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Michelle Cozens
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Member of #EastCoastKin arts collective
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Connecticut & New Zealand
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Ik heb geen sperwer voor #februarivogelmaand, maar wel iets voor #BirdOfTheDay, waar #PeacefulSolitide het thema is: a singular bird, in a peaceful setting.
February 18, 2026 at 8:53 AM
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Alan @alan678.bsky.social' #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PeacefulSolitide a singular bird, in a peaceful setting.
The alt is #DramaQueens upset or angry birds.
A solitary Whimbrel at low tide. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin @waderquest.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #nikon #sigma
February 18, 2026 at 7:53 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
May you be safe.
May you be happy.
May you be healthy.
May you live with ease.

#LovingKindnessMeditation #LovingKindness #sunrise #naturephotography #EastCoastKin
A sunrise over Long Island Sound. The sky is clear. The sea is fairly calm, with a small wave breaking on the rocky coast in the foreground of the photo.
February 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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dunnjons.bsky.social
Good morning. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #PeacefulSolitude, a singular bird, in a peaceful setting.

That takes me back to Brazil, and a quiet early morning coffee enjoyed watching an Amethyst Woodstar in a friend's garden.

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #hummingbird #naturephotography
Amethyst Woodstar (Calliphlox amethystina), Brazil © Jon Dunn
February 18, 2026 at 9:13 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
#PeacefulSolitude #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds #EasternKingbird
Most of this frame is just green leaves from plants and bushes. Jutting in on an angle from the right border is a dead tree limb. Perched near the tip of the branch is a dark gray bird, the eastern kingbird. It has white-tipped tail feathers and a white throat. Its head is turned to the left.
February 18, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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gillianthompson.bsky.social
#birdoftheday throwback to a trip to Costa Rica. #Peacefulsolitude a scintillant hummingbird
February 18, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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torbergen.bsky.social
Todays #BirdOfTheDay theme and it's #PeacefulSolitide

#birds #birdphotography #longtailedtit #addBirder
Longtailed tit.
February 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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aintright.bsky.social
Lulu the Long-tailed Tit #BirdOfTheDay #PeacefulSolitide #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
February 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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I had some fun with a Pileated Woodpecker yesterday. With the warmer weather, the insects have been more active...bringing out the woodpeckers more.

#Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #PhotographersUnited #Photo #EastCoastKin
A pileated Woodpecker in flight with golden hour light shining though.
February 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CollectingFood. Here’s an American Dipper with its catch!

#birds #nature #wildlife #photography
A small gray-brown bird stands on a rock, holding a small fish in its beak against a soft green background. Photographed in North Bend, Washington.
February 17, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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alan678.bsky.social
My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has announced that today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CollectingFood, birds with food in their beaks, the Alt theme is #Grey, birds with Grey feathers on them. Alt for me. Little known fact but Coal Tits have some grey feathers. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Coal Tit perched on a dried plant stem, showing its distinctive black head, white cheek patch, and buff-coloured flanks. Soft grey feathers are visible across the upper back and mantle, blending subtly between the black crown and warmer buff underside. The folded wings and tail also show cool grey tones along the feather edges. The bird stands alert against a softly blurred background of brown and tan vegetation, with warm natural light highlighting the layered texture and gentle grey shading of its plumage.
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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A beautiful sun halo appeared on my morning walk here in Glastonbury. Photo taken about 45 minutes after sunrise.
February 17, 2026 at 9:21 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
“May there be kindness in your gaze when you look within.
May you never place walls between the light and yourself.”
-John O’Donohue (full poem and plant ID in the alt text. I love these little beach tumbleweeds)
#EastCoastKin #TwosDay #NaturePhotography #NewZealand
Two seed heads from the silvery sand grass plant (also known as Spinifex sericeus or kowhangatara) sit side by side on the wet sand of a low tide beach. They are reflected in the very shallow water. These seed heads tumble along beaches on the north island and upper South Island of New Zealand, spreading seeds. The plants help stabilize the sand dunes so it is a very beneficial plant. The caption is a poem/blessing by John O’Donohue. It is as follows: May there be kindness in your gaze When you look within. May you never place walls between the light and yourself. May you allow the wild beauty Of the invisible world to gather you, mind you, and embrace you in belonging.
February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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1035intheheartland.bsky.social
Had a good cry with my brother tonight has he has lost his best friend Marshall. There are special dogs in a life, and he was that one. Always together, and forever a good boy. There is a hole in us all tonight, that over time will hurt less, but can never be filled. Yelp, crying again.....
February 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
measureofcalm.bsky.social
This is a red-breasted dotterel (I think, please correct me if I’m wrong) eating a tiny crab. #BirdOfTheDay #CollectingFood #NewZealandBirds #EastCoastKin
A bird standing on the beach is leaning over after snatching a tiny crab from the sand. The bird is a red-breasted dotterel, I believe. Its breast has small patches of pale red-brown feathers, but is mainly white. Its back has mainly brown feathers. It is facing left. The background is mostly blurred water, with sand and small bits of driftwood closer in.
February 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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Wow.
February 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Young Powerful Owlet falls asleep while intently watching some ducks. This is my favourite Owlet movie ever. We always finish our Powerful Owl talks with it zzzzzzzz
#birds #brisbane
November 13, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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abbphotos.bsky.social
In Florida, we get to enjoy a greatly increased number of birds here over the winter. The Tricolor Heron is one that's here year-round. I watched this Tricolor Heron catch and swallow a good breakfast this morning!
#BirdoftheDay #WinterSurvivors #birds #nature #photography #Sony
February 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
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Yes,,, your boy has taken a ride in the 4 man bobsled,,, but im an adrenaline junkie and needed to try skeleton. And now I’ve officially joined the team and am gonna try to start competing.

66 years old going 66 mph.
February 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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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