Oy of Midworld
@michaelgwhitehead.bsky.social
Just a dad/carer who spends his spare time trying to photograph birds. Widower, nerd, LFC since 1974, old gamer, no longer writing. UK
Long days and pleasant nights
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No AI
Long days and pleasant nights
Sorry, no DMs. I don’t play well with others.
No AI
Ricky Hatton dies aged 46: British boxing great and former world champion dies www.skysports.com/share/13430772
Shocking news about such a young and well liked man. My heart goes out to his friends and family
Shocking news about such a young and well liked man. My heart goes out to his friends and family
Ricky Hatton dies aged 46: British boxing great and former world champion dies
Ricky Hatton has died aged 46.
www.skysports.com
September 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Ricky Hatton dies aged 46: British boxing great and former world champion dies www.skysports.com/share/13430772
Shocking news about such a young and well liked man. My heart goes out to his friends and family
Shocking news about such a young and well liked man. My heart goes out to his friends and family
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"Momentum Surges as Kirk Supporters Sound the 'Great White Threat' Alarm"
September 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
"Momentum Surges as Kirk Supporters Sound the 'Great White Threat' Alarm"
Great Cormorant pulling some pretty impressive moves in order to maintain those feathers
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
September 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Great Cormorant pulling some pretty impressive moves in order to maintain those feathers
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
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💔 Fred Guttenberg whose daughter died in the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
September 11, 2025 at 1:43 AM
💔 Fred Guttenberg whose daughter died in the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting
Round and proud Robin. Taken at Rufford Country Park yesterday
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
September 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Round and proud Robin. Taken at Rufford Country Park yesterday
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
A chaffinch from yesterday’s walk.
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
September 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A chaffinch from yesterday’s walk.
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
A Robin wanting to be photographed this morning
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
September 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A Robin wanting to be photographed this morning
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
After what feels like an age I finally got a walk with my camera this morning. What I didn’t expect was that the first bird to greet me would be a buzzard
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
September 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
After what feels like an age I finally got a walk with my camera this morning. What I didn’t expect was that the first bird to greet me would be a buzzard
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
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SIGNS OF FASCISM 🪧
August 31, 2025 at 12:43 AM
SIGNS OF FASCISM 🪧
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New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
August 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
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Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response www.bbc.com/news/article...
US unseals Emmett Till investigation records ahead of 70th anniversary of his lynching
The records shed light on the investigation of the black teenager's death, which galvanised the US civil rights movement.
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August 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Emmett Till lynching records unveil government response www.bbc.com/news/article...
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My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
August 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
My name is Captain Dylan Blaha, and this message is for members of the National Guard across the USA.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
I've served in the Illinois Army National Guard for over 12 years, including a deployment to Afghanistan and three years on active duty in Europe.
What's going on right now is not normal.
August 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
What a fantastic story. This is what AI should be used for. The accent and inflection are wonderfully humanising
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How eight seconds of scratchy audio from a VHS tape gave a mum back her voice
Sarah Ezekiel was 34 with two children when motor neurone disease took away her ability to speak.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM
What a fantastic story. This is what AI should be used for. The accent and inflection are wonderfully humanising
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A stunning Egyptian Goose taken earlier this summer
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
August 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A stunning Egyptian Goose taken earlier this summer
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
#bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography #Nikon #P950
Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff www.bbc.com/news/article...
My son loves these shops. How gratifying it is to see a real good news story for a change. Decent people do still exist.
My son loves these shops. How gratifying it is to see a real good news story for a change. Decent people do still exist.
Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff
The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.
www.bbc.com
August 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff www.bbc.com/news/article...
My son loves these shops. How gratifying it is to see a real good news story for a change. Decent people do still exist.
My son loves these shops. How gratifying it is to see a real good news story for a change. Decent people do still exist.
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Why do I bother gardening when something as beautiful as this great willowherb grows from between the slabs on my patio?
#nature #naturephotography #blueskyinbloom
#nature #naturephotography #blueskyinbloom
August 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Why do I bother gardening when something as beautiful as this great willowherb grows from between the slabs on my patio?
#nature #naturephotography #blueskyinbloom
#nature #naturephotography #blueskyinbloom
July 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Lionesses making the whole country proud, yet again. Guts from front to back. #eurosfinal #England
England 1-1 Spain: Lionesses defend title with dramatic penalty victory as Chloe Kelly score winning kick
Reaction as England successfully defend their European title with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain in Switzerland.
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July 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Lionesses making the whole country proud, yet again. Guts from front to back. #eurosfinal #England
Hulk Hogan: racist dies aged 71 www.skysports.com/share/13401279
Hulk Hogan: Wrestling legend dies aged 71
WWE legend Hulk Hogan passes away at the age of 71
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July 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hulk Hogan: racist dies aged 71 www.skysports.com/share/13401279