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WATER RAIL & GREAT WHITE EGRET at Watermead today.
Also recently…
metal-ringed YELLOW-LEGGED GULL 10/11,
female BLACKCAP 17/11,
WOODCOCK 07/11,
& CETTI’S WARBLER occasionally still.
#bucksbirdnews @chilternsnature.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #winterwatch #winter
Also recently…
metal-ringed YELLOW-LEGGED GULL 10/11,
female BLACKCAP 17/11,
WOODCOCK 07/11,
& CETTI’S WARBLER occasionally still.
#bucksbirdnews @chilternsnature.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #winterwatch #winter
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
WATER RAIL & GREAT WHITE EGRET at Watermead today.
Also recently…
metal-ringed YELLOW-LEGGED GULL 10/11,
female BLACKCAP 17/11,
WOODCOCK 07/11,
& CETTI’S WARBLER occasionally still.
#bucksbirdnews @chilternsnature.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #winterwatch #winter
Also recently…
metal-ringed YELLOW-LEGGED GULL 10/11,
female BLACKCAP 17/11,
WOODCOCK 07/11,
& CETTI’S WARBLER occasionally still.
#bucksbirdnews @chilternsnature.bsky.social #birds #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #nature #winterwatch #winter
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Here’s some shots of the SNOW BUNTING at @nationaltrust.org.uk @waddesdonmanor.bsky.social 2day - was lucky with some lovely autumnal sunshine… Great find Marie, & thanks so much Owain for help with access. Entry to the grounds £14, open 10.00 - 17.00
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#bucksbirdnews #birds #birding #wildlife #nature
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Here’s some shots of the SNOW BUNTING at @nationaltrust.org.uk @waddesdonmanor.bsky.social 2day - was lucky with some lovely autumnal sunshine… Great find Marie, & thanks so much Owain for help with access. Entry to the grounds £14, open 10.00 - 17.00
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#bucksbirdnews #birds #birding #wildlife #nature
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Some bits from day 2 at Falsterbo…
Highlights were f MERLIN catching a Blue Tit & feeding on it in flight as it flew out to sea, 9 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD, stunning white C.BUZZARD, 2 HEN HARRIER, c25 CRANE, SPOTTED REDSHANK, endless WOODLARKS & close view of TWITE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature
Highlights were f MERLIN catching a Blue Tit & feeding on it in flight as it flew out to sea, 9 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD, stunning white C.BUZZARD, 2 HEN HARRIER, c25 CRANE, SPOTTED REDSHANK, endless WOODLARKS & close view of TWITE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature
October 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Some bits from day 2 at Falsterbo…
Highlights were f MERLIN catching a Blue Tit & feeding on it in flight as it flew out to sea, 9 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD, stunning white C.BUZZARD, 2 HEN HARRIER, c25 CRANE, SPOTTED REDSHANK, endless WOODLARKS & close view of TWITE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature
Highlights were f MERLIN catching a Blue Tit & feeding on it in flight as it flew out to sea, 9 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARD, stunning white C.BUZZARD, 2 HEN HARRIER, c25 CRANE, SPOTTED REDSHANK, endless WOODLARKS & close view of TWITE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature
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A few bits from Falsterbo yesterday…
Highlights were 1 ad & 1 juv WHITE-TAILED EAGLES, a few HEN HARRIERS inc. 1+ ad m, c3 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARDS inc. 1ad m, f MERLIN, 2 WOOD SANDPIPERS & JACK SNIPE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature #wildlife @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
Highlights were 1 ad & 1 juv WHITE-TAILED EAGLES, a few HEN HARRIERS inc. 1+ ad m, c3 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARDS inc. 1ad m, f MERLIN, 2 WOOD SANDPIPERS & JACK SNIPE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature #wildlife @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A few bits from Falsterbo yesterday…
Highlights were 1 ad & 1 juv WHITE-TAILED EAGLES, a few HEN HARRIERS inc. 1+ ad m, c3 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARDS inc. 1ad m, f MERLIN, 2 WOOD SANDPIPERS & JACK SNIPE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature #wildlife @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
Highlights were 1 ad & 1 juv WHITE-TAILED EAGLES, a few HEN HARRIERS inc. 1+ ad m, c3 ROUGH-LEGGED BUZZARDS inc. 1ad m, f MERLIN, 2 WOOD SANDPIPERS & JACK SNIPE…
#Falsterbo #birding #birds #nature #wildlife @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social
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WHOOPER SWAN at Watermead now…
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October 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
WHOOPER SWAN at Watermead now…
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#bucksbirdnews #bucksbirdalert @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social #birdwatching #birding #birds #nature #wildlife
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f/1st yr BLACK REDSTART Maylands Ave Hemel Hempstead nr Tesco Express & Adeyfield Free Church. Briefly on orange platform on these flats…
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October 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
f/1st yr BLACK REDSTART Maylands Ave Hemel Hempstead nr Tesco Express & Adeyfield Free Church. Briefly on orange platform on these flats…
#hertsbirds @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social #birdwatching #birding #birds #nature #wildlife #urbanbirding #urbannature
#hertsbirds @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social #birdwatching #birding #birds #nature #wildlife #urbanbirding #urbannature
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The Juvenile BLACK-NECKED GREBE at Startops Reservoir, Tring just now…
#hertsbirds #birds #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
#hertsbirds #birds #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The Juvenile BLACK-NECKED GREBE at Startops Reservoir, Tring just now…
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#hertsbirds #birds #birding #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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HOBBY with prey at Watermead just now…
@firecresttours.bsky.social @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @tverc1.bsky.social #bucksbirdnews #bucksbirdalert #birding #birdwatching #birds #birdsoftwitter #birdsofprey #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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SPOONBILL at Wilstone Reservoir this afternoon - left C.5pm high ENE - worth checking @bbowt.bsky.social College Lake in the morn?
Also 2 BLACK-TAILED GODWITS, double fig LITTLE RINGED PLOVERS, & BARNACLE GOOSE…
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Also 2 BLACK-TAILED GODWITS, double fig LITTLE RINGED PLOVERS, & BARNACLE GOOSE…
@chilternsnature.bsky.social #hertsbirds #birds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
July 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
SPOONBILL at Wilstone Reservoir this afternoon - left C.5pm high ENE - worth checking @bbowt.bsky.social College Lake in the morn?
Also 2 BLACK-TAILED GODWITS, double fig LITTLE RINGED PLOVERS, & BARNACLE GOOSE…
@chilternsnature.bsky.social #hertsbirds #birds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
Also 2 BLACK-TAILED GODWITS, double fig LITTLE RINGED PLOVERS, & BARNACLE GOOSE…
@chilternsnature.bsky.social #hertsbirds #birds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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Where have I been bird & wildlife guiding for @FirecrestTours.bsky.social today?
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #birdwatching #birding #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography #tourguide #birdguides #wildlifeholidays #ecotours #Nikon #NikonD500 #NikonPF
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #birdwatching #birding #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography #tourguide #birdguides #wildlifeholidays #ecotours #Nikon #NikonD500 #NikonPF
June 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Where have I been bird & wildlife guiding for @FirecrestTours.bsky.social today?
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #birdwatching #birding #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography #tourguide #birdguides #wildlifeholidays #ecotours #Nikon #NikonD500 #NikonPF
@birdsoftheworld.bsky.social #birds #birdwatching #birding #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography #tourguide #birdguides #wildlifeholidays #ecotours #Nikon #NikonD500 #NikonPF
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Few bits from this morn’s survey at Watermead…
CUCKOO calling again,
REED WARBLER singing (scarce here, esp. in June),
Increase in MARBLED WHITES,
BROAD-BODIED CHASER devouring a Hoverfly - great to see side-by-side with BLACK-TAILED SKIMMER.
@upperthames.bsky.social #dragonflies #wildlife #nature
CUCKOO calling again,
REED WARBLER singing (scarce here, esp. in June),
Increase in MARBLED WHITES,
BROAD-BODIED CHASER devouring a Hoverfly - great to see side-by-side with BLACK-TAILED SKIMMER.
@upperthames.bsky.social #dragonflies #wildlife #nature
June 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Few bits from this morn’s survey at Watermead…
CUCKOO calling again,
REED WARBLER singing (scarce here, esp. in June),
Increase in MARBLED WHITES,
BROAD-BODIED CHASER devouring a Hoverfly - great to see side-by-side with BLACK-TAILED SKIMMER.
@upperthames.bsky.social #dragonflies #wildlife #nature
CUCKOO calling again,
REED WARBLER singing (scarce here, esp. in June),
Increase in MARBLED WHITES,
BROAD-BODIED CHASER devouring a Hoverfly - great to see side-by-side with BLACK-TAILED SKIMMER.
@upperthames.bsky.social #dragonflies #wildlife #nature
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A few nice bits at Watermead this eve:
Best by far - male CUCKOO calling at small lake, 21.10,
PAINTED LADY stopped for a couple of secs for a shot before shooting off,
Pair of BAR-HEADED GEESE,
& lots of NOCTULE BATS hunting…
#bucksbirdalert @upperthames.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
Best by far - male CUCKOO calling at small lake, 21.10,
PAINTED LADY stopped for a couple of secs for a shot before shooting off,
Pair of BAR-HEADED GEESE,
& lots of NOCTULE BATS hunting…
#bucksbirdalert @upperthames.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A few nice bits at Watermead this eve:
Best by far - male CUCKOO calling at small lake, 21.10,
PAINTED LADY stopped for a couple of secs for a shot before shooting off,
Pair of BAR-HEADED GEESE,
& lots of NOCTULE BATS hunting…
#bucksbirdalert @upperthames.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
Best by far - male CUCKOO calling at small lake, 21.10,
PAINTED LADY stopped for a couple of secs for a shot before shooting off,
Pair of BAR-HEADED GEESE,
& lots of NOCTULE BATS hunting…
#bucksbirdalert @upperthames.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social
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After finding 11(!)COMMON SANDPIPERS roosting at Watermead y’day (on bank in someone’s garden!)(5 night before), 2 still about this morn.
+GARDEN WARBLER, LESSER W.THROAT, 4 W.THROAT, REED & 4 SEDGE WARBLERS all singing
+1st HAIRY DRAGONFLY of the yr #birdwatching #dragonflies #nature #bucksbirdnews
+GARDEN WARBLER, LESSER W.THROAT, 4 W.THROAT, REED & 4 SEDGE WARBLERS all singing
+1st HAIRY DRAGONFLY of the yr #birdwatching #dragonflies #nature #bucksbirdnews
May 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
After finding 11(!)COMMON SANDPIPERS roosting at Watermead y’day (on bank in someone’s garden!)(5 night before), 2 still about this morn.
+GARDEN WARBLER, LESSER W.THROAT, 4 W.THROAT, REED & 4 SEDGE WARBLERS all singing
+1st HAIRY DRAGONFLY of the yr #birdwatching #dragonflies #nature #bucksbirdnews
+GARDEN WARBLER, LESSER W.THROAT, 4 W.THROAT, REED & 4 SEDGE WARBLERS all singing
+1st HAIRY DRAGONFLY of the yr #birdwatching #dragonflies #nature #bucksbirdnews
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9 BLACK TERNS at Marsworth Reservoir near Tring yesterday evening as I popped-in on my way past, at times drifting across the border into Bucks…
Also at least 1 COMMON SANDPIPER & an OYSTERCATCHER.
@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #bucksbirdnews #birding #wildlife
Also at least 1 COMMON SANDPIPER & an OYSTERCATCHER.
@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #bucksbirdnews #birding #wildlife
May 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
9 BLACK TERNS at Marsworth Reservoir near Tring yesterday evening as I popped-in on my way past, at times drifting across the border into Bucks…
Also at least 1 COMMON SANDPIPER & an OYSTERCATCHER.
@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #bucksbirdnews #birding #wildlife
Also at least 1 COMMON SANDPIPER & an OYSTERCATCHER.
@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #bucksbirdnews #birding #wildlife
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A nice treat at Marsworth Reservoir near Tring when I popped in on my way past this evening - a very smart LITTLE GULL…
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@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #birding #nature #wildlife
April 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A nice treat at Marsworth Reservoir near Tring when I popped in on my way past this evening - a very smart LITTLE GULL…
@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #birding #nature #wildlife
@chilternsnature.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social #hertsbirds #birding #nature #wildlife
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MARSH HARRIER high over Watermead this afternoon…
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#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social #bucksbirdnews
April 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
MARSH HARRIER high over Watermead this afternoon…
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#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social #bucksbirdnews
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Day 4 of Estonia! White backed woodpecker, hen harrier, elk and of course a white tailed eagle! @wildlifetraveller.bsky.social @birdguide.bsky.social #birdsseenin2025
April 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Day 4 of Estonia! White backed woodpecker, hen harrier, elk and of course a white tailed eagle! @wildlifetraveller.bsky.social @birdguide.bsky.social #birdsseenin2025
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A new species for Watermead - 3 WHIMBREL low over east just now…
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#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
April 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A new species for Watermead - 3 WHIMBREL low over east just now…
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
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Another OSPREY north through Watermead just now - seemingly following the same route vaguely along the River Thame…
Also an OYSTERCATCHER arrived as I write this, landing on the bank just beside me!
#bucksbirdnews #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
Also an OYSTERCATCHER arrived as I write this, landing on the bank just beside me!
#bucksbirdnews #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
April 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Another OSPREY north through Watermead just now - seemingly following the same route vaguely along the River Thame…
Also an OYSTERCATCHER arrived as I write this, landing on the bank just beside me!
#bucksbirdnews #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
Also an OYSTERCATCHER arrived as I write this, landing on the bank just beside me!
#bucksbirdnews #birdwatching #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
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SCANDINAVIAN ROCK PIPIT briefly at Watermead - thought I may have heard littoralis call on the breeze, then caught it fly across the lake & head off north so only managed this poor shot once confirmed…
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
March 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
SCANDINAVIAN ROCK PIPIT briefly at Watermead - thought I may have heard littoralis call on the breeze, then caught it fly across the lake & head off north so only managed this poor shot once confirmed…
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
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OSPREY north through Watermead just now…
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
March 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
OSPREY north through Watermead just now…
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
#bucksbirdnews #birding #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social #bucksbirdalert
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Whilst taking a stroll near my in-laws in Southall I heard the call of a Med Gull, so I jogged over to the fishing pools at Northolt Hills/Northala Fields to find this stunning Adult Summer MEDITERRANEAN GULL briefly taking a dip, just long enough for a phone pic…
#londonbirds
#londonbirds
March 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Whilst taking a stroll near my in-laws in Southall I heard the call of a Med Gull, so I jogged over to the fishing pools at Northolt Hills/Northala Fields to find this stunning Adult Summer MEDITERRANEAN GULL briefly taking a dip, just long enough for a phone pic…
#londonbirds
#londonbirds
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WHITE-TAILED EAGLE Aston Clinton (Bucks) / Wilstone (Herts). NE low across A41 far ahead of me at Aston Clinton (pic1), checked Wilstone Res with no luck but then briefly saw it sat on large dead tree surrounded by corvids (pic2) - assume Marlow bird.
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#bucksbirdnews #bucksbirdalert #hertsbirds
March 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
WHITE-TAILED EAGLE Aston Clinton (Bucks) / Wilstone (Herts). NE low across A41 far ahead of me at Aston Clinton (pic1), checked Wilstone Res with no luck but then briefly saw it sat on large dead tree surrounded by corvids (pic2) - assume Marlow bird.
#bucksbirdnews #bucksbirdalert #hertsbirds
#bucksbirdnews #bucksbirdalert #hertsbirds
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An OTTER collecting den material along the River Thame at Watermead at the moment whilst a WATER RAIL is calling nearby…
#mammals #otter #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @tverc1.bsky.social
#mammals #otter #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @tverc1.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An OTTER collecting den material along the River Thame at Watermead at the moment whilst a WATER RAIL is calling nearby…
#mammals #otter #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @tverc1.bsky.social
#mammals #otter #nature #wildlife @chilternsnature.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @tverc1.bsky.social