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TSTA offering TA Psychotherapy, TA Training and Supervision, see my website - www.ytci.eu A Brexit exile living in Germany. A photographer and a birder - I'll be posting my photos daily. Wanting politics to remember humanistic values and policies.

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06.01.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 7771 πŸ” 2105 πŸ’¬ 181 πŸ“Œ 132
A pallas’s cat standing in the snow, crouched in a curious stance as if it's ready to pounce.

A pallas’s cat standing in the snow, crouched in a curious stance as if it's ready to pounce.

Colour camera trap image of a red fox standing in a snowy mountainous landscape. The sun is shining bright; it stands with its eyes closed.

Colour camera trap image of a red fox standing in a snowy mountainous landscape. The sun is shining bright; it stands with its eyes closed.

Colour camera trap image of a snow leopard walking to the right of the frame in a snowy and rocky landscape. The light is dull and the snow leopard blends well to its rocky surroundings.

Colour camera trap image of a snow leopard walking to the right of the frame in a snowy and rocky landscape. The light is dull and the snow leopard blends well to its rocky surroundings.

Black and white camera trap image of a Himalayan wood owl mid-flight. Its wings spread up tall.

Black and white camera trap image of a Himalayan wood owl mid-flight. Its wings spread up tall.

Camera traps at new heights. πŸ“Έ

In Arunachal Pradesh, at 4,200m above sea level, WWF India have documented some incredible species living at this altitude, including 6 wild cat species!

Part of our ongoing work to support snow leopards and their prey, with thanks to #DarwinInitiative.

30.10.2025 10:53 πŸ‘ 602 πŸ” 77 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 5
Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Red Kite

Happy #FlyDay, here are a selection of Red Kites in flight for today’s theme for #BirdOfTheDay on #Flying for you all #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography

24.10.2025 06:31 πŸ‘ 133 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of the garden in front of the east wing of the White House. A mix of colorful flowers and small trees

A picture of the garden in front of the east wing of the White House. A mix of colorful flowers and small trees

NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.

(πŸ“Έ Getty Images)

24.10.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 5295 πŸ” 2866 πŸ’¬ 492 πŸ“Œ 542
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It's the guns πŸ’―%

20.10.2025 22:59 πŸ‘ 16994 πŸ” 3144 πŸ’¬ 186 πŸ“Œ 53
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On the night of 16 December 1773, 340 chests of tea were destroyed in Boston Harbour, an event that has gone down in history as the Boston Tea Party. This political & mercantile protest was one of the key events in the lead up to the American Revolutionary War and, ultimately, American independence.

18.10.2025 06:30 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

13.10.2025 10:38 πŸ‘ 2355 πŸ” 1070 πŸ’¬ 102 πŸ“Œ 62
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

07.10.2025 23:29 πŸ‘ 56351 πŸ” 21131 πŸ’¬ 1723 πŸ“Œ 1240
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I've not added a photo or posted for a while...

But I have just processed these photos of the beautiful bee eater, I took the photos in July in Romania.

I used an r7 and old 200mm prime - hence heavy cropping, I then combined into one image -what do you think?

#photography #nature #wildlfe #birds

04.10.2025 22:18 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My husband was detained by ICE today

Juan MuΓ±oz, an American citizen, father of 2, and local government official, was peacefully protesting w. other elected officials. He was assaulted and taken away

I have had zero contact or updates since

#SOS
@duckworth.senate.gov @durbin.senate.gov

03.10.2025 17:12 πŸ‘ 26392 πŸ” 13570 πŸ’¬ 765 πŸ“Œ 525
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Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Greta a hero of our age...

04.10.2025 21:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m joining Hugh Grant & @hackedoff.bsky.social in calling for fair, independent regulation to protect ordinary people from abuse and restore trust in the press. It's time to finally hold them to account. Please join us signing the petition to change the lawπŸ™
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

29.09.2025 18:08 πŸ‘ 531 πŸ” 201 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 21
A harvest mouse pushing strands of grass apart as it peeks through, its hands gripped tight around the strands.

A harvest mouse pushing strands of grass apart as it peeks through, its hands gripped tight around the strands.

Take a peek! πŸ‘€

This week, we’re joined by talented young photographer Jamie Smart, also known as β€˜Eagle Eyed Girl’, over on our Instagram feed.

From rutting deer to diving gannets, this award-winning photographer certainly knows how to capture the character of UK nature. πŸ’™

29.09.2025 09:42 πŸ‘ 2050 πŸ” 226 πŸ’¬ 26 πŸ“Œ 16
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A bird I only see a few times a year (if that), a Yellow-billed Cuckoo. These birds are one of the few species able to eat hairy caterpillars. Cuckoos have a special stomach lining that prevents the prickly hairs of hairy caterpillars from doing damage to their digestive system.

23.09.2025 22:18 πŸ‘ 254 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3
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A Little Egret on the morning watch #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonwildlife #wwf #bbcerth ##EastCoastKin

24.09.2025 05:54 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO’s skies? β€” The Europeans There’s no denying it’s been a pretty dark week, but we’ve got a couple of bright spots for you. What could be a better job than dreaming up ways that Europe could be improved? That’s what this week’s...

🚨 NEW EPISODE!

Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO skies? We dive into the latest incursion β€” plus Ursula von der Leyen’s Gaza shift, and an optimistic vision for Europe’s future with @21stEurope’s Johanna Fabrin.

www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

18.09.2025 07:04 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A #bird capture from my 2022 visit to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in #Utah.

#wildlife #nature #photography #PhotographersofBluesky

13.08.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 403 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
Life sprouts 🌱

Life sprouts 🌱

Yet, freedom appeals
in Silhouette green, life forms
where the unfinished waits.

South, as the soil greets,
It anchors beneath..

The open frame,
carrying both the weight of light
and the wish to be unseen by it.

#Dark

13.08.2025 15:35 πŸ‘ 267 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A young Green Heron watches the skies while strolling up a branch.

27.07.2025 19:44 πŸ‘ 255 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We said release the files not the accomplices, idiot.

25.07.2025 15:59 πŸ‘ 26730 πŸ” 6458 πŸ’¬ 353 πŸ“Œ 190
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I feel badly for Scotland and England but while he’s out of the country, can someone please change the locks?

25.07.2025 06:44 πŸ‘ 12028 πŸ” 2697 πŸ’¬ 610 πŸ“Œ 173
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Kingfisher back at Hayle after the breeding season up at St Erth
#πŸ¦… #πŸͺΆ #cornwallbirding #ukbirding #birdphotography #birdsinflight

20.07.2025 20:45 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Black Winged Stilt at the water's edge. Watercolour painting.

Black Winged Stilt at the water's edge. Watercolour painting.

Black Winged Stilt. Watercolour painting A4 size #Birds #malcolmlordart

20.07.2025 03:31 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Time for today's #BirdOfTheDay from @alan678.bsky.social
Check out Alan's profile as he posts some great photos.

So it's time for me to chuck a few Dunnock captures out there for all to see.

#birds #naturephotography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography #wildlife #photography #ukbirding #BirdLife

12.07.2025 06:46 πŸ‘ 70 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Much as I would not dare to predict the consequences of this war, I do think we can summarize it thusly so far:

A smart and evil man manipulated a stupid and evil man into a war against a fanatical and evil regime.

22.06.2025 01:37 πŸ‘ 44429 πŸ” 10317 πŸ’¬ 1817 πŸ“Œ 708
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Ahead of the Green Party leadership election, Chowns and Ramsay have set out their ambition to shape the next government Green Party MPs Ellie Chowns and Adrian Ramsay say 'real change is possible' with them at the helm, ahead of the party's leadership elections

"We’ll never outshout Reform – but we can outshine them... People are crying out for a genuine alternative, real solutions, politics with integrity – & that’s what the Greens offer"

www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...

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