I was told photographing Florida birds is surreal b/c they have no fear. That was definitely true of waders like this juvenile roseate spoonbill!

A small flock landed ~10 yards away, allowing me to capture this portrait along the Gulf shore as the sun slid behind the horizon.

From this summer 🪶

Roses are red
Violets are blue
These Ruddy Ducks
Are in the lovin’ mood too

Ok, maybe it’s a little early for Ruddy Ducks to pair up, but pre-sunrise on rippled water does make for some mesmerizing and romantic colors 💜💙🩷🧡

My photos from earlier this month. Let me know what you think. 🪶

We’re still far from warbler season, but in the southeastern U.S., it seems like it’s always warbler season 😅 I envy that, that they get these spectacular birds for the bulk of the year. This Northern Parula is from last March down in South Carolina. Share some of your favorite warblers 🪶 #birds

Although it’s a winter wonderland outside, this singing Grasshopper Sparrow — one of many grassland bird species threatened by habitat destruction — is teleporting me back to the hot and humid days of July.

I’m ok with the cooler weather for a while longer 😅

My photo from last summer 🪶

Coming from the Atlantic states, a (slate-colored) Dark-eyed Junco in snow is a classic winter scene, but it’s one I don’t get to see as much anymore. Hoping for some more snowbird photos this winter 🤞🏻❄️

My photo from December 2021. 🪶

Marbled Godwits have beautiful, flexible (and sensitive) bills that extend 4-5 inches (9-13 cm) from their heads, which does well for probing deep in the sand for hidden prey. But it can make getting a drink of water a little more…awkward. 😅

My photo from last spring. 🪶

Spotted a mini waterfall in a small cove along a river in the Appalachians this past spring. It took a couple days of preparation, and after hours of waiting and at least a dozen failed attempts, one of the nearby Louisiana Waterthrushes got close enough to the position I had hoped for. 🪶#birds

A line of Ruddy Turnstones feasting on Horseshoe Crab eggs in May. I’m always amazed those pin-sized eggs can fuel the migration of thousands of birds every year. 🤯🪶

A photo I took last spring of a Veery, during migration. There’s something so endearing about thrushes. I’m very fond of them. This was one of two males calling. I was thrilled when this one hopped on a broken branch and made a whispered song. It brought me so much joy. 🥲

Took a break from the #sciwri23 conference this afternoon and headed to one of the reservoirs near Boulder to see hundreds of birds on the water. Was treat with this amazing last sunset. 🤩 10/10 recommend