Ryan Bebej
@ryanbebej.bsky.social
Calvin University professor + alum / anatomist + marine mammal paleontologist / birder + amateur photographer / science + faith speaker / University of Michigan alum / fan of St Louis Cardinals + Star Wars + other nerdy things / surname pronounced "BB"
Such gorgeous birds, and a really lovely thing to remember from that first Mother’s Day without your mom.
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Such gorgeous birds, and a really lovely thing to remember from that first Mother’s Day without your mom.
I’ve still never seen a western tanager! Maybe we can make a trade.
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I’ve still never seen a western tanager! Maybe we can make a trade.
He is indeed. Thanks for the comment!
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
He is indeed. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you very much!
November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Thank you very much!
With that crest up, they sure do. But they can be a bit more subdued when those feathers are pulled down.
November 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
With that crest up, they sure do. But they can be a bit more subdued when those feathers are pulled down.
Happy to be of service! 🫡
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Happy to be of service! 🫡
Thank you very much!
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thank you very much!
They’re not easy! I actually saw one when I was out this morning, and as soon as I pulled up my camera, it was gone.
November 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
They’re not easy! I actually saw one when I was out this morning, and as soon as I pulled up my camera, it was gone.
Thank you very much!
November 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you very much!
The species here are pretty easy to tell apart. Here’s the other one: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden-crowned_Kinglet/id
November 8, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The species here are pretty easy to tell apart. Here’s the other one: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden-crowned_Kinglet/id
Yes, they are in the same family (Regulidae). In the US, we have two species: ruby-crowned kinglet and golden-crowned kinglet. But I kind of wish we called them firecrests here too!
November 8, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Yes, they are in the same family (Regulidae). In the US, we have two species: ruby-crowned kinglet and golden-crowned kinglet. But I kind of wish we called them firecrests here too!
This photo was taken in Holland, Michigan, USA. About a mile or so off the shore of Lake Michigan.
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
This photo was taken in Holland, Michigan, USA. About a mile or so off the shore of Lake Michigan.
I’d say they’re about 3-4 feet tall. But their wingspan is even bigger!
November 8, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I’d say they’re about 3-4 feet tall. But their wingspan is even bigger!
That’s great! Where was the video taken?
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
That’s great! Where was the video taken?
Indeed. It sure was fired up that morning!
November 8, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Indeed. It sure was fired up that morning!
And a bit of attitude to go with!
November 8, 2025 at 12:53 AM
And a bit of attitude to go with!
Thank you very much!
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Thank you very much!
Absolutely. All the shots I got of him on that morning are practically fluorescent!
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Absolutely. All the shots I got of him on that morning are practically fluorescent!
Thank you very much!
November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Thank you very much!