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Peter Frederick
@pfred60.bsky.social
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Covid conscious since 2020. Wear a respirator. Be kind to all especially possums. Socially conscious. Voted Yes to our referendum - Let's work together for a positive change. Go Brisbane Lions 🦁.
Brisbane, Queensland.
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pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: All well in #Possum World. Chewie spent the day in the far eaves tray but was happy to see me at dusk and remind me she was waiting for dinner. Meanwhile Barney the brushtail and a couple of ringtails and Mr Ratty had a snack. All out in the yard now.
#possums
#mammals
November 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: All going ok. Looks like a late night storm coming through tonight. Possums and Mr Ratty chowing down before heading out into the backyard. The brushtail is Barney. He says hello. 👋🌿❤️
#possums #mammals
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Nice full moon tonight. Have a look when you get a chance.
The moon is full and rising.
November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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mjnabuurs.bsky.social
Vaccines are vital.

But they are not enough at this pace.

Need to employ a #VaccinePlus strategy as @onschoolsafety.bsky.social reco’d to Ontario’s govt back in April, because #MeaslesIsAirborneToo:

www.ontarioschoolsafety.com/updates/open...
Open Letter: Vaccine-PLUS Strategy Needed for Measles Outbreaks | Ontario School Safety
Dear Premier Ford, Dr. Moore, and Hon. Ministers Jones, Calandra, Piccini and Dunlop: We are writing on behalf of Ontario School Safety (OSS), a grassroots, fully volunteer organization dedicated to ...
www.ontarioschoolsafety.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
pfred60.bsky.social
First Dog is on point as usual.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Welfare in Australia is a cruel shambles. How about we actually try to help people not squish them | First Dog on the Moon
What should the government do? Damnation and mouldy figs to the lot of them
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:40 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: Rushed outside to drop off the possum dinner because I have an online meeting to run. Was very surprised at the early line-up. #possums #mammals
October 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: 2 sittings again tonight. Ringtail with backrider and native rat first up. The brushtails arrived later. I think they are coming from further away. All good.
#possums #mammals
October 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Looking south from Point Cartwright towards Caloundra
#SunshineCoast
Looking towards Caloundra from Point Cartwright.
October 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
#SunshineCoast #MtCoolum
Looking towards Old Woman Island and Mt Coolum from Point Cartwright
Mt Coolum and Old Woman Island in the distance.
October 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Some nice orchids from my Mothers garden. #orchids
A beautiful orange red orchid. Orchids flowering in the garden
October 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: Interesting development tonight. We have a ringtail mother with a back riding joey. The other adult ringtail has a joey but the joey is quite independent. Anyway everyone h having a nice night. Brushtail #possums were there later.

#mammals
October 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
And the winner is the Tawny Frogmouth. A worthy winner.

Don't forget the Australian Bird Count starts next week.

#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tawny frogmouth named 2025 Australian bird of the year winner
Perennial runner up finally claims the crown in the biennial Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll, ahead of Baudin’s black cockatoo and gang-gang cockatoo
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
While we patiently wait for the Australian Bird of the Year 2025 results, the First Dog on the Moon has a few Little Penguin thoughts on climate change.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s an exciting week for the penguin community, we’re all waiting to see who is the winner … I mean loser | First Dog on the Moon
Bird of the year? Hell no!
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
3 hours 43 minutes to close of this round.

Go the bush stone curlew.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll
From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: Chewie the #brushtail was up in the eaves tray today & has had her dinner up there. The others are down on the deck working their way through sweet potato, banana, apple & raw oats. #possum #mammals
October 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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callissclan.bsky.social
#Abla’s just checking that #Bella & #Ringo get to bed safely. (I’ve rigged up a perch at the back of that kennel in the #CallissChookChateau)
October 11, 2025 at 9:13 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Looking good in #Brisbane tonight. From Kangaroo Point.
The Brisbane City lights. A city cat goes by. Looking towards Southbank. A nice cityscape.
October 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Well the pied butcherbird is not destined for Australian Bird of the Year fame in 2025.

Don't forget to vote.

Good luck stone bush curlews #birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll
From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
pfred60.bsky.social
Congratulations

#NobelPeacePrize

2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition leader, for promoting democracy - CBS News share.google/p6UbBYa0N2Oq...
2025 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition leader, for promoting democracy
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for democracy in her country.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: All action here tonight. Haven't seen Chewy the brushtail #possum tonight but everyone else is ready for dinner. That's Barney out in the front, nearest the camera. 4 there in total. #mammals
October 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
It's day 3. Don't forget to vote for your Australian bird of the year. You still have a few hours left to vote. 10 birds out (at the bottom).
#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll
From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 8:47 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
It's day 3. Don't forget to vote for your Australian bird of the year. You still have a few hours left to vote. 10 birds out (at the bottom).
#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll
From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll
www.theguardian.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Don't forget to vote for your Australian bird of the year. Just over 4 hours to vote on day 2. 5 birds out (at the bottom).
#birds

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian bird of the year 2025: vote for your favourite #birdoftheyear in the Guardian / BirdLife Australia poll
From little penguins to (very big) cassowaries, every bird has its fans. Vote for your favourite in the 2025 Guardian/BirdLife Australia poll
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:12 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: All good tonight. Chewie the brushtail has been in the eaves tray today & is eating there. The others are on the deck ready to have a snack. The ringtail mum and joey have already been down. #possums #mammals
October 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
pfred60.bsky.social
Possum Update: Dinner time is underway. The two ringtails were waiting for me and Mr Ratty was not far behind. Chewie the #brushtail #possum arrived a little late but all good. #mammals
October 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM