The Ayer
@theayer.bsky.social
Educator, Seahawks, ADHD, Theology, and very amateur photography
“Moderation will be a lifelong journey for you!” Raves my mother…
“Moderation will be a lifelong journey for you!” Raves my mother…
Over the week at sunset this family of Short-eared Owls kept coming out and hunting near us. I got my nifty fifty out for the f/1.4 to get some extra light. This was one of the most surreal experiences with Canadian birds I've ever had. #owls #birds #birdphotography #nature #nightphotography
August 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Over the week at sunset this family of Short-eared Owls kept coming out and hunting near us. I got my nifty fifty out for the f/1.4 to get some extra light. This was one of the most surreal experiences with Canadian birds I've ever had. #owls #birds #birdphotography #nature #nightphotography
Mama (foreground) and juvenile Yellow-throated Euphonia taken @tapirvalley.bsky.social with @bijaguanaturetours.com.
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #nature
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #nature
August 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Mama (foreground) and juvenile Yellow-throated Euphonia taken @tapirvalley.bsky.social with @bijaguanaturetours.com.
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #nature
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #nature
A female Scarlet-rumped Tanager gets food for her nearby nest. She is much more subtle than her man-friend, who is also gathering food. Taken at La Finca Lodge near La Fortuna, #CostaRica.
#birds #birdphotography #BirdSky #nature
#birds #birdphotography #BirdSky #nature
August 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A female Scarlet-rumped Tanager gets food for her nearby nest. She is much more subtle than her man-friend, who is also gathering food. Taken at La Finca Lodge near La Fortuna, #CostaRica.
#birds #birdphotography #BirdSky #nature
#birds #birdphotography #BirdSky #nature
Next in my quest to make #ToucanThursday a thing: a Keel-billed Toucan diving from one branch to another. This was early in the morning but you can see his wings are still closed. It had just released the branch above.
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky #birdphotography
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky #birdphotography
August 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Next in my quest to make #ToucanThursday a thing: a Keel-billed Toucan diving from one branch to another. This was early in the morning but you can see his wings are still closed. It had just released the branch above.
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky #birdphotography
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky #birdphotography
Maybe a little #ToucanThursday? This Yellow-throated Toucan was out and about at @tapirvalley.bsky.social. Thanks to our guides @bijaguanaturetours.com for helping us with the spotting and photos!
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky
August 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Maybe a little #ToucanThursday? This Yellow-throated Toucan was out and about at @tapirvalley.bsky.social. Thanks to our guides @bijaguanaturetours.com for helping us with the spotting and photos!
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky
#birds #CostaRica #photography #BirdSky
I cannot resist. This Rufous-tail was harassing the Scarlet-rumped Tanagers, Ruddy Ground Doves, and (various) Hermits. He sat to survey his territory on these leaves over and over; as generous with me as he was stingy with the other birds. #CostaRica #hummingbirds #birds #nature #photography
August 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I cannot resist. This Rufous-tail was harassing the Scarlet-rumped Tanagers, Ruddy Ground Doves, and (various) Hermits. He sat to survey his territory on these leaves over and over; as generous with me as he was stingy with the other birds. #CostaRica #hummingbirds #birds #nature #photography
A male Golden-hooded Tanager seems suspicious that I'm eyeing up his golden hood. One of the many surprises in the first 20 minutes we spent at Tapir Valley.
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #birdsky #nature #photography
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #birdsky #nature #photography
August 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
A male Golden-hooded Tanager seems suspicious that I'm eyeing up his golden hood. One of the many surprises in the first 20 minutes we spent at Tapir Valley.
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #birdsky #nature #photography
#CostaRica #birds #birdphotography #birdsky #nature #photography
A beautiful and cooperative Rufous-tailed Jacamar poses thoughtfully at Tapir Valley.
Thanks to guides @mikemelton.bsky.social and Jorge Soto for pointing him out!
#birds #CostaRica #photography #birdsky
Thanks to guides @mikemelton.bsky.social and Jorge Soto for pointing him out!
#birds #CostaRica #photography #birdsky
August 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A beautiful and cooperative Rufous-tailed Jacamar poses thoughtfully at Tapir Valley.
Thanks to guides @mikemelton.bsky.social and Jorge Soto for pointing him out!
#birds #CostaRica #photography #birdsky
Thanks to guides @mikemelton.bsky.social and Jorge Soto for pointing him out!
#birds #CostaRica #photography #birdsky
A male Rufous-winged Tanager probably making eyes at my very pretty wife while we were at Tapir Valley on our 10th Anniversary trip.
#CostaRica #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography
#CostaRica #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography
July 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
A male Rufous-winged Tanager probably making eyes at my very pretty wife while we were at Tapir Valley on our 10th Anniversary trip.
#CostaRica #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography
#CostaRica #birds #nature #photography #birdphotography
The finale, in which the female Honey Creeper beholds the spoils of her victory! #CostaRica #birds #nature #photography
July 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The finale, in which the female Honey Creeper beholds the spoils of her victory! #CostaRica #birds #nature #photography
Drama at the feeders! This male Yellow-Throated Euphonia is creeped out by the Green Honey Creeper at the magical Tapir Valley. Thanks to @mikemelton.bsky.social and Jorge Soto (www.bijaguabirdwatching.com) for introducing us to this place! #CostaRica #birds #nature
July 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Drama at the feeders! This male Yellow-Throated Euphonia is creeped out by the Green Honey Creeper at the magical Tapir Valley. Thanks to @mikemelton.bsky.social and Jorge Soto (www.bijaguabirdwatching.com) for introducing us to this place! #CostaRica #birds #nature
Crossed orcs with goblin men.
Not breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard…not one intended to destroy the world of men, at least.
Not breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard…not one intended to destroy the world of men, at least.
July 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Crossed orcs with goblin men.
Not breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard…not one intended to destroy the world of men, at least.
Not breeding an army in the caverns of Isengard…not one intended to destroy the world of men, at least.
Holy balls man! Four minutes. This four pound bitch laments your increased state of dissimilarity!
January 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Holy balls man! Four minutes. This four pound bitch laments your increased state of dissimilarity!