A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage. Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word. A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).

🥺 oh baby girl, you have many Bluesky friends sharing your story. We will find you a home. Hopefully soon 🤞 Here's MELIA's bio. Please read and repost. She needs someone who will be fully committed to her. ❤️ 🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter ☎️(516) 785-5220 📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit Wantagh, NY 11793

Will Santa come for me…?

NEW ORLEANS OFFICIALS: “We insist (Trump’s ICE goons) clearly ID themselves… there is no precedent for masked law enforcement… they have ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY… citizens are being racially profiled, chased, hunted… the chaos and lack of professionalism is ALARMING…”

An Aurora Framed I planned for this shot to have a nice wee shape, with dark skies across the top. The trouble with Aurora though, they don't listen! So much bigger and more intense than expected! - #Twizel, #NewZealand - #Aurora #Night #EastCoastKin #Stunday #Scape #BucketList #Travel #Epic

i’m at the brooklyn training. amazing energy.

Mommy is hiding my little bunny ears while she pets me. 😊 Her pets are so relaxing. 🥰🤗 ~ Jet 🖤🐰❤️

If Virginia Democrats follow through with a new 10-1 congressional map and a couple of other Dem states make small changes, Trump's gambit to rig the 2026 maps will be remembered as an epic blunder.

Blue got his first real haircut.💙

For #ArtAdventCalendar day 2, a rock star of the Sonoran Desert. (ID in alt text) 🪶

Happy decembirb #ArtAdventCalendar

Day 3 of #ArtAdventCalendar featuring a majestic Great Horned Owl from this summer, shot at Saguaro National Park. 🪶

Santa Fe window #AlphabetChallenge #WeekWForWindows #ArtAdventCalendar #ClassicMono #WindowsOnWednesday #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #ArtYear

Artists pour so much effort into our work, plus running a business?! There’s a tremendous amount of skill, time, & effort behind what we offer. Thats why every bit of support means a lot! You don’t have to buy to support: Like posts, comment, or share. All wonderful ways to uplift a small biz.

Planting trees brings people together - and the benefits go far beyond beauty. Healthier communities, thriving wildlife… it all starts with a single tree 🌳 9 surprising reasons to plant trees in your community: www.tcv.org.uk/media_hub/be... #IDigTrees #BetterNatureForAll #NationalTreeWeek

This is why I always take my camera everywhere I go because you never know what’s around the corner and this morning for me it was this beautiful looking fox #FoxOfTheDay

Winter is coming..wait fot it..🐦‍⬛🏔️😍💙☺️😎 📹lsaacspicz

I KNOW one of y’all out there is still pretending they’re going to practice someday but would actually benefit more from having the space in the living room back, give your spouse a gift by getting the piano outta there

Hi #BookSky Just a reminder that all of our recommendations from Monday are 10% off through the week!

Who can chip in $20 or $25 or more and help get us to our goal of $500 so we get on the ballot to run against Sarah Huckabee Sanders? We're at a little over $300 right now and need a couple hundred more. Chip in if you can and help us get there. Thank you! garyhuskeyforgovernor.com/donate

Lacecap hydrangea #stunday #bloomscrolling #hydrangea #landscape #flowers #photography #eastcoastkin

#GVerse #KingResist #Unite #FBaRmy @kingresist.bsky.social @coko.bsky.social @cherylbluewave.bsky.social @dougieg633.bsky.social @idogcapital.bsky.social @whatifisaidit.bsky.social @green2uw.bsky.social @mitchinmich.bsky.social @realzappbrannigan.smokefleet.net @cheryl2877.bsky.social

Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.

Under the 28-point peace plan, Ukraine would have to hand over occupied territories to russia. What would happen to the ~1.6 million Ukrainian children living there? Indoctrination, violence and abuse. Every child has the right to live on their own land freely🧵

🔴 Europe has drafted a counterproposal to Washington’s peace plan and plans to join US-Ukraine talks in Geneva. Here's what we know about the European proposal ⬇️

“U Are the Universe” is a Ukrainian sci-fi tragicomedy made over ten hard years, now in theaters, showing how dreams survive even in dark times. 🧵 1/11 ⬇️

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all.” | Emily Dickinson

Done! Enjoy the Season of Lights! 🎄

Hello my lovely friends. 👋🏻☕️🌞 Happy Tuesday! I hope you all have a beautiful day! ♥️

the lady that filled the bird feeder was two hours late and chester was starting to get pissed

Message to our friends from our hoomom. If able plz consider donating to a group that provides food for the beloved pets of people struggling right now. Our mum grew up very poor & remembers how hard it was to feed the family & their pet. Share some kindness. Love you all 🩷

After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run. We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader. If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇

Maximus Decimus Meridius Snuggles was never quite the same after he had past life regression therapy.

On Veterans Day, we honor those who served and commit to serving them in return — not just in words, but in actions. Affordability and a real commitment to mental health are essential to ensure that every veteran can build a future here in New York City.

Today the Supreme Court granted review in an important case for the outcome of the 2026 elections. At stake is the fate of tens or even hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots. No one is covering this as completely as Democracy Docket. Please support its work by subscribing today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

Very important news everyone

This is Oakley. He has an injury that requires physical therapy and at-home massages. Luckily, his cat sibling River has been training his whole life for this. 14/10 for both

Ahead of Veterans Day, I was honored to welcome a flight of veterans and their families as they arrived in DC.

Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos. By @eltragon.bsky.social

Tomorrow we are joined by the co-author of Virginia Giuffre's book and her family. In a powerful interview we hear the voices who helped share her tragic story at the hands of Epstein and Maxwell. Catch it on YouTube tomorrow: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLincolnProject

We’re giving $40 billion to Argentina. This is $5 billion MORE that the entire USAID budget that DOGE cut.

Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have. Python foundation said no and rejected the grant. If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.

This is Minnie. She let out her first ever puppy bark today in an effort to bravely fend off her own reflection. 12/10 (TT: minnieandme11)

My goodness. Please don’t send in ghosts. They are very frightening. We only rate dogs. Thank you... 12/10 (IG: theodore.goldenvelt)

It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

What would you name my doggos? (Both are girls.) 😍🤔🐶 #WritingCommunity #writers #authors #whatsinaname #furbabies #dogmom #bostonterriers