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Jan
@geminicat7.bsky.social
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🧑🏻‍🎓 I was a teacher of English language and literature for 32 years.
☎️ Now I’m doing some learning and also a bit of voluntary work.
💦 I live in the small town of Yarm by the river Tees in N.E. England.
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 23 bird calls that I heard by the river early this morning (December 2nd) added to my notebook.
🐦 No newcomers today, but a really wide variety of birds.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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🐦‍⬛🎶 The 23 birds whose calls I heard early this morning (December 2nd) by the river Tees.
🐦 No newcomers today, but a very varied selection of birds.
A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
December 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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🌬️ A cold, windy morning and a fast-flowing river Tees today …
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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'La Belle Jardinière – Décembre'
Eugène Grasset, 1896 #ArtNouveau #calendar #art
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 25 bird calls that I heard by the river early this morning (November 30th) added to my notebook.
🐦 No newcomers today, but the Short-eared Owl was back after a long absence.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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🐦‍⬛🎶 The 25 birds whose calls I heard early this morning (November 30th) by the river Tees.
🐦 No newcomers today, but the Short-eared Owl was back after a lengthy absence.
A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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🌥️ I spent a cold hour sitting by the river Tees this morning, but some sun appeared just after dawn.
🐦‍⬛ 🎶 As usual, it was worth braving the cold to hear all the birdsong …
Looking downstream from Yarm Wharf towards Preston Park. The sun just appearing on the horizon, with blue sky overhead.
November 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 25 bird calls that I heard by the river early this morning (November 29th) added to my notebook.
🐦 No newcomers today, but a lovely variety of birds.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🐦‍⬛🎶 The 25 birds whose calls I heard early this morning (November 29th) by the river Tees.
🐦 No newcomers today, but a lovely selection of birds.
A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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🔦🐦 A cold, dark dawn by the river Tees this morning, with lots of black-headed gulls swooping around.
🐦‍⬛🎶 A fantastic variety of other birds were singing and calling too …
A view downstream from Yarm Wharf, with black-headed gulls swooping down over the river.
November 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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🎨 Until tomorrow …

'Cherries and Peaches'
Paul Cézanne, 1885-1887 #art
A white dish of cherries, a white dish of peaches, a white scrunched up cloth and a dark green pitcher on a wooden table. A teal green patterned curtain in the background.
November 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 12 bird calls that I heard by the river early this morning (November 27th) through the wind and rain, added to my notebook.
🐦 Only a few regulars today, which was understandable given the conditions.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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🌬️💦 It was a wet and windy start by the river Tees today (November 27th).
🐦‍⬛🎶 Only these 12 birds braved the elements to keep me company …
Looking upstream from Yarm Wharf towards Yarm Bridge. Dark skies and rain falling just after dawn. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 25 bird calls that I heard by the river early this morning (November 26th) added to my notebook.
🐦 Two newcomers today, a Little Egret and a Green-winged Teal.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🐦‍⬛🎶 The 25 birds whose calls I heard early this morning (November 26th) by the river Tees.
🐦 Two newcomers today, a Little Egret and a Green-winged Teal.
A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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🚶🏻‍♀️🥶 It was a clear but frosty start to the day by the river Tees.
🐦‍⬛🎶 An amazing variety of birds were out there calling, squawking and singing this morning …
A view across the river from Yarm Wharf towards Egglescliffe village. Some ground frost on the river bank. Looking upstream from Yarm Wharf towards Yarm Bridge. Just a few grey clouds in a blue sky.
November 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 16 bird calls that I heard by the river in the rain early this morning (November 25th) added to my notebook.
🐦 A low bird count today, but hardly surprising as there was a torrential downpour just before sunrise.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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🐦‍⬛🎶 The 16 birds whose calls I heard early this morning (November 25th) by the river Tees.
🐦💦 My lowest bird count of the year so far, but hardly surprising as I was caught in a torrential downpour!
A view of Yarm Wharf, just after the rain stopped and the sun was coming out this morning. Looking across the river Tees towards Egglescliffe village. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 21 bird calls that I heard by the river in the rain early this morning (November 24th) added to my notebook.
🐦 No newcomers today, but the Ringed Plover was back after a long absence.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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🌬️🌧️ It was a wet and windy morning by the river Tees.
🐦‍⬛🎶 Nevertheless, these are just some of the 21 birds whose calls I heard today (24th November) …
A view across the river Tees from the back of Yarm Wharf towards Egglescliffe village. A few berries remaining on the rowan tree in the foreground. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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The cat’s glad that I’m staying in anyway …
A cut-out image of a black and white tuxedo cat, lying on the chair back, looking at me sternly.
November 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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📒🐦‍⬛🎶 The 21 bird calls that I heard by the river early this morning (November 22nd) added to my new notebook (my old one is full).
🐦 Two newcomers today, a Dunlin and a Peregrine Falcon.
A handwritten list of the bird calls identified via the Merlin Bird ID app in my notebook.
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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😋 A little treat to eat while I’m watching the ⚽️. It’s a Caramel Nutcracker Cookie Sandwich (courtesy of Costa) …
A dark chocolate cookie sandwich filled with hazelnut frosting and caramel, finished with icing drizzle and white sugar stars.
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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🐦‍⬛🎶 The 21 birds whose calls I heard early this morning (November 22nd) by the river Tees.
🐦 Two newcomers today, a Dunlin and a Peregrine Falcon.
A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside. A list of the bird calls identified by the Merlin Bird ID app, with a stock photo of each species alongside.
November 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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🔦 It was dark, damp and breezy by the river Tees this morning.
🐦‍⬛🎶 Nevertheless, a wide variety of birds were singing, calling and squawking.
🖤 One was keeping me company too …
A crow perched on the railings just in front of me at Yarm Wharf.
November 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM