Lucy B
@linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy
Tech. Cycling. Nature.
Mostly posting wildlife photos.
Based in Manchester, UK
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Mostly posting wildlife photos.
Based in Manchester, UK
[bridged from https://mastodon.org.uk/@linuxlucy on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Goldeneye (male).
The resignation of our local MP and resulting by-election means I'll be mostly focused on politics this month. However, we've been treated to a stunning visitor on our local ponds over the last week. I'm really hoping he'll stay to see the […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
The resignation of our local MP and resulting by-election means I'll be mostly focused on politics this month. However, we've been treated to a stunning visitor on our local ponds over the last week. I'm really hoping he'll stay to see the […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
February 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Goldeneye (male).
The resignation of our local MP and resulting by-election means I'll be mostly focused on politics this month. However, we've been treated to a stunning visitor on our local ponds over the last week. I'm really hoping he'll stay to see the […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
The resignation of our local MP and resulting by-election means I'll be mostly focused on politics this month. However, we've been treated to a stunning visitor on our local ponds over the last week. I'm really hoping he'll stay to see the […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
January 31, 2026 at 5:33 PM
My colleagues have been involved in an extremely cool piece of research that was published today. It's a great reminder of why we're doing this and how much potential there is to do good with technology in healthcare, when it's done in the right way […]
Original post on mastodon.org.uk
mastodon.org.uk
January 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM
My colleagues have been involved in an extremely cool piece of research that was published today. It's a great reminder of why we're doing this and how much potential there is to do good with technology in healthcare, when it's done in the right way […]
Robin.
The sun doesn't shine that often, but when it does it's worth singing about.
I love watching these feisty little birds. Our resident robins are joined by migrants from the continent during cold weather. They're one of the few birds that sing year […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
The sun doesn't shine that often, but when it does it's worth singing about.
I love watching these feisty little birds. Our resident robins are joined by migrants from the continent during cold weather. They're one of the few birds that sing year […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
January 18, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Robin.
The sun doesn't shine that often, but when it does it's worth singing about.
I love watching these feisty little birds. Our resident robins are joined by migrants from the continent during cold weather. They're one of the few birds that sing year […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
The sun doesn't shine that often, but when it does it's worth singing about.
I love watching these feisty little birds. Our resident robins are joined by migrants from the continent during cold weather. They're one of the few birds that sing year […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Sparrowhawk.
Wow, what a week. I saw a water rail on my local patch on Tuesday, as well as a mink with a frog in its mouth. This morning, I had my closest ever encounter with a sparrowhawk. I think a young female, but open to opinions. The cold weather can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Wow, what a week. I saw a water rail on my local patch on Tuesday, as well as a mink with a frog in its mouth. This morning, I had my closest ever encounter with a sparrowhawk. I think a young female, but open to opinions. The cold weather can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
January 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Sparrowhawk.
Wow, what a week. I saw a water rail on my local patch on Tuesday, as well as a mink with a frog in its mouth. This morning, I had my closest ever encounter with a sparrowhawk. I think a young female, but open to opinions. The cold weather can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Wow, what a week. I saw a water rail on my local patch on Tuesday, as well as a mink with a frog in its mouth. This morning, I had my closest ever encounter with a sparrowhawk. I think a young female, but open to opinions. The cold weather can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Reposted by Lucy B
I often hear Americans & rich brits justify buying oversized, polluting vehicles by claiming they need them because they live in the "countryside".
I call bullshit, Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15⬇
I call bullshit, Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15⬇
January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
I often hear Americans & rich brits justify buying oversized, polluting vehicles by claiming they need them because they live in the "countryside".
I call bullshit, Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15⬇
I call bullshit, Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce, the Citroen C15⬇
A slippery start to 2026.
There are many reasons to despair right now and it can be hard to see that there's any good left. So here's a reminder that even in a badly kept urban park, which suffered badly (again) last year, there's still some magic to be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
There are many reasons to despair right now and it can be hard to see that there's any good left. So here's a reminder that even in a badly kept urban park, which suffered badly (again) last year, there's still some magic to be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
January 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
A slippery start to 2026.
There are many reasons to despair right now and it can be hard to see that there's any good left. So here's a reminder that even in a badly kept urban park, which suffered badly (again) last year, there's still some magic to be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
There are many reasons to despair right now and it can be hard to see that there's any good left. So here's a reminder that even in a badly kept urban park, which suffered badly (again) last year, there's still some magic to be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Red-necked phalarope.
A photogenic, small wader that's always on the move. They're a red listed species in the UK with only 60-70 breeding pairs. They winter as far away as the eastern Pacific and can live up to 12 years. The males are more subtly coloured […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
A photogenic, small wader that's always on the move. They're a red listed species in the UK with only 60-70 breeding pairs. They winter as far away as the eastern Pacific and can live up to 12 years. The males are more subtly coloured […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
December 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Red-necked phalarope.
A photogenic, small wader that's always on the move. They're a red listed species in the UK with only 60-70 breeding pairs. They winter as far away as the eastern Pacific and can live up to 12 years. The males are more subtly coloured […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
A photogenic, small wader that's always on the move. They're a red listed species in the UK with only 60-70 breeding pairs. They winter as far away as the eastern Pacific and can live up to 12 years. The males are more subtly coloured […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
A moment of calm and reflection.
Even a Eurasian coot can be still for a moment (admittedly a fast shutter speed helps). They're a common bird in the UK and eve more so in the winter as the resident birds are joined by visitors from further east.
It can be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Even a Eurasian coot can be still for a moment (admittedly a fast shutter speed helps). They're a common bird in the UK and eve more so in the winter as the resident birds are joined by visitors from further east.
It can be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
December 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A moment of calm and reflection.
Even a Eurasian coot can be still for a moment (admittedly a fast shutter speed helps). They're a common bird in the UK and eve more so in the winter as the resident birds are joined by visitors from further east.
It can be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Even a Eurasian coot can be still for a moment (admittedly a fast shutter speed helps). They're a common bird in the UK and eve more so in the winter as the resident birds are joined by visitors from further east.
It can be […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
It's turning into a bad flu year for humans in the Northern hemisphere and it's turning out to be a bad year for bird flu too, at least locally.
The influx of winter migrants has brought with it plenty of sick birds, especially Canada geese, who've been […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
The influx of winter migrants has brought with it plenty of sick birds, especially Canada geese, who've been […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
December 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM
It's turning into a bad flu year for humans in the Northern hemisphere and it's turning out to be a bad year for bird flu too, at least locally.
The influx of winter migrants has brought with it plenty of sick birds, especially Canada geese, who've been […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
The influx of winter migrants has brought with it plenty of sick birds, especially Canada geese, who've been […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Reposted by Lucy B
🧵 Is it a super flu year? Who knows, but I think the current reporting is stupid.
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🧵 Is it a super flu year? Who knows, but I think the current reporting is stupid.
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
A pissed off thread using data.
Firstly - here are today's headlines and some from the last 3 years... spot the difference. 1/10
This is a season of change.
As the cold weather comes in, birds like this tufted duck return from their summer adventures, and others, like the young coot and young black‐headed gull experience cold weather for the first time. Meanwhile, photographers make […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
As the cold weather comes in, birds like this tufted duck return from their summer adventures, and others, like the young coot and young black‐headed gull experience cold weather for the first time. Meanwhile, photographers make […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is a season of change.
As the cold weather comes in, birds like this tufted duck return from their summer adventures, and others, like the young coot and young black‐headed gull experience cold weather for the first time. Meanwhile, photographers make […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
As the cold weather comes in, birds like this tufted duck return from their summer adventures, and others, like the young coot and young black‐headed gull experience cold weather for the first time. Meanwhile, photographers make […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
A relative is looking to get a new laptop this Christmas. It needs to be cheap and run Windows. I'm thinking that refurbished might offer good value for money. Does anyone have any recommendations,based on personal experience (UK only)?
November 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A relative is looking to get a new laptop this Christmas. It needs to be cheap and run Windows. I'm thinking that refurbished might offer good value for money. Does anyone have any recommendations,based on personal experience (UK only)?
Shetland.
Three very different views of Shetland, of three different islands. No colour, just light, shadow and shape. And birds, of course.
#bird #shetland #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukwildlife
Three very different views of Shetland, of three different islands. No colour, just light, shadow and shape. And birds, of course.
#bird #shetland #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukwildlife
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Shetland.
Three very different views of Shetland, of three different islands. No colour, just light, shadow and shape. And birds, of course.
#bird #shetland #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukwildlife
Three very different views of Shetland, of three different islands. No colour, just light, shadow and shape. And birds, of course.
#bird #shetland #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ukwildlife
About AI..
No not that AI. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), or bird flu, is hitting our wildlife hard again and the winter hasn't yet started. I've heard reports from various places in Greater Manchester about deaths from (mainly) swans and geese.
If you see a sick or dead bird, don't […]
No not that AI. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), or bird flu, is hitting our wildlife hard again and the winter hasn't yet started. I've heard reports from various places in Greater Manchester about deaths from (mainly) swans and geese.
If you see a sick or dead bird, don't […]
Original post on mastodon.org.uk
mastodon.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
About AI..
No not that AI. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), or bird flu, is hitting our wildlife hard again and the winter hasn't yet started. I've heard reports from various places in Greater Manchester about deaths from (mainly) swans and geese.
If you see a sick or dead bird, don't […]
No not that AI. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI), or bird flu, is hitting our wildlife hard again and the winter hasn't yet started. I've heard reports from various places in Greater Manchester about deaths from (mainly) swans and geese.
If you see a sick or dead bird, don't […]
Grey heron.
Infinitely patient. Hidden among the weeds. Watching and waiting.
Herons typically live around five years, although the oldest ringed bird was 23 years old. We're lucky enough to have several of them around at the moment.
Oct 2025. Stockport […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Infinitely patient. Hidden among the weeds. Watching and waiting.
Herons typically live around five years, although the oldest ringed bird was 23 years old. We're lucky enough to have several of them around at the moment.
Oct 2025. Stockport […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Grey heron.
Infinitely patient. Hidden among the weeds. Watching and waiting.
Herons typically live around five years, although the oldest ringed bird was 23 years old. We're lucky enough to have several of them around at the moment.
Oct 2025. Stockport […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Infinitely patient. Hidden among the weeds. Watching and waiting.
Herons typically live around five years, although the oldest ringed bird was 23 years old. We're lucky enough to have several of them around at the moment.
Oct 2025. Stockport […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Carrion crow.
The world seems to be full of arseholes today, especially ones who get angry with people for being on a bicycle.
Anyway, here's a crow who spent ages manoeuvring these monkey nuts to make them all fit in their beak.
#birds #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife
The world seems to be full of arseholes today, especially ones who get angry with people for being on a bicycle.
Anyway, here's a crow who spent ages manoeuvring these monkey nuts to make them all fit in their beak.
#birds #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Carrion crow.
The world seems to be full of arseholes today, especially ones who get angry with people for being on a bicycle.
Anyway, here's a crow who spent ages manoeuvring these monkey nuts to make them all fit in their beak.
#birds #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife
The world seems to be full of arseholes today, especially ones who get angry with people for being on a bicycle.
Anyway, here's a crow who spent ages manoeuvring these monkey nuts to make them all fit in their beak.
#birds #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife
Reposted by Lucy B
Covid in England is definitely on the way down, but Flu is on the way up - and over a month early.
My latest substack
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
My latest substack
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
England's Covid wave recedes but is replaced by flu
Making Sense explores how evidence and data can help us make sense of the world — from the NHS and Covid to science, democracy and politics.
Christina Pagel is a Professor of Operational Research at...
open.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Covid in England is definitely on the way down, but Flu is on the way up - and over a month early.
My latest substack
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
My latest substack
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
I took advantage of the brief sunshine yesterday to do what are likely to be my last cyanotypes of the year. Those six bookmarks, on (basically) expired paper, were done in a rush and yet are some of my favourites so far.
I have lots of ideas for what I can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
I have lots of ideas for what I can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
October 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I took advantage of the brief sunshine yesterday to do what are likely to be my last cyanotypes of the year. Those six bookmarks, on (basically) expired paper, were done in a rush and yet are some of my favourites so far.
I have lots of ideas for what I can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
I have lots of ideas for what I can […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Bird ringing.
I was recently able to watch a bird ringing demo. I've previously spotted the little metal rings and reported them to find out more about the bird, but this was the first time I'd watched it being done.
Birds are caught in a mist net, examined […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
I was recently able to watch a bird ringing demo. I've previously spotted the little metal rings and reported them to find out more about the bird, but this was the first time I'd watched it being done.
Birds are caught in a mist net, examined […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Bird ringing.
I was recently able to watch a bird ringing demo. I've previously spotted the little metal rings and reported them to find out more about the bird, but this was the first time I'd watched it being done.
Birds are caught in a mist net, examined […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
I was recently able to watch a bird ringing demo. I've previously spotted the little metal rings and reported them to find out more about the bird, but this was the first time I'd watched it being done.
Birds are caught in a mist net, examined […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Isle of Man.
Apparently, I can't spend every holiday photographing birds, so here are some non-bird phone snaps of our recent trip.
I found the Isle of Man to be a slightly strange place. It's another country but feels extremely English. It felt insular in […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Apparently, I can't spend every holiday photographing birds, so here are some non-bird phone snaps of our recent trip.
I found the Isle of Man to be a slightly strange place. It's another country but feels extremely English. It felt insular in […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
October 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Isle of Man.
Apparently, I can't spend every holiday photographing birds, so here are some non-bird phone snaps of our recent trip.
I found the Isle of Man to be a slightly strange place. It's another country but feels extremely English. It felt insular in […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Apparently, I can't spend every holiday photographing birds, so here are some non-bird phone snaps of our recent trip.
I found the Isle of Man to be a slightly strange place. It's another country but feels extremely English. It felt insular in […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
Bearded tits.
It's that time of year again, when the bearded tits (or reedlings) come out of the reeds and head to the grit trays. Autumn means a change in diet for these birds and an opportunity for photographers. As the weather cools, the birds switch to […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
It's that time of year again, when the bearded tits (or reedlings) come out of the reeds and head to the grit trays. Autumn means a change in diet for these birds and an opportunity for photographers. As the weather cools, the birds switch to […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
October 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Bearded tits.
It's that time of year again, when the bearded tits (or reedlings) come out of the reeds and head to the grit trays. Autumn means a change in diet for these birds and an opportunity for photographers. As the weather cools, the birds switch to […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
It's that time of year again, when the bearded tits (or reedlings) come out of the reeds and head to the grit trays. Autumn means a change in diet for these birds and an opportunity for photographers. As the weather cools, the birds switch to […]
[Original post on mastodon.org.uk]
I'm a week late in posting this, but I had a great time at #pyconuk last weekend.
All of the talks are now online and worth checking out. In particular, my amazingly talented colleague, Katie, gave a talk about doing hard things as a junior engineer and how other engineers can provide support. […]
All of the talks are now online and worth checking out. In particular, my amazingly talented colleague, Katie, gave a talk about doing hard things as a junior engineer and how other engineers can provide support. […]
Original post on mastodon.org.uk
mastodon.org.uk
September 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I'm a week late in posting this, but I had a great time at #pyconuk last weekend.
All of the talks are now online and worth checking out. In particular, my amazingly talented colleague, Katie, gave a talk about doing hard things as a junior engineer and how other engineers can provide support. […]
All of the talks are now online and worth checking out. In particular, my amazingly talented colleague, Katie, gave a talk about doing hard things as a junior engineer and how other engineers can provide support. […]
Help end pavement parking in England.
Living Streets are running a campaign to end pavement parking in England and are asking for help. They're looking for people to contribute examples of particularly problematic pavement parking in their local area. The map will be open until 22nd Nov […]
Living Streets are running a campaign to end pavement parking in England and are asking for help. They're looking for people to contribute examples of particularly problematic pavement parking in their local area. The map will be open until 22nd Nov […]
Original post on mastodon.org.uk
mastodon.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Help end pavement parking in England.
Living Streets are running a campaign to end pavement parking in England and are asking for help. They're looking for people to contribute examples of particularly problematic pavement parking in their local area. The map will be open until 22nd Nov […]
Living Streets are running a campaign to end pavement parking in England and are asking for help. They're looking for people to contribute examples of particularly problematic pavement parking in their local area. The map will be open until 22nd Nov […]
Reposted by Lucy B
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via Carlton Reid in Forbes
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs. #auspol […]
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs. #auspol […]
Original post on aus.social
aus.social
September 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“The rise in high-fronted SUVs poses a clear and growing threat to public safety, especially for children,” states the report. “With no benefit to society, it’s time for lawmakers at all levels to act.” Via Carlton Reid in Forbes
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs. #auspol […]
Cap SUV/truck hood heights. And ban unsafe designs. #auspol […]