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Mike Saccone
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Conservation advocate and amateur bird photographer. Ohioan by birth, Coloradan by choice, living near the nation’s capital.

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A classy, understated gadwall

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1000, f8, 1/1600s)

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November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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A white-crowned sparrow striking a pose at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge on a chilly, breezy morning.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 900, f9, 1/2000s) 🪶

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November 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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One of the least conspicuous bird you’ll ever see: the brown creeper. Often described as “living bark,” its camouflage even tricked my autofocus for a while. Luckily it paused long enough for this photo.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 2800, f7.1, 1/500s) 🪶

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November 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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A red-breasted nuthatch that was busily exploring the trees near Pine Lake at Wheaton Regional Park. This individual briefly descended to eye level to explore the base of a pine tree.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1800, f8, 1/640s)🪶

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November 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Happy #wrensday from this vivacious winter wren to all who celebrate.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1800, f11, 1/800s) 🪶

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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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A red-shouldered hawk that dropped by to remind me to refill the bird feeders.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1250, f8, 1/400s) 🪶

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November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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An Eastern phoebe enjoying an unseasonably warm fall day and all the bugs it brought out.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 200, f8, 1/640s) 🪶

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November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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A single field sparrow amid a mixed flock on Kingman Island

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1250, f11, 1/640s) 🪶

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November 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Ruby-crowned kinglets are one of the highlights of the colder months in the Mid-Atlantic. This individual was flashing his crown while chasing a winter wren around the southern stretches of Kingman Island.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm 🪶

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November 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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A Carolina wren hanging around midday on Kingman Island

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1800, f8, 1/2500s) 🪶

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November 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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A herald of colder weather to come: A white-throated sparrow posing on a snag at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 900, f8, 1/640s) 🪶

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October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Happy #wrensday to all who celebrate. This chatterbox hung out with me at the McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area for about half an hour before sunrise, hence the high ISO and slow shutter speed.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 8000, f6, 1/320s) 🪶

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October 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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A bald eagle at the moment of lift-off

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1000, f11, 1/2500s) 🪶

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October 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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A greater yellowlegs at sunrise at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. A group of three was hanging around in the water near the end of the Pine Grove Trail. Two took off before the sun came up, but this one hung around for a photo.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 3600, f6.3, 1/400s) 🪶
October 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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A savannah sparrow exploring the dunes near Broadkill Beach.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 180, f6.3, 1/1250s) 🪶

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October 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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A grumpy and territorial American herring gull at Broadkill Beach. This photo captures the bird's mood shortly after it chased off a lesser black-backed gull.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 200, f11, 1/800s) 🪶

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October 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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A Caspian tern making a dramatic return to its group

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1000, f8, 1/1000s) 🪶

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October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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An absolute menace

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1100, f11, 1/1250s) 🪶

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October 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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An Eastern phoebe with an autumnal background

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 900, f6.3, 1/640s) 🪶

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October 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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An American crow scavenging under one of my maple trees

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 2500, f6.3, 1/250s) 🪶

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October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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A curious ruby-crowned kinglet testing the minimum focusing distance on my lens

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1600, f6.3, 1/640s) 🪶

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October 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Obstructed bird photos often are the first to get tossed, but I love this portrait of a swamp sparrow in its cluttered, busy habitat.

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 3600, f8, 1/800s) 🪶

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October 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Two of about a dozen wood ducks floating along Rock Creek at sunrise

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 4500, f6.3, 1/320s) 🪶

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October 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Forster's terns hanging out on a cool fall morning

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 400, f11, 1/800s) 🪶

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October 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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A great blue heron showing off the deep hues of its wing feathers

📷 #Nikon #Z8 + Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 1400, f8, 1/500s) 🪶

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October 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM