TheIneptBirder
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Went to Savannah and the coast and saw a ton of great birds. Def the highlight of my year. I have 100s of pics to sort through—most of them terrible of course—but as a teaser look at this Sandwich Tern! <swoon> I know they’re not rare, but if you don’t live on the coast you just don’t see these. 🪶💚
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Went to Savannah and the coast and saw a ton of great birds. Def the highlight of my year. I have 100s of pics to sort through—most of them terrible of course—but as a teaser look at this Sandwich Tern! <swoon> I know they’re not rare, but if you don’t live on the coast you just don’t see these. 🪶💚
A good thread and good reminder that we need better ways to talk about nature loss. 🪶
I grew up in Ohio, obsessed with Ohio birds. Then spent ~10 years away for undergrad research and grad school before being back in Ohio.
And the biodiversity loss is obvious just over that 10 year period-- birds that used to be relatively easy to find are just...not anymore.
And the biodiversity loss is obvious just over that 10 year period-- birds that used to be relatively easy to find are just...not anymore.
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A good thread and good reminder that we need better ways to talk about nature loss. 🪶
I was away for eight days and the house plants look better than ever. Little jerks.
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I was away for eight days and the house plants look better than ever. Little jerks.
In confirming what bird was on my Idaho quarter I discovered some fun Google auto-fills. (Peregrine Falcon, but you knew that already.) 🪶
October 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
In confirming what bird was on my Idaho quarter I discovered some fun Google auto-fills. (Peregrine Falcon, but you knew that already.) 🪶
Ok you smartypantses, I’m at a loss on this diving duck. Any ID guesses are appreciated. Location: a quarry lake in central Ohio three days ago. Note: that’s a solid block of white under its tail. (And please don’t say “definitely a…” or “obviously a…”
because that's mean.) Thx in advance. 🪶
because that's mean.) Thx in advance. 🪶
October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Ok you smartypantses, I’m at a loss on this diving duck. Any ID guesses are appreciated. Location: a quarry lake in central Ohio three days ago. Note: that’s a solid block of white under its tail. (And please don’t say “definitely a…” or “obviously a…”
because that's mean.) Thx in advance. 🪶
because that's mean.) Thx in advance. 🪶
Visited one of the top birding spots in Cleveland (Edgewater Park) but it’s too early for the ducks and gulls so we coped with bagels from Cleveland Bagel Company and coffee from Rising Star Coffee. 🪶
October 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Visited one of the top birding spots in Cleveland (Edgewater Park) but it’s too early for the ducks and gulls so we coped with bagels from Cleveland Bagel Company and coffee from Rising Star Coffee. 🪶
One of the last Great Egrets to hang around before they've all gone south. (the graph is for my county) 🪶
October 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
One of the last Great Egrets to hang around before they've all gone south. (the graph is for my county) 🪶
COEXIST poster of the day 🪶
October 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
COEXIST poster of the day 🪶
By the way, events are happening all week. A great organization! 🪶
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October 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
By the way, events are happening all week. A great organization! 🪶
Many thousands at the anti-authoritarian No Kings protest in Columbus, Ohio, today. The vibe was positive, inclusive, funny, and resolute. Not a lib-terrorist to be seen, though I did see a Peregrine Falcon terrorizing some pigeons! 🪶🇺🇸
October 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Many thousands at the anti-authoritarian No Kings protest in Columbus, Ohio, today. The vibe was positive, inclusive, funny, and resolute. Not a lib-terrorist to be seen, though I did see a Peregrine Falcon terrorizing some pigeons! 🪶🇺🇸
Check out this new birding trip, y’all. Sounds like a great balance of birds, good vibes, culture, and, wait for it, ethical coffee. 🪶🦜☕
Y'ALL! We're doing it! 😱🎉❤️
It's our INAUGURAL TRIP and it's to the Western Highlands of Guatemala in January 2026! We're gonna see all the birds. 🦜🦜🦜
We're gonna drink all the coffee! ☕ ☕☕
Reserve your spot here!
Contact us here!
🇬🇹🦜🤩🤩🦜🇬🇹
It's our INAUGURAL TRIP and it's to the Western Highlands of Guatemala in January 2026! We're gonna see all the birds. 🦜🦜🦜
We're gonna drink all the coffee! ☕ ☕☕
Reserve your spot here!
Contact us here!
🇬🇹🦜🤩🤩🦜🇬🇹
October 9, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Check out this new birding trip, y’all. Sounds like a great balance of birds, good vibes, culture, and, wait for it, ethical coffee. 🪶🦜☕
Common Merganser doing some advanced yoga 🪶
October 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Common Merganser doing some advanced yoga 🪶
Love the intent look on this Red-shouldered Hawk. It’s like me looking at a buffet table. 🪶
October 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Love the intent look on this Red-shouldered Hawk. It’s like me looking at a buffet table. 🪶
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Warbler photography is hard and also sometimes very funny.
Anyone else have something for #PhotoFailFriday?#IThinkThisBirdMightBeInWitnessProtection #LeafHappens #WorstBirdPic #birds 🌿
Anyone else have something for #PhotoFailFriday?#IThinkThisBirdMightBeInWitnessProtection #LeafHappens #WorstBirdPic #birds 🌿
October 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Warbler photography is hard and also sometimes very funny.
Anyone else have something for #PhotoFailFriday?#IThinkThisBirdMightBeInWitnessProtection #LeafHappens #WorstBirdPic #birds 🌿
Anyone else have something for #PhotoFailFriday?#IThinkThisBirdMightBeInWitnessProtection #LeafHappens #WorstBirdPic #birds 🌿
That lil Tree Swallow went on to win six NBA championships…
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October 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
That lil Tree Swallow went on to win six NBA championships…
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I thought the highlight of this vid would be the amazing iridescence on the young Wood Duck, but then a special guest came into frame (Pied-billed Grebe!). I’ve had some big misses lately, but, this morning, birding was (yet again) the best thing ever. 🪶
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I thought the highlight of this vid would be the amazing iridescence on the young Wood Duck, but then a special guest came into frame (Pied-billed Grebe!). I’ve had some big misses lately, but, this morning, birding was (yet again) the best thing ever. 🪶
Fall birding is tough, but we managed to find a few warblers hopping around the trees this morning, including a stunning Yellow-throated Warbler. This was my best pic. Nailed it. #worstbirdpic 🪶
September 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Fall birding is tough, but we managed to find a few warblers hopping around the trees this morning, including a stunning Yellow-throated Warbler. This was my best pic. Nailed it. #worstbirdpic 🪶
Your new Zen screensaver 🪶
September 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Your new Zen screensaver 🪶
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The fancy sparrows are stopping by on their big trek south, and this morning these two showed up.
White-crowned sparrows can winter in the southern U.S. down into Central America. These two decided the creek was for bathing and drinking!
Adult in the creek and juvenile on the rock!
#Birds 🪶
White-crowned sparrows can winter in the southern U.S. down into Central America. These two decided the creek was for bathing and drinking!
Adult in the creek and juvenile on the rock!
#Birds 🪶
September 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The fancy sparrows are stopping by on their big trek south, and this morning these two showed up.
White-crowned sparrows can winter in the southern U.S. down into Central America. These two decided the creek was for bathing and drinking!
Adult in the creek and juvenile on the rock!
#Birds 🪶
White-crowned sparrows can winter in the southern U.S. down into Central America. These two decided the creek was for bathing and drinking!
Adult in the creek and juvenile on the rock!
#Birds 🪶
Spent last week living in the past in the Allegheny Mountains (hills?) of central Pennsylvania. (Stayed in a 200+ y.o. house!) Didn’t see too many birds, but the highlight was hearing a Screech Owl in the distance at dusk—something I’ve never heard before, tho they’re apparently famous for it. 🪶
September 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Spent last week living in the past in the Allegheny Mountains (hills?) of central Pennsylvania. (Stayed in a 200+ y.o. house!) Didn’t see too many birds, but the highlight was hearing a Screech Owl in the distance at dusk—something I’ve never heard before, tho they’re apparently famous for it. 🪶
This morning went looking for fall warblers that everyone seems to be seeing. On the way, picked up some donuts, for my feelings, just in case things didn’t go well. Stared into a bunch of lovely trees waiting for…anything…and saw almost nothing. Fall birding is rough. This was my only pic. 🪶
September 11, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This morning went looking for fall warblers that everyone seems to be seeing. On the way, picked up some donuts, for my feelings, just in case things didn’t go well. Stared into a bunch of lovely trees waiting for…anything…and saw almost nothing. Fall birding is rough. This was my only pic. 🪶
Haven’t been to this great shorebird spot in years. Haven’t actually seen many shorebirds for years, frankly. Finally made it to this hotspot yesterday. It hadn’t rained in weeks. So, naturally, this happens. Complete wash. Birding is a constant lesson in Zen surrender. 🪶
August 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Haven’t been to this great shorebird spot in years. Haven’t actually seen many shorebirds for years, frankly. Finally made it to this hotspot yesterday. It hadn’t rained in weeks. So, naturally, this happens. Complete wash. Birding is a constant lesson in Zen surrender. 🪶
Downton Abbey but where they all solve murders together.
Downton Stabby
Downton Stabby
August 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Downton Abbey but where they all solve murders together.
Downton Stabby
Downton Stabby
Flashing Workshop 101, day 3
“Don’t worry, you’ll get it.” 🪶
“Don’t worry, you’ll get it.” 🪶
August 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Flashing Workshop 101, day 3
“Don’t worry, you’ll get it.” 🪶
“Don’t worry, you’ll get it.” 🪶