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Hairy Neil
@rovingrollo.bsky.social
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Retired. Interested in Landscape and Nature Photography, Climate Change, Ecology, History. Left Leaning. Member of #EastCoastKin

Now working on a blog about my travels and eco-gardening https://rovingrollo.co.uk

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Hairy Neil @rovingrollo.bsky.social · Apr 30
I've finally managed to finish the next instalment of our Eco-Gardening blog. 🌱

I hope you enjoy reading it, feedback always welcome.

#Gardening #Eco-Gardening #Nature #Photography #Garden #BloomScrolling #EastCoastKin

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In an English Country Garden - April 2025 Update
A tale of two rank amateurs attempting to work with Nature. April short of Showers
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denterrick.bsky.social
Autumn colours in full swing by the Glendalough lakes for #ThickTrunkTuesday.

#Hiking #Photography #Trees #Forest #EastCoastKin #Ireland
Beech trees in the forest near Glendalough in Ireland. A carpet of golden leaves on the ground and yellow leaves on the trees getting ready to shed.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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alan678.bsky.social
Good morning. Thinking of family members and others who fought during The Great War 1914-1918.

Remembrance Day.

Beneath the burning sky they rest,
names carried on the wind
The sun sinks low to honour them,
A fallen light for those who’ve gone.

#RemembranceDay #photography #Sunset #EastCoastKin
A deep orange sunset fills the sky as the sun lowers behind a distant range of dark, hazy hills. A horizontal band of cloud cuts across the sun, creating a bright golden rim above and below it. The foreground shows calm water reflecting muted orange light, with a dark curved shoreline at the bottom of the frame.
November 11, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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marjosl.bsky.social
Good morning all, for @robcrank68.bsky.social #HolidayRobin is Robin waiting for its seeds to come.
#EastCoastKin #garden #birds #mobilephonephotography
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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marjosl.bsky.social
The start of leaves coming on the trees are the signs of new life, at the end of Autumn they are gone in beautiful colors and floating on the water 🍂🍂 I know this is not for everyone but I just want to share it.
#leaves #Autumn #EastCoastKin #reflections #zeldenzomooigezien #mobilephonephotography
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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alan678.bsky.social
Important update on the nut situation, they’ve all disappeared and this fella swears blind he has no idea to where. I’m thinking he’s perhaps put on a little weight. 🤔🤔 Anyway here’s a chubby #HolidayRobin for Rob. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A close-up portrait of a round, plump robin perched on a mossy branch. The bird’s bright orange breast glows warmly in soft sunlight, contrasting with its grey-brown wings and fluffy white belly. Its black eye is glossy and alert. The background is blurred branches and muted green foliage, creating a gentle, natural woodland setting.
November 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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pathwaymoments.bsky.social
When daydreaming is real 🕊️ ….
Distance mountains have trees and mist hugging its perimeter as the morning sky is dappled with violet hues.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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euromaidanpress.bsky.social
We bow our heads before the Heroes who protect Ukrainians from the barbarity of the Russian forces, defending freedom and democracy.
They will not be forgotten.

RIP – Ivan Nykolaichuk, Mykhailo Shysh (20), Oleksandr Hnatenko, Oleksii Naumov (58)

Eternal Memory!
Heroes Never Die!
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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dawson61.bsky.social
Brambling at my feeders. #gwentbirds.
November 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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yorksfella59.bsky.social
Genuine question... What happens even if #Trump is successful, but the BBC still tells him (as it should) to fvck off?

How would he go about getting the money?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Trump threatens $1bn legal action against BBC over 6 January speech edit - live updates
The BBC chair earlier apologises for the
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
rovingrollo.bsky.social
Warning, politics and strong language..

Trumpolini, the orange tinged, puss filled, shrivelled baw bag can go fuck himself with the rough end of a pineapple if he thinks the BBC Panorama program caused him 'reputational damage' and 'financial loss'

Trailer Trash IMPOTUS, what a twat.

Rant Over
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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classicwarbirds.bsky.social
Will third Lancaster bomber return to the skies?

▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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mfoley25.bsky.social
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #least and this means the bird in your camera roll that you have the least captures of. This is the only picture I have of a Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) at the Safari Park in Winston.
#EastCoastkin
#WestCoastKin
#Birds #Crane
#Nature #Photography
a Grey Crowned Crane resting in a field of tall grass. the bird's body is primarily dark grey to black, with a long grey neck and a black head. a prominent feature is the bird's golden, bristle-like crest of feathers on top of its head, which gives it its name. the face has a white patch and a red throat wattle.
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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burrowingowl.bsky.social
Seriously? 🪶
Northern harrier flying by with a look of complete disdain.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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aylwardphotography.bsky.social
When you’re small but determined to outshine everything around you 😄

#Kingfisher #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #NatureBrilliance #BritishWildlife #BirdsOfInstagram #WildlifePerfection #NatureOnBlack #aylward_photography #UKWildlife #BirdLovers #birds #IncredibleNature
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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utsiktens.bsky.social
Good morning Monday, friends at Bluesky. I wish you all a great start to the new week.
The spruce forest stretches towards the sky but looks very dark. Only the ground shows a strong red color.
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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marjosl.bsky.social
For @robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay #StandingOnThings is here a couple of Turkish Tortles cost together on the fence ✨️
#EastCoastKin #birds #garden #mobilephonephotography
November 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
Amazing the size of berries that Bohemian Waxwings can actually swallow whole 😮 - photos taken at Cosmeston Lakes ~ South Wales in March 2023🦉🪶 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birds #birdphotography #waxwings #birdsofbluesky #bluesky #birdwatching #naturetherapy
waxwings swallow berries whole. They are specialized fruit-eating birds (frugivores) and have a digestive system adapted for this, allowing them to consume large quantities of small fruits very quickly. Specialized Tongue: Waxwings have a unique tongue shape that helps them toss a berry in the air and maneuver it down their throat for swallowing. Swallowing Whole: They generally do not mash berries but swallow them whole. For a waxwing, eating a berry can be compared to a human swallowing a baseball, which highlights their remarkable ability. waxwings swallow berries whole. They are specialized fruit-eating birds (frugivores) and have a digestive system adapted for this, allowing them to consume large quantities of small fruits very quickly. Specialized Tongue: Waxwings have a unique tongue shape that helps them toss a berry in the air and maneuver it down their throat for swallowing. Swallowing Whole: They generally do not mash berries but swallow them whole. For a waxwing, eating a berry can be compared to a human swallowing a baseball, which highlights their remarkable ability waxwings swallow berries whole. They are specialized fruit-eating birds (frugivores) and have a digestive system adapted for this, allowing them to consume large quantities of small fruits very quickly. Specialized Tongue: Waxwings have a unique tongue shape that helps them toss a berry in the air and maneuver it down their throat for swallowing. Swallowing Whole: They generally do not mash berries but swallow them whole. For a waxwing, eating a berry can be compared to a human swallowing a baseball, which highlights their remarkable ability Digestion and Seed Dispersal: Unlike many other fruit-eating birds that regurgitate the seeds, waxwings allow most seeds to pass through their entire digestive tract. This makes them important agents for seed dispersal, helping to spread the plants they feed on. High Consumption: Waxwings will feast when food is abundant, sometimes eating 800-1,000 berries in a single day, which is roughly twice their body weight.
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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marysunshineisgone.bsky.social
#BuzzThrill #MacroMonday
Bottom left bee on a purple aster.
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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pelzerb.bsky.social
Morning walk 📷 11/09/25
#BlueSkyMonday #BlueHour
#SouthCarolina #Beaches
#BeKind #BePeaceful
#BeGrateful #Zen
#EastCoastKin
A solitary figure in silhouette walks along the shoreline at dawn, their reflection visible in the wet sand. Gentle waves roll onto the beach while a small seabird stands nearby. The sky transitions from soft blue above to warm peachy-orange tones near the horizon, with scattered clouds creating texture across the scene. Buildings are faintly visible in the distance on the left, and birds fly in the tranquil morning sky.
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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dunlin.bsky.social
Fly by Marble Godwit. Abbott's Lagoon, Point Reyes National Seashore, CA #shorebirds #birds
Marbled Godwit in flight
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
Zoooooom ~ Female Kingfisher on a fly-by ~ extremely fast birds - the perfect shape to just cut through the air as well as diving into water ~ photo taken at Forest Farm NR - Cardiff - South Wales 😎 🪶 🦉 #birdingwales #ukbirding #birds #kingfisher #nature #wildlife #birdsofbluesky #birdwatching
A UK kingfisher is a small, stocky bird, similar in size to a house sparrow or robin, but with a large head and a long, dagger-like beak. It is often described in terms of its sound and movement, as its bright colouration, while striking, can be hard to spot in the dappled light by the water. The difference between the Male & Female Kingfisher is on the beak with the male having an all-black beak but the female has an orange streak on the lower bill. Size and Shape: It is a compact bird, about 16-17 cm (around 6-7 inches) in length. If a physical model were available, it would feel small and robust, with a disproportionately large head and a long, pointed bill designed for fishing. Its tail is very short, and its legs are small with orange or reddish feet. Colouration (High Contrast/Vibrancy): The bird has a high-contrast pattern. Its back and tail are a bright, electric or metallic blue, while its underparts (chest and belly) are a rich, rusty orange or copper. It has a white patch on its throat and a white spot on the side of its neck. Flight: Its flight is rapid, direct, and low over the water's surface, a "flash of metallic blue" that is over in a blink. Hunting: It typically sits very still and patiently on a low-hanging branch or post over the water, watching for fish. It then suddenly dives headfirst into the water with a quick splash and pops back up to its perch almost instantly.
November 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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burrowingowl.bsky.social
Gorgeous, gigantic ferruginous hawk this morning in Yuma, Arizona. 🪶
Large brown bird with a white chest and head perched on a utility pole.
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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neilpitchford.bsky.social
After weeks of rain and low cloud, we had a couple of hours with some small breaks in the clouds so I managed to travel to the Carse of Stirling with the camera, my first shoot in weeks.

#throughmyeyes #weather #carseofstirling #scotland #landscape #nikonzf
Banded light above and on the Carse of Stirling, Scotland
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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davesadventures.bsky.social
I was just horsing around before I head out for the day! Happy Monday! #ClassicMono #Photography #EastCoastKin
a black and white horse staring at the camera.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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misshistoryg2.bsky.social
Remembering the village men lost in wars of the past.
We will never forget them ❤️❤️❤️
#Kelsall #Cheshire #RemembranceSunday
misshistoryg2.bsky.social Miss History G, Linda @misshistoryg2.bsky.social · 6d
Village Remembrance, Red Poppies
The village folk commemorated Remembrance Sunday in November 2018 by making, knitting and crocheting hundreds of red poppies to decorate the entrance, path and gravestones at #Kelsall, #Cheshire.
#ColorADay #RedWed #Remembrance2025 #churches #poppies #EastCoastKin
A colour photograph in landscape format. It shows a path leading to the entrance of a village church. Lining the path are hundreds of red poppies on stalks, some more climb up the side of the entrance porch to the apex. A colour photograph in portrait format. It shows a Commonwealth War Graves headstone in the graveyard dedicated to Lance Corporal W Stokes of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers who died in 1919, age 26. He was a resident of Kelsall, as was his family. There is a group of handmade poppies in front of the headstone.
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM