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#birds That’s a female House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)
That’s a female House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)
January 14, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)
Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis)
January 9, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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#sunset #blue-orange-diverging #waterfront
Dramatic sunset over a large lake with vibrant orange, pink, and purple clouds reflected in the rippling water surface, viewed from a dock with dark silhouetted shoreline in the distance.
September 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Fresh catch of the day! This osprey just snagged lunch and isn’t sharing.

#BirdsOfPrey #Osprey #birds #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #FreshCatch #BirdWatching
An osprey perched on a weathered wooden post, holding a freshly caught fish in its sharp talons. The bird displays the characteristic white head and chest with dark brown wings and back. Its bright yellow eye is clearly visible as it looks alertly to the side. The background shows a soft, blurred green and blue natural setting, likely near water where ospreys typically hunt for fish.
September 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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September 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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#birds #hummingbirds
Hummingbird on corkscrew willow branch with wings open. Hummingbird launching from willow branch with wings open in flight. Hummingbird on willow branch with tongue visible in foreground. Hummingbird on corkscrew willow branch scratching its beak with its claw.
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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#birds Osprey chicks in nest #osprey
Osprey chicks in nest
July 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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#birds #GBH Great Blue Heron Sunning
Great Blue Heron Sun Bathing (Sunning)
July 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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#birds
Great Blue Heron sun bathing on a sleepy morning.
July 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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#birds
Blue Heron taking a nap.
#birds Blue Heron eyes closed
July 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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#birds Blue Heron
Blue heron on piling
June 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Who knew a heron’s tongue could look so interesting? In this close-up, the blue heron’s beak is wide open, showing off its long, thin tongue tucked inside. Perfect for helping the bird gulp down fish and frogs. It’s a rare peek at a part of the heron you don’t usually get to see!
Close-up photo of a blue heron with its beak wide open, clearly showing its long, thin tongue inside the mouth. The tongue appears grooved and slightly curved, with a rough texture, highlighting the bird’s unique anatomy adapted for catching and swallowing prey
June 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Sunset on the River
Sunset on the River
December 24, 2024 at 1:42 AM
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Moon halo
Moon halo
December 15, 2024 at 6:44 AM
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Red, right, return. A gulp of cormorants.
Gulp of cormorants on a red channel marker.
December 6, 2024 at 1:27 PM
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Whitecaps
Whitecaps
December 6, 2024 at 4:16 AM
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High Wind on the River
December 5, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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Red-winged blackbird
Red-winged blackbird Red-winged blackbird Red-winged blackbird
December 4, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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Terrapin at magic hour
Terrapin at Magic hour
December 4, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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Osprey taking a nap
Osprey sleeping
December 4, 2024 at 6:26 AM
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#sunset Sunset today November 30th 2024
orange colored sky with sunset peeking over the river
November 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM
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Friday morning on the river.
November 29, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
November 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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Diamondback terrapin
Diamondback terrapin head coming out of the water Diamondback terrapin head out of the water
November 23, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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Water Dancing Through Wooden Pier
November 22, 2024 at 1:47 PM