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Michelle Cozens
@measureofcalm.bsky.social
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Saved by nature 🍄🌱🪺🐿️🦉
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Member of #EastCoastKin arts collective
All photos my own, except for reposts
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Connecticut & New Zealand
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artbyemilytull.bsky.social
Superb Fairy Wren
Hand embroidered thread painting artwork
#birds #BlueSkyMonday #embroidery
A rectangular portrait mode artwork. A background of overlapped green organza and brown tulle with a scatter of light camouflage green seed stitch. On top is a hand embroidered superb Fairy Wren perched on a rich brown fabric branch.
February 16, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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balail.bsky.social
Black Skimmer
#photography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #thelittlethings
February 16, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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julielfrost.bsky.social
Blue jays, #Corvids, are #WinterSurvivors that stay all winter season. In fact, they are year-round residents. #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #BlueSkyMonday #Photography #Wildlife
A blue jay sits on a branch. Its blue, white and black plumage and blue crest contrasts against a pale blue sky background.
February 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
Hello to my #moss and #lichen knowledgeable friends out there. I saw this cool lichen a few months ago. Is it usnea? This was in Connecticut. Thank you! #EastCoastKin #NaturePhotography
This photo shows a slim trunk of a pale-barked tree with a large clump of what appears to be Usnea lichen attached near the bottom. It is light green and fibrous, with little fringed disks attached to the ends of the fibers. The background is blurred dark greens and blues.
February 16, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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moodinthehood.bsky.social
❄️ #hundenasenmontag
Portrait eines schwarzen Wuschelhundes voller Schnee und mit heraushängender Zunge
February 16, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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ulli.bsky.social
#FotoVorschlag

'Objekte die mit "M" beginnen oder so aussehen... ' - Moos mit Tautropfen
Unzählige Tautropfen glitzern auf Moos.
February 16, 2026 at 7:16 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
Fish crows can be found across the eastern United States. They look almost identical to American Crows but have a noticeably different call.
#BirdOfTheDay #Corvids #birds #EastCoastKin
A fish crow stands atop some piled stones. The bottom of the image shows larger stones and there are two much smaller stones stacked on top of these, with the crow standing, facing right, on top of these. The feathers just behind the top of its beak are white, but the rest of its feathers are black. The background is blurred bare branches of bushes.
February 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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timbert.bsky.social
One of my favorites. I am always looking for the next winter Cardinal picture. #BirdOfTheDay #WinterSurvivors
February 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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staykinduniverse.swifties.social
made a thing. there's been worse & better times but this is our time.

its monday lets get it done.
a peace sign saying there is no better time
February 16, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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alan678.bsky.social
Thought I do the alt of #corvids for #BirdOfTheDay too. Here’s a Rook. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Close-up profile of a rook’s head against a softly blurred green background. The bird’s glossy black feathers show a subtle iridescent sheen, while its pale, bare greyish-white skin around the base of the long, slightly curved grey bill contrasts sharply with the dark plumage. The rook’s round brown eye is sharply in focus, giving an alert, watchful expression.
February 16, 2026 at 6:40 AM
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guywrites.bsky.social
Back to work today after 3.5 weeks travelling, and time to put into practice my own advice with regards mindfulness. Know that your best today is good enough. Do not judge yourself by others or by the anxieties in your mind. Our thoughts are not reality.

#nature #calm #mindfulness #life #peace
February 16, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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johnbcaddell.bsky.social
#BirdButts for #BirdOfTheDay with a #flamingo butt

#birds #feathers #avian #birdphotography
rear view of a flamingo
February 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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jskinder.bsky.social
My new best friend. Came up every morning at breakfast to visit 😃
#EastCoastKin #perspective #BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutside #PhotographersofBlueSky #PhotographersUnited
February 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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blackandwhite95.bsky.social
It’s a particularly bleak day here in Christchurch,with rain and strong winds blowing through seemingly straight from Antartica. I found myself this colourful image in my collection to brighten up my day. Sony a7iii and fe90 macro.
#photography #red #christchurchphotographer #colourful #cheerful
February 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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puckbethy.bsky.social
Unten rechts sitzt klein eine Krähe auf einem Schornstein, weiter vorne fliegen 8 Tauben, der Himmel ist strahlend blau
February 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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immachocoholic.bsky.social
#SkySunday #Stunday Good morning friends! It’s 16 degrees out there 🥶 The clouds are moving in for the day but it’s another day of melting 🥳 Here’s today’s #SunriseMagic on the #CTShoreline with clouds. Have a peaceful day and get outside if you can! #landscape #photography #reflections
Some wispy clouds are moving in off the ocean and taking over the clear skies. As the sun rises the clouds are painted in peachy colors. The cove has a layer of snow and in the foreground is a patch of ice reflecting the sky.
February 15, 2026 at 11:56 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
Throwback to January 25th, when I was still living in the New Zealand Summer. I have no idea what those flowers are, but they grow wild all along the #KapitiCoast 🌼 #Stunday #EastCoastKin
A monarch butterfly has alighted on a plant with vibrant orange and yellow flowers. The background is blurred green foliage.
February 15, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdButts, birds showing their Butts, the Alt theme is #Green, any bird with Green showing set by @robcrank68.bsky.social - Here's a Goldcrest not exactly showing its best side 😁💩 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #bluesky #naturephotography
Photo taken in the Garden - South Wales The Goldcrest is the UK’s smallest bird, no bigger than a thumb, weighing roughly the same as a 20p coin. Often found in conifer trees, this olive-green, agile bird has a distinctive, bright yellow or orange stripe on its crown (male: orange, female: yellow), black eyes, and a swift, fluttering motion.
February 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
Awkward stage? Or all-the-rage? Teenage oystercatcher feather fashion. #BirdOfTheDay #BirdButts #EastCoastKin #birds #NewZealandBirds
A juvenile oystercatcher is walking through shallow water facing away from the camera. There is one white-gray feather sticking straight up from its tail feathers.
February 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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alan678.bsky.social
Good morning, my cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has decided “ today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdButts, birds showing their Butts, the Alt theme is #Green, any bird with Green showing.” How about a theme combo, some green, some butt. 😂 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Rear butt view of a fluffed blue tit perched on a curved metal bar, showing its soft green back, folded blue wings, and pale fluffy underside. Its small feet grip the metal, and the background is a smooth, warm brown blur that highlights the bird’s delicate feather detail and exceptional butt. 😂
February 15, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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debmaluk.bsky.social
Sharp-shinned Hawk for #BirdOfTheDay #Portrait
close up of a Sharp-shinned Hawk. The bird has a dark brown body and is light brown under the beak. The eye is deep copper.
February 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
I am going with the alternate #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BirdsBeingBirds today. Here is an oystercatcher having a snack. #birds #EastCoastKin
An oystercatcher bird has inserted its beak into the opening of a mollusk shell. The bird’s body is facing the camera and its head is down and tilted to the side in order to have the correct angle for accessing its meal. It is standing on wet sand and there are other shells and beachy things like that scattered about.
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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taminf.bsky.social
I tend to prefer black and white for a #portrait, today's theme by @alan678.bsky.social for #BirdoftheDay. Luckily this White-breasted nuthatch also fits #SmallBirdSaturday by @javajanegallery.co.uk

#photography #birds
February 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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dylanburgess.photography
#Portrait is today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme. So I have gone for a head shot of a #Jay looking right down the barrel, don't think I will ever get as close again...

Hope you enjoy and have a great weekend 👍

#birdphotography #ukwildlife #eastcoastkin
Close-up of a Eurasian jay facing the camera. The jay has a distinctive patterned head with black markings around its eyes, a light brown body, and vibrant blue feathers on the wings. The background is a soft, blurred gray, highlighting the bird's striking features.
February 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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photographyguy28.bsky.social
#Birds🪶🦉
#NaturePhotography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#NatureLover, #UKBirding
#WildlifePhotography
Good morning, Bluesky friends! Alan’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Portrait. Here’s my Eurasian Jackdaw shot, taken with My
Trusty Canon EOS R50.
This image captures a striking, close-up view of a bird—specifically a Western Jackdaw—perched on the edge of a weathered roof. It has a very intense, almost comical expression as it looks directly into the camera lens. Key Visual Details • The Bird: It features charcoal-grey and black plumage with a distinctively pale, silvery-grey nape (the back of the neck). Its most piercing feature is its bright white or pale blue iris, which gives it an unusually focused and "judging" stare. • The Perch: The bird is standing on what looks like a mossy, terracotta or stone roof ridge. One of its dark, scaly feet is visible, gripping the edge firmly. • The Background: The background consists of rows of old, weathered roof tiles, creating a series of diagonal lines that lead the eye toward the bird. • The Mood: Because of the direct eye contact and the slightly tilted head, the bird appears curious, bold, and perhaps a bit grumpy. Composition & Style • Perspective: A low-angle, eye-level shot that makes the bird feel like the main protagonist of a story. • Lighting: The lighting is soft and diffused, highlighting the texture of the feathers without harsh shadows.
February 14, 2026 at 10:38 AM