How They Do The Banks, AND Climate Action, in Scotland

by Miep

Fascinating. I'd be more impressed by people in the USA, not only if we'd figure out how to engage in these sorts of protests...but even dance this well.

h/t to Melvin at Free Speech Zone.

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Dawn Chorus Birdblog: Quest for the Red-throated Diver

by matching mole

Two weeks ago I lied to you.  I described and showed you my adventures with seabirds on the Shetland Islands.  But not seabirds in kilts.  Or even viking helmets.  Today, in my sequel, I promise paragraphs of unvarnished truth about Scottish seabirds.  Unfortunately there won't be quite as many bird pictures but I will make up for that with some pictures of beautiful landscapes.  Before I resume my narrative on Shetland I must beg your indulgence once again with a small preamble.  Also completely truthful - in fact in it I bare a dark secret of my soul.  But first have some ponies.

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