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Marsha8of9
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Bird photographer hobbyist. Began birding to give my then 13-year-old child and I something in common. Now years later, I'm obsessed, and they could care less. All photos are my own unless otherwise noted. #exPost #exX #Ohio
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Happy Thursday friends... came upon this juvenile Bald Eagle perched in quiet contemplation (or food digestion) the other day. These first few years are crucial to their overall survival. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #Eastcoastkin #BirdoftheDay #BranchBirds 📷🦉🪶
Center frame, perched vertically on a horizontal leafless tree branch, sits a juvenile Bald Eagle as noted by their brown feathering, lack of white head and brown eyes.
February 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Happy #WoodpeckerWednesday friends... got lucky on Saturday when I found two, in the same tree. But, by the time I was in position to photograph them, only the male Pileated Woodpecker remained. Still, pretty cool dude! #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #BirdoftheDay📷🪶🦉
Center right of frame, a Pileated Woodpecker is perched on a diagonal tree, next to a recently created hole, looking upward as if in deep thought trying to feel if more carpenter ants are nearby. Note the red "mustache" confirming male identity.
February 18, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Happy Tuesday friends... Blue Jays are a curious lot. Some migrate some do not. Some eat other bird's eggs, while others do not. One thing they all have in common though, is their loud, oftentimes noisy calls. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #Eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday 🦉📷🪶
Center frame, looking viewer left, though facing forward, perched on a leafless tree branch.
February 17, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Happy new week friends... I've been seeing plenty of White-breasted Nuthatchesworking over the trees and feeders. These cute dynamic birds use trees as food banks, for the future, when food is scarce. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday🪶🦉📷
Center frame perched against a tree trunk, facing to the viewers left. If interested in learning more about the White-breasted Nuthatch, copy the this link into your browser: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatch/overview
February 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Happy Sunday friends... it's always a good birding experience when you play hide and seek with a Barred Owl. Beautiful raptor! #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #EastcoastKin #Birdoftheday🪶🦉📷
Center right of frame, perched on a thin leafless tree, growing between two larger trees. I was fortunate the bird turned their head toward me, giving me a decent photo. If interested in learning more about Barred Owls, copy this link into your browser: https://www.audubon.org/magazine/10-fun-facts-about-barred-owl
February 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Over in Hell, the billionaires are fighting with each other over who hung out with Epstein more. 🍿
February 15, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Happy St. Valentine's Day friends & love is in the air out at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, where I saw several eagles working on their nests as well as making plans for the future. Exciting times ahead... #birds #biridngOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #birdoftheday
Two Bald Eagles perched on a broken limb from a dead tree, looking at one another, perhaps in quiet conversation about their responsibilities over next few months of nesting. Note the larger one on the left is the female--larger than her male counterpart due to reproductive organs.
February 14, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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Happy #FreatheredFriday friends... Came upon a small flock of Eastern Bluebirds yesterday, along the Maumee River who seemed to beg me for photographs. Who am I to say no?" #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday
Center right facing forward but looking to viewers right, perched on a small tree sits a female Eastern Bluebird. Sex determined by gray facial coloring.
February 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Happy Thursday friends... lots of hawks have become visible in recent days, of course the lack tree leaves help 😄. Beautiful female Cooper's Hawk allowed my approach for a few snaps before saying see ya! #brids #birdingOH #nature #wildlife #photography #eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday
Center right of frame, in vertical position, perched upon a horizontal leafless branch, a female (size determinate) Cooper's Hawk looks out over the trail, hoping to find a nice snack, or stay out of other raptors way.
February 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Happy #WoodpeckerWednesday friends... this male Northern Flicker tried desperately to get me to catch all his brilliance but was just too quick for me. Oh well, enjoy this view instead. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday
Center frame, a male Northern (Yellow-shafted) Flicker perched on a shepherd's hook of a bird feeder at Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, Lucas County, OH. If you look closely, you can see the yellow shaft feathers.
February 11, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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Happy Tuesday friends... As they like to say, birds of a feather stick together--I found beautiful Cedar Waxwings flocking w/ European Starlings & American Robins Saturday, all competing for any remaining berries. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #EastcoastKin #birdsoftheday
Three birds are in this photo... in the lower left corner, is a blurry European Starling. Upper left-to center frame is an American Robin eyeing some purple berries. To the right center, adjacent to the Robin is a Cedar Waxwing, with a berry in their beak ready for consumption. If interested in learning about any of these birds, copy this link into your browser: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/
February 10, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Happy new week friends... another funeral yesterday for a friend and mentor. Her daughter told me she loved Baltimore Orioles. This one's for you Therese! #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday
Center frame, a male Baltimore Oriole inspecting the petals from a Downy Hawthorn tree.
February 9, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Happy #SuperbOwlSunday friends... I chased this Great Horned owl on Friday during our weekly birding hike through the cemetery. Went back yesterday and he was less skittish. #Stunday #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #BirdoftheDay
Center left of frame, a Great Horned Owl sitting facing right, but their head is facing toward viewer, eyes slightly open. There are pin branches in the foreground, trying to obstruct the view.
February 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Happy Saturday friends... Took an almost 2-mile hike yesterday on a dark and snowy trail with nary a bird to see. Then as I approached my car to leave, a of Tufted Titmouse came out and said thanks for coming! #birds #birdingOH #wildife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #BirdoftheDay #IrwinPriaire
Center frame on leafless branch, facing and looking right a Tufted Titmouse contemplates which tree to fly to next. If interested in learning more about the Tufted Titmouse, copy this link into your browser:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tufted_titmouse
February 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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Happy #FeatheredFriday friends... I attended a funeral this morning for a former client & friend. Her favorite bird was the Northern Cardinal & she'd often lament she didn't see them anymore. So, here's one for you, Marie! #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday
February 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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NO TAXPAYER BAILOUTS FOR THE CRYPTO SPECULATORS AND CON ARTISTS.

If you gambled and lost, don’t ask the American people to bail you out.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.
February 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Happy Thursday friends...overslept and been running ever since. I kind of feel like the House sparrow (on the right taking flight) getting pushed forward by fleeting time (American Tree Sparrow) in the back. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #wildlife #EastCoastKin #BirdoftheDay
on the right, with wings extended to fly is a male House Sparrow, while on the left and perched forward is an American Tree Sparrow angled as if deciding whether to take flight as well.
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Happy #WoodpeckerWednesday friends! Over the weekend, I found numerous Hairy woodpeckers in the area who allowed a few snaps. A beautiful year-round (and often ignored) resident. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #BirdoftheDay
Center frame on a diagonal tree limb, is the familiar Black and white feathering of a Hairy Woodpecker, looking and facing right. Notice the larger beak (when compared to a Downy), and the red patch at the back of the head, denoting this is a male. The yellowish mark on the tree, directly opposite the bird's beak also shows just where this bird was pecking.
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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A reminder of who Mike Johnson is.
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A “Big Lie” Ring Leader Becomes Speaker of the House
From Marc | The newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is no ordinary Republican election denier.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
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Happy Tuesday friends! I never expect to see Field Sparrows in the winter--even though they live here year-round. Maybe it's because they're so darn quiet after a very chatty and noisy summer.
#birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #BirdoftheDay
Center frame, nestled inside a dormant plant looking for bug larvae hidden on the stems, sits a Field Sparrow facing forward, but looking right. Note the bright pinkish bill and white eye-rings helping to identify this sparrow species.
February 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Yet another needless spending while groceries prices are skyrocketing.
February 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Happy new week friends... was happy to find a usual harbinger of Spring over the weekend, but the odds are, this dude decided to overwinter with us. A beautiful Hermit Thrush! #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #Eastcoastkin #Birdoftheday
Center frame, facing and looking right, perched on a leafless branch on first day of February, in Berkey, OH. If interested in learning more about Hermit Thrush, copy this link into your browser: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hermit_Thrush/overview
February 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Happy #Stunday friends... caught this lovely Eastern Bluebird yesterday, while a flock of American Robins tried mobbing and poaching the remaining berries the Bluebirds happened to find. Fun competition. #birds #birdingOH #wildlife #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #WeekDforDramatic
Center right of frame sits a male Eastern Bluebird in focus, to the upper left in blurred imagery is an American Robin in flight If interested in learning more about Eastern Bluebirds, copy this link into your browser: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Eastern_Bluebird/overview
February 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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February 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Happy Saturday friends... I can't tell you how good it feels when you're hearing little squeaks all around you, but can't see what is making them and then you do. Love these masters of camouflage, the Brown Creeper. #birds #birdingOH #wildlfie #nature #photography #eastcoastkin🪶🦉📷
Center frame, vertically positioned on tree bark, facing upward and looking for that next morsel to come into view. If interested in learning more about Brown Creepers, copy this link into your browser: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown_Creeper/id
January 31, 2026 at 3:20 PM