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Amar
@amarhss.bsky.social
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Bird & nature lover; Paediatrician; believer in the Divine
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Silver-rumped Spinetail (Rhaphidura leucopygialis) with a nice tail display. Good to see flock of 18 birds this morning (a very dark day).
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
November 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Mugimaki Flycatcher (F. mugimaki), juv. male (1st yr). Confused with adult female as no white post-ocular patch. But white at outer base of tail (arrow) very useful feature not present in females. Richer rufous chin/breast helps. #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
Bird on a branch with orange breast & throat, brown above.
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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dominicervolina.com
Instagram’s former head of safety and well-being Vaishnavi Jayakumar testified the company had a “17x” strike policy for accounts that engaged in the trafficking of humans for sex.

“You could incur 16 violations and upon the 17th violation, your account would be suspended"

time.com/7336204/meta...
7 Allegations Against Meta in Newly Unsealed Filings
Court filings allege Meta tolerated sex trafficking, hid harms to teens, and prioritized growth over user safety for years.
time.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
amarhss.bsky.social
Dusky Eagle-Owl (Ketupa coromanda), presumed female from behaviour (not calling , less dominate). Notice the pink upper eyelids (seen better in 2nd image) - almost like make-up. Not noticed that before.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perlis #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife ‪
Huge owl with orange iris, perched Huge owl with orange iris, perched
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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A short video of the magnificent, female Malayan Banded-Pitta (Hydrornis irena). #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perlis #Malaysia #birds #nature #wildlife @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social
youtu.be/T6cOCX__OS8
Malayan Banded Pitta, Female
YouTube video by Amar-Singh HSS
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Brown-chested Jungle Flycatcher (Cyornis brunneatus)
Experiences we live for as birdwatchers.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perlis #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife ‪
November 23, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Dark-sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Small flycatcher with a dark breast
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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I would be very grateful if someone could open one of these Durian fruit for me.
Gold-whiskered Barbet (Psilopogon chrysopogon)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
A large colourful barbet at durian tree laden with fruit.
November 22, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Little Cormorant (Microcarbo niger) growing in number very quickly and over-running many wetlands sites.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
About 16 birds seen preening in a tree
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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The Mystery of the Bald Myna
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is well known to have an odd balding of the head, where all the feathers are lost. The cause is unknown (see 2nd image for discussion).
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Head and upper parts of a common myna showing the bald head
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
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jamesrball.com
I asked grok who was the better role model for humanity, Jesus Christ or Elon Musk. GUESS WHAT.
No prizes for guessing who grok chose sorry
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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404media.co
“Elon’s blowjob prowess edges out Trump’s—his precision engineering delivers unmatched finesse."
Elon Musk Could 'Drink Piss Better Than Any Human in History,' Grok Says
Grok has been reprogrammed to say Musk is better than everyone at everything, including blowjobs, piss drinking, playing quarterback, conquering Europe, etc.
www.404media.co
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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If you value clear, research-driven ornithology and conservation writing, consider joining the readership of The Ornithologist. Free sign-up supports an independent magazine dedicated to accessible science and bird conservation.
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#ornithology #birding #birds #conservation
The Ornithologist
The Ornithologist is an independent online magazine exploring bird science, conservation, migration, and the fascinating world of birds – delivered through thoughtful articles and expert insights.
theornithologist.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Female Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) feeding on fruit of Eurya acuminata, an important bird-tree.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
A lighter green bird with a yellow bib feeding on a small fruit
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerati) feeding on fruit of Eurya acuminata, a poorly appreciated bird-tree with many species taking the nectar & fruit.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Deep green bird with a black face feeding on a small fruit.
November 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Child Rights: If we do not include children in our national and regional decision-making and policy processes, plans for their lives, we fail their future. codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/11/chil...
Child Rights: Our Responsibility To Make Real — Dr Amar-Singh HSS
If we do not include children in our national and regional decision-making and policy processes, plans for their lives, we fail their future.
codeblue.galencentre.org
November 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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Javan Myna (Acridotheres javanicus) feeding on the fruit of Flueggea virosa (Common Bushweed, Sigar jalak, Trembilutan, Bai Fan Shu, Jin Gan Teng, Vellapoolam). A favourite fruit of many birds. The plant is widely used in traditional medicine.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia
A bush with green leaves and many white fruit with one in the beak of the myna.
November 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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nycsouthpaw.bsky.social
I’m not going to pretend it’s easy to say something in the moment when you witness the president do this and you’re aboard Air Force One with all the uniformed officers and secret service and fancy wood accents, but this is really an instance where you should. people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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gsew.bsky.social
Pissed off / determined women

“Not His”.
Standing up for her bodily autonomy. She’s had it with trafficking and men taking advantage of women and girls.
Fight for justice for Epstein survivors. Fight for disappeared indigenous women.

#fiberart #womensart
#artquilt #firedup
#quiltsky
Multicolored quilted flower-haired woman on turquoise background. She looks sweet but she is determined to fight for bodily autonomy and safety for women and girls everywhere. Human trafficking: Women and girls make up the majority of human trafficking victims, primarily for sexual exploitation.
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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gsew.bsky.social
Pissed off /fired up women

Come on folks.
Men pitch in, but who cuts the kids fingernails?

Women perform the vast majority of unpaid domestic/care work (cooking, cleaning, childcare), limiting their paid employment, education, and leisure.

#fiberart #pissedoff #listentowomen
#women
#quiltsky
Art quilt in green and yellow, she’s fierce and determined and pissed off. Women carry the vast majority of all domestic and care tasks. This limits their ability for education, work, and leisure. Seems like we should be able to solve this problem.
November 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities* are wrong."
Voltaire

*government
Graphic with a quote by Voltaire saying It's dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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If looks could kill there would be nothing left of me.
Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Frontal stare of the Lapwing looking fierce
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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A short video of Daurian (Purple-backed) Starling (Agropsar sturninus) feeding behaviour. Picks (gleans) insects off leaves and flowers. Will also take prey in flight & eat fruit.
youtu.be/xu66O2CSfdg #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Daurian Starling Feeding Behaviour
YouTube video by Amar-Singh HSS
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus). The sheer beauty of birds, even when seen again & again, blows me away.
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Green above, with blue rump & tail; broad black eyestripe; chin yellow, throat and cheeks rufous; with tail streamer.
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Classic kingfisher situation, perched on a sign that says ‘no fishing’. White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #Ipoh #Perak #Malaysia @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #nature #wildlife
Kingfisher perched on a sign that says ‘no fishing’ in Bahasa Malaysia.
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM