Violet
@fetchingviolet.bsky.social
Librarian in a former life. Backyard birder (all photos posted are mine, except for the ones that are my spouse's which I also claim 😉). Native plant gardener, plant based for over half my life, and avid list maker. One day the lists will be completed.🚫DMs
It is tiring being so darn cute! #CatsOfBluesky #caturday
January 10, 2026 at 3:51 PM
It is tiring being so darn cute! #CatsOfBluesky #caturday
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #MoodyFaces any bird looking moody, and the Alt theme is #Borbs any bird looking round. This Bruce's Green Pigeon is giving the "I'm cute and I know it" look. #birdphotography #birds
January 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #MoodyFaces any bird looking moody, and the Alt theme is #Borbs any bird looking round. This Bruce's Green Pigeon is giving the "I'm cute and I know it" look. #birdphotography #birds
Rain on Pokeweed berries. #naturephotography #plants
January 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Rain on Pokeweed berries. #naturephotography #plants
From @alan678.bsky.social the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Feathers&Form Celebrating texture, pattern, and structure of feathers, open to your own interpretation. The alt is #resting birds at rest, roosting. #birdphotography #birds
Flamingo!
Flamingo!
January 9, 2026 at 12:43 PM
From @alan678.bsky.social the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Feathers&Form Celebrating texture, pattern, and structure of feathers, open to your own interpretation. The alt is #resting birds at rest, roosting. #birdphotography #birds
Flamingo!
Flamingo!
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
From @robcrank68.bsky.social today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #ShortBeaks, any bird with a short beak. No alternate today.
While this female House Finch may have a short beak, it can make quick work of sunflower seeds.
While this female House Finch may have a short beak, it can make quick work of sunflower seeds.
January 8, 2026 at 12:27 PM
From @robcrank68.bsky.social today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #ShortBeaks, any bird with a short beak. No alternate today.
While this female House Finch may have a short beak, it can make quick work of sunflower seeds.
While this female House Finch may have a short beak, it can make quick work of sunflower seeds.
January 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social is #FoodFinds any bird with food in it’s mouth and the alternative is #preening any bird preening. This little Eastern Towhee juvenile is learning the joy of sunflower seeds.
@alan678.bsky.social is #FoodFinds any bird with food in it’s mouth and the alternative is #preening any bird preening. This little Eastern Towhee juvenile is learning the joy of sunflower seeds.
January 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social is #FoodFinds any bird with food in it’s mouth and the alternative is #preening any bird preening. This little Eastern Towhee juvenile is learning the joy of sunflower seeds.
@alan678.bsky.social is #FoodFinds any bird with food in it’s mouth and the alternative is #preening any bird preening. This little Eastern Towhee juvenile is learning the joy of sunflower seeds.
January 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Per @robcrank68.bsky.social today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlackAndWhite, any bird that is mainly B&W, and the Alt theme is #Finches. I would love to say I encountered this Magpie Goose in Australia or in southern New Guinea, alas it was at a zoo.
January 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Per @robcrank68.bsky.social today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlackAndWhite, any bird that is mainly B&W, and the Alt theme is #Finches. I would love to say I encountered this Magpie Goose in Australia or in southern New Guinea, alas it was at a zoo.
Damselfly. Either an Eastern or Fragile Forktail I believe. #naturephotography #dragonfly #damselfly
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Damselfly. Either an Eastern or Fragile Forktail I believe. #naturephotography #dragonfly #damselfly
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social is #speckles&spots birds with speckled or spotted plumage. The alt theme is #most the bird you think you have most photos of. I have 2 Starlings from a flock that stopped for a rest before moving on. #birdphotography #birds #bird
January 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social is #speckles&spots birds with speckled or spotted plumage. The alt theme is #most the bird you think you have most photos of. I have 2 Starlings from a flock that stopped for a rest before moving on. #birdphotography #birds #bird
January 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
From @alan678.bsky.social today’s #BirdOfTheDay is #snowy bird captures or #goldenhour bird capture. Dark‑eyed Juncos only show up during the coldest stretch of the year. Apparently, they enjoy snow far more than I do. #birdphotography #birds
January 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
From @alan678.bsky.social today’s #BirdOfTheDay is #snowy bird captures or #goldenhour bird capture. Dark‑eyed Juncos only show up during the coldest stretch of the year. Apparently, they enjoy snow far more than I do. #birdphotography #birds
January 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
From @alan678.bsky.social the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #caughtinmotion birds captured in movement and the alternative is #BirdsofPrey. Sometimes a yard just isn't big enough for an Eastern Bluebird and an American Robin. #birdphotography #birds
January 3, 2026 at 1:14 PM
From @alan678.bsky.social the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #caughtinmotion birds captured in movement and the alternative is #BirdsofPrey. Sometimes a yard just isn't big enough for an Eastern Bluebird and an American Robin. #birdphotography #birds
Bunny aka Eastern Cottontail #naturephotography #bunnies
January 2, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Bunny aka Eastern Cottontail #naturephotography #bunnies
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #GoodLight any bird capture where there is good lighting conditions & the Alt Theme is #Gulls.
I'm lucky to have Pileated Woodpeckers visit my yard very now & then. Really beautiful birds. #birdphotography #birds
I'm lucky to have Pileated Woodpeckers visit my yard very now & then. Really beautiful birds. #birdphotography #birds
January 2, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #GoodLight any bird capture where there is good lighting conditions & the Alt Theme is #Gulls.
I'm lucky to have Pileated Woodpeckers visit my yard very now & then. Really beautiful birds. #birdphotography #birds
I'm lucky to have Pileated Woodpeckers visit my yard very now & then. Really beautiful birds. #birdphotography #birds
January 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve and 2026 is off to a great start. I took this photo of 2 crows on a very foggy morning, and I think it fits the #BirdOfTheDay theme from Alan H. #b&w , bird captures in mono, and the alt theme is #sparrows any sparrow. #birdphotography #birds
January 1, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I hope everyone had a great New Year's Eve and 2026 is off to a great start. I took this photo of 2 crows on a very foggy morning, and I think it fits the #BirdOfTheDay theme from Alan H. #b&w , bird captures in mono, and the alt theme is #sparrows any sparrow. #birdphotography #birds
December 31, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Per Rob Crank, the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections. The Alternative is #BlueGreatCoal (any of the Tit Bird Species).
A moment of stillness.
Canada Goose.
#birdphotography #birds
A moment of stillness.
Canada Goose.
#birdphotography #birds
December 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Per Rob Crank, the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections. The Alternative is #BlueGreatCoal (any of the Tit Bird Species).
A moment of stillness.
Canada Goose.
#birdphotography #birds
A moment of stillness.
Canada Goose.
#birdphotography #birds
December 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme from Alan H is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds. This Anna's Hummingbird is balancing brilliantly on the tip of a branch. #birdphotography #birds
December 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme from Alan H is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds. This Anna's Hummingbird is balancing brilliantly on the tip of a branch. #birdphotography #birds
I believe this is a Magdalen Underwing moth. Their bright hindwings are hidden under forewings and are revealed when disturbed. #naturephotography #moths #insects
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I believe this is a Magdalen Underwing moth. Their bright hindwings are hidden under forewings and are revealed when disturbed. #naturephotography #moths #insects