Sideways view of a bright red bird with salmon-colored legs and strongly curved bill, sitting in the middle of a large leaved plant.

An `I`iwi or scarlet honeycreeper for the #sideprofiles theme of #birdoftheday picked by @robcrank68.bsky.social

This iconic native Hawaiian bird is listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
#birds #nature #photography #EastCoastKin

Fluffy gray cat with light green eyes has her paw outstretched, and her tongue poking out a lil

Best cat buddy ever.

Like they needed another reason after Savile 🤨

Safeguarding applies to black people too 🤷🏾 it's clear no-one risk assessed this or if they did they were ignorant of how to protect EVERYBODY involved in this broadcast. It's unacceptable and why the BBC must be defunded.

A brown and white bunny joyfully hops through green grass.

Also why do adaptations for elderly people cost more than for young people? Find it disgusting that companies profit from ill health

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Finally making some long overdue adaptations for dad. Out with the bath, in with the walk-in shower. They say it can be done in 3 days. Let's see.

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The data mismatch between the freestyle libre and finger prick test is wild

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The for sale sign is down and the property listing expired. I think their neighbour has made a private offer to buy the house and now they are renovating already

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More sympathetic looks from medical staff when I tell them he has kidney failure 😔 how do you think I feel

Happy Tuna Tuesday pals, what a lovely sunny start to the day, I’m taking a quick nap on Horitios house before completing my garden pawtrol . Have a beautiful day all 🦔😸🧡 #tunatuesday #adoptdontshop #rescuecats

Feeling proud of myself for taking mum on the bus to get her haircut. All went smoothly. Got the timings right. No horrific passengers. #carer #carent

Random memory: driving to work at Asda Farnborough. Currently haven't driven in 26 years...

Perched hummingbird in rufous, iridescent green and white, with intricately spotted throat and bill angled up.

Immature male rufous hummingbird giving the camera a #sideview which happens to be the theme of #birdoftheday picked by @robcrank68.bsky.social

#birds #photography #naturephotography #hummingbirds #eastcoastkin

An orange and white Devon Rex cat stands on a shaggy cat bed in the morning light looking at the camera with an intense expression. His eyes are huge and green.

Good morning.

Cedar waxwing perched on the branch of a toyon shrub.

I believe that a light overcast is the best lighting condition for photographing birds, by avoiding harsh shadows and faithfully bringing out colors. This cedar waxwing enjoys #perfectlighting for a #birdoftheday shot.

#birds #photography #nature #eastcoastkin

A lot of doctors have been giving me sympathetic looks recently. Mum with dementia, dad with kidney failure. One said "don't burn out" today. What's the option, leave them to fend for themselves?! #carer #carent

green eyed orange and white cat with gobsmacked expression sitting on redwood planter box with green plant shoots in front of a wood fence

Fase of de weekent- no odder submishuns

Flash forward: my weekly budget for food/travel/expenses is £9. Six years difference. What a wild ride.

Random memory: having so much disposable income I went to a 5 star resort in Antigua by myself 1 week before the pandemic lockdown

Morning ablushins 😸💖😘

A closeup of a handsome cat, Frankie, sitting on the edge of a desk. He's leaning against a wall on his right side, with his hind legs stuck out the other. Frankie has a mostly white front, with tabby stripes on his sides and forehead and a Christmas tree shaped splotch on his forehead. His head is cocked to one side as he looks up toward the camera, as if judging what he sees. #CatsOfBlueSky

Frankie's not sure about my new haircut.

If we opt for conservative management of dad's kidney failure instead of haemodialysis we're looking at 6-24 months life expectancy as he is at stage 5 ckd 😔 #carer #carent

This will be my lawn next year ♥️

Luna‘s eyes match her surroundings and look at her cute little pink tongue 🐈‍⬛
#ColorADay #GreenSat #caturday #cats #tabbycat #pets #outdoors #photography #catsofbluesky #nature #EastCoastKin #BackYard #thelittlethings

Prothonotary warbler perched on a diagonal branch, body facing the camera, head turned toward the right of the frame. This super yellow bird is quite yellow. He has a black eye and a black beak and is mostly just extremely yellow. Did I mention his yellowness.

Somewhat yellow #primarycolours #birdoftheday #birds

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Dreaming of caturday

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Still decompressing after A&E. Mum has no recollection of attending. I've done all the housework & cooking to try and shake the adrenaline. On high alert like a meerkat #carer #dementia #carent