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Liz
@boondockallegorist.bsky.social
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Liz is a #writer living on a farm in Kaipara, Northland, New Zealand Ngāi Tahu. #Photography, #art, #animals, #history and the #environment are my passions. Working for a local media company fixing other people's writing.
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boondockallegorist.bsky.social
Sharks now roam the open ocean. But for 200 million years, they only lived near the sea floor
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Sharks now roam the open ocean. But for 200 million years, they only lived near the sea floor
A new study sheds light on how sharks colonised the oceans and became apex predators.
theconversation.com
September 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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frametoframenature.bsky.social
This Black-bellied Bustard alerted us to its presence in South Africa as it performed a courtship display. With its head retracted to its back, it uttered a short, crazy, wheezy whistle. #Nature #naturephotography #birds #birding #bustard #africa
Black-bellied Bustard Black-bellied Bustard
September 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
I lost my job of seven and a half years on Tuesday along with 24 others. Selling the farm by auction so I don't end up with a mortgagee sale and I'm not freaking out. Looking forward to heading to Waitaki District in Otago. #writerslife #NewZealand #farmlife #newadventures
July 24, 2025 at 5:07 AM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
Kids and lambs gotta love them taken late last year for a photo spread. I like it real #writerslife #journalism #NewZealand #farmlife #rural #animals #photography
May 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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catjzim.bsky.social
We always think it’s a treat when we get rain in the desert. ♥️
May 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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edb1947.bsky.social
Today was my annual reminder that you don’t tell Mother Nature and @lakemichigan13.bsky.social where you want a dune. You let them decide where they want THEIR dune, and then you put your walk on top of it — until they decide they want to redecorate.
May 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
Sally and her violin she pays folk music in a group called Otherwise Fine. She plays a great tune too. #writerslife #journalism #NewZealand #photography #farmlife #rural
May 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
As I'm clearing out things I'm finding my long-since buried (way too many) visual diaries with little drawings of life around the farm including sadly departed Emerald. She was lovely #farmlife #rural #NewZealand #art #cats
May 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
Well this is different
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/aquacultu...
'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapper
The trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.
www.nzherald.co.nz
May 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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New Blog: Yarrow is also known as arrowroot, death flower, eerie, and more. Then there is its botanical name, Achillea millefolium. Why is this the plant of Achilles, that ancient Greek hero famed for his exploits in the Trojan War? #gardenhistory

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What’s In a Name? Yarrow and the great Achilles
Annette Giesecke, Te Herenga Waka | Victoria University of Wellington I tried to grow yarrow in my Pennsylvania woodland garden to no avail, but on my New Zealand plot, surrounded by orchards and p…
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April 7, 2025 at 2:36 AM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
Good morning from Rusty and me in Northland #NewZealand lovely autumn morning here #writerslife #farmlife #horses #rural
May 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
boondockallegorist.bsky.social
Now and then I like to draw things. Eastern Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes filholi) found in Marion Islands, Macquarie island and subantarctic islands in New Zealand such as the Antipodes islands and Campbell island. #writerslife #art #drawing #NewZealand
May 3, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Four-legged home invader. He's such a crack up. He opens the door and lets himself in. Lucky I've got a concrete floor. #writerslife #horses #photography #NewZealand #farmlife #rural
May 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
I love these too much. I just can't help myself with photographing them.

Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Batsu Gardens, San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica

#birds #hummingbirds #nature 🌿
A small bird with shimmering green, blue, and golden feathers, a dark head, and a slender black beak perched on a light brown branch against a softly blurred background.
May 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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St Patrick's Church in Mangaweka in the Manawatu Region. A former railway town. Image May 2023 #writerslife #photography #NewZealand
April 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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gardhistnz.bsky.social
Wednesday at 3pm is apparently the most popular time for visitors to our website, so let's try pushing this blog here again now! #gardenhistory
January 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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January 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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cwarrentravels.bsky.social
The ice hotel in Quebec! Staying here was such an amazing experience!

#video #snow #scape #landscape #hotel #canada #thepbotohour #travel #traveler #weareroamers #traveladdicts
January 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Being immersed in the ocean is definitely a great way to start the day! Captured with a waterproof housing for the camera.

#nikon #oceanphotography #seascape #art #nature #birds #bird #sunrise #thephotohour #coastalphotography #photography #scape #sunrise #ocean #beach #monday #aquatech
A pelican flying over a little wave in the ocean!
January 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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frametoframenature.bsky.social
It's minus 14°C below. But this field mouse decided to give us a look from its winter home. #nature #animals #mouse #photography #winter #canada
It's minus 14°C below. But this field mouse decided to give us a look from its winter home.
January 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Good Morning Bluesky!

#photos #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography
January 25, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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cwarrentravels.bsky.social
A handheld long exposure in the shore break with a waterproof housing for the camera. I chased this shot MANY mornings.

#longexposure #nature #art #photography #coastalphotography #aquatech #nikon #landscape #sunrise #seascape #christopherwarren #thephotohour #traveladdicts #travel #weareroamers
A long exposure of the shore break coming ashore at sunrise with the lake worth pier in the background
January 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Yes, Canada Geese in Canada. Not America Geese but CANADA GEESE forever. Standing tall and free. #birds #birding #nature #winter #canada #photography #birdphotography #naturephotography
Yes, Canada Geese in Canada. Not America Geese but CANADA GEESE forever. Standing tall and free.
January 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM