Janet Hill
@saskajanet.bsky.social
Welcome to the prairies! In my day job I'm a microbiology prof in Saskatoon @hilllabsask.bsky.social, and weekends are for the birds (literally).
🇨🇦 Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.
🇨🇦 Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.
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Janet Hill
@saskajanet.bsky.social
· May 23
The Best Duck. I will not be taking questions at this time #birds
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Fun day in Prince Albert National Park, where a herd of elk crossing the road is a nice change from regular traffic.
Fun day in Prince Albert National Park, where a herd of elk crossing the road is a nice change from regular traffic.
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Fun day in Prince Albert National Park, where a herd of elk crossing the road is a nice change from regular traffic.
Fun day in Prince Albert National Park, where a herd of elk crossing the road is a nice change from regular traffic.
Mesmerizing lake ice. Sound on for the full effect 🌿
November 10, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Mesmerizing lake ice. Sound on for the full effect 🌿
Happily out of touch with the world for a few days. Greetings from the Quiet Zone 🌿
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Happily out of touch with the world for a few days. Greetings from the Quiet Zone 🌿
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Was great to participate in the launch of Conserva Aves in Panama! Here's my chat with Karla Aparicio who explains the importance of one of the sites which will be protected for birds. I'm proud that Birds Canada is part of this conservation effort! www.linkedin.com/posts/birdsc...
Every spring and fall, millions of birds migrate through Panama, where areas like Chorrera Bay provide critical sites for stopover. During his recent visit there, Birds Canada’s President & CEO… |...
Every spring and fall, millions of birds migrate through Panama, where areas like Chorrera Bay provide critical sites for stopover. During his recent visit there, Birds Canada’s President & CEO Patric...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Was great to participate in the launch of Conserva Aves in Panama! Here's my chat with Karla Aparicio who explains the importance of one of the sites which will be protected for birds. I'm proud that Birds Canada is part of this conservation effort! www.linkedin.com/posts/birdsc...
Stan made so many people’s days just a little bit brighter with his daily posts from Newfoundland. RIP
For those of you not still on X/Twitter, we received some sad news. Stan Collins @stan_sdcollins, passed away on Nov 4th. Stan was a wonderful photographer who posted about Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland. He was so engaging and full of positive energy and he will be missed by the whole community. RIP
November 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Stan made so many people’s days just a little bit brighter with his daily posts from Newfoundland. RIP
November 8, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing my first Winter Wren of the fall. A tiny bird with a BIG attitude! #birds #birding #wren #BirdOfTheDay
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing my first Winter Wren of the fall. A tiny bird with a BIG attitude! #birds #birding #wren #BirdOfTheDay
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Leopards are one of the apex predators in Africa and we were thrilled to have a couple encounters.
Unlike lions, they are solitary animals and can drag a prey that’s twice their body weight up into a tree.
This male had just finished a large meal of zebra and was resting in the shade.
#mammal
Unlike lions, they are solitary animals and can drag a prey that’s twice their body weight up into a tree.
This male had just finished a large meal of zebra and was resting in the shade.
#mammal
November 8, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Leopards are one of the apex predators in Africa and we were thrilled to have a couple encounters.
Unlike lions, they are solitary animals and can drag a prey that’s twice their body weight up into a tree.
This male had just finished a large meal of zebra and was resting in the shade.
#mammal
Unlike lions, they are solitary animals and can drag a prey that’s twice their body weight up into a tree.
This male had just finished a large meal of zebra and was resting in the shade.
#mammal
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Ruby-crowned Kinglets are described as hyperactive. After many attempts, I finally managed to capture one. Unfortunately, just not in focus.
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Ruby-crowned Kinglets are described as hyperactive. After many attempts, I finally managed to capture one. Unfortunately, just not in focus.
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic
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I was SO EXCITED when this beautiful Eastern Painted Turtle emerged from the cold dark pond and crawled up onto the VERY LOG I WAS SITTING ON only 13 feet away!
Unfortunately, the minimum focusing distance of my lens is 16 feet. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
#PhotoFailFriday #herps
Unfortunately, the minimum focusing distance of my lens is 16 feet. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
#PhotoFailFriday #herps
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I was SO EXCITED when this beautiful Eastern Painted Turtle emerged from the cold dark pond and crawled up onto the VERY LOG I WAS SITTING ON only 13 feet away!
Unfortunately, the minimum focusing distance of my lens is 16 feet. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
#PhotoFailFriday #herps
Unfortunately, the minimum focusing distance of my lens is 16 feet. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
#PhotoFailFriday #herps
Behold, a cute little chicka— nevermind
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic #PlacesWhereBirdsWereJustASecondAgo
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic #PlacesWhereBirdsWereJustASecondAgo
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Behold, a cute little chicka— nevermind
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic #PlacesWhereBirdsWereJustASecondAgo
#PhotoFailFriday #worstbirdpic #PlacesWhereBirdsWereJustASecondAgo
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Moment of Zen - 26 sec of rain in an old growth forest💚 #becurious
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Moment of Zen - 26 sec of rain in an old growth forest💚 #becurious
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where snow was anticipated but has not yet arrived
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where snow was anticipated but has not yet arrived
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Am sitting up at the observatory waiting for Maui Electric to restore power to to the summit. Was supposed to come on at 5, we were just informed it'll be more like 6, just sitting here AMA. :)
November 6, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Am sitting up at the observatory waiting for Maui Electric to restore power to to the summit. Was supposed to come on at 5, we were just informed it'll be more like 6, just sitting here AMA. :)
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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One of my favourite polar bear photos I've taken to date. It was a weird, misty evening with just a sliver of sunlight coming through the fog, lighting up this bear on the rocks just outside of town. #mammals 🌿 #BearSeason2025
November 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
One of my favourite polar bear photos I've taken to date. It was a weird, misty evening with just a sliver of sunlight coming through the fog, lighting up this bear on the rocks just outside of town. #mammals 🌿 #BearSeason2025
November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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"Clean", graphite & pencil crayon on paper, 8x10", 2024 (private collection).
November 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
"Clean", graphite & pencil crayon on paper, 8x10", 2024 (private collection).