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Amateur Bird Photographer. All photos my own.
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Belted Kingfisher ( Megaceryle alcyon )

December 3rd, 2025

#Birding #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Kingfisher 🪶
Two belted kingfishers chasing each other through the air. the birds are looking directly at each other, and look like they are dancing together.
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Merlin ( Falco columbarius )

November 20, 2025

#Birding #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Merlin 🪶
A merlin bathing on a sandy beach, looking directly at the camera A merlin chasing another merlin. The bird on the left is taking off to flee, while the bird on the right takes over the perch that was just left behind. A merlin perched on a branch, head turned to stage right.
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Dark-eyed junco ( Junco hyemalis )

Novembet 13, 2025

#Birding #BirdPhotography 🪶
aa dark-eyed junco perched on a barren tree
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Short-eared owl ( Asio flammeus )

November 14, 2025

I had so many great pictures yesterday, here's some for the morning crowd!

#Birding #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotigraphy 🪶
A short-eared owl perched on a haybale A short-eared owl flying against a background of fall trees A short-eared owl flying in front of a winter landscape
November 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Time for our very first double feature!

Short-eared owl ( Asio flammeus ) & northern harrier ( Circus hudsonius )

November 14, 2025

#Birding #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Owl 🪶
A short-eared owl and northern harrier clashing over hunting territory.
November 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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White-throated sparrow ( Zonotrichia albicollis )

November 11, 2025

#Birding #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography 🪶
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Great horned owl ( Bubo virginianus )

October 28, 2025
#Birding #BirdPhotogralhy #WildlifePhotography #Owl 🪶
Silhouette of a great horned owl perched on a leafless tree, set against a darkening sky
October 29, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Red-tailed hawk, Buteo jamaicensis

October 27, 2025

#BirdPhotography #Birds #Hawk
Photo of a Red-tailed hawk flapping its wings against a clear blue sky. Photo of a red-tailed hawk soaring against a clear blue sky.
October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)

This little guy is the only duckling left this year, which isn't terribly surprising given how many birds of prey have been nesting at the lake this year, but I really hope this one makes it.

#birding #birds #birdphotography #photography #mallard #duck
A mallard duckling, sitting on the edge of a lake, lit from behind. the same mallard duckling dabbling, with the mother duck standing behind
August 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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Barred owl (Strix varia)

July 22, 2025

The baby is back! they saw me from very high up, and ended up coming by a few minutes later to get a closer look at me!

#birds #birding #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #owl #barredowl
Juvenile barred owl, perched on a low branch. Juvenile barred owl, looking straight at the camera.
July 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Double-crested cormorant (Nannopterum auritum)
July 12, 2025

I love how distinct cormorants are, compared to other waterfowl!
#birding #birds #photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #cormorant
A double-crested cormorant perched on a wire.
July 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)

July 11, 2025

When I was little, I always mistook their calls for owls hooting. I'm sure I'm not alone in that!

#birds #birdphotography #photography #mourningdove 🪶
A mourning dove nesting on a girder. A '3' sign is hanging below the bird at a train platform.
July 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)
July 8, 2025

This poor guy was being flushed out of his bushes by a catbird before he took off.

#birding #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography 🪶
A common yellowthroat perched on a small bush. The same yellowthroat, a few seconds before taking off.
July 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Gray catbird, Dumetella carolinensis
June 12, 2025

Wish i'd had a tripod for this, but I was still happy to get such a clear call from so close by!
#birding #birds #catbird
July 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
May 28, 2025
#birding #birds #photography #birdphotography #wildlifephotography 🪶
A male house sparrow sitting on a roof, looking off into the distance.
July 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Barred owl (Strix varia)
June 27, 2025
#birding #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #owl #barredowl
Juvenile barred owl sitting on a branch. the owl is looking directly towards the viewer. Adult barred owl taking flight, next to juvenile barred owl. Juvenile barred owl, preparing to take off and balancing with its wings.
June 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Black-Capped Chickadee (Poecille atricapillus)
June 12, 2025

#birding #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #chickadee
A Black-Capped Chickadee perched on a bare branch in a wooded area. An unidentified insect is in its mouth.
June 12, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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American Osprey

#birding #birds #birdphotography #photography #wildlifephotography #osprey
An Osprey flying above a the trees at dusk. The bird's beak is open, calling in flight. Another view of the same bird, also flying above the trees at dusk.
June 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM