Gretchen Lyons
@gretchen-lyons.bsky.social
I like crosswords and critters. It's a short list. ✏️🐙🦇🦈🐦🤓
Happy #WorldMantaDay! 💙
#DYK the babies are called pups and they are born rolled up like a burrito? 🌯
But after their wings unfold, they are good to go 👍
#nature #ocean #marinelife #photography
#DYK the babies are called pups and they are born rolled up like a burrito? 🌯
But after their wings unfold, they are good to go 👍
#nature #ocean #marinelife #photography
September 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Happy #WorldMantaDay! 💙
#DYK the babies are called pups and they are born rolled up like a burrito? 🌯
But after their wings unfold, they are good to go 👍
#nature #ocean #marinelife #photography
#DYK the babies are called pups and they are born rolled up like a burrito? 🌯
But after their wings unfold, they are good to go 👍
#nature #ocean #marinelife #photography
How about a little street art quiz? Does anyone recognize these?
#photography #travel #graffiti #art #quiz
#photography #travel #graffiti #art #quiz
September 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
How about a little street art quiz? Does anyone recognize these?
#photography #travel #graffiti #art #quiz
#photography #travel #graffiti #art #quiz
🕊️ "La Grande Envolée" (The Great Flight) by Isabelle Thiltgès
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📆 Six years ago today
#photography #nature #breathe #calm #art #sculpture #lake
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📆 Six years ago today
#photography #nature #breathe #calm #art #sculpture #lake
September 14, 2025 at 6:24 AM
🕊️ "La Grande Envolée" (The Great Flight) by Isabelle Thiltgès
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📆 Six years ago today
#photography #nature #breathe #calm #art #sculpture #lake
📍 Montreux, Switzerland
📆 Six years ago today
#photography #nature #breathe #calm #art #sculpture #lake
If it feels dark, focus on the light.
#nature #light #seascape #photography #touchsand #stormy #outside
#nature #light #seascape #photography #touchsand #stormy #outside
September 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
If it feels dark, focus on the light.
#nature #light #seascape #photography #touchsand #stormy #outside
#nature #light #seascape #photography #touchsand #stormy #outside
September 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
How about a little global #bloomscrolling? 🌍🌼
French poppy
Indonesian orchid
South African king protea
#flowers #nature #photography #FlowerSky
French poppy
Indonesian orchid
South African king protea
#flowers #nature #photography #FlowerSky
September 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
How about a little global #bloomscrolling? 🌍🌼
French poppy
Indonesian orchid
South African king protea
#flowers #nature #photography #FlowerSky
French poppy
Indonesian orchid
South African king protea
#flowers #nature #photography #FlowerSky
In a time of division and polarization, I'll say this: I've never met anyone who doesn't love hermit crabs. 🦀 Can we build from there?
#nature #wildlife #crustaceans #beach #somethingweagreeon
#nature #wildlife #crustaceans #beach #somethingweagreeon
September 2, 2025 at 6:55 AM
In a time of division and polarization, I'll say this: I've never met anyone who doesn't love hermit crabs. 🦀 Can we build from there?
#nature #wildlife #crustaceans #beach #somethingweagreeon
#nature #wildlife #crustaceans #beach #somethingweagreeon
August 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM
👂Can you identify these ears?
Hint: rhymes with Chewbacca.
#wildlife #photography #quiz #nature #outdoors
Hint: rhymes with Chewbacca.
#wildlife #photography #quiz #nature #outdoors
August 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
👂Can you identify these ears?
Hint: rhymes with Chewbacca.
#wildlife #photography #quiz #nature #outdoors
Hint: rhymes with Chewbacca.
#wildlife #photography #quiz #nature #outdoors
Does @washingtonpost.com seem a little defensive, or is it just me?
March 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Does @washingtonpost.com seem a little defensive, or is it just me?
(Capitulation)
February 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
(Capitulation)
Has quokka been used in the NYTimes #crossword? Asking for a friend... (Will Shortz, maybe you know?)
December 1, 2024 at 6:56 AM
Has quokka been used in the NYTimes #crossword? Asking for a friend... (Will Shortz, maybe you know?)