Southern Hemisphere Order of Bards Ovates and Druids - OBOD

15/06/2026

Southern Stars as Guides
Under Southern skies, the stars weave a tapestry unique to this part of the world. The Southern Cross and its surrounding constellations guide us on our path, offering stability in the night. The stars are a reminder of the vast cycles of nature and our place within them.

Find time to stargaze, whether from a city balcony or a remote field. Connect with the constellations and let their light inspire your journey.

What do the stars mean to you in your practice? 🌌⭐🌠

11/06/2026

04/06/2026

Winter Warmers - whats your favorite thing to do in winter?

04/06/2026

Chunky, flightless, sweet-smelling, and once perilously close to extinction, the kākāpō has made an extraordinary comeback in recent decades. As a breeding season brings a new generation of chicks, New Zealand's conservationists are stepping back from one of the world's most intensively managed birds. But can the species regain its independence and fend for itself? https://on.natgeo.com/9MFTHf

04/06/2026

Available on audible...

04/06/2026

wonderment...

In California, photographer Anand Varma collaborated with scientists to explore the mechanics of a hummingbird in flight. By using a fine mist—created by ultrasonic foggers—to visualize airflow around an Anna’s hummingbird, the team captured the movements that occur as its wings flip more than 90 degrees and reverse course.

Explore more remarkable images from the National Geographic archive: https://on.natgeo.com/GnGZjh

04/06/2026

Amazing work by one of our members...