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#birdphotography
#wildlifephotography
#naturephotography
Gray Catbirds are famous for their calls that sound like a complaining cat. Sometimes the disappointment is too deep for words.
It just found out it’s only Tuesday, and it's processing the news with a wide-eyed stare. I feel you, buddy.
#birds #greycatbird
Gray Catbirds are famous for their calls that sound like a complaining cat. Sometimes the disappointment is too deep for words.
It just found out it’s only Tuesday, and it's processing the news with a wide-eyed stare. I feel you, buddy.
#birds #greycatbird
This Song Sparrow is giving me a look that says, "Move along, nothing to see here."
It is using the spots on the leaves to hide the spots on her chest, and frankly, I respect the strategy.
#birds #songsparrow #wildlifephotography #nature
This Song Sparrow is giving me a look that says, "Move along, nothing to see here."
It is using the spots on the leaves to hide the spots on her chest, and frankly, I respect the strategy.
#birds #songsparrow #wildlifephotography #nature
This Ring-billed Gull is patrolling Kingston Point Beach with a very serious expression.
It flew in expecting boardwalk, only to find this is a quiet river beach. Time to speak to the manager about the lack of fast food.
#birds #ringbilledgull #wildlife
This Ring-billed Gull is patrolling Kingston Point Beach with a very serious expression.
It flew in expecting boardwalk, only to find this is a quiet river beach. Time to speak to the manager about the lack of fast food.
#birds #ringbilledgull #wildlife
The wind can't catch you if you are practically underground. This Red-winged Blackbird has the right idea—keep your head down, stay close to the earth, and focus on the snacks.
#redwingedblackbird #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
The wind can't catch you if you are practically underground. This Red-winged Blackbird has the right idea—keep your head down, stay close to the earth, and focus on the snacks.
#redwingedblackbird #birds #nature #wildlife #photography
Week: Done. Mood: Ready. Obstacle: That red car.
This House Sparrow is already mentally checked out.
#birds #housesparrow #wildlifephotography #nature
Week: Done. Mood: Ready. Obstacle: That red car.
This House Sparrow is already mentally checked out.
#birds #housesparrow #wildlifephotography #nature
Goal Status: This Gull.
He is melting into the beach. That is the look of a bird who found a patch of sun-warmed sand and decided, "I live here now."
I am channeling this energy until the thermometer hits 70 again.
#birds #ringbilledgull #wildifephotography
Goal Status: This Gull.
He is melting into the beach. That is the look of a bird who found a patch of sun-warmed sand and decided, "I live here now."
I am channeling this energy until the thermometer hits 70 again.
#birds #ringbilledgull #wildifephotography
He’s nibbling clover like a sweet little angel, but I know better.
We had six babies on the property last year, and "groundhog-proofing" the garden was intense. Enjoy the clover, little guy, because you aren't getting into the vegetables!
#groundhog #babyanimals #cute
He’s nibbling clover like a sweet little angel, but I know better.
We had six babies on the property last year, and "groundhog-proofing" the garden was intense. Enjoy the clover, little guy, because you aren't getting into the vegetables!
#groundhog #babyanimals #cute
You say its "clapping." I say its rubbing his hands together like a cartoon villain who just located the entrance to my vegetable garden.
That is the face of a baby groundhog who just learned where watermelon is growing.
#groundhog #babyanimals #nature #wildlife #photography
You say its "clapping." I say its rubbing his hands together like a cartoon villain who just located the entrance to my vegetable garden.
That is the face of a baby groundhog who just learned where watermelon is growing.
#groundhog #babyanimals #nature #wildlife #photography
My eyes: "That is a Meadowlark missing its necklace."
Science: "That is a Blackbird."
The Bird: "I am just trying to eat this seed."
The female Bobolink: The most confusing member of the Blackbird family tree.
#birds #bobolink #femalebirds #nature #wildlifephotography
My eyes: "That is a Meadowlark missing its necklace."
Science: "That is a Blackbird."
The Bird: "I am just trying to eat this seed."
The female Bobolink: The most confusing member of the Blackbird family tree.
#birds #bobolink #femalebirds #nature #wildlifephotography
We saw the masked male last week (complaining about his name), but the female Common Yellowthroat has a totally different look. No black mask, just a subtle yellow glow and a very large lunch.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #femalebirds #birdseating #wildĺifephotography
We saw the masked male last week (complaining about his name), but the female Common Yellowthroat has a totally different look. No black mask, just a subtle yellow glow and a very large lunch.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #femalebirds #birdseating #wildĺifephotography
The American Kestrel is ignoring the rabbits. The rabbits are ignoring the Kestrel.
The Kestrel weighs as much as a stick of butter, and the rabbits... do not. He is scanning for something in his own weight class.
#birds #americankestrel #easterncottontail
The American Kestrel is ignoring the rabbits. The rabbits are ignoring the Kestrel.
The Kestrel weighs as much as a stick of butter, and the rabbits... do not. He is scanning for something in his own weight class.
#birds #americankestrel #easterncottontail
He is channeling his inner Nuthatch to highlight the hypocrisy of it all.
Nuthatches are more common than Yellowthroats, but get respectful names like "White-breasted."
No wonder he’s looking at us sideways.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #notsocommon #wildlife
He is channeling his inner Nuthatch to highlight the hypocrisy of it all.
Nuthatches are more common than Yellowthroats, but get respectful names like "White-breasted."
No wonder he’s looking at us sideways.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #notsocommon #wildlife
"Did you just call me basic?"
This Common Yellowthroat seems to take real issue with his species name. He is staring me down like he’s ready to fight the entire ornithology department.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #nature #wildlife #photography
"Did you just call me basic?"
This Common Yellowthroat seems to take real issue with his species name. He is staring me down like he’s ready to fight the entire ornithology department.
#birds #commonyellowthroat #nature #wildlife #photography
"I am migrating in a month, and someone better take care of this snow situation before I get there!"
The Red-winged Blackbirds are coming back soon, and they have high standards for their arrival.
#birds #redwingedblackbird #nature #wildlifephotography
"I am migrating in a month, and someone better take care of this snow situation before I get there!"
The Red-winged Blackbirds are coming back soon, and they have high standards for their arrival.
#birds #redwingedblackbird #nature #wildlifephotography
There is something so endearing about this Northern Cardinal watching over the tiny Yellow Warbler at the puddle. He looks like the designated lifeguard on duty.
Just two friends—one big, one small—cooling off on a summer day.
#birds #cardinal #yellowwarbler
There is something so endearing about this Northern Cardinal watching over the tiny Yellow Warbler at the puddle. He looks like the designated lifeguard on duty.
Just two friends—one big, one small—cooling off on a summer day.
#birds #cardinal #yellowwarbler
Two feet of snow on the ground today, so I'm thinking back to green leaves and sunny afternoons.
Here is a Grackle having a snackle to help get us through the freeze.
#birds #commongrackle #wildlifephotography #nature #birdseating
Two feet of snow on the ground today, so I'm thinking back to green leaves and sunny afternoons.
Here is a Grackle having a snackle to help get us through the freeze.
#birds #commongrackle #wildlifephotography #nature #birdseating
Be like this Eastern Kingbird claiming the highest branch: take charge. Please contact your senators and tell them to oppose the ICE funding bill.
Then, we can all enjoy the birds.
#birds #easternkingbird
Be like this Eastern Kingbird claiming the highest branch: take charge. Please contact your senators and tell them to oppose the ICE funding bill.
Then, we can all enjoy the birds.
#birds #easternkingbird
I see a large, streaky, mysterious bird in the reeds. My heart races. Is it a rare sparrow? A vagrant from the west?
Then she opens her beak and shouts "I'M A RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD!"
The female RWBB: A crusher of dreams.
#birds #redwingedblackbird
I see a large, streaky, mysterious bird in the reeds. My heart races. Is it a rare sparrow? A vagrant from the west?
Then she opens her beak and shouts "I'M A RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD!"
The female RWBB: A crusher of dreams.
#birds #redwingedblackbird
While the Hudson Valley is locked in a deep freeze, the Eastern Kingbird is enjoying the Amazon Basin. They trade aggressive summer insect-hunting for a relaxed winter diet of tropical fruit.
Honestly, I can't blame them.
#birds #easternkingbird
While the Hudson Valley is locked in a deep freeze, the Eastern Kingbird is enjoying the Amazon Basin. They trade aggressive summer insect-hunting for a relaxed winter diet of tropical fruit.
Honestly, I can't blame them.
#birds #easternkingbird
Looking at this bird perched silently on the edge of the rack, I think we are witnessing a "social battery recharge."
#birds #purplemartin #wildlifephotography
Looking at this bird perched silently on the edge of the rack, I think we are witnessing a "social battery recharge."
#birds #purplemartin #wildlifephotography
She is the visual definition of my current workload. Technically "balanced," but one gust of wind (or one more "quick request") away from toppling right off this thistle.
#birds #songsparrow #nature #wildlife #photography
She is the visual definition of my current workload. Technically "balanced," but one gust of wind (or one more "quick request") away from toppling right off this thistle.
#birds #songsparrow #nature #wildlife #photography
After witnessing that Eastern Bluebird eviction, we interrupt our regular programming for a Bobolink just minding his own business.
No turf wars, no biting, no drama - just a bird balancing on a blade of grass. Nature isn't always a battlefield!
#birds #bobolink
The battle is over, and the Eastern Bluebird has successfully claimed the box. He is now perched on the roof, keeping a vigilant watch to ensure the Swallows don't return.
Thank you all for following along with this saga!
#easternbluebird #birds #wildlifephotography
The battle is over, and the Eastern Bluebird has successfully claimed the box. He is now perched on the roof, keeping a vigilant watch to ensure the Swallows don't return.
Thank you all for following along with this saga!
#easternbluebird #birds #wildlifephotography
"Don't even think about it."
The Tree Swallow tried to circle back, but the Eastern Bluebird is guarding the door with an open beak.
He is letting her know in no uncertain terms that the eviction is final.
#birds #treeswallow #easternbluebird #wildlife #naturephotography
"Don't even think about it."
The Tree Swallow tried to circle back, but the Eastern Bluebird is guarding the door with an open beak.
He is letting her know in no uncertain terms that the eviction is final.
#birds #treeswallow #easternbluebird #wildlife #naturephotography
The Tree Swallow has made her escape, leaving the Eastern Bluebird to claim the prize. He’s looking out from the entrance with a very smug "mission accomplished" vibe.
The Bluebirds have the box... for now.
#birds #easternbluebird #treeswallow
The Tree Swallow has made her escape, leaving the Eastern Bluebird to claim the prize. He’s looking out from the entrance with a very smug "mission accomplished" vibe.
The Bluebirds have the box... for now.
#birds #easternbluebird #treeswallow