David Luff
@drl101.bsky.social
Married , 2 brilliant daughters , loves rivers , wildlife , history , travelling Europe in a Motorhome , retired cop after 30 years .
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The first photographs of Biak Myzomela! 📸
With a highly restricted range, this bird is found only on the islands of Biak and Supiori, off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. 🌏
Learn why this bird is no longer considered lost in this fascinating story. 🔎 searchforlostbirds.org/news/found-h...
With a highly restricted range, this bird is found only on the islands of Biak and Supiori, off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. 🌏
Learn why this bird is no longer considered lost in this fascinating story. 🔎 searchforlostbirds.org/news/found-h...
FOUND: How One of the Most Unexpected Lost Birds Was Photographed for the First Time
Biak Myzomela was one of the only lost birds with recent sightings but no photographs. Why?
searchforlostbirds.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The first photographs of Biak Myzomela! 📸
With a highly restricted range, this bird is found only on the islands of Biak and Supiori, off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. 🌏
Learn why this bird is no longer considered lost in this fascinating story. 🔎 searchforlostbirds.org/news/found-h...
With a highly restricted range, this bird is found only on the islands of Biak and Supiori, off the northwestern coast of New Guinea. 🌏
Learn why this bird is no longer considered lost in this fascinating story. 🔎 searchforlostbirds.org/news/found-h...
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Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest U.S. Park Ranger and Trailblazing Historian, Dies at 104 | KQED
Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest National Park Service ranger and a pioneering historian at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, devoted her life to preserving Black histo...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
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Looking inquisitive
Kingfisher in the early morning light.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #birds #ukbirds
Kingfisher in the early morning light.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #birds #ukbirds
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Looking inquisitive
Kingfisher in the early morning light.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #birds #ukbirds
Kingfisher in the early morning light.
#nature #wildlife #kingfisher #kingfishers #birdphotography #birds #ukbirds
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9 December 1942 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Florence Vigevino, was born in The Hague.
In February 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz with her mother Mietje. They were murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In February 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz with her mother Mietje. They were murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
9 December 1942 | A Dutch Jewish girl, Florence Vigevino, was born in The Hague.
In February 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz with her mother Mietje. They were murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
In February 1944 she was deported to #Auschwitz with her mother Mietje. They were murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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I'm thankful that I don't live in USA under this orange dicktator.
God save America from him.
I'll be thankful when we don't have to think about him.
It will take at least 10 years to enact laws to stop "him" happening again.
A South Africa type "Truth and Law" commission is needed.
#Thanksgiving
God save America from him.
I'll be thankful when we don't have to think about him.
It will take at least 10 years to enact laws to stop "him" happening again.
A South Africa type "Truth and Law" commission is needed.
#Thanksgiving
November 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I'm thankful that I don't live in USA under this orange dicktator.
God save America from him.
I'll be thankful when we don't have to think about him.
It will take at least 10 years to enact laws to stop "him" happening again.
A South Africa type "Truth and Law" commission is needed.
#Thanksgiving
God save America from him.
I'll be thankful when we don't have to think about him.
It will take at least 10 years to enact laws to stop "him" happening again.
A South Africa type "Truth and Law" commission is needed.
#Thanksgiving
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🚨 SHOCKING 🚨
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
November 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🚨 SHOCKING 🚨
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
A HUGE illegal waste dump has appeared between the A34 and River Cherwell, linked to organised crime.
Every rainfall risks toxins washing into the river.
We’re calling on the Environment Agency & Cherwell Council to act NOW.
Our rivers cannot wait. 👇👇
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The River Dart trespass was undertaken by our South Devon group, where they met at Galmpton before trespassing in the Waddeton Court and Sandridge Barton Estates, the latter of which is owned by a company registered in the Cayman Islands.
November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The River Dart trespass was undertaken by our South Devon group, where they met at Galmpton before trespassing in the Waddeton Court and Sandridge Barton Estates, the latter of which is owned by a company registered in the Cayman Islands.
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Right to Roam campaigners call for access to all England’s rivers
Our local groups are organising 9 river trespasses in November to highlight how inadequate & unworkable the government’s pledge of a mere 9 river walks is:
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Our local groups are organising 9 river trespasses in November to highlight how inadequate & unworkable the government’s pledge of a mere 9 river walks is:
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Right to Roam campaigners call for access to walk along all England’s rivers
Activists will stage nine protests where they will trespass on to private land along rivers.
www.standard.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Right to Roam campaigners call for access to all England’s rivers
Our local groups are organising 9 river trespasses in November to highlight how inadequate & unworkable the government’s pledge of a mere 9 river walks is:
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Our local groups are organising 9 river trespasses in November to highlight how inadequate & unworkable the government’s pledge of a mere 9 river walks is:
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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29 October 1904 | A Pole, Tadeusz Furdzik, was born in Chrzanów. An engineer.
In #Auschwitz from 24 April 1942.
No. 32505
He was shot in the camp on 27 May 1942.
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Watch a short video about Block 11 and its yard where shooting executions were held: https://t.co/VBgDxkWLMa
In #Auschwitz from 24 April 1942.
No. 32505
He was shot in the camp on 27 May 1942.
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Watch a short video about Block 11 and its yard where shooting executions were held: https://t.co/VBgDxkWLMa
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
29 October 1904 | A Pole, Tadeusz Furdzik, was born in Chrzanów. An engineer.
In #Auschwitz from 24 April 1942.
No. 32505
He was shot in the camp on 27 May 1942.
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Watch a short video about Block 11 and its yard where shooting executions were held: https://t.co/VBgDxkWLMa
In #Auschwitz from 24 April 1942.
No. 32505
He was shot in the camp on 27 May 1942.
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Watch a short video about Block 11 and its yard where shooting executions were held: https://t.co/VBgDxkWLMa
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Zelenskyy:"I want to express my particular gratitude to the UK&France:there is a decision from France to provide 🇺🇦 with additional Mirage fighter jets&air defense missiles,while the UK will continue to assist us with air defense by supplying missiles&producing interceptor drones – thank you for that
October 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Zelenskyy:"I want to express my particular gratitude to the UK&France:there is a decision from France to provide 🇺🇦 with additional Mirage fighter jets&air defense missiles,while the UK will continue to assist us with air defense by supplying missiles&producing interceptor drones – thank you for that
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Keep this in mind folks, we must be aware!
Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen
When the Maison des Lumières opened Tuesday, workers noticed a smashed display case. The coins were selected with "great expertise"
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#HeritageCrime
Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen
When the Maison des Lumières opened Tuesday, workers noticed a smashed display case. The coins were selected with "great expertise"
share.google/MRfmMlLrCqUS...
#HeritageCrime
France: Museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen - BBC News
The theft from the Maison des Lumières in Langres is the latest in as string of cultural institution heists in France.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Keep this in mind folks, we must be aware!
Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen
When the Maison des Lumières opened Tuesday, workers noticed a smashed display case. The coins were selected with "great expertise"
share.google/MRfmMlLrCqUS...
#HeritageCrime
Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen
When the Maison des Lumières opened Tuesday, workers noticed a smashed display case. The coins were selected with "great expertise"
share.google/MRfmMlLrCqUS...
#HeritageCrime
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We live in a country where idiots like this have a right to vote. That's why the rest of us MUST get everyone we can to vote and counter them.
If we get discouraged and say "fuck it, what's the use?" and not vote, we doom our grandkids to a new country chosen by "English is our Capitol." See: Trump
If we get discouraged and say "fuck it, what's the use?" and not vote, we doom our grandkids to a new country chosen by "English is our Capitol." See: Trump
October 26, 2025 at 11:23 AM
We live in a country where idiots like this have a right to vote. That's why the rest of us MUST get everyone we can to vote and counter them.
If we get discouraged and say "fuck it, what's the use?" and not vote, we doom our grandkids to a new country chosen by "English is our Capitol." See: Trump
If we get discouraged and say "fuck it, what's the use?" and not vote, we doom our grandkids to a new country chosen by "English is our Capitol." See: Trump
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ICE stops family at gunpoint—smash car window on top of newborn baby.
"I was screaming that there was a baby. But they didn’t care," cried mother.
“I covered my baby with my body—I was so scared he was going to be hurt because glass was landing on him."
Alamosa, Colorado
"I was screaming that there was a baby. But they didn’t care," cried mother.
“I covered my baby with my body—I was so scared he was going to be hurt because glass was landing on him."
Alamosa, Colorado
October 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
ICE stops family at gunpoint—smash car window on top of newborn baby.
"I was screaming that there was a baby. But they didn’t care," cried mother.
“I covered my baby with my body—I was so scared he was going to be hurt because glass was landing on him."
Alamosa, Colorado
"I was screaming that there was a baby. But they didn’t care," cried mother.
“I covered my baby with my body—I was so scared he was going to be hurt because glass was landing on him."
Alamosa, Colorado
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So clever. For Monty Python fans everywhere. 😂
And thank you, Green Frog Labs. 🐸
And thank you, Green Frog Labs. 🐸
May 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
So clever. For Monty Python fans everywhere. 😂
And thank you, Green Frog Labs. 🐸
And thank you, Green Frog Labs. 🐸
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Starbucks, Costco and any other place selling tea. If you're gonna charge over £3 for my tea, the least you could do is bloody make it for me. Instead I get a tea bag in hot water and told to do the rest myself!
March 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Starbucks, Costco and any other place selling tea. If you're gonna charge over £3 for my tea, the least you could do is bloody make it for me. Instead I get a tea bag in hot water and told to do the rest myself!
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15 March 1910 | A Pole, Karol Siwek, was born in Dubna. A painter, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, student of Prof. W. Jarocki.
In #Auschwitz 25 April 1942.
No. 33171
He was shot on 27 May 1942.
In #Auschwitz 25 April 1942.
No. 33171
He was shot on 27 May 1942.
March 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
15 March 1910 | A Pole, Karol Siwek, was born in Dubna. A painter, graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, student of Prof. W. Jarocki.
In #Auschwitz 25 April 1942.
No. 33171
He was shot on 27 May 1942.
In #Auschwitz 25 April 1942.
No. 33171
He was shot on 27 May 1942.
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Thames Foreshore south looking towards Millennium Bridge & the Northbank. In the distance the towering steel, glass & concrete Gotham that is the City of London. In the foreground, ancient timbers jostle with stone causeways, boundary markers, old mooring features & winches. Here time stands still.
March 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thames Foreshore south looking towards Millennium Bridge & the Northbank. In the distance the towering steel, glass & concrete Gotham that is the City of London. In the foreground, ancient timbers jostle with stone causeways, boundary markers, old mooring features & winches. Here time stands still.
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🚨 620,000 wild birds were trapped and killed in Cyprus in autumn 2024!🚨
The latest BirdLife Cyprus report reveals a worrying rise in bird trapping in the Republic of Cyprus. Trapping with nets increased by 76% compared to 2023, mainly due to the unchecked activity of organized trappers.
The latest BirdLife Cyprus report reveals a worrying rise in bird trapping in the Republic of Cyprus. Trapping with nets increased by 76% compared to 2023, mainly due to the unchecked activity of organized trappers.
March 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
🚨 620,000 wild birds were trapped and killed in Cyprus in autumn 2024!🚨
The latest BirdLife Cyprus report reveals a worrying rise in bird trapping in the Republic of Cyprus. Trapping with nets increased by 76% compared to 2023, mainly due to the unchecked activity of organized trappers.
The latest BirdLife Cyprus report reveals a worrying rise in bird trapping in the Republic of Cyprus. Trapping with nets increased by 76% compared to 2023, mainly due to the unchecked activity of organized trappers.
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Being unable to say “well this is fun” without sounding like you're having the worst time of your life.
February 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Being unable to say “well this is fun” without sounding like you're having the worst time of your life.
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Never forget, never forgive
February 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Never forget, never forgive
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