and Holocaust denial. www.ms.now/news/french-...
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A reminder of who Mike Johnson is.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
A “Big Lie” Ring Leader Becomes Speaker of the House
From Marc | The newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is no ordinary Republican election denier.
www.democracydocket.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
A reminder of who Mike Johnson is.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections, any bird reflection set by @robcrank68.bsky.social ~ Chosen a Grey Phalarope reflection - photographed at the Knap, Barry - South Wales🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #bluesky #birdsofbluesky #EastCoastKin #naturetherapy #birds
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections, any bird reflection set by @robcrank68.bsky.social ~ Chosen a Grey Phalarope reflection - photographed at the Knap, Barry - South Wales🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #bluesky #birdsofbluesky #EastCoastKin #naturetherapy #birds
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The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is investigating Peter Mandelson for potential misconduct in public office
They said it followed both the new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice and "a referral from the UK Government"
They said it followed both the new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice and "a referral from the UK Government"
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it is investigating Peter Mandelson for potential misconduct in public office
They said it followed both the new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice and "a referral from the UK Government"
They said it followed both the new Epstein documents released by the US Department of Justice and "a referral from the UK Government"
The Willow Tit.
It loves wet woodland sometimes known as Willow or Alder Carr. These habitats are scarce & we only have abt 2,750 pairs left in UK.
In Norway we call it 'Granmeis' Spruce Tit, & it's so numerous (500 000 to 800 000 pairs!) it became the country's Bird Of the Year in 2025
1/4
It loves wet woodland sometimes known as Willow or Alder Carr. These habitats are scarce & we only have abt 2,750 pairs left in UK.
In Norway we call it 'Granmeis' Spruce Tit, & it's so numerous (500 000 to 800 000 pairs!) it became the country's Bird Of the Year in 2025
1/4
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The Willow Tit.
It loves wet woodland sometimes known as Willow or Alder Carr. These habitats are scarce & we only have abt 2,750 pairs left in UK.
In Norway we call it 'Granmeis' Spruce Tit, & it's so numerous (500 000 to 800 000 pairs!) it became the country's Bird Of the Year in 2025
1/4
It loves wet woodland sometimes known as Willow or Alder Carr. These habitats are scarce & we only have abt 2,750 pairs left in UK.
In Norway we call it 'Granmeis' Spruce Tit, & it's so numerous (500 000 to 800 000 pairs!) it became the country's Bird Of the Year in 2025
1/4
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Go read my friend @charliebingham.bsky.social ‘s brilliant birding book
I've got some copies of TLAMOB available to buy, will be posting in the next day or so. Get in touch if you'd like one ❤️
February 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Go read my friend @charliebingham.bsky.social ‘s brilliant birding book
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The silly joy of a new author who has been handed the proof copies of her debut book 📖
My little book is jam packed with magical wonder that I experience when I spend time in nature.
"The Life Affirming Magic of Birds" released 8th May 2025
📚 Published by Quarto
My little book is jam packed with magical wonder that I experience when I spend time in nature.
"The Life Affirming Magic of Birds" released 8th May 2025
📚 Published by Quarto
January 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The silly joy of a new author who has been handed the proof copies of her debut book 📖
My little book is jam packed with magical wonder that I experience when I spend time in nature.
"The Life Affirming Magic of Birds" released 8th May 2025
📚 Published by Quarto
My little book is jam packed with magical wonder that I experience when I spend time in nature.
"The Life Affirming Magic of Birds" released 8th May 2025
📚 Published by Quarto
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“cycling links that would run parallel to, rather than along, the high street itself”
Cycle routes that bypass a shopping street are about as useful as a holed bucket.
I don't use Gosforth High Street often, but it's a horrid traffic sewer. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Cycle routes that bypass a shopping street are about as useful as a holed bucket.
I don't use Gosforth High Street often, but it's a horrid traffic sewer. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Busy high street's redesign will 'endanger children's lives', cyclists warn
Newcastle City Council's latest plans for Gosforth High Street include the removal of cycle routes and the addition of three new stretches of bus lane
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 1:44 PM
“cycling links that would run parallel to, rather than along, the high street itself”
Cycle routes that bypass a shopping street are about as useful as a holed bucket.
I don't use Gosforth High Street often, but it's a horrid traffic sewer. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Cycle routes that bypass a shopping street are about as useful as a holed bucket.
I don't use Gosforth High Street often, but it's a horrid traffic sewer. www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...
Oh my poor 'DR' Jordan B Peterson .. he's triggered because he doesn't have a birthday .. didn't he hatch from a rotten egg at some time in the long distant past ..
but Elmo has .. Happy Birthday lovely Elmo!
but Elmo has .. Happy Birthday lovely Elmo!
February 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Oh my poor 'DR' Jordan B Peterson .. he's triggered because he doesn't have a birthday .. didn't he hatch from a rotten egg at some time in the long distant past ..
but Elmo has .. Happy Birthday lovely Elmo!
but Elmo has .. Happy Birthday lovely Elmo!
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It's Elmo's birthday
February 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
It's Elmo's birthday
Take action - Thames Water households: get your MP to sign our open letter to Ofwat
weownit.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Wetland restoration project, Slocan Valley, BC
February 3, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Wetland restoration project, Slocan Valley, BC
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"Having been invited in 2010 to an Epstein dinner with Woody Allen and then Prince Andrew in New York, the magazine editor, Tina Brown, replied: “What the fuck is this . . .? The paedophile’s ball?” Brown’s reaction should have been everyone’s."
"In a self-valuing democracy, the only defensible stance is to call for release of all remaining files." My column on why the latest Epstein dump gives America the opposite of closure. as.ft.com/r/9553eceb-2...
The Epstein rot goes deep
[FREE TO READ] America must now ask itself if it can restore a culture of shame
as.ft.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"Having been invited in 2010 to an Epstein dinner with Woody Allen and then Prince Andrew in New York, the magazine editor, Tina Brown, replied: “What the fuck is this . . .? The paedophile’s ball?” Brown’s reaction should have been everyone’s."
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February 3, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Their findings about the extent of oil + chemical spills from fossil fuel operations in UK waters can be read here 👇
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
Sea Slick: The true scale and impact of chronic oil pollution in UK seas
uk.oceana.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Their findings about the extent of oil + chemical spills from fossil fuel operations in UK waters can be read here 👇
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
uk.oceana.org/reports/sea-...
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Together, @oceanauk.bsky.social + @zslofficial.bsky.social examined research on harm to wildlife from 1000s of oil spills in UK waters, finding evidence of:
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Together, @oceanauk.bsky.social + @zslofficial.bsky.social examined research on harm to wildlife from 1000s of oil spills in UK waters, finding evidence of:
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
- lung lesions in bottlenose dolphins
- harm to the livers of minke whales
- orcas + dolphins less able to successfully reproduce
We are far too lax, feeble & slow-reacting in the UK with regards to the lethal harm wielded by X and its dangerous far-right owner can do to both individuals and the whole of our civil society!
Stop supporting Musk, leave the child porn site known as X.
🚨🚨BREAKING: French authorities raided Elon Musk’s social media platform #X’s French offices today as part of a criminal investigation into its #Grok AI chatbot, the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement on X. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/poli...
www.politico.eu/article/poli...
February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
We are far too lax, feeble & slow-reacting in the UK with regards to the lethal harm wielded by X and its dangerous far-right owner can do to both individuals and the whole of our civil society!