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@wordsmithgetxo

Retired Cornish-born Spanish>English translator in the Basque Country. Puns, posts about language, music & photos, mostly of birds. Se habla castellano.

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Just 3 for me.

06.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

The neurologist I saw after a suspected mini-stroke 2 yrs ago (it wasn’t one, fortunately) started his report with β€œpatient alert, coherent & cooperative”. I’ve always thought I should get that framed.

06.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#ASongOrMovieForEmployeesAtWork
Welcome to the Machine Shop

06.03.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is a first-hand report of someone bursting into tears an eye-wetness account?
#LunchPun

06.03.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#ASongOrMovieForEmployeesAtWork
The Little Shopfloor Of Horrors

06.03.2026 11:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#ASongOrMovieForEmployeesAtWork
Face/Office

06.03.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Rob.

06.03.2026 11:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin the Kingfisher #birdoftheday #colourfulcaptures #EastCoastKin #ukbirds

06.03.2026 08:09 πŸ‘ 136 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0

That deal is rotten.

06.03.2026 08:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Alan.

06.03.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s how it goes.

06.03.2026 07:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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For #BirdOfTheDay #SteppingOut, here’s a chaffinch wading through a puddle.

06.03.2026 07:13 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A photograph of a small bird that is perched on a thin branch of a willow tree.  The bird is facing towards the camera showing off its off-white chest; it has darker olive green head with a distinctive pale eye stripe.  Its head is looking up to the left as viewed and is surrounded by blurred willow branches with soft furry catkins just showing through.  Taken on a sunny day with a bright blue sky backdrop.

A photograph of a small bird that is perched on a thin branch of a willow tree. The bird is facing towards the camera showing off its off-white chest; it has darker olive green head with a distinctive pale eye stripe. Its head is looking up to the left as viewed and is surrounded by blurred willow branches with soft furry catkins just showing through. Taken on a sunny day with a bright blue sky backdrop.

A beautiful day and lovely to see a pair of Willow Warblers... this one was basking in the sunshine as it looked up at its mate on the branch above. 🀍 πŸͺΆ πŸ•ŠοΈ

#Birds #Photography #UKWildlife #BirdsSeenIn2026 #UKBirding #EastCoastKin

05.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 204 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 0

#UxbridgeEnglishDictionary SNUFFBOX: A coffin.

06.03.2026 07:08 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Perfect.

05.03.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Perhaps my favourite bird photo of the hundreds/thousands I’ve taken.

05.03.2026 21:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, and there are more of them here this winter than I’ve ever seen before.

05.03.2026 20:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A very friendly Robin following me around the garden. Here he is at the edge of the pond. I rewarded him with some meal worms.

A very friendly Robin following me around the garden. Here he is at the edge of the pond. I rewarded him with some meal worms.

I've got a new friend. Following me around the garden this morning. 😁🌱

#gardenfeed #UKnature #UKwildlife #shropshire #shropshirebirds #Shropshirebirding #wildlivesmatter #Robin

05.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Chapman’s voice was going by then but his playing was still top notch.

05.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Michael Chapman - Postcards Of Scarborough
Michael Chapman - Postcards Of Scarborough YouTube video by marc higgins

This one is just impeccable. The one with Michael Chapman, Martin Simpson & Steve Tilston is great too.

youtu.be/64FYr6D4JkU?...

05.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Loudon Wainwright III- Dead Man (Songwriter's Circle)
Loudon Wainwright III- Dead Man (Songwriter's Circle) YouTube video by Paul White

Loudon Wainwright III can write a bit of a good song too.

youtu.be/6NvGQk1N-j0?...

05.03.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Richard Thompson and Loudon Wainwright III- Down Where the Drunkards Roll (Songwriter's Circle)
Richard Thompson and Loudon Wainwright III- Down Where the Drunkards Roll (Songwriter's Circle) YouTube video by Paul White

There’s a lot of talent on show here. RT’s acoustic soloing is so unique.

youtu.be/RBzRz-Hcj18?...

05.03.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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And chiffchaff nΒΊ 5 #birds

05.03.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chiffchaff nΒΊ 4 #birds

05.03.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chiffchaff nΒΊ 3 of the day. #birds

05.03.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The council have been cutting the grass in the little park by Gobela Metro station in Getxo, and it's brought out the chiffchaffs in force. I spotted at least 5. Here are #birds 1 & 2

05.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A songthrush with no fear. I took these pictures from maybe 4m away in plain sight & it wasn't bothered in the slightest. #birds

05.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The same bluetits from a better angle. #birds

05.03.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Incoming bluetits, again against the light. #birds

05.03.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A serin silhouetted against the light. #birds

05.03.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0