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A woman's place is in the resistance. I like birds, books, and cats.
It was very birdy at Marshy Point this morning! And more hermit thrushes than I've ever seen - seven! Fox sparrow was a highlight, and a male pileated woodpecker that flew in so close to our little group 😊 🪶 #birds
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It was very birdy at Marshy Point this morning! And more hermit thrushes than I've ever seen - seven! Fox sparrow was a highlight, and a male pileated woodpecker that flew in so close to our little group 😊 🪶 #birds
More birds from yesterday 😊🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
November 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
More birds from yesterday 😊🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Yesterday was such a beautiful day for birds! The highlight was seeing *two* fox sparrows and a should-be-gone-by-now gray catbird 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
November 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Yesterday was such a beautiful day for birds! The highlight was seeing *two* fox sparrows and a should-be-gone-by-now gray catbird 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
There's an irruption of red-breasted nuthatches this year, but I'm not complaining! #birds #CromwellValleyPark
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
There's an irruption of red-breasted nuthatches this year, but I'm not complaining! #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Ten years ago today I resigned from the Mormon church I'd been a faithful member of all my life. I've never been happier with myself and who I am 😊
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Ten years ago today I resigned from the Mormon church I'd been a faithful member of all my life. I've never been happier with myself and who I am 😊
Lovely birds yesterday! The yellow-bellied sapsuckers slept in so the downy woodpeckers could shine, and the field sparrows were plentiful! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
November 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Lovely birds yesterday! The yellow-bellied sapsuckers slept in so the downy woodpeckers could shine, and the field sparrows were plentiful! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Beautiful birds today, even though most preferred to stay low in the brush to avoid the wind. It's late for orange-crowned warblers, but I saw my first one ever! And my second red-breasted nuthatch 😊 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Beautiful birds today, even though most preferred to stay low in the brush to avoid the wind. It's late for orange-crowned warblers, but I saw my first one ever! And my second red-breasted nuthatch 😊 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
The juncos have arrived in Baltimore! And I saw my first *female* Eastern towhee 😊 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The juncos have arrived in Baltimore! And I saw my first *female* Eastern towhee 😊 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
CVP part two 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
CVP part two 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
A peaceful Saturday morning birdwalk before helping to save democracy 😊 We saw a surprise late black-throated blue warbler pair! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A peaceful Saturday morning birdwalk before helping to save democracy 😊 We saw a surprise late black-throated blue warbler pair! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Some artsy bird pics 🤷♀️ 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Some artsy bird pics 🤷♀️ 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Fall birding 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Fall birding 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Yesterday was a warbler bonanza at #CromwellValleyPark! Plus, my first red-breasted nuthatch 🪶 #birds
October 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Yesterday was a warbler bonanza at #CromwellValleyPark! Plus, my first red-breasted nuthatch 🪶 #birds
Today's birding, part 2 😊🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Today's birding, part 2 😊🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
The first time I went out birding by myself, I found 3 cardinals. I didn't even notice any other birds. Today, I correctly identified 30 different birds at the same park, and am so proud of all of the work I put in to get here! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
October 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The first time I went out birding by myself, I found 3 cardinals. I didn't even notice any other birds. Today, I correctly identified 30 different birds at the same park, and am so proud of all of the work I put in to get here! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
Fall migration is underway! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
September 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Fall migration is underway! 🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
