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Adrian Milliner
@adrmil.soapyfrog.com
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London based retired software dev. Mostly Java at banks.

Here it’s about pics of birds (feathered), books, retrocomputing, and happy, positive stuff.

I generally don’t DM.
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This poor #swan landed on the walkway next to the #MillwallDock and of course cannot take off or hop over the fence to get back in the water. The railings go as far in the other direction so it’s quite confused. At least me and other walkers gave it some room.
Hope it finds its way out. 🪶 #UkBirds
This image shows a single swan standing on a paved walkway beside a body of water, likely part of a canal or dock. The swan is facing left, with its neck curved downward. The walkway is lined with black metal railings and tall, modern-style lamp posts, creating a rhythmic perspective that draws the eye into the distance. In the background, there are some trees and residential buildings, giving the scene an urban waterside atmosphere.
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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I found an old (maps circa 2016) Garmin #satnav in a box. Uses a USB-B connector. Fairly #retro #gps. I wonder if it still works. Does anyone use these things any more?
The image shows a Garmin GPS navigation device on a desk. Its display is on the main menu screen, presenting two primary options: “Where To?”—indicated by a magnifying glass icon, and “View Map”—represented by a map with a pin icon. The top bar shows it is 23:45, battery is charging, and there is a signal indicator. The device also has volume and settings icons at the bottom of the screen. Visible in the background are paperwork, a tissue box, some cables, and part of a laptop, suggesting a workspace or home environment. The Garmin device is front and center, clearly capturing its function as a navigation aid.
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Colourful #pigeon in the water thingy in #JubileePark in #CanaryWharf. Maybe it thinks it’s a Heron and looking for fish.
#PigeonSky 🪶 #BirdsUK
The image shows a peaceful outdoor scene in what appears to be a park. In the foreground, a pigeon stands on a mossy stone in the middle of a shallow pond or water feature. The water around the pigeon is clear, with some floating leaves and natural debris. The background is softly blurred and features two people: one is seated on the stone edge of the water with their back to the camera, while another person is walking in the distance. There are benches, lush green plants, and trees suggesting an urban park setting during what appears to be autumn, given the hints of brown and yellow foliage. The overall composition emphasizes tranquility and a moment of quiet interaction between nature and the city environment.
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Some people say the #TouchBar on older #MacBookPro models was a lot of #balls, but I disagree- oh wait… 🤣

#Apple #Tech
This photo shows a MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar activated and displaying a row of sports-related emojis. The screen is partially visible at the top, showing a gradient blue background. The Touch Bar, located above the number keys, features various sports ball icons including soccer, basketball, American football, baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, rugby, flying disc (Frisbee), billiards 8-ball, and table tennis, as well as a green ball, a red ping pong paddle, and a badminton racket with shuttlecock. The MacBook Pro branding is visible above the Touch Bar.
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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#swan and #egyptian #geese in #Millwall Inner Dock in #CanaryWharf.
Nice sunny morning.
🪶 🦢 🪿 #BirdsUK
This photo shows a serene waterside scene with three birds as the main subjects. In the foreground, there are two Egyptian geese standing on a weathered wooden dock. Their distinctive brown, white, and grey plumage is clearly visible, and they are looking in different directions—one facing the water, the other facing towards the dock. In the background, a graceful white swan glides smoothly across the water. The surface of the water reflects vibrant shades of gold, orange, and green from nearby buildings or trees, creating an artistic, painterly effect. Several blue-painted wooden pillars rise from the water, adding visual interest and a hint of structure to the tranquil scene.
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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#Greylag goose looking at me funny.
#Millwall Inner Dock #CanaryWharf.
🪿 🪶 #BirdsUK
This photo shows a greylag goose standing on a wooden dock by the water. The goose is facing slightly to the left, with its head turned toward the camera. It displays the characteristic features of a greylag goose, including a sturdy brownish-grey body, paler feather edges, a distinct orange beak, and pinkish feet. The goose’s underbelly and the tip of its tail are white, providing a nice contrast with its darker back and wings. The background includes the blurred reflection of buildings or trees on the water, creating a soft, out-of-focus effect that keeps the bird as the focal point of the image.
November 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Some #swans. Bottom end of #Millwall Dock in #CanaryWharf. Also some gulls/terns. Hard to tell at this distance!👓
🪶 🦢 #BirdsUK
November 8, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Puddle jumping on the #LimehouseCut.
Odd how drainage can be done so badly on a #canal -side path!
Still, a nice sunny day for a walk (hop) and plenty of #BirdsUK to see.
This image shows a canal-side path in an urban setting. The path is unpaved with several large puddles, indicating recent rainfall. To the left is the calm water of the canal, bordered by greenery and industrial or brick buildings. On the right, a metal fence runs parallel to the path, with a wall below it covered in graffiti. In the background are modern apartment buildings rising above older structures, and a canal boat is moored further along the waterway. The overall atmosphere is quiet and slightly gritty, typical of regenerated urban canal areas.
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Only two cormorants and a heron at the #Sunday meeting. Maybe not everyone remembered the clocks went back.

#DaylightSavings #BST -> #GMT 🪶 #BirdsUK #Thames #Shard
This photo captures a sturdy concrete structure standing in the Thames River, with its pillars partly covered in green algae indicating frequent contact with water. Perched atop the structure are several birds, including at least one cormorant, drying its wings and resting. In the background, across the river, dense autumnal trees and a flood barrier obscure most of the urban sprawl, but the sleek, glassy silhouette of The Shard, one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers, rises prominently into the cloudy sky. The overall scene juxtaposes urban architecture and natural wildlife, set against the river’s murky, windswept waters.
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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“Today, I are mostly pretending to be in #Belgium”
#vpn #WishIWasSomewhereElse #dreaming.
The image shows a portion of a smartphone or tablet screen displaying a VPN (Virtual Private Network) app interface. The interface is currently connected to a server in Belgium, as indicated by the country’s name and its flag (black, yellow, and red vertical stripes). There is a prominent “Disconnect” button, suggesting the user is actively connected to the VPN and can tap it to end the connection. The background features a gradient of green to dark colors, which is typical of some iOS widgets or quick settings.
October 26, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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When you’ve had a few beers it’s hard to know if this is a urinal or a drinking fountain! #Cornhill #CityOfLondon #Relief #Drinking
The image shows a modern, cylindrical public urinal installed on a city street at night. The structure is metallic and has a minimalist, utilitarian design, with a partial outer wall for privacy, an overhead light illuminating the area, and a small basin at waist height with a faucet or spout. The setting appears to be urban, with historic stone buildings, shopfronts, and doorways in the background. The street is quiet, with trash bags visible near doorways, emphasizing that the urinal is meant for quick, on-the-go public use in city environments.
October 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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“It might not be a typical statue but I’ll 💩 on it anyway.” #PigeonSky #birdsUK
The image shows a pigeon perched on the edge of a weathered, partially painted metal structure. The structure, possible some sculpture or signage, has visible wear and peeling green paint, and the word “Wel” can be seen partially. The structure has poo on it. The pigeon is mostly gray with iridescent feathers around its neck, and it’s facing to the left of the image. In the background, there are trees with sparse leaves and the upper floors of buildings, typical of an urban environment. The sky is mostly cloudy with a hint of blue peeking through.
October 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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This #squirrel was expecting nuts 🥜. I had none. The squirrel was disappointed. Sorry.
#Shadwell #EastLondon
This image shows a squirrel standing upright on a patch of ground with dry grass and green shoots. The animal is in the center of the frame, facing the camera, with its front paws held close to its chest. The squirrel has a bushy tail with a mix of brown, gray, and white fur, and its ears are upright. The surroundings include a mix of dried brown grass, fresh green grass, and scattered leaves, indicating a natural outdoor environment.
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Looking a bit muddy down on the #Limehouse #Thames #Foreshore this morning. A soul hardier than I spotted along with many geese. #BirdsUK 🪶
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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I walked past this statue in #CanaryWharf almost every day for 15 years but only really looked today.

“Draped Seated Woman,” a bronze #sculpture by artist Henry Moore, created between 1957 and 1958. Locally, apparently, it’s often referred to as “Old Flo”.

Looks great :-)
The sculpture depicts a seated female figure with draped clothing, in Moore’s signature modernist and abstract style. The form is robust and simplified, with the facial features largely abstracted and the body rendered with flowing, natural lines that evoke both monumentality and tranquility. This pose and treatment are typical of Moore’s post-war bronzes, emphasizing organic curves and a sense of grounded presence. Originally, the sculpture was purchased for public display in Stepney in east London under the London County Council’s Patronage of the Arts Scheme in 1962. After the demolition of the Stifford Estate in 1997, “Old Flo” was moved temporarily to Yorkshire Sculpture Park for safekeeping. In 2015, the Tower Hamlets mayor pledged to return the statue to the borough, choosing Cabot Square as its home, making it a prominent landmark and part of the local art heritage in Canary Wharf.
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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I’m being lazy and going with the cormorant I can see from my sofa :-)
#BirdsUK 🪶 #BirdOfTheDay #SpreadWings #TheSkyReallyIsThatColour
This image shows a cormorant perched atop a vertical pole with its wings outstretched horizontally. The bird’s dark plumage stands out against the overcast, pale sky in the background, and its yellowish facial skin is visible. The posture—wings spread wide—is typical of cormorants, who often do this to dry their feathers after diving, since their plumage is less water-repellent than that of many other water birds. The overall mood is calm and somewhat dramatic due to the symmetry and contrast between the bird and the neutral sky.
October 18, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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This Black Headed Gull (I think) is perhaps pondering if the exposed rocks in #BowCreek are real. 🪶 #BirdsUK
The image shows a rocky area with several large stones partially covered in green moss or algae. In the foreground, a small white bird with a red beak and red legs stands on top of one of the rocks. The bird appears to be a gull or a similar water bird, and it is illuminated by sunlight, casting a shadow on the rock below. The background includes shallow water pooled between the rocks, with some areas reflecting light. The overall setting is of a low tide habitat of the River Lea.
October 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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An old lifeboat repurposed as a canal boat month #HertfordUnionCanal in #HackneyWick #EastLondon. I wonder what it’s like inside with no real windows. ⚓️
This unusual boat moored on the Hertford Union Canal in Hackney Wick is a converted lifeboat, originally designed as a fully enclosed rescue vessel for offshore oil rigs or ships. Its distinctive orange color and capsule-like shape are tell-tale signs of its origins as an emergency escape craft, which could withstand rough seas and protect occupants from the elements during evacuation. The boat has been repurposed as a floating home, with its robust hull and unique design attracting attention on the canal. These lifeboats are typically decommissioned after retirement from maritime service, and some are transformed into liveaboard boats, quirky houseboats, or canal dwellings in urban locations such as London. The exterior shows signs of weathering, with replacements and patchwork where windows have been added or covered, and modern accessories for canal life are fitted on top.
October 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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Another great street #mural by abraham.o, spotted on White Post Lane by the bridge over the River Lee in #EastLondon. Always a joy to find something new when I walk up there. #StreetArt
This image shows a vibrant street art scene on an urban wall. The centerpiece is a highly detailed, realistic mural of an older man with a beard and mustache, wearing a hat. The lifelike portrait is rendered in shades of gray, demonstrating remarkable depth and texture. Next to the portrait, there’s a colorful, graphic cartoon featuring a character wearing blue-rimmed sunglasses with “CE” and “PE” in the lenses. Over the cartoon and partly on a nearby utility pole, bold hand-painted text reads: “IF DESTROYED STILL TRUE.” The wall and surrounding area are covered with additional graffiti tags, stickers, and art, adding to the eclectic urban atmosphere. The scene captures the dynamic, expressive spirit of street art culture, blending realism and pop-art styles.
October 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Experimenting with #StreetPhotography. Away from the crowds, down by the river.
#CanaryWharf #bw
This photo is a black-and-white image showing a solitary figure sitting on stone steps beside a waterfront or canal. The individual appears relaxed, focused on a mobile device held in their hands, and has a cup or container placed beside them on the step. The background consists of rough stone walls, iron posts linked with chains, and more steps leading up to a street level above. A sign saying “DANGER” is visible on the wall behind, suggesting the area may be adjacent to deep water. The overall atmosphere is calm and slightly industrial, combining the textures of old stone, metal, and brickwork. The person’s face has been deliberately blurred to maintain privacy.
October 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Yes , but I wondered because the signage in the photo looks like something AI might generate, though it does very much look like Gustavo Minos’ style. 🤷
Close crop of a sign in the original posted image. The text looks odd.
October 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Heron bracing against the breeze of #StormAmy * - or do Herons always look like that? 🤣 🪶 #BirdsUK #Wapping
* wasn’t actually very windy in London
This image shows a tranquil waterside scene featuring a large bird perched on a small wooden structure floating on a pond. The bird resembles a heron, with its long neck tucked in and characteristic grey feathers. Behind the heron, there is a patch of water lilies and another bird, possibly a gull, resting among the leaves. In the background, several bicycles are parked along a fence, and a blue car is visible near a walkway lined with brickwork. The overall setting appears to be an urban water garden or a pond within a residential area, combining elements of nature with city life.
October 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Unexpected guest visiting the #Egyptian#Geese family. #BirdsUK 🪶 #Limehouse
A brown and tan adult Egyptian Goose with distinctive eye markings and pink legs stands alert on a square wooden platform surrounded by green pond water, accompanied by a black waterbird and a cluster of fuzzy goslings with dark and light patches grouped near the edge. A close-up view of the same brown and tan adult goose tending to seven fluffy, dark-and-light goslings on a wooden platform, while one gosling stands in the bright green pond water nearby and a black waterbird observes from the corner.
October 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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A real dearth of visible #birds in #BlackwoodForest but did spot this decorative moist feather 🪶
#BirdsUK
This image shows a single feather lying on a gravelly, rocky ground. The feather is medium-sized, grey and white, and is covered with numerous raindrops, suggesting it was recently exposed to rain or heavy moisture. The ground consists of wet soil, small stones, and a few bits of moss. In the upper right part of the image, there is a small yellow-orange autumn leaf, adding a subtle touch of color against the mostly muted tones of the scene. The overall mood is natural and serene, evoking the feeling of a quiet autumn day after rainfall.
September 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Warning ⚠️ This is not a signpost.
Gotcha.
#BlackwoodForest.
The image shows a wooden sign mounted on a post, set against a background of lush green foliage. The sign has the following engraved text: “WARNING THIS IS NOT A SIGNPOST” The juxtaposition of the warning with the denial of being a signpost creates a humorous and paradoxical message, as the sign itself functions as a post with a sign, yet claims not to be one. The setting appears to be a wooded or forested area, emphasizing the playful, slightly surreal nature of the sign.
September 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM