The Starling murmuration on Sinker's Fields, Whixall, this evening.

Pet portraits to suit your needs! Originals available in A5, A4 and A3 as shown here. I can also do two dogs (or cats) on one, three on one or even squeeze four on. Prices vary depending on size and numbers. Get in touch for a quote if you're interested in commissioning... graemebandeira.co.uk

One man and his goose. Our little gosling Dreamy growing so fast

I like this poem of memory and emotion by Philip Callow from his 1984 Rivelin Grapheme collection New York Insomnia. I do think his poems and novels should be better known.

THERE ARE NO GOOD BILLIONAIRES #epsteinfiles

A starling murmuration at Tubney Fen (& my reaction). Only filmed on my phone so not brilliant quality, but experiencing awe, even from a video on a screen, has been shown to improve mental health 🪶:

Beach treasure is the best treasure (imho) 💛

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Ladybird cover stories. The four seasons books. Artist: C F Tunnicliffe

At the match. Like being in a Lowry print

Snowdrops are not indigenous to Britain, & likely introduced around the 1500s, but now fully naturalised They likely began their life here in monastery herb gardens, perhaps used medicinally They have long been linked to celebrating light's victory over darkness

It’s toast time for Squirrel, Beetle our barn happy sheep. Do we need our own toast brand or a bread sponsor? #bread #toast #toasttuesday

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Our modern world has become a fear factory running at full capacity. Every time we unlock our phones, we're opening a Pandora's box of catastrophes, controversies, and crises — each one algorithmically curated to seize our attention by the throat.

A Cold February Day. 2°C and misty. Hares on the fields.

I wandered lonely into Stroud After walking Vales and Hills For days. The streets felt loud And bright as garage daffodils.

Todmorden, west Yorkshire, painting by Steven Scholes (b.1952).

When you need to step away and let your mind rest these are perfect 💚

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“The cat on the path is looking at the blue-tits, as cats do at birds they cannot reach” Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL GrantWatson

If people advocate for violent protests on here yeet their asses into the sun. Shitty ignorant people, shitty ignorant takes, and frankly, dangerous. Peaceful, nonviolent protest, thank you.

Tonight’s full moon and Jupiter. Picture taken with phone on 2/1/26.

Everyday Ladybird things The sweet shop (1967) Artist: Kenneth Inns

People not in the Epstein files: - drag queens - transgender athletes - librarians - Black journalists - “radical leftist scum” - hungry family needing SNAP benefits - workers on strike - the cast of Sesame Street

Incredible scenes as we slide from January into February and realise that yet again it's Monday night (and it's 5pm) so it MUST be time for Episode 4 of 'How light is it in #Orkney at 5pm this week?' We are NOT making this up. IT REALLY IS THIS LIGHT 💡

Yesterday was the midway point between the winter solstice & the vernal equinox & today is Imbolc, the pagan celebration of the return of the light. We’re climbing out of winter & the whole botanical calendar (save snowdrops & aconites) is ahead. A very good thought in case you need it today 🌿:

Timeline Cleanse: This tawny owl is sadly infertile So while she was out hunting, her caretaker swapped her inviable eggs with orphaned chicks, and left a few field mice behind ❤️❤️

We are thought, And accident, Stardust and sinew, Poems and silence, Travellers in a story, Writers of fate, Urgent and mindful, Lost and looking, We are a sum, Made of history, Finding our way, Wanting connection, A hand to hold, When the words fail. #thingstowriteabout stardust

Imbolc The light is returning 💚

💚 Spring is peeping round the corner...

Hello 👋 I’m Patrick, new to Bluesky. I’m an artist working across drawing, sculpture, public art and community projects. Currently collaborating with @imcmillan.bsky.social Please follow for updates. #ArtistOnBluesky #Sculpture #Drawing #PublicArt

Another fantastic 'de-bunk' from @monkemma.bsky.social 👏

“When we see the hazel catkins turn yellow, we know that spring is not far off” Writer: EL Grant Watson Artist: CF Tunnicliffe

Ever since his childhood visits to Kensington Gardens, Paul Nash had been drawn to trees - they held a spiritual quality for him. The tranquillity in this work from 1911, is heightened by the inclusion of birds which he saw as an emblem of freedom.

For many years I have been posting little observations online. What you may not know is that for many years, artists have been illustrating them - for no reason other than they wanted to respond. Below is a thread of some of these beautiful drawings because they should be seen 🧵

The railway station in Ladybird Land - captured in Treasure magazine, 1963 (Artist: Don Harley)

Early Morning. 6°C and blue skies. Snowdrops

Music is so powerful

The perfect place to escape

HAMMERED! Civil unrest as Burnham is silenced by Starmer. Here's today's @thenorthernagenda.bsky.social cartoon... www.shareyourstories.live/northern-agenda/

Other work of the Ladybird artists. 'Hawk above the Downs' Artist: CF Tunnicliffe

Still a firm favourite book and one I've read so many times

Now with video Powerful

#OnThisDay, 29th January 1510, a royal warrant was issued, in which payment of £700 was made for "two new ships to be made for us", one 400 tons, the other 300 tons. You may have heard of the 400 ton one, she would later be named "The Mary Rose"... maryrose.org/the-history-...

Perfect distraction in troubled times ❤️

SCHOOLS! Here are fifteen books. I'm giving them away. If you're a UK school and would like them, let me know. I'll pick one of you this evening. You can share it too, if you like. Ta.

Steve would like to show you his favourite rock. Thanks, Steve. It's a great rock.

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Rhubarb lovers rejoice - the Rhubarb Festival is back 20 - 22 Feb! 😋 To celebrate, we've got lots of tasty new content on our website. Dig into the history of the rhubarb industry in Wakefield. Discover the many uses of this powerful pink plant. Fill your boots at https://wmandc.co/rhubarb