Nature and politics fan-girl. 🦘 Pretty-much obsessed with the tawny frogmouths I share my backyard with. Voting yes was the least we could do, given everything, yet we couldn’t even fricken manage to do that. Privileged to be living in Meanjin, Australia.https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrwvnsiwl22pWhat a snowflake. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/gina-rinehart-abc-race-around-the-world/10698428431 Jul 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwvnsiwl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrvvhh23bk23So lovely 💙 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbZ_xWfJTbF/?igsh=MTlibnl6MzZ5YWp1bg==31 Jul 2026 02:22 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvvhh23bk23https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrmrno4w3c2nNoooo!😢 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/actu-leaders-sally-mcmanus-michele-o-neil-resign/106964206?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link27 Jul 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmrno4w3c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrjohg3jw22vI inadvertently woke her up by stumbling down the steps in my slippy Birks right next to where they’re roosting today. She didn’t look that concerned about my welfare though. She went back to sleep about 4 seconds later. He never woke up in the first place.26 Jul 2026 05:44 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjohg3jw22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mritv7vi7s2vOh look at him, smooching up to his woman companion. 🩶🤎25 Jul 2026 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mritv7vi7s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrgbif2vek2xUnusually chill boy yesterday.24 Jul 2026 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrgbif2vek2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrds3d7hps2bAll appears well this morning.23 Jul 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrds3d7hps2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrcapftplc2xSpot on, Betoota. https://www.betootaadvocate.com/pauline-says-comments-about-domestic-violence-were-taken-out-of-context-and-what-she-was-trying-to-say-was-something-completely-different-to-what-she-said/23 Jul 2026 06:50 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcapftplc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mrca3g7l4c2xMr Tawny was nowhere to be found this morning. I default to immediately fearing the worst if I can’t find one of them, but this arvo I spotted him under the back deck. I’m sure he wasn’t there this morning. I should have taken my cue from Ms Tawny who was supremely chill all day, as per usual.23 Jul 2026 06:38 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrca3g7l4c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mr6ols7kak26Good morning!21 Jul 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6ols7kak26https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mr46d7qy6c2tSeeing and feeling the burst of pure rage that Barnaby Joyce directed at his poor dog last night had quite a visceral effect on me and I still can’t shake it off. This morning I had a higher than usual need for a bit of calming tawny therapy.20 Jul 2026 20:51 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr46d7qy6c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mr3767giwc2wBarnaby Joyce stopping mid-stream during his 7.30 interview tonight to viciously yell at his dog?? I literally can’t believe what I witnessed. A total car crash of an interview. He is completely unhinged… SMH didn’t take long to report it. https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/sit-down-barnaby-joyce-went-on-abc-s-flagship-current-affairs-show-and-shouted-at-a-dog-20260720-p60gzq.html20 Jul 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3767giwc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mqt7qsxbbk2fWhoah, that’s one hellava bottle tree ❤️👌. Photo found in a pile of old snaps in my mum’s possession. She has no idea who’s in it. Probably taken somewhere near Roma Qld, but can’t be sure. And I’m truly loving old mate’s wardrobe choices second from the right. ❤️😀17 Jul 2026 07:23 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqt7qsxbbk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mqqyjp7vi227👌😂 https://www.betootaadvocate.com/dave-hughes-urged-to-start-negatively-gearing-the-rental-property-that-albo-is-occupying-in-his-head/16 Jul 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqqyjp7vi227https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mqn2k6opc223Snuggling up coz it’s a bit brrr here this morning... 🥶14 Jul 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn2k6opc223https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mqg7da4brc24We also met this perfect little spiky mate on a recent bush walk.12 Jul 2026 03:10 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqg7da4brc24https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mqdujjp2es2mResident tawnies clearly thrilled beyond belief to finally have us back home. 😂11 Jul 2026 04:52 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqdujjp2es2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mq66rctrcc22Agile wallaby enjoying a feed of casuarina on the beach this morning.08 Jul 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq66rctrcc22https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mq4nowq67k2tIt’s not often I see a beach stone curlew and a bush stone curlew on the same day. Lucky me!08 Jul 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4nowq67k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mq47seeq6c2gWe had a visit from a family of kookaburras. Love little grubby mate in the first pic.08 Jul 2026 03:52 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq47seeq6c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mq3oj36nw22xWe also met this lovely Agile Wallaby. He/she was much more committed to getting a good feed and checking us out than hopping away.07 Jul 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3oj36nw22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpzsc3jly22kA friendly leaden flycatcher boy we met on our walk.07 Jul 2026 04:45 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpzsc3jly22khttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpyxd2wy3s26More Burdekin Duck pics because I just can’t get enough of these birds. Our native wildlife is so 👌.06 Jul 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyxd2wy3s26https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpxbmvdl2k25Have only seen lovely Burdekin Ducks a few other times before, always couples. These two were walking along the side of the road, so we pulled over and ran back to say hi and take a photo. https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/creatura-with-bec-crew/2019/06/the-burdekin-duck-is-like-no-other-duck-in-the-world/06 Jul 2026 04:42 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxbmvdl2k25https://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpsb5dyycc2eHalf moon Eastern Yellow Robin who then popped around to say hi.04 Jul 2026 04:50 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpsb5dyycc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpmwslpqmk2dI know I’ve ranted about this LNP state government’s taxpayer-bankrolled advertising spend-fest before, but I think it’s hit peak unbefknlievable with this. Can’t even escape it when I’m in a bloody public toilet now. Guaranteed to give me the shits…02 Jul 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmwslpqmk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpmiyvc5as2sNothing but grievance by the looks of it. https://snarkygherkin.substack.com/p/one-nation-voters-dont-want-one-nations?r=78wgty&fbclid=IwZnRzaASya1pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEesV9A-iX8nfXutfjh6RtnYFA6Zs1fY1BKRU7LpbF6WuSKuJ4LpPEvmlC7YZg_aem_HdaK2Q-R4MmC2e80KMhGGw&utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0dzyyjly01 Jul 2026 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmiyvc5as2shttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mphqx52lkk2tGet involved in National Tree Day, coming up on 26th July, because trees are bloody amazing. nationaltreeday.org.au30 Jun 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphqx52lkk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mphhezdn422tWait so Pauline Trumpson says Hoges is the epitome of the perfect monocultural Australian in her press club speech, then Hoges calls her out on all her bullshit, and now all the Pauline Trumpson fans are out in force sooking hard saying he’s not a real Australian anyway.29 Jun 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mphhezdn422thttps://bsky.app/profile/leftychris.bsky.social/post/3mpdn4e76m22cInteresting. https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/hanson-takes-a-hit-as-labor-claws-back-the-lead-poll-20260628-p60ao9?fbclid=IwdGRjcAStxNJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeuOjda1P1QlEnErnZ_40c5axjpPDQ-KMR3oJ89LZWJW3kMiYdNop_JW3gJSE_aem_gZo-wJuyZTM4RigsQmEqGQ28 Jun 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:og7lbuksjaflev747g5eiraf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdn4e76m22c