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Tapir enthusiast. D&D nerd. PhD in CS. ML dev in Ads. Aspiring game dev. Chess noob. Novice birder. Mobile gamer. Cat 6 cyclist. Leftist political junkie. Awkward fucking dork. He/Him.
Not bad for a city of 300K. I was glad to be there, and glad that one of my teens wanted to come. No matter how this ugly chapter of US history gets, I want my children to know that I stood up for what is right. #Pittsburgh #NoKings #TrumpIsAJagoff

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October 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A tufted titmouse playing peekaboo. Very cute. #birds 🪶
September 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This isn't the greatest shot of a kingfisher ever, but I love kingfishers, and this was my one chance to see one and I got the shot! Taken two weeks ago on the shore of Lac Inferieur while exploring the Bois de Boulogne in Paris #birds 🪶
August 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
New life lister! Too bad I didn't actually see the male she was calling out to. #birds 🪶
July 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The photo isn't great since he insisted on staying so high up in the canopy, but this Scarlet Tanager is one of THREE life listers I got today. Woo! #birds 🪶
July 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"Watch closely while I show you how to find dinner!"

It was super fun to watch this red-bellied woodpecker interact with its two fledglings. It was also hilarious when one fledgling tried to peck and straight up just fell off the tree before flying off. 🤣

#birds 🪶
July 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What a messy eater! I watched this guy go to town until there was nothing left on the stalk! #birds 🪶
May 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
This Barn Swallow is pretty freaking adorable if you ask me. #birds 🪶
May 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What in the #Pittsburgh hell is this? Apparently they were "on sale" so we "had to try them" or something... I'll report back later on this monstrosity.
May 28, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Look at that cutie! Spotted near Shoreline Lake in East Palo Alto while on a work trip. Was cramming a camera into my carry-on worth it? I'd say so. #birds 🪶
May 27, 2025 at 11:11 AM
It was early morning and arguably the sun was in the wrong direction, but I rather like how this shot turned out! #birds 🪶
May 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Traveling for work and got this new life lister! #birds 🪶
May 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I went out looking for warblers for my life list and got four new additions! They're rather uncooperative subjects for photography though - not like this cute little guy. #birds 🪶
May 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The warblers were out in force today, but this song sparrow was the most cooperative subject. #birds 🪶
May 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I don't know why, but this side-by-side cracks me up. Guess I should have cranked up the shutter speed! #birds 🪶
April 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Bluejays may be assholes at the feeder, but they sure are pretty! #birds 🪶
April 13, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The wren was surprisingly still for a bit while I took this pic. Probably trying to remember if it turned off the oven before zipping off to go check. 🪶
March 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The same hawk after missing its quarry. It actually ended up tangled in the grass and after shaking loose came up empty taloned. 🪶
March 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I'm certainly anthropomorphizing a bit, but this hawk looks downright sad. To be fair, moments before this, I watched it try and fail to catch some lunch and it was erm...not majestic 😅

#birds 🪶
March 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The office got a new toy. Don't think I'll use it again, but it gave me a chuckle.

Also, for erm...reasons...my site has a thing with llamas.
March 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I spotted this little guy on my walk to work this morning. House Sparrows have been living alongside us for as long as we've had permanent settlements, so in some sense, I think they're a reflection of us. They're also quite pretty if you ask me. #birds 🪶
February 25, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Photographing one of these hyperactive little guys has been tricky - they're so tiny and just won't stay in frame! They are cute though! #birds 🪶
February 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Right, but the king is a figurehead. The actual power rests with Prime Minister Musk, who is currently fucking with us all despite not having been nominated or confirmed by the Senate, and despite the fact that Congress never authorized DOGE or its any of its bullshit.
February 20, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It was bitter cold today at Frick Park but that didn't stop this floofed up Downy from looking for lunch. 🪶
February 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Strike a pose! #birds 🪶
February 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM