verityrhealey
@verityrhealey.bsky.social
artist, writer, filmmaker, critic etc. Nature, heritage, environment, politics and theatre. Current: creator/director for outside it is beautiful. www.oiib.org.uk plant not dairy, "nature is everything"
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verityrhealey
@verityrhealey.bsky.social
· Aug 14
A kingfisher called late at night and I thought it was saying Jesús. Now all I will hear when I hear a Kingfisher, is Jesús.
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Guest blog #naturewriting by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
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January 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Guest blog #naturewriting by @jamesgilbertmr.bsky.social
Gullwing Hour markavery.info/2026/01/29/g...
Gullwing Hour markavery.info/2026/01/29/g...
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Shared by @jestraughton.bsky.social , some fox politics next door for your #FoxOfTheDay today !
January 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Shared by @jestraughton.bsky.social , some fox politics next door for your #FoxOfTheDay today !
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BREAKING: Head gamekeeper Racster Dingwall pleads guilty to conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier at York Magistrates Court this morning.
January 29, 2026 at 11:09 AM
BREAKING: Head gamekeeper Racster Dingwall pleads guilty to conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier at York Magistrates Court this morning.
January 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The overhaul in "mainstream" schools will need to be massive. And let's hope that the review finally recognises proper pay for staff - including agency staff. And does not leave TAs in mainstream having to be teachers and TAs at the sometime on NMW. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
January 29, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The overhaul in "mainstream" schools will need to be massive. And let's hope that the review finally recognises proper pay for staff - including agency staff. And does not leave TAs in mainstream having to be teachers and TAs at the sometime on NMW. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Trial due to start today for gamekeeper Racster Dingwall, accused of conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/t...
NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️
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Trial due to start for gamekeeper Racster Dingwall accused of conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier
The trial begins at York Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 29th January 2026 for gamekeeper Racster Dingwall, accused of conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 29, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Trial due to start today for gamekeeper Racster Dingwall, accused of conspiracy to kill a Hen Harrier on a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/t...
NB: Comments turned off as legal proceedings are live ⚖️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/t...
It's so crucial (to me at least) to draw strength and a sense of connection from both historical eclectic, artistic and outsider figures as well as present ones.
January 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM
It's so crucial (to me at least) to draw strength and a sense of connection from both historical eclectic, artistic and outsider figures as well as present ones.
"As a man is, so he sees" I love this from the @themarginalian.org.web.brid.gy today and ne'er has a truer word been spoken - and ne'er have I needed to read this so much as today www.themarginalian.org/2022/06/18/w...
The Most Valiant Way to Complain Is to Create: William Blake and the Stubborn Courage of the Unexampled
“The Eye altering alters all.”
www.themarginalian.org
January 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
"As a man is, so he sees" I love this from the @themarginalian.org.web.brid.gy today and ne'er has a truer word been spoken - and ne'er have I needed to read this so much as today www.themarginalian.org/2022/06/18/w...
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Good news!
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
High Court throws out Moorland Association’s legal challenge against new burning regulations
Some good news! This morning, the Moorland Association’s legal challenge against Defra’s new burning regulations (which restrict burning on deep peat) has been thrown out by the High Co…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 28, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Good news!
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
High Court throws out Moorland Association's legal challenge against new burning regulations in England ⚖️🌍
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/28/h...
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Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
January 27, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Tears of joy! SCOTLAND HAS JUST PASSED SWIFT BRICKS INTO LAW unanimously!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
4 years of asking England & Scotland sorts it in a month led by ACE MARK RUSKELL MSP ♥️The RELIEF is unreal! Tell England to follow 🏴by emailing PlanningPolicyConsultation@communities.gov.uk now!WOOP!
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Again, Grok (Heinlein would be furious) didn’t do this on its own. MEN DID IT.
At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.
The State-Led Crackdown on Grok and xAI Has Begun
At least 37 attorneys general for US states and territories are taking action against xAI after Grok generated a flood of nonconsensual sexual images of women and minors.
wrd.cm
January 27, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Again, Grok (Heinlein would be furious) didn’t do this on its own. MEN DID IT.
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‘Star. Sister. Bird. Blossom. All the same interchangeable stuff.’ The most beautiful, moving piece of writing, & a tribute to loss from dear @amyjanebeer.bsky.social
Country diary: In my moment of loss, birds came like gifts | Amy-Jane Beer
Ripon City Wetlands and Welburn, North Yorkshire: First a starling and then a robin arrived like visitations. I am truly grateful for them both
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:19 PM
‘Star. Sister. Bird. Blossom. All the same interchangeable stuff.’ The most beautiful, moving piece of writing, & a tribute to loss from dear @amyjanebeer.bsky.social
Curious to know the estates involved
Moorland Association at the High Court today challenging Defra's new regs on peatland burning ⚖️
New blog 🔽
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/27/m...
New blog 🔽
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/27/m...
Moorland Association at the High Court challenging Defra’s new regs on peatland burning
The Moorland Association (grouse moor owners’ lobby group in England), along with three member estates, are due at the High Court in London this afternoon as they seek permission to challenge…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Curious to know the estates involved
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Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in South Lanarkshire
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants have been dumped by the side of the road at two locations (3km apart) near Stonehouse, South Lanarkshire earlier this month (many thanks to the blog reader who sent in…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
January 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Seven sacks of dead Pheasants dumped by side of road in S Lanarkshire.
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
Dodgy ethics aside, no need to worry about the mandatory biosecurity measures that everyone, including gamebird shoot managers, are supposed to comply with, eh? #AvianFlu
New blog ⬇️
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/01/26/s...
Mr Nobody Against Putin - an incredible, sad, moving, daring, glorious and ultimately disturbing film. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Storyville - Mr Nobody Against Putin
A Storyville documentary that follows a Russian schoolteacher as he risks everything to expose rising militarism in his classroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Mr Nobody Against Putin - an incredible, sad, moving, daring, glorious and ultimately disturbing film. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Thank you Diana ( @dianadwilder.bsky.social ) for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay !
January 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Thank you Diana ( @dianadwilder.bsky.social ) for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay !
Reminder- if you know someone who struggles online offer to input the RSPB bird count data for them if they are wanting to take part!
January 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Reminder- if you know someone who struggles online offer to input the RSPB bird count data for them if they are wanting to take part!
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January 24, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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New #StrongMessageHere up on all Pod arenas, including #BBCSounds. Stewart Lee and I discuss Greenland, Trump’s Board of Peace, U-turns, and ‘When is a lie not a lie but a deployment of Wittgenstein’s theory of Rabbit-Duck Aspect Perception?’
January 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM
New #StrongMessageHere up on all Pod arenas, including #BBCSounds. Stewart Lee and I discuss Greenland, Trump’s Board of Peace, U-turns, and ‘When is a lie not a lie but a deployment of Wittgenstein’s theory of Rabbit-Duck Aspect Perception?’
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Thank you to Christine Barker (@kissipants ) for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay amongst the holly !
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Thank you to Christine Barker (@kissipants ) for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay amongst the holly !
UK's version of the FBI will be surely focusing on arresting peaceful protestors, freeing up police forces to actually arrest real criminals.
January 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM
UK's version of the FBI will be surely focusing on arresting peaceful protestors, freeing up police forces to actually arrest real criminals.
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"Sir Kier there's 1 (one) Labour politician who the public don't absolutely hate and he wants to join our government"
"Ok, what would be the alternative?"
"Fascism"
"Hmmm. Looks like it's fascism then"
"Ok, what would be the alternative?"
"Fascism"
"Hmmm. Looks like it's fascism then"
January 25, 2026 at 12:24 PM
"Sir Kier there's 1 (one) Labour politician who the public don't absolutely hate and he wants to join our government"
"Ok, what would be the alternative?"
"Fascism"
"Hmmm. Looks like it's fascism then"
"Ok, what would be the alternative?"
"Fascism"
"Hmmm. Looks like it's fascism then"
