Barry 🏳️🌈 🇵🇸 🌿🌿
@wonkyeggs.bsky.social
Mainly plants and pretty things, with a dollop of music/TV geekery, and random nonsense
FISC 5, still makes mistakes 🤦♂️🤷♂️
He/Him/They/Them/Get Her
pro-Trans 🏳️⚧️
Low-level tolerance to wankery. Swears more than my mother would like.
FISC 5, still makes mistakes 🤦♂️🤷♂️
He/Him/They/Them/Get Her
pro-Trans 🏳️⚧️
Low-level tolerance to wankery. Swears more than my mother would like.
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Queen Elizabeth loaned £7 million to paedophile connected to sex trafficking ring
story here: www.normalisland.co.uk/p/queen-eliz...
story here: www.normalisland.co.uk/p/queen-eliz...
February 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Queen Elizabeth loaned £7 million to paedophile connected to sex trafficking ring
story here: www.normalisland.co.uk/p/queen-eliz...
story here: www.normalisland.co.uk/p/queen-eliz...
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"The report cites evidence of mass killings, summary executions, torture, abductions and sexual violence against civilians. These amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity, it says."
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Sudan civil war: RSF war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days in el-Fasher, UN says
Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in el-Fasher, says a UN report.
www.bbc.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:14 AM
"The report cites evidence of mass killings, summary executions, torture, abductions and sexual violence against civilians. These amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity, it says."
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@bbcnews-world-rss.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Exciting PhD opportunity!
Would add that the area is lovely and with low living expenses
Would add that the area is lovely and with low living expenses
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during transition to rewilding | Research | Teesside University
J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during…
J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during…
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity – J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during transition to rewilding | Research | Teesside University
J Denis Summers-Smith Research Studentship: How to promote abundant and diverse bird resources during transition to rewilding | Research | Teesside University Application Deadline: 13/03/2026 5:00PM Anticipated Interview Date: 17/03/2026 Staff name: Dr Ambroise Baker Start date: Successful applicants will be expected to start in May or October 2026. This PhD project aims to study early management interventions during the transition from agriculture to rewilding, with a special focus on the provision of bird habitat and resources, such as seeds and invertebrate abundance.
plantsbiodiversityecosystems.wordpress.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Exciting PhD opportunity!
Would add that the area is lovely and with low living expenses
Would add that the area is lovely and with low living expenses
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CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
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In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
European Parliament Votes Overwhelmingly For "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women"
The resolution, though nonbinding, is a significant shot at those who seek to erode transgender rights on the continent.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In incredible news, the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly for "The Full Recognition Of Trans Women As Women."
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
Even the center-right European People's Party voted for the declaration.
It will form a foundation for their position at the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our latest.
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Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported Israeli state-linked and pro-Israel lobbying activity in UK politics. We believe it is important to determine the scope and impact of any such influence campaigns.
petition.parliament.uk
February 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Call a public inquiry into pro-Israel influence on politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
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How do people who wear glasses cope with rain? I hate having my glasses wet so I walked round with an umbrella, which is not ideal but at least I could see the plants.
Also, did feel sorry for the volunteer group who were doing a sterling job digging out the v. invasive Cotoneaster 😬 from the site
Also, did feel sorry for the volunteer group who were doing a sterling job digging out the v. invasive Cotoneaster 😬 from the site
Two fab species of Cladonia lichens found today at The Spetchells in Prudhoe by the River Tyne.
With @botanicalmartin.bsky.social
With @botanicalmartin.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 9:58 AM
How do people who wear glasses cope with rain? I hate having my glasses wet so I walked round with an umbrella, which is not ideal but at least I could see the plants.
Also, did feel sorry for the volunteer group who were doing a sterling job digging out the v. invasive Cotoneaster 😬 from the site
Also, did feel sorry for the volunteer group who were doing a sterling job digging out the v. invasive Cotoneaster 😬 from the site
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Enjoyable Saturday in the woods near Tilberthwaite with Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group. Lots of good acid bark stuff including (everybody's) favourites Cetrelia olivetorum; Hypotrachyna laevigata and Bunodophoron melanocarpum. #LichenGBI
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Enjoyable Saturday in the woods near Tilberthwaite with Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group. Lots of good acid bark stuff including (everybody's) favourites Cetrelia olivetorum; Hypotrachyna laevigata and Bunodophoron melanocarpum. #LichenGBI
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Facts. These people are disgusting and desperate to cling on to their sick pastime.
February 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Facts. These people are disgusting and desperate to cling on to their sick pastime.
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At NEYEDC we're interested in all aspects of natural history, including finding out about past fieldtrips and finds, which is why it was nice to stumble across a lovely hand drawn map from a @ynuorg.bsky.social conchological excursion to Brandesburton in 1969 - spot the all important lunch stop!🥪
February 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM
At NEYEDC we're interested in all aspects of natural history, including finding out about past fieldtrips and finds, which is why it was nice to stumble across a lovely hand drawn map from a @ynuorg.bsky.social conchological excursion to Brandesburton in 1969 - spot the all important lunch stop!🥪
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Kind of feel sorry for Patricia, believing their BS.
Worried about not being able to get a GP appointment, yet Reform will get rid of the NHS.
Doesn't feel her pension goes far enough now, Reform Councils have increased Council Tax & she'll have to pay for healthcare.
She'll be in for a shock!
Worried about not being able to get a GP appointment, yet Reform will get rid of the NHS.
Doesn't feel her pension goes far enough now, Reform Councils have increased Council Tax & she'll have to pay for healthcare.
She'll be in for a shock!
February 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Kind of feel sorry for Patricia, believing their BS.
Worried about not being able to get a GP appointment, yet Reform will get rid of the NHS.
Doesn't feel her pension goes far enough now, Reform Councils have increased Council Tax & she'll have to pay for healthcare.
She'll be in for a shock!
Worried about not being able to get a GP appointment, yet Reform will get rid of the NHS.
Doesn't feel her pension goes far enough now, Reform Councils have increased Council Tax & she'll have to pay for healthcare.
She'll be in for a shock!
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They did the same in Caerffili in October 2025. Mistake? No way.
nation.cymru/news/decepti...
nation.cymru/news/decepti...
'Deceptive' dear neighbour letter from Reform sparks anger among Caerphilly residents
Emily Price Reform election propaganda claiming to be from a “neighbour” has caused uproar amongst voters in Caerphilly. Nigel Farage’s party hopes to gain a Senedd seat in the by-election on October...
nation.cymru
February 6, 2026 at 6:24 PM
They did the same in Caerffili in October 2025. Mistake? No way.
nation.cymru/news/decepti...
nation.cymru/news/decepti...
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EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK just broke electoral law in Gorton and Denton.
The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
February 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK just broke electoral law in Gorton and Denton.
The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
The party confirmed they sent out campaign materials without proper party imprint, something it insists was a mistake.
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This fox lost their life due to a horrific catapult attack. We need to make it an offence to carry these devices in public.
That's why we're backing the Govt petition to make this a reality for the sake of wildlife - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
That's why we're backing the Govt petition to make this a reality for the sake of wildlife - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
This fox lost their life due to a horrific catapult attack. We need to make it an offence to carry these devices in public.
That's why we're backing the Govt petition to make this a reality for the sake of wildlife - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
That's why we're backing the Govt petition to make this a reality for the sake of wildlife - petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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A lovely find today with @geologyjohnson.bsky.social at Robin Hoods Bay.
Lots going on here in this Staithes sandstone including: scallop, oyster, and a cute little crinoid ossicle 🤩
#FossilFriday #Paleontology #Geology #Fossil
Lots going on here in this Staithes sandstone including: scallop, oyster, and a cute little crinoid ossicle 🤩
#FossilFriday #Paleontology #Geology #Fossil
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
A lovely find today with @geologyjohnson.bsky.social at Robin Hoods Bay.
Lots going on here in this Staithes sandstone including: scallop, oyster, and a cute little crinoid ossicle 🤩
#FossilFriday #Paleontology #Geology #Fossil
Lots going on here in this Staithes sandstone including: scallop, oyster, and a cute little crinoid ossicle 🤩
#FossilFriday #Paleontology #Geology #Fossil
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Tour update 🚨
As of this evening, Orchids of Tenerife is now a guaranteed departure. With the memory of the longest, greyest, wettest January ever fresh in our collective memories, looking forward to orchids in the warmth of Tenerife next year is a balm.
www.mariposanature.com/tours/botani...
As of this evening, Orchids of Tenerife is now a guaranteed departure. With the memory of the longest, greyest, wettest January ever fresh in our collective memories, looking forward to orchids in the warmth of Tenerife next year is a balm.
www.mariposanature.com/tours/botani...
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Tour update 🚨
As of this evening, Orchids of Tenerife is now a guaranteed departure. With the memory of the longest, greyest, wettest January ever fresh in our collective memories, looking forward to orchids in the warmth of Tenerife next year is a balm.
www.mariposanature.com/tours/botani...
As of this evening, Orchids of Tenerife is now a guaranteed departure. With the memory of the longest, greyest, wettest January ever fresh in our collective memories, looking forward to orchids in the warmth of Tenerife next year is a balm.
www.mariposanature.com/tours/botani...
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Whey hey! What should (hopefully) be the final proof of the 'Urban Flora of Newcastle and North Tyneside' is in, and it’s looking lush....
Just a few final checks to go, but we’re on track for a February launch. More details coming soon…
Until then, happy weekend, everyone! 🤩🌿 #botany
Just a few final checks to go, but we’re on track for a February launch. More details coming soon…
Until then, happy weekend, everyone! 🤩🌿 #botany
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Whey hey! What should (hopefully) be the final proof of the 'Urban Flora of Newcastle and North Tyneside' is in, and it’s looking lush....
Just a few final checks to go, but we’re on track for a February launch. More details coming soon…
Until then, happy weekend, everyone! 🤩🌿 #botany
Just a few final checks to go, but we’re on track for a February launch. More details coming soon…
Until then, happy weekend, everyone! 🤩🌿 #botany
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Two fab species of Cladonia lichens found today at The Spetchells in Prudhoe by the River Tyne.
With @botanicalmartin.bsky.social
With @botanicalmartin.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Two fab species of Cladonia lichens found today at The Spetchells in Prudhoe by the River Tyne.
With @botanicalmartin.bsky.social
With @botanicalmartin.bsky.social
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There was an agreement that the year would start with all political leaders being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg.
The Green Party were on Sunday.
Watch back 👇🏼
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmD...
The Green Party were on Sunday.
Watch back 👇🏼
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmD...
Green Party is the party "of the 99%", says leader Zack Polanski | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
YouTube video by BBC Politics
m.youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
There was an agreement that the year would start with all political leaders being interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg.
The Green Party were on Sunday.
Watch back 👇🏼
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmD...
The Green Party were on Sunday.
Watch back 👇🏼
m.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmD...
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Check out this new @journalofecology.bsky.social paper on Geranium sylvaticum. Produced by @openuniversity.bsky.social, @ukceh.bsky.social, @naturalengland.bsky.social, North Pennines AONB Partnership, University of Lincoln and Royal Agricultural University
Read for free here: tinyurl.com/4vrn979j
Read for free here: tinyurl.com/4vrn979j
Biological Flora of Britain and Ireland: Geranium sylvaticum*
Geranium sylvaticum is a perennial forb of upland grasslands, woodlands and riverbanks in northern Britain, with scattered native occurrences also in Wales, central England and Northern Ireland. It h...
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February 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Check out this new @journalofecology.bsky.social paper on Geranium sylvaticum. Produced by @openuniversity.bsky.social, @ukceh.bsky.social, @naturalengland.bsky.social, North Pennines AONB Partnership, University of Lincoln and Royal Agricultural University
Read for free here: tinyurl.com/4vrn979j
Read for free here: tinyurl.com/4vrn979j
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Labour only has emotional blackmail left.
Green by-election candidate Hannah Spencer has a suggestion:
"How about you actually just do something to make people vote for you?"
Green by-election candidate Hannah Spencer has a suggestion:
"How about you actually just do something to make people vote for you?"
February 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Labour only has emotional blackmail left.
Green by-election candidate Hannah Spencer has a suggestion:
"How about you actually just do something to make people vote for you?"
Green by-election candidate Hannah Spencer has a suggestion:
"How about you actually just do something to make people vote for you?"