Mike Oxford
@mikoxford.bsky.social
Husband, dad, rookie grandpa, birder, music-lover, traveler, photographer (of sorts), beach-bum-in-training
For today’s #standingonsomething prompt, I offer a smorgasbord.
An #EasternBluebird on a fence
A Boattailed #Grackle on a rope
A #sparrow (I forget which species) on a dead tree
A #WoodStork on top of a tree
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
An #EasternBluebird on a fence
A Boattailed #Grackle on a rope
A #sparrow (I forget which species) on a dead tree
A #WoodStork on top of a tree
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
For today’s #standingonsomething prompt, I offer a smorgasbord.
An #EasternBluebird on a fence
A Boattailed #Grackle on a rope
A #sparrow (I forget which species) on a dead tree
A #WoodStork on top of a tree
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
An #EasternBluebird on a fence
A Boattailed #Grackle on a rope
A #sparrow (I forget which species) on a dead tree
A #WoodStork on top of a tree
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
For #Stunday I am sharing a personally stunning observation from one of my recent #LittleBlueHeron photos.
While this is another nice perspective on this gorgeous #bird, I was struck by a detail — this bird has small patches of white showing through its chest feathers.
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While this is another nice perspective on this gorgeous #bird, I was struck by a detail — this bird has small patches of white showing through its chest feathers.
See ALT for a bit more
November 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
For #Stunday I am sharing a personally stunning observation from one of my recent #LittleBlueHeron photos.
While this is another nice perspective on this gorgeous #bird, I was struck by a detail — this bird has small patches of white showing through its chest feathers.
See ALT for a bit more
While this is another nice perspective on this gorgeous #bird, I was struck by a detail — this bird has small patches of white showing through its chest feathers.
See ALT for a bit more
Here’s a lovely shot from an early #evening in #December from #NorthHavenIsland #Maine
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
#landscape
#midcoastmaine
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
#landscape
#midcoastmaine
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Here’s a lovely shot from an early #evening in #December from #NorthHavenIsland #Maine
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
#landscape
#midcoastmaine
#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
#landscape
#midcoastmaine
Not the greatest #takeoff entry, but I wanted to join the fray.
This #TricoloredHeron decided to skidaddle (spelling?) after it noticed I was closer than it preferred. I captured it just after it took off from the edge of a tidal lagoon at the beach.
Obviously, light was very poor
#BirdOfTheDay
This #TricoloredHeron decided to skidaddle (spelling?) after it noticed I was closer than it preferred. I captured it just after it took off from the edge of a tidal lagoon at the beach.
Obviously, light was very poor
#BirdOfTheDay
November 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Not the greatest #takeoff entry, but I wanted to join the fray.
This #TricoloredHeron decided to skidaddle (spelling?) after it noticed I was closer than it preferred. I captured it just after it took off from the edge of a tidal lagoon at the beach.
Obviously, light was very poor
#BirdOfTheDay
This #TricoloredHeron decided to skidaddle (spelling?) after it noticed I was closer than it preferred. I captured it just after it took off from the edge of a tidal lagoon at the beach.
Obviously, light was very poor
#BirdOfTheDay
I’ve been sitting on this for about a week. This is my favorite piece from the photo session with this marvelous #LittleBlueHeron model
I especially love the tension between the bird’s perfect pose and absolute focus (on lunch), and graceful flow of its different feathers
#bird
#heron
#wildlife
I especially love the tension between the bird’s perfect pose and absolute focus (on lunch), and graceful flow of its different feathers
#bird
#heron
#wildlife
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I’ve been sitting on this for about a week. This is my favorite piece from the photo session with this marvelous #LittleBlueHeron model
I especially love the tension between the bird’s perfect pose and absolute focus (on lunch), and graceful flow of its different feathers
#bird
#heron
#wildlife
I especially love the tension between the bird’s perfect pose and absolute focus (on lunch), and graceful flow of its different feathers
#bird
#heron
#wildlife
For today’s #scape day, I offer a #marshscape with a smidgen of #bird content
The scene is dominated by the leaden pillow sky, and features many layers and textures as we look across the high-tide litter, the #mudflat, and the vast #marsh. A heron/egret landing gives a jolt of white
#landscape
The scene is dominated by the leaden pillow sky, and features many layers and textures as we look across the high-tide litter, the #mudflat, and the vast #marsh. A heron/egret landing gives a jolt of white
#landscape
November 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
For today’s #scape day, I offer a #marshscape with a smidgen of #bird content
The scene is dominated by the leaden pillow sky, and features many layers and textures as we look across the high-tide litter, the #mudflat, and the vast #marsh. A heron/egret landing gives a jolt of white
#landscape
The scene is dominated by the leaden pillow sky, and features many layers and textures as we look across the high-tide litter, the #mudflat, and the vast #marsh. A heron/egret landing gives a jolt of white
#landscape
Here’s a cropped shot from the archive to emphasize today’s #lunchtime prompt.
I’m glad the photo seems to stand up to the zoom, but can’t help but be a bit empathetic for the poor sandpiper (Sanderling?). Well, it was probably already long gone, and Circle of Life…
Bon apetit!
#BirdOfTheDay
I’m glad the photo seems to stand up to the zoom, but can’t help but be a bit empathetic for the poor sandpiper (Sanderling?). Well, it was probably already long gone, and Circle of Life…
Bon apetit!
#BirdOfTheDay
November 6, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Here’s a cropped shot from the archive to emphasize today’s #lunchtime prompt.
I’m glad the photo seems to stand up to the zoom, but can’t help but be a bit empathetic for the poor sandpiper (Sanderling?). Well, it was probably already long gone, and Circle of Life…
Bon apetit!
#BirdOfTheDay
I’m glad the photo seems to stand up to the zoom, but can’t help but be a bit empathetic for the poor sandpiper (Sanderling?). Well, it was probably already long gone, and Circle of Life…
Bon apetit!
#BirdOfTheDay
Returning to #Bird Land, here’s a quick #closeup offering of a #LittleBlueHeron for your enjoyment.
I love the details around the eye/beak areas on #herons and #egrets.
#BirdOfTheDay
#birding
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
I love the details around the eye/beak areas on #herons and #egrets.
#BirdOfTheDay
#birding
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
November 5, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Returning to #Bird Land, here’s a quick #closeup offering of a #LittleBlueHeron for your enjoyment.
I love the details around the eye/beak areas on #herons and #egrets.
#BirdOfTheDay
#birding
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
I love the details around the eye/beak areas on #herons and #egrets.
#BirdOfTheDay
#birding
#wildlifephotography
#nature
#naturephotography
#coastalgeorgia
Here’s a #longbeak offering for today’s #BirdOfTheDay prompt.
This gorgeous #Whimbrel and its friends surprised me as they buzzed by at the beach. My resulting photos were less than stellar, but I was still psyched to add a Lifer.
#birds
#birding
#waders
#coastalgeorgia
This gorgeous #Whimbrel and its friends surprised me as they buzzed by at the beach. My resulting photos were less than stellar, but I was still psyched to add a Lifer.
#birds
#birding
#waders
#coastalgeorgia
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Here’s a #longbeak offering for today’s #BirdOfTheDay prompt.
This gorgeous #Whimbrel and its friends surprised me as they buzzed by at the beach. My resulting photos were less than stellar, but I was still psyched to add a Lifer.
#birds
#birding
#waders
#coastalgeorgia
This gorgeous #Whimbrel and its friends surprised me as they buzzed by at the beach. My resulting photos were less than stellar, but I was still psyched to add a Lifer.
#birds
#birding
#waders
#coastalgeorgia
Here’s another late offering — this one for #Stunday
A palm tree (in #silhouette) frames a luscious sunrise (complete with a brightly shining planet) over the Atlantic Ocean.
A palm tree (in #silhouette) frames a luscious sunrise (complete with a brightly shining planet) over the Atlantic Ocean.
November 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Here’s another late offering — this one for #Stunday
A palm tree (in #silhouette) frames a luscious sunrise (complete with a brightly shining planet) over the Atlantic Ocean.
A palm tree (in #silhouette) frames a luscious sunrise (complete with a brightly shining planet) over the Atlantic Ocean.
Dear #BirdOfTheDay Crew — here’s my late offering of a #underrated #bird.
While relatively diminutive vs. the Great Blue, the Great #Egret, and the Tricolored #Heron, and not as well-known as the Snowy Egret, the #LittleBlueHeron is not without its charms.
See ALT for a bit more
While relatively diminutive vs. the Great Blue, the Great #Egret, and the Tricolored #Heron, and not as well-known as the Snowy Egret, the #LittleBlueHeron is not without its charms.
See ALT for a bit more
November 2, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Dear #BirdOfTheDay Crew — here’s my late offering of a #underrated #bird.
While relatively diminutive vs. the Great Blue, the Great #Egret, and the Tricolored #Heron, and not as well-known as the Snowy Egret, the #LittleBlueHeron is not without its charms.
See ALT for a bit more
While relatively diminutive vs. the Great Blue, the Great #Egret, and the Tricolored #Heron, and not as well-known as the Snowy Egret, the #LittleBlueHeron is not without its charms.
See ALT for a bit more
Here’s one from my #bird walk yesterday.
This #GreatBlueHeron flushed when I walked near it. It tried #hiding behind some nearby bushy growth, but I found a small hole in the greenery for this capture. Showed him 😊
#birding
#marsh
#marshlife
#naturephotography
#BirdOfTheDay
This #GreatBlueHeron flushed when I walked near it. It tried #hiding behind some nearby bushy growth, but I found a small hole in the greenery for this capture. Showed him 😊
#birding
#marsh
#marshlife
#naturephotography
#BirdOfTheDay
October 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Here’s one from my #bird walk yesterday.
This #GreatBlueHeron flushed when I walked near it. It tried #hiding behind some nearby bushy growth, but I found a small hole in the greenery for this capture. Showed him 😊
#birding
#marsh
#marshlife
#naturephotography
#BirdOfTheDay
This #GreatBlueHeron flushed when I walked near it. It tried #hiding behind some nearby bushy growth, but I found a small hole in the greenery for this capture. Showed him 😊
#birding
#marsh
#marshlife
#naturephotography
#BirdOfTheDay
Hi Susan! Happy #Scape Day and happy #Halloween!
Here are some creepy old #gravestones from #Deerfield Massachusetts to support the mood of the day
The last two almost have a Mayan or Olmec vibe
Enjoy!
Here are some creepy old #gravestones from #Deerfield Massachusetts to support the mood of the day
The last two almost have a Mayan or Olmec vibe
Enjoy!
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Hi Susan! Happy #Scape Day and happy #Halloween!
Here are some creepy old #gravestones from #Deerfield Massachusetts to support the mood of the day
The last two almost have a Mayan or Olmec vibe
Enjoy!
Here are some creepy old #gravestones from #Deerfield Massachusetts to support the mood of the day
The last two almost have a Mayan or Olmec vibe
Enjoy!
For today’s #hiding prompt, I offer a Black-crowned Night #Heron
My favorite #birding pond is home to lots of BCNHs. During nesting, I can almost always spot more than a dozen in the trees around the pond, usually too distant for my kit
This one actually got close enough for a pic 😊
#BirdOfTheDay
My favorite #birding pond is home to lots of BCNHs. During nesting, I can almost always spot more than a dozen in the trees around the pond, usually too distant for my kit
This one actually got close enough for a pic 😊
#BirdOfTheDay
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
For today’s #hiding prompt, I offer a Black-crowned Night #Heron
My favorite #birding pond is home to lots of BCNHs. During nesting, I can almost always spot more than a dozen in the trees around the pond, usually too distant for my kit
This one actually got close enough for a pic 😊
#BirdOfTheDay
My favorite #birding pond is home to lots of BCNHs. During nesting, I can almost always spot more than a dozen in the trees around the pond, usually too distant for my kit
This one actually got close enough for a pic 😊
#BirdOfTheDay
Here’s one for #palacesandgardens.
It probably doesn’t qualify for either category, but the Plaza de España in Sevilla has the right vibe, especially on a sunny day in March.
What a beautiful place and with so much positive energy!
It probably doesn’t qualify for either category, but the Plaza de España in Sevilla has the right vibe, especially on a sunny day in March.
What a beautiful place and with so much positive energy!
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Here’s one for #palacesandgardens.
It probably doesn’t qualify for either category, but the Plaza de España in Sevilla has the right vibe, especially on a sunny day in March.
What a beautiful place and with so much positive energy!
It probably doesn’t qualify for either category, but the Plaza de España in Sevilla has the right vibe, especially on a sunny day in March.
What a beautiful place and with so much positive energy!
Here’s a late #urbangaze offering for today
I love this scene after a rainstorm in #Sevilla, una ciudad tan hermosa y fantástica
I really like the large puddle reflection, but couldn’t match it with sky above (seems I didn’t get the light right)
Still, a nice photo from one of my favorite cities
I love this scene after a rainstorm in #Sevilla, una ciudad tan hermosa y fantástica
I really like the large puddle reflection, but couldn’t match it with sky above (seems I didn’t get the light right)
Still, a nice photo from one of my favorite cities
October 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Here’s a late #urbangaze offering for today
I love this scene after a rainstorm in #Sevilla, una ciudad tan hermosa y fantástica
I really like the large puddle reflection, but couldn’t match it with sky above (seems I didn’t get the light right)
Still, a nice photo from one of my favorite cities
I love this scene after a rainstorm in #Sevilla, una ciudad tan hermosa y fantástica
I really like the large puddle reflection, but couldn’t match it with sky above (seems I didn’t get the light right)
Still, a nice photo from one of my favorite cities
“Guys! Guys! Eyes over here please!
I swear, it’s like herding cats!”
A Black-bellied Plover (non-mating plumage) and his Little Blue Heron neighbor are not following the photographer’s instructions. Hmmmm. Very frustrating.
#BirdOfTheDay
#oddangle
I swear, it’s like herding cats!”
A Black-bellied Plover (non-mating plumage) and his Little Blue Heron neighbor are not following the photographer’s instructions. Hmmmm. Very frustrating.
#BirdOfTheDay
#oddangle
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
“Guys! Guys! Eyes over here please!
I swear, it’s like herding cats!”
A Black-bellied Plover (non-mating plumage) and his Little Blue Heron neighbor are not following the photographer’s instructions. Hmmmm. Very frustrating.
#BirdOfTheDay
#oddangle
I swear, it’s like herding cats!”
A Black-bellied Plover (non-mating plumage) and his Little Blue Heron neighbor are not following the photographer’s instructions. Hmmmm. Very frustrating.
#BirdOfTheDay
#oddangle
Here’s a little something for the #funny prompt.
This #Willet youngster has a really bad case of bed head — over it’s entire body.
Teenagers! It’s nice to know that it’s not just humans 😉
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#birding
#beachlife
This #Willet youngster has a really bad case of bed head — over it’s entire body.
Teenagers! It’s nice to know that it’s not just humans 😉
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#birding
#beachlife
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Here’s a little something for the #funny prompt.
This #Willet youngster has a really bad case of bed head — over it’s entire body.
Teenagers! It’s nice to know that it’s not just humans 😉
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#birding
#beachlife
This #Willet youngster has a really bad case of bed head — over it’s entire body.
Teenagers! It’s nice to know that it’s not just humans 😉
#BirdOfTheDay
#birds
#birding
#beachlife
Here’s an offering for #windowsonwednesday.
These austere windows are from the ruins of the former #CarmoConvent in #Lisboa #Portugal
I like the simplicity — in this case, I think it adds gravitas and sincerity.
These austere windows are from the ruins of the former #CarmoConvent in #Lisboa #Portugal
I like the simplicity — in this case, I think it adds gravitas and sincerity.
October 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Here’s an offering for #windowsonwednesday.
These austere windows are from the ruins of the former #CarmoConvent in #Lisboa #Portugal
I like the simplicity — in this case, I think it adds gravitas and sincerity.
These austere windows are from the ruins of the former #CarmoConvent in #Lisboa #Portugal
I like the simplicity — in this case, I think it adds gravitas and sincerity.
Hello #BirdOfTheDay crew! Here’s my offering for today’s #gull prompt.
This solitary gull glides across a lovely pastel ROYGBIV (anyone remember that?) sky.
Per Alan’s severe direction, I hereby relinquish my right to post another gull in the defined period
#birds
#birding
#skyscape
#silhouette
This solitary gull glides across a lovely pastel ROYGBIV (anyone remember that?) sky.
Per Alan’s severe direction, I hereby relinquish my right to post another gull in the defined period
#birds
#birding
#skyscape
#silhouette
October 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hello #BirdOfTheDay crew! Here’s my offering for today’s #gull prompt.
This solitary gull glides across a lovely pastel ROYGBIV (anyone remember that?) sky.
Per Alan’s severe direction, I hereby relinquish my right to post another gull in the defined period
#birds
#birding
#skyscape
#silhouette
This solitary gull glides across a lovely pastel ROYGBIV (anyone remember that?) sky.
Per Alan’s severe direction, I hereby relinquish my right to post another gull in the defined period
#birds
#birding
#skyscape
#silhouette
October 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Next for #HeronDay — here’s a #TricoloredHeron hanging out at a tidal lagoon, a favorite spot for meals and snacks.
#BirdOfTheDay
#BirdOfTheDay
October 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Next for #HeronDay — here’s a #TricoloredHeron hanging out at a tidal lagoon, a favorite spot for meals and snacks.
#BirdOfTheDay
#BirdOfTheDay
October 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Here’s another from the archives…
This #GreatEgret deserves another look. I think I posted this as part of my therapy (joining #BlueSky) following last year’s election disaster here in the US.
This majestic bird, like so many others today, also deserves to be the #BirdOfTheDay for #Egrets
This #GreatEgret deserves another look. I think I posted this as part of my therapy (joining #BlueSky) following last year’s election disaster here in the US.
This majestic bird, like so many others today, also deserves to be the #BirdOfTheDay for #Egrets
October 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here’s another from the archives…
This #GreatEgret deserves another look. I think I posted this as part of my therapy (joining #BlueSky) following last year’s election disaster here in the US.
This majestic bird, like so many others today, also deserves to be the #BirdOfTheDay for #Egrets
This #GreatEgret deserves another look. I think I posted this as part of my therapy (joining #BlueSky) following last year’s election disaster here in the US.
This majestic bird, like so many others today, also deserves to be the #BirdOfTheDay for #Egrets