NormandieCJ
@normandiecj.bsky.social
British. Living + working in FR 🇫🇷 - Normandie / Bretagne 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 😷
Love: wildlife, cats, dogs, rabbits, hares... food, reading, photography... & life. Somewhat fond of: #TheArchers. Typos guaranteed 😁
Pro: vax, masks, Europe. Anti: DMs
Love: wildlife, cats, dogs, rabbits, hares... food, reading, photography... & life. Somewhat fond of: #TheArchers. Typos guaranteed 😁
Pro: vax, masks, Europe. Anti: DMs
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The EU has published rules for the Pollinator Monitoring Scheme. Butterflies, moths, bees and hoverflies will all be monitored by every Member State. Target to reverse decline in Pollinators by 2030 and increase pops. A big step in conserving biodiversity environment.ec.europa.eu/news/better-...
Better monitoring to support restoration of EU pollinators
The Commission has adopted a new Pollinator Monitoring Scheme to help reverse the decline of pollinator populations by 2030.
environment.ec.europa.eu
November 26, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The EU has published rules for the Pollinator Monitoring Scheme. Butterflies, moths, bees and hoverflies will all be monitored by every Member State. Target to reverse decline in Pollinators by 2030 and increase pops. A big step in conserving biodiversity environment.ec.europa.eu/news/better-...
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needs to be a stamp for that..
November 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
needs to be a stamp for that..
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It feels like momentum has stalled a little. Whether petitions work or not, it does allow a message to be sent to the Govt regarding our views. Please take a moment to sign & definitely share with all contacts
Thanks x
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Thanks x
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It feels like momentum has stalled a little. Whether petitions work or not, it does allow a message to be sent to the Govt regarding our views. Please take a moment to sign & definitely share with all contacts
Thanks x
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Thanks x
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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‘Bramble’ a beautiful Barn #Owl at #SuffolkOwls
So as with previous posts, just put your favourite if any, in the comments TL, TR, BL, BR… that applies to ‘Stanley’ Striated Caracara post earlier as well.. thank you ☺️ 📷🦉🪶
#Owls #Birds #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin
So as with previous posts, just put your favourite if any, in the comments TL, TR, BL, BR… that applies to ‘Stanley’ Striated Caracara post earlier as well.. thank you ☺️ 📷🦉🪶
#Owls #Birds #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin
November 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
‘Bramble’ a beautiful Barn #Owl at #SuffolkOwls
So as with previous posts, just put your favourite if any, in the comments TL, TR, BL, BR… that applies to ‘Stanley’ Striated Caracara post earlier as well.. thank you ☺️ 📷🦉🪶
#Owls #Birds #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin
So as with previous posts, just put your favourite if any, in the comments TL, TR, BL, BR… that applies to ‘Stanley’ Striated Caracara post earlier as well.. thank you ☺️ 📷🦉🪶
#Owls #Birds #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin
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Today's #birdoftheday theme is #ontheedge of water.
Here's the Wren this morning.
Many people still manage their ponds in a rather sterile way - akin to how people used to keep their lawn & flowerbeds in the 1960's.
Let it #rewild ! Wildlife will be drawn to the margins - just like this #Wren.
🦉
Here's the Wren this morning.
Many people still manage their ponds in a rather sterile way - akin to how people used to keep their lawn & flowerbeds in the 1960's.
Let it #rewild ! Wildlife will be drawn to the margins - just like this #Wren.
🦉
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today's #birdoftheday theme is #ontheedge of water.
Here's the Wren this morning.
Many people still manage their ponds in a rather sterile way - akin to how people used to keep their lawn & flowerbeds in the 1960's.
Let it #rewild ! Wildlife will be drawn to the margins - just like this #Wren.
🦉
Here's the Wren this morning.
Many people still manage their ponds in a rather sterile way - akin to how people used to keep their lawn & flowerbeds in the 1960's.
Let it #rewild ! Wildlife will be drawn to the margins - just like this #Wren.
🦉
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Not exactly a postcard from Provence, but a selection of my jewellery that will be available from Friday in @timelinearts.bsky.social 'An Eclectic Eye' exhibition, online and at Furzebrook Studios in Dorset. So many beautiful pieces youtube.com/shorts/DceXT...
'An Eclectic Eye'. A selection of my work available for Christmas through Timeline Arts exhibition.
YouTube video by Postcards from Provence
youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Not exactly a postcard from Provence, but a selection of my jewellery that will be available from Friday in @timelinearts.bsky.social 'An Eclectic Eye' exhibition, online and at Furzebrook Studios in Dorset. So many beautiful pieces youtube.com/shorts/DceXT...
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A belated bonjour from me. A rough night of disturbed sleep again.
*glares at Minou*
Sunny but cool. Smudge enjoyed his morning cuddle session. He fell asleep in my arms, outside. Such a fierce feral cat! Not.
Plants to move, laundry to do.
Gird loins! Onwards!
Image credit in alt text.
*glares at Minou*
Sunny but cool. Smudge enjoyed his morning cuddle session. He fell asleep in my arms, outside. Such a fierce feral cat! Not.
Plants to move, laundry to do.
Gird loins! Onwards!
Image credit in alt text.
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A belated bonjour from me. A rough night of disturbed sleep again.
*glares at Minou*
Sunny but cool. Smudge enjoyed his morning cuddle session. He fell asleep in my arms, outside. Such a fierce feral cat! Not.
Plants to move, laundry to do.
Gird loins! Onwards!
Image credit in alt text.
*glares at Minou*
Sunny but cool. Smudge enjoyed his morning cuddle session. He fell asleep in my arms, outside. Such a fierce feral cat! Not.
Plants to move, laundry to do.
Gird loins! Onwards!
Image credit in alt text.
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 226
#Bumblebees use their antennae for social interaction within the colony.
Touching antennae with other bees transfers chemical information which allows them to familiarise themselves with the other #bees in the colony.
#nature
#science
#insects🐝🌍
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 226
#Bumblebees use their antennae for social interaction within the colony.
Touching antennae with other bees transfers chemical information which allows them to familiarise themselves with the other #bees in the colony.
#nature
#science
#insects🐝🌍
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 226
#Bumblebees use their antennae for social interaction within the colony.
Touching antennae with other bees transfers chemical information which allows them to familiarise themselves with the other #bees in the colony.
#nature
#science
#insects🐝🌍
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 226
#Bumblebees use their antennae for social interaction within the colony.
Touching antennae with other bees transfers chemical information which allows them to familiarise themselves with the other #bees in the colony.
#nature
#science
#insects🐝🌍
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A Short Eared Owl being harassed by a Kestrel just as the sun started to set this afternoon.
@teesbirds.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
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@teesbirds.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A Short Eared Owl being harassed by a Kestrel just as the sun started to set this afternoon.
@teesbirds.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
🪶
@teesbirds.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social
@rspb.bsky.social
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When Katie Glass’s brother, Teddy, ended up in a coma after a brutal assault, she was horrified. Why did the police fail to follow up leads and close the case?
My brother was violently attacked. The police did nothing
When Katie Glass’s brother, Teddy, ended up in a coma after a brutal assault, she was horrified. Why did the police fail to follow up leads and close the case?
www.thetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:03 AM
When Katie Glass’s brother, Teddy, ended up in a coma after a brutal assault, she was horrified. Why did the police fail to follow up leads and close the case?
ps: it did have two legs 😁
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
ps: it did have two legs 😁
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For #Showmeyourknits indie designer/dyer week I’m going to shamelessly post my own stuff. I’m more of an aspirational designer than an indie designer but hope to publish these one day post retirement. The pink one is the only one I’ve actually published #knitting
November 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
For #Showmeyourknits indie designer/dyer week I’m going to shamelessly post my own stuff. I’m more of an aspirational designer than an indie designer but hope to publish these one day post retirement. The pink one is the only one I’ve actually published #knitting
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Did u know? Bruised/rotten apples might not appeal to our palate, but they're nutritious & tasty treats for all sorts of small souls, especially birds, in winter months when other food sources become scarce. Look at the multiple peck marks in this fruity slice. Don't bin, create a feast. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛🍎
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Did u know? Bruised/rotten apples might not appeal to our palate, but they're nutritious & tasty treats for all sorts of small souls, especially birds, in winter months when other food sources become scarce. Look at the multiple peck marks in this fruity slice. Don't bin, create a feast. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🌍🐦⬛🍎
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Buses in the rain, the Kings Road.
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Buses in the rain, the Kings Road.
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🎄 🎁 Custom Steve mugs for Christmas ⛄🎁 inotternews.etsy.com/listing/1589...
November 21, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🎄 🎁 Custom Steve mugs for Christmas ⛄🎁 inotternews.etsy.com/listing/1589...
On this day last year... 😬
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
On this day last year... 😬
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Now it's the turn of the little red breasted bird to show off for today's #HolidayRobin, which for today comes from Cowpen Bewley Country Park.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #wildlifephotography #BirdLife
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #wildlifephotography #BirdLife
November 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Now it's the turn of the little red breasted bird to show off for today's #HolidayRobin, which for today comes from Cowpen Bewley Country Park.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #wildlifephotography #BirdLife
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #wildlifephotography #BirdLife
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Senator Mark Kelly 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
November 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Senator Mark Kelly 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
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Tiny ruler of the temperate rainforests 🪶
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Tiny ruler of the temperate rainforests 🪶
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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Keys found embedded in jam sandwich. Apologies.
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Keys found embedded in jam sandwich. Apologies.