Violet
@fetchingviolet.bsky.social
Librarian in a former life. Backyard birder (all photos posted are mine, except for the ones that are my spouse's which I also claim 😉). Native plant gardener, plant based for over half my life, and avid list maker. One day the lists will be completed.
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, Alan @alan678.bsky.social
selected #mottled birds. Alt is #blurry birds blurred in motion. I have so many blurry photos I could share (most not in motion), but this little Carolina Chickadee taking its first flight is the one I will go with today.
selected #mottled birds. Alt is #blurry birds blurred in motion. I have so many blurry photos I could share (most not in motion), but this little Carolina Chickadee taking its first flight is the one I will go with today.
November 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, Alan @alan678.bsky.social
selected #mottled birds. Alt is #blurry birds blurred in motion. I have so many blurry photos I could share (most not in motion), but this little Carolina Chickadee taking its first flight is the one I will go with today.
selected #mottled birds. Alt is #blurry birds blurred in motion. I have so many blurry photos I could share (most not in motion), but this little Carolina Chickadee taking its first flight is the one I will go with today.
Years ago, my Dad and I build a woodpecker nesting box which had been ignored since the day it was hung. Finally, after years of neglect, it was discovered by a squirrel. She had 2 little ones. Not the nesting I was looking for, but I'll take it! #squirrel #squirrels #naturephotography
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Years ago, my Dad and I build a woodpecker nesting box which had been ignored since the day it was hung. Finally, after years of neglect, it was discovered by a squirrel. She had 2 little ones. Not the nesting I was looking for, but I'll take it! #squirrel #squirrels #naturephotography
Per Rob, @robcrank68.bsky.social, the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #StareDown, any bird looking at you. Not only is this Barred Owl staring down at me, I think it is trying to hypnotize
me! #birds #birdphotography
me! #birds #birdphotography
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Per Rob, @robcrank68.bsky.social, the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #StareDown, any bird looking at you. Not only is this Barred Owl staring down at me, I think it is trying to hypnotize
me! #birds #birdphotography
me! #birds #birdphotography
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social
is #shadesofgrey with alternative #beakopen. Mourning Doves are my absolute favorite bird. They aren't the most showy, but they for me, they bring a sense of calm. #birds #birdphotography
is #shadesofgrey with alternative #beakopen. Mourning Doves are my absolute favorite bird. They aren't the most showy, but they for me, they bring a sense of calm. #birds #birdphotography
November 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today's #birdoftheday set by @alan678.bsky.social
is #shadesofgrey with alternative #beakopen. Mourning Doves are my absolute favorite bird. They aren't the most showy, but they for me, they bring a sense of calm. #birds #birdphotography
is #shadesofgrey with alternative #beakopen. Mourning Doves are my absolute favorite bird. They aren't the most showy, but they for me, they bring a sense of calm. #birds #birdphotography
This is Maggie. It took almost a year after we adopted her for her to sit on my lap and start to trust me. Eight years later, I look forward to her head bumps and face rubs at night as she cuddles on me. #Caturday
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This is Maggie. It took almost a year after we adopted her for her to sit on my lap and start to trust me. Eight years later, I look forward to her head bumps and face rubs at night as she cuddles on me. #Caturday
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens, and the Alternative for today is #Ducklings. I have a Common Moorhen with its chick that just wants a little attention. #birds #birdphotography
November 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens, and the Alternative for today is #Ducklings. I have a Common Moorhen with its chick that just wants a little attention. #birds #birdphotography
November 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #swans and the alternative is #posts from Alan. While this young female Anhinga is technically on a sign - there is a post in front of her. I think we have all had the desire to look up to the heavens and just yell. #birds #birdphotography
November 14, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #swans and the alternative is #posts from Alan. While this young female Anhinga is technically on a sign - there is a post in front of her. I think we have all had the desire to look up to the heavens and just yell. #birds #birdphotography
I believe is this a Sara Longwing butterfly (but I could always be wrong). #butterfly #butterflies #naturephotography
November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I believe is this a Sara Longwing butterfly (but I could always be wrong). #butterfly #butterflies #naturephotography
Per Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOutOfWater. #birds #birdphotography
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Per Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOutOfWater. #birds #birdphotography
Thanks to the strong geomagnetic storm, I was able to see a muted version of the Northern Lights. Just wish I lived where there wasn't so much light pollution but it was still amazing to see! #auroraborealis
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thanks to the strong geomagnetic storm, I was able to see a muted version of the Northern Lights. Just wish I lived where there wasn't so much light pollution but it was still amazing to see! #auroraborealis
Today’s @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay theme is #paddling or birds standing in shallow water. This Common Gallinule is slightly hiding behind the reeds just getting its feet wet. #birds #birdphotography
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Today’s @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay theme is #paddling or birds standing in shallow water. This Common Gallinule is slightly hiding behind the reeds just getting its feet wet. #birds #birdphotography
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
For #BirdOfTheDay, and it's all about #BirdsOnTheGround (not in water). I'm sharing this juvenile Chipping Sparrow from this summer. It was following its parent around learning all the things. #birds #naturephotography
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
For #BirdOfTheDay, and it's all about #BirdsOnTheGround (not in water). I'm sharing this juvenile Chipping Sparrow from this summer. It was following its parent around learning all the things. #birds #naturephotography
First flurries of the season. #naturephotography #plants
November 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
First flurries of the season. #naturephotography #plants
I was only able to get 1 shot off before this Yellow-bellied Sapsucker flew away. It is the first and only time I have seen one -but I'm still looking. #least #BirdOfTheDay #birds #birdphotography
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I was only able to get 1 shot off before this Yellow-bellied Sapsucker flew away. It is the first and only time I have seen one -but I'm still looking. #least #BirdOfTheDay #birds #birdphotography
I was lucky enough to walk through an exhibit that had one of the largest moth species in the world - the Atlas Moth. The feathery area on its head is its antennae. #naturephotography #moth #moths
November 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I was lucky enough to walk through an exhibit that had one of the largest moth species in the world - the Atlas Moth. The feathery area on its head is its antennae. #naturephotography #moth #moths
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is a repost of 1 of my favorite photos. It is not the best, but it makes me smile. This tiny Carolina Chickadee had just fledged and went in the opposite direction of everyone else. It is attempting to #takeoffs to join the rest of the family. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #birdphotography
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This is a repost of 1 of my favorite photos. It is not the best, but it makes me smile. This tiny Carolina Chickadee had just fledged and went in the opposite direction of everyone else. It is attempting to #takeoffs to join the rest of the family. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #birdphotography
November 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
These 2 Northern Mockingbirds had been chasing each other around my yard for a while before it finally came to fisticuffs. I tried explaining there was room for both of them but to no avail. #BirdOfTheDay #Fighting #birds #birdphotography
November 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
These 2 Northern Mockingbirds had been chasing each other around my yard for a while before it finally came to fisticuffs. I tried explaining there was room for both of them but to no avail. #BirdOfTheDay #Fighting #birds #birdphotography
From Alan @alan678.bsky.social, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #lunchtime. Not quite sure what the Mourning Dove is picking up, maybe a little rock for lunch? #birds #birdphotography
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
From Alan @alan678.bsky.social, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #lunchtime. Not quite sure what the Mourning Dove is picking up, maybe a little rock for lunch? #birds #birdphotography
Three years ago today, we lost our Sacha. He passed on his little brother Baxter's birthday. We lost Baxter 14 months ago. I know wherever they are, they are together just like they always were. Forever in our hearts❤️
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Three years ago today, we lost our Sacha. He passed on his little brother Baxter's birthday. We lost Baxter 14 months ago. I know wherever they are, they are together just like they always were. Forever in our hearts❤️