Chris Duffield
@yorkshire-chris.bsky.social
Flew from coop after 15 years following arrival of a black cuckoo!
Retired headteacher - the listener in the room, here to learn and smile: family; countryside; environment; humanity; justice; health; art; rural life ...
Retired headteacher - the listener in the room, here to learn and smile: family; countryside; environment; humanity; justice; health; art; rural life ...
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Healing quietly in the dark
Missing wounds with the cleansing cloth
Not knowing which broken piece
I should keep
Not knowing what the finish will be
Not knowing who I'll be
It's not a specific task
Healing something in the dark
#vss365
Missing wounds with the cleansing cloth
Not knowing which broken piece
I should keep
Not knowing what the finish will be
Not knowing who I'll be
It's not a specific task
Healing something in the dark
#vss365
November 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Healing quietly in the dark
Missing wounds with the cleansing cloth
Not knowing which broken piece
I should keep
Not knowing what the finish will be
Not knowing who I'll be
It's not a specific task
Healing something in the dark
#vss365
Missing wounds with the cleansing cloth
Not knowing which broken piece
I should keep
Not knowing what the finish will be
Not knowing who I'll be
It's not a specific task
Healing something in the dark
#vss365
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Today is St Clement's Day, the patron saint of blacksmiths and metal workers.
At Finch Foundry in Devon, blacksmiths will gather to show their skills and complete in the annual snail race. Not what you might immediately think of, the race is to create an iron snail sculpture!
📷 Mel Peters
At Finch Foundry in Devon, blacksmiths will gather to show their skills and complete in the annual snail race. Not what you might immediately think of, the race is to create an iron snail sculpture!
📷 Mel Peters
November 22, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Today is St Clement's Day, the patron saint of blacksmiths and metal workers.
At Finch Foundry in Devon, blacksmiths will gather to show their skills and complete in the annual snail race. Not what you might immediately think of, the race is to create an iron snail sculpture!
📷 Mel Peters
At Finch Foundry in Devon, blacksmiths will gather to show their skills and complete in the annual snail race. Not what you might immediately think of, the race is to create an iron snail sculpture!
📷 Mel Peters
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“The heroes of the Covid story are science and the NHS (and immigration, as even Johnson attested to, given the international healthcare team who treated him for severe Covid in hospital),” writes @profdevisridhar.bsky.social. Wise words as always www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Vote for competent leaders, not entertainers – that’s what I wish the Covid report could say | Devi Sridhar
To prevent a future pandemic we’d need agile leadership, smart decision-making, humility and trustworthiness. How does one build those into a political system, asks Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global ...
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“The heroes of the Covid story are science and the NHS (and immigration, as even Johnson attested to, given the international healthcare team who treated him for severe Covid in hospital),” writes @profdevisridhar.bsky.social. Wise words as always www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Some cautiously positive news from France, but systemic pesticides (like neonics) can persist in the soil for years, so it's early days yet.
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
France’s birds start to show signs of recovery after bee-harming pesticide ban
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Some cautiously positive news from France, but systemic pesticides (like neonics) can persist in the soil for years, so it's early days yet.
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Worth taking a moment to read this article in full 👇
#neonicotinoids #birds #insects #pesticides
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Every little bit helps, including all reposts. Thank you. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sir David Attenborough inspires Rothbury Estate donations
Sir David Attenborough inspires a surge in backing for a £30m campaign to create a nature haven.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Every little bit helps, including all reposts. Thank you. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Good shout out! I heard about this on BBC R4 'Today' programme this morning. It is an opportunity to achieve some positive ecosystem change at such a threatening time for biodiversity nationally and internationally.
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Good shout out! I heard about this on BBC R4 'Today' programme this morning. It is an opportunity to achieve some positive ecosystem change at such a threatening time for biodiversity nationally and internationally.
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Bamburgh Storm
Acrylic on a textured canvas.
Now at The Fiona Dane Gallery, Craster
Acrylic on a textured canvas.
Now at The Fiona Dane Gallery, Craster
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Bamburgh Storm
Acrylic on a textured canvas.
Now at The Fiona Dane Gallery, Craster
Acrylic on a textured canvas.
Now at The Fiona Dane Gallery, Craster
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The Hon Mr Justice Fordham has released his written judgement about why he dismissed Natural England's attempt to increase our costs cap for our legal challenge against Badger cull licences 🦡⚖️
A v important judgement for all environmental groups!
Details 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
A v important judgement for all environmental groups!
Details 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
High Court judgment reaffirms costs cap protection for environmental claims - Wild Justice
The High Court has reaffirmed costs cap protections for NGOs after blocking an attempt by Natural England to hike campaigners’ […]
wildjustice.org.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The Hon Mr Justice Fordham has released his written judgement about why he dismissed Natural England's attempt to increase our costs cap for our legal challenge against Badger cull licences 🦡⚖️
A v important judgement for all environmental groups!
Details 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
A v important judgement for all environmental groups!
Details 🔽
wildjustice.org.uk/badgers/high...
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There are 2 days left for National Trust members to vote in their AGM, for NT Council members. Once again the entryists from astroturf outfit Restore Trust are trying to get elected.
Keep Restore Trust Out by voting for the recommended slate of candidates. nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/con...
Keep Restore Trust Out by voting for the recommended slate of candidates. nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/con...
nt.global.ssl.fastly.net
October 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
There are 2 days left for National Trust members to vote in their AGM, for NT Council members. Once again the entryists from astroturf outfit Restore Trust are trying to get elected.
Keep Restore Trust Out by voting for the recommended slate of candidates. nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/con...
Keep Restore Trust Out by voting for the recommended slate of candidates. nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/con...
An exciting project and a very worthy cause in a beautiful area. Please consider supporting it, if you can. 🙏 💚
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Donate to Secure the Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts
Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
An exciting project and a very worthy cause in a beautiful area. Please consider supporting it, if you can. 🙏 💚
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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We’ve had hotels, tents and boats. Yesterday it was ‘pop-up houses’, today army barracks.
Open safe routes to process claims in Europe and let them work and contribute to society the moment they arrive here.
These are people, not political pawns or cattle.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Open safe routes to process claims in Europe and let them work and contribute to society the moment they arrive here.
These are people, not political pawns or cattle.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Asylum seekers to be moved onto military barracks in bid to end migrant hotels
The Home Office said around 900 men would be housed across two sites as the government tries to get a grip on the asylum accommodation crisis
www.independent.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We’ve had hotels, tents and boats. Yesterday it was ‘pop-up houses’, today army barracks.
Open safe routes to process claims in Europe and let them work and contribute to society the moment they arrive here.
These are people, not political pawns or cattle.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Open safe routes to process claims in Europe and let them work and contribute to society the moment they arrive here.
These are people, not political pawns or cattle.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&
October 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Clean, affordable water belongs to all of us. I’ve told the new Environment Secretary to act on real evidence for public ownership and put people first. Join me:https://actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-emma-reynolds-to-base-water-policy-on-facts-not-water-industry-fake-maths?source=bluesky&
Wonderful message for all.
Wishing all my friends far and near who are celebrating Diwali this week and the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance a wonderful festival. May this celebration light up your life with happiness, joy and peace. Happy Diwali!
October 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Wonderful message for all.
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We are bringing light into the places in our care.
Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Light, is India’s most celebrated festival, observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. While Diwali holds different meanings across religions and communities, it is united by themes of light, hope, and renewal.
Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Light, is India’s most celebrated festival, observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. While Diwali holds different meanings across religions and communities, it is united by themes of light, hope, and renewal.
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
We are bringing light into the places in our care.
Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Light, is India’s most celebrated festival, observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. While Diwali holds different meanings across religions and communities, it is united by themes of light, hope, and renewal.
Diwali, widely known as the Festival of Light, is India’s most celebrated festival, observed by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. While Diwali holds different meanings across religions and communities, it is united by themes of light, hope, and renewal.
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Win for nature-friendly farming!
UK Government’s one-year extension of some nature-friendly farming agreements in England gives breathing space for those making space for wildlife on farms.
But it’s only a stop-gap, we need a long-term plan for the future 🧵 👇
UK Government’s one-year extension of some nature-friendly farming agreements in England gives breathing space for those making space for wildlife on farms.
But it’s only a stop-gap, we need a long-term plan for the future 🧵 👇
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Win for nature-friendly farming!
UK Government’s one-year extension of some nature-friendly farming agreements in England gives breathing space for those making space for wildlife on farms.
But it’s only a stop-gap, we need a long-term plan for the future 🧵 👇
UK Government’s one-year extension of some nature-friendly farming agreements in England gives breathing space for those making space for wildlife on farms.
But it’s only a stop-gap, we need a long-term plan for the future 🧵 👇
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Behind the Red Tractor logo lies a dirty truth. 🔎💩
⚠️ A whopping 60% of Red Tractor assured farms inspected by the Environment Agency identified at least one breach of environmental regulations.
The #greenwash has been exposed - tell your supermarket to call out Red Tractor today! 👉 bit.ly/42G6YQV
⚠️ A whopping 60% of Red Tractor assured farms inspected by the Environment Agency identified at least one breach of environmental regulations.
The #greenwash has been exposed - tell your supermarket to call out Red Tractor today! 👉 bit.ly/42G6YQV
October 16, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Behind the Red Tractor logo lies a dirty truth. 🔎💩
⚠️ A whopping 60% of Red Tractor assured farms inspected by the Environment Agency identified at least one breach of environmental regulations.
The #greenwash has been exposed - tell your supermarket to call out Red Tractor today! 👉 bit.ly/42G6YQV
⚠️ A whopping 60% of Red Tractor assured farms inspected by the Environment Agency identified at least one breach of environmental regulations.
The #greenwash has been exposed - tell your supermarket to call out Red Tractor today! 👉 bit.ly/42G6YQV
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Reminder
🇮🇱committed GENOCIDE.
There has 2b accountability!
“Art. IV of the Genocide Convention OBLIGATES States to PUNISH perpetrators, regardless of their official capacity, including political/military leaders+security forces personnel, who have directly+publicly incited others 2 commit genocide”
🇮🇱committed GENOCIDE.
There has 2b accountability!
“Art. IV of the Genocide Convention OBLIGATES States to PUNISH perpetrators, regardless of their official capacity, including political/military leaders+security forces personnel, who have directly+publicly incited others 2 commit genocide”
Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds
GENEVA – Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, a...
www.ohchr.org
October 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Reminder
🇮🇱committed GENOCIDE.
There has 2b accountability!
“Art. IV of the Genocide Convention OBLIGATES States to PUNISH perpetrators, regardless of their official capacity, including political/military leaders+security forces personnel, who have directly+publicly incited others 2 commit genocide”
🇮🇱committed GENOCIDE.
There has 2b accountability!
“Art. IV of the Genocide Convention OBLIGATES States to PUNISH perpetrators, regardless of their official capacity, including political/military leaders+security forces personnel, who have directly+publicly incited others 2 commit genocide”
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whatever else, it is fantastic news that the last living hostages have been freed after two years.
October 13, 2025 at 9:25 AM
whatever else, it is fantastic news that the last living hostages have been freed after two years.
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Patch workout this morning, following a clear arrival of Redwings during the early hours. From Seaburn to Whitburn and Cornthwaite Park- at least 300 Redwing; some deliciously smokey Blackbirds; lots of Robins and also Reed Bunting and Stonechat in the dunes. Zero warblers. #NEBirding #UKBirding
October 13, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Patch workout this morning, following a clear arrival of Redwings during the early hours. From Seaburn to Whitburn and Cornthwaite Park- at least 300 Redwing; some deliciously smokey Blackbirds; lots of Robins and also Reed Bunting and Stonechat in the dunes. Zero warblers. #NEBirding #UKBirding
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The first big arrival of thrushes this morning with large flocks of Redwings, Blackbirds, Fieldfares dropping in with the odd Ring Ouzel, 2 or 3 Hawfinch and several Brambling.
#Spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
#Spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The first big arrival of thrushes this morning with large flocks of Redwings, Blackbirds, Fieldfares dropping in with the odd Ring Ouzel, 2 or 3 Hawfinch and several Brambling.
#Spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
#Spurnbirds
@rarebirder.bsky.social
@birdguides.bsky.social
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The grey dawn
comes into being
from a wraith
of disguised images;
all those ghosts
of morbid thought
lose terrorising power;
such is fear, a strangling
nonexistent cloak
built in the lonely hours
when we can't turn
for reassurance.
How can this liar
sleep
in truth's broad daylight?
#poetry
comes into being
from a wraith
of disguised images;
all those ghosts
of morbid thought
lose terrorising power;
such is fear, a strangling
nonexistent cloak
built in the lonely hours
when we can't turn
for reassurance.
How can this liar
sleep
in truth's broad daylight?
#poetry
October 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The grey dawn
comes into being
from a wraith
of disguised images;
all those ghosts
of morbid thought
lose terrorising power;
such is fear, a strangling
nonexistent cloak
built in the lonely hours
when we can't turn
for reassurance.
How can this liar
sleep
in truth's broad daylight?
#poetry
comes into being
from a wraith
of disguised images;
all those ghosts
of morbid thought
lose terrorising power;
such is fear, a strangling
nonexistent cloak
built in the lonely hours
when we can't turn
for reassurance.
How can this liar
sleep
in truth's broad daylight?
#poetry
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Grey clouds
and the fog horns
steady soothing moan.
Sea and shore and air
fuse into a drifting
watermarked world
of blurred boundaries.
and the fog horns
steady soothing moan.
Sea and shore and air
fuse into a drifting
watermarked world
of blurred boundaries.
October 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Grey clouds
and the fog horns
steady soothing moan.
Sea and shore and air
fuse into a drifting
watermarked world
of blurred boundaries.
and the fog horns
steady soothing moan.
Sea and shore and air
fuse into a drifting
watermarked world
of blurred boundaries.
An interesting read about an amazing woman steadfastly leading the way despite all obstacles.
Made in Saddleworth, Oldham and Manchester: Annie Kenney (1879-1953), born in Springhead, started working in cotton mills at age 10 and became a leading suffragette in the Women's Social and Political Union. She was jailed 13 times and repeatedly force-fed. 1/9
October 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
An interesting read about an amazing woman steadfastly leading the way despite all obstacles.
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Fake cobwebs like these may look spooky – but what's really scary about them is that they can trap & injure wildlife, including birds, insects & small mammals. And fake webs aren't recyclable – so will end up in landfill for many years.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween
October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Fake cobwebs like these may look spooky – but what's really scary about them is that they can trap & injure wildlife, including birds, insects & small mammals. And fake webs aren't recyclable – so will end up in landfill for many years.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-i...
#Halloween