With the colder nights over the last week these 7 Long-tailed Tits Aegithalos caudatus have been roosting together in a huddle. These social birds pass the locations of their favourite roost sites through the generations. I first saw them roosting here in 2011. Buckfastleigh, Devon #birds

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'Eggs.' (1912) Horace Mann Livens studied with Vincent Van Gogh in Antwerp in 1885, becoming a close friend. Van Gogh wrote to Livens to discuss his theories on colour: 'I often think about you. You will remember that I liked your work, colour, your ideas on art and literature.'

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I was once again asked to "please stop" with my posts about the Oxford comma. After careful consideration, I’ve determined that I’m unable to abide by such an unreasonable, discourteous, and ill-mannered request.

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Timeline cleanser! Stan Laurel leaves a room.

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It's Nico's birthday so here she is outside the Effra Hall Tavern, which coincidentally is one of my favourite pubs.

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