Roy Averill-Murray
@rav-murray.bsky.social
I am a herpetologist/wildlife biologist who worked primarily on desert tortoises for 32 years, the last 18 as Desert Tortoise Recovery Coordinator for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. I retired early and moved to Ecuador.
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Andean Bear from Maquipucuna Reaerve. 🇪🇨
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Andean Bear from Maquipucuna Reaerve. 🇪🇨
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One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One Halloween I dressed up as the GOP's Healthcare plan.
I never made it out of the House.
I never made it out of the House.
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This perfectly encapsulates what the GOP position is on the shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This perfectly encapsulates what the GOP position is on the shutdown.
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I've asked that question multiple times and all I get is silence or anger as they walk away.
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I've asked that question multiple times and all I get is silence or anger as they walk away.
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For generations, the Pakayaku community in Ecuador’s Amazon has successfully kept unsustainable mining, logging and oil extraction activities out of forests while preserving their cultural traditions and ecological knowledge.
Indigenous guardians successfully keep extractives out of Ecuador’s Amazon forests
PAKAYAKU TERRITORY, Ecuador — Deep in the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, where the Bobonaza River winds through ancient forests in Pastaza province, Sacha Gayas spreads out a hand-drawn map across her…
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October 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
For generations, the Pakayaku community in Ecuador’s Amazon has successfully kept unsustainable mining, logging and oil extraction activities out of forests while preserving their cultural traditions and ecological knowledge.
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“Are you telling me we can spend $40B on Argentina, $1B on Trump’s Qatar jet, $250M on Trump’s ballroom, $150M on Trump’s golf, $520M on Trump's National Guard deployments & $172M on Kristi Noem’s jets - but we can’t spend a penny on lowering our healthcare
#BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #NurseSky #EMSky
#BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #NurseSky #EMSky
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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John Fugelsang’s new book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists and Flock Fleecing Frauds” is a phenomenal book no matter what your belief system is. If you’re sick of people using the Bible to justify hypocrisy and hate get it!
September 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
John Fugelsang’s new book “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists and Flock Fleecing Frauds” is a phenomenal book no matter what your belief system is. If you’re sick of people using the Bible to justify hypocrisy and hate get it!
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September 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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We learned during our California Solar Canal Initiative meeting this week that this was just put online. It’s the widespan section, complementing the narrow-span section that came online in March—and it’s bigger than a football field!
#SolarCanals #ProjectNexus 💧☀️🔌💡
#SolarCanals #ProjectNexus 💧☀️🔌💡
I'm sure @dustinmulvaney.bsky.social is all over this, but just in case. @mariagallucci.bsky.social tells us "putting panels over 8K miles of federally owned canals and aqueducts could generate over 25 GW of renewable energy — enough to power nearly 20M homes" 🔌💡
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California's first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
www.canarymedia.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM
We learned during our California Solar Canal Initiative meeting this week that this was just put online. It’s the widespan section, complementing the narrow-span section that came online in March—and it’s bigger than a football field!
#SolarCanals #ProjectNexus 💧☀️🔌💡
#SolarCanals #ProjectNexus 💧☀️🔌💡
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This seems like an important book to read right now.
September 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This seems like an important book to read right now.
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If Trump keeps avoiding the public like this somebody's gonna have to write a book about Biden's health.
<<Another stated, “I’m not saying Trump is dead. I’m just saying he hasn’t been seen in 3 days, has no public appearances scheduled for the next 3 days, has had swollen ankles, trouble walking, bruises on his hand with vein issues, and his VP said yesterday he’s ready to step in.">>
When was Trump last seen? US President public disappearance sparks buzz amid health speculation
US President Donald Trump has no public appearances scheduled over the weekend and this has left people wondering where he is. There are rumours circulating online with hashtags where is Trump and Tru...
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August 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
If Trump keeps avoiding the public like this somebody's gonna have to write a book about Biden's health.
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On today's podcast, I had an excellent talk with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social about his must-own new book Separation of Church and Hate. It's an incredibly salient look at how Christofascists cherry-pick the Bible and ignore the teachings of Jesus. bobcescashow.com and
www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesc...
www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesc...
The Bob Cesca Interview: John Fugelsang 8/27/25
John Fugelsang and Separation of Church and Hate — John is one of those guys who’s so insightful, empathetic, and endlessly hilarious – I’m so proud to call him a friend. More imp…
www.bobcesca.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
On today's podcast, I had an excellent talk with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social about his must-own new book Separation of Church and Hate. It's an incredibly salient look at how Christofascists cherry-pick the Bible and ignore the teachings of Jesus. bobcescashow.com and
www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesc...
www.bobcesca.com/the-bob-cesc...
"We can bury our past but not escape its bony hands upon our shoulders. Just as we can deny the natural world but never survive without it—not our bodies, not our minds, not our souls.
August 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"We can bury our past but not escape its bony hands upon our shoulders. Just as we can deny the natural world but never survive without it—not our bodies, not our minds, not our souls.
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The Trump-Epstein story ain’t goin away!! (I hope)
July 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The Trump-Epstein story ain’t goin away!! (I hope)
Espadarana prosoblepon from Mindo, 🇪🇨.
July 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Espadarana prosoblepon from Mindo, 🇪🇨.
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As our nation girds for possible Iranian terrorist attacks, this is the person Trump put in charge of terrorism prevention.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
June 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As our nation girds for possible Iranian terrorist attacks, this is the person Trump put in charge of terrorism prevention.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
Neva is very vocal when someone rings the bell and while she waits to see who's coming to visit her.
June 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Neva is very vocal when someone rings the bell and while she waits to see who's coming to visit her.
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The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
June 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Science is under siege. Join us in adding your name to our open letter condemning Trump’s escalated assault on science in America. #StandUpForScience actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
Sign The Open Letter to Stand Up For Science Now!
Science is under siege. Trump’s latest Executive Order calls for politically appointed science commissars to evaluate research. Join us in adding your name to our open letter condemning Trump’s escala...
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May 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Science is under siege. Join us in adding your name to our open letter condemning Trump’s escalated assault on science in America. #StandUpForScience actionnetwork.org/petitions/op...
Feliz Día de las Madres para todas las mamás de hijos de cuatro patas.
May 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Feliz Día de las Madres para todas las mamás de hijos de cuatro patas.
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"in the summer of 2020, Mr. Pike watched the sky turn orange as the Bush fire burned 193,000 acres, killing roughly 80,000 saguaros." Included was the study site where I worked for my Master's degree. I haven't had the chance to go back to see the damage. 🌎 #ecology
"in the summer of 2020, Mr. Pike watched the sky turn orange as the Bush fire burned 193,000 acres, killing roughly 80,000 saguaros." Included was the study site where I worked for my Master's degree. I haven't had the chance to go back to see the damage. 🌎 #ecology
Weed Manager of the Year: One Man’s Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert
www.nytimes.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/c...
"in the summer of 2020, Mr. Pike watched the sky turn orange as the Bush fire burned 193,000 acres, killing roughly 80,000 saguaros." Included was the study site where I worked for my Master's degree. I haven't had the chance to go back to see the damage. 🌎 #ecology
"in the summer of 2020, Mr. Pike watched the sky turn orange as the Bush fire burned 193,000 acres, killing roughly 80,000 saguaros." Included was the study site where I worked for my Master's degree. I haven't had the chance to go back to see the damage. 🌎 #ecology
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This aged like milk.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
April 18, 2025 at 1:56 PM
This aged like milk.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
Donald Trump's weaponization of the tax system is illegal and a threat to every person who works hard and plays by the rules.
Why aren't Republicans in Congress speaking out now? Grow a spine.
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when he sends citizens to foreign concentration camps, it’s no longer a slide to authoritarianism—it’s full blown fascism! 😔 this is not an administration, it’s a criminal regime in a hostile takeover of 🇺🇸 democracy. #FightFascism #TraitorTrump #DefendLiberty 🔔
April 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
when he sends citizens to foreign concentration camps, it’s no longer a slide to authoritarianism—it’s full blown fascism! 😔 this is not an administration, it’s a criminal regime in a hostile takeover of 🇺🇸 democracy. #FightFascism #TraitorTrump #DefendLiberty 🔔