Connecting with nature

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Global bio-blitz

city nature challenge and

iNaturalist

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by Scooj

* this long weekend is the city nature challenge. An opportunity for citizens to photograph and record species they see, all done through the iNaturalist app. In short, the city with the most species recorded from 29 April to 2 May wins. A great way to engage with and look out for nature.

https://citynaturechallenge.org/

Admin

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One day holiday

insurance, tax, paying bills

now I need a break

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by Scooj

Speckled Wood

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Long overwintered

breaking cover in the spring

seeking sun and warmth

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Holly Blue

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Small and delicate

motionless in the sunshine

a precious moment

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Good fortune

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When it goes your way

it makes up for those moments

of disappointment

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War crimes

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In Mariupol

where Ukrainian fighters

stick it out, until…

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Managing expectations

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Struggling Arsenal

play a resurgent Chelsea

I predict a rout

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Liar

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With faux contrition

PM Johnson fools no one

only cronies fawn

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Holiday hunting

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Searching for that gem

matching our criteria

doubt its existence

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Textures

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Nature’s assemblage

communion, harmony

our beautiful world

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by Scooj