Aria Vink
@thesoaringpencil.bsky.social
Nature and wildlife. 🌿
Books. 📚
Science. 🧪
Dabbling at writing 🖋️
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Books. 📚
Science. 🧪
Dabbling at writing 🖋️
https://open.substack.com/pub/thesoaringpencil
Every single part of nature is an unintended work of art, a masterpiece of millions of years of survival and adaptation. A walk through nature is not only a walk through an art gallery, but also a walk through ancient history. What an incredible world we live in.
#nature #naturephotography #plants
#nature #naturephotography #plants
April 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Every single part of nature is an unintended work of art, a masterpiece of millions of years of survival and adaptation. A walk through nature is not only a walk through an art gallery, but also a walk through ancient history. What an incredible world we live in.
#nature #naturephotography #plants
#nature #naturephotography #plants
Watching these black-necked stilts dance and fight was an amazing spectacle to watch. One of my most memorable birding to date. #birding #naturewriting #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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April 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Watching these black-necked stilts dance and fight was an amazing spectacle to watch. One of my most memorable birding to date. #birding #naturewriting #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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“Mom! Food goes in my mouth and not on my face!” Adorable sandhill crane colt.
#babybirds #birding #wildlife #photography #sandhillcrane #nature #birds
#babybirds #birding #wildlife #photography #sandhillcrane #nature #birds
April 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
“Mom! Food goes in my mouth and not on my face!” Adorable sandhill crane colt.
#babybirds #birding #wildlife #photography #sandhillcrane #nature #birds
#babybirds #birding #wildlife #photography #sandhillcrane #nature #birds
Guys, this is grass. GRASS! It’s an exquisite piece of art. A bracelet with flowery ornaments straight from a jeweler’s. Nature is amazing. #photography #naturephotography #grass #naturewriting #flowers
April 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Guys, this is grass. GRASS! It’s an exquisite piece of art. A bracelet with flowery ornaments straight from a jeweler’s. Nature is amazing. #photography #naturephotography #grass #naturewriting #flowers
The mulberries are growing fast! Can’t wait to snack on them in a few weeks.
#plants #mulberry #nature #photography #macrophotography
#plants #mulberry #nature #photography #macrophotography
February 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The mulberries are growing fast! Can’t wait to snack on them in a few weeks.
#plants #mulberry #nature #photography #macrophotography
#plants #mulberry #nature #photography #macrophotography
On his way to tell me what he thinks of my invasion on HIS beach. This ruddy turnstone looks like he can deliver some serious pecks.
#birding #birds #wildlife #photography #nature
#birding #birds #wildlife #photography #nature
February 25, 2025 at 10:18 PM
On his way to tell me what he thinks of my invasion on HIS beach. This ruddy turnstone looks like he can deliver some serious pecks.
#birding #birds #wildlife #photography #nature
#birding #birds #wildlife #photography #nature
Different kind of friend during my trail run this morning. These golden silk orb-weavers are beneficial spiders because they eat many insects that are harmful to plants. Despite their menacing look, they are actually very friendly. Definitely friends even though not friend-shaped!
#spider #insects
#spider #insects
February 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
February 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Saw the first sandhill crane couple on their nest earlier this week. This gorgeous male and his lady were out eating grubs yesterday and I can’t wait for them to start building their nest either. The season of baby pictures is almost upon us!
#birding #photography #sandhillcrane #birds #birdphotos
#birding #photography #sandhillcrane #birds #birdphotos
February 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Saw the first sandhill crane couple on their nest earlier this week. This gorgeous male and his lady were out eating grubs yesterday and I can’t wait for them to start building their nest either. The season of baby pictures is almost upon us!
#birding #photography #sandhillcrane #birds #birdphotos
#birding #photography #sandhillcrane #birds #birdphotos
The local ospreys are busy building their nest. Can’t wait for baby season!
#birds #birding #osprey #birdsofprey #nest #photography
#birds #birding #osprey #birdsofprey #nest #photography
February 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The local ospreys are busy building their nest. Can’t wait for baby season!
#birds #birding #osprey #birdsofprey #nest #photography
#birds #birding #osprey #birdsofprey #nest #photography
Since I hung the Cone of Starvation on the feeding station, the squirrels haven’t been able to get to the bird seed anymore. This lady was not amused with my decision and proceeded to give me the side-eye for at least an hour.
#squirrel #wildlife #photography #naturewriting #animals
#squirrel #wildlife #photography #naturewriting #animals
February 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Since I hung the Cone of Starvation on the feeding station, the squirrels haven’t been able to get to the bird seed anymore. This lady was not amused with my decision and proceeded to give me the side-eye for at least an hour.
#squirrel #wildlife #photography #naturewriting #animals
#squirrel #wildlife #photography #naturewriting #animals
We had two new visitors today! Never seen ruby-throated hummingbirds in the yard before. I love it!
#birding #bird #photography #hummingbirds #nature #wildlife
#birding #bird #photography #hummingbirds #nature #wildlife
January 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
We had two new visitors today! Never seen ruby-throated hummingbirds in the yard before. I love it!
#birding #bird #photography #hummingbirds #nature #wildlife
#birding #bird #photography #hummingbirds #nature #wildlife
Now that Jean, Frances, Martha, and Bob have been joined by two other males, I need names! Please give me your best names for the two new male painted buntings.
#birding #birds #photography #nature #wildlife
#birding #birds #photography #nature #wildlife
January 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Now that Jean, Frances, Martha, and Bob have been joined by two other males, I need names! Please give me your best names for the two new male painted buntings.
#birding #birds #photography #nature #wildlife
#birding #birds #photography #nature #wildlife
Guys, would you look at this!! It looks like Bob does not have the three ladies all to himself, but he has competition from two other males! You have no idea how excited I am to finally have them on camera.
#birds #birding #wildlife #photography #nature #paintedbunting #birdphotography
#birds #birding #wildlife #photography #nature #paintedbunting #birdphotography
January 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Guys, would you look at this!! It looks like Bob does not have the three ladies all to himself, but he has competition from two other males! You have no idea how excited I am to finally have them on camera.
#birds #birding #wildlife #photography #nature #paintedbunting #birdphotography
#birds #birding #wildlife #photography #nature #paintedbunting #birdphotography
Dick and Petunia spent their morning bickering as usual. Today’s fight was over the peanuts. Petunia said she wasn’t hungry but then proceeded to steal Dick’s peanuts. Dick left the scene rather deflated.
#birds #birding #photography #nature #wildlife
#birds #birding #photography #nature #wildlife
January 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Dick and Petunia spent their morning bickering as usual. Today’s fight was over the peanuts. Petunia said she wasn’t hungry but then proceeded to steal Dick’s peanuts. Dick left the scene rather deflated.
#birds #birding #photography #nature #wildlife
#birds #birding #photography #nature #wildlife
The blue jay loves the peanuts, the red-bellied woodpecker loves the shells. They seem to have figured out a great partnership.
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #woodpecker #bluejay
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #woodpecker #bluejay
January 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The blue jay loves the peanuts, the red-bellied woodpecker loves the shells. They seem to have figured out a great partnership.
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #woodpecker #bluejay
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography #woodpecker #bluejay
Earlier this week, I was surprised by a visit from a black-and-white warbler. This was the first time I had seen one of them in the yard. It’s such a pleasure watching them hop along the branches. The sapodilla tree harbors many bird species.
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography
January 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Earlier this week, I was surprised by a visit from a black-and-white warbler. This was the first time I had seen one of them in the yard. It’s such a pleasure watching them hop along the branches. The sapodilla tree harbors many bird species.
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography
#birds #birding #nature #wildlife #photography
Mosses up close are such beautiful microcosms. Tiny little ecosystems almost forest-like. I will never get tired of moss.
#moss #nature #mosses #ecosystems #microcosm
#moss #nature #mosses #ecosystems #microcosm
January 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mosses up close are such beautiful microcosms. Tiny little ecosystems almost forest-like. I will never get tired of moss.
#moss #nature #mosses #ecosystems #microcosm
#moss #nature #mosses #ecosystems #microcosm
After 4 years of trying to attract them, I finally saw a painted bunting female at the feeders yesterday. The excitement is real!
#birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife
#birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife
January 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
After 4 years of trying to attract them, I finally saw a painted bunting female at the feeders yesterday. The excitement is real!
#birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife
#birds #birding #nature #photography #wildlife
The Florida Scrub Jay can only be found in Florida. I am fortunate to live a stone’s throw away from one of the state parks where they live. These friendly birds love to come out and pose, sometimes on top of your head. They are always up for a chat.
#birds #birding #scrubjay #nature #wildlife
#birds #birding #scrubjay #nature #wildlife
January 7, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Backyard birding. A hot tea, my camera, and a notebook. Today’s count of uncommon species stands at 4: Cooper’s hawk, black-and-white warbler, American redstart, and yellow-throated warbler.
#birds #photography #birding
#birds #photography #birding
January 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Backyard birding. A hot tea, my camera, and a notebook. Today’s count of uncommon species stands at 4: Cooper’s hawk, black-and-white warbler, American redstart, and yellow-throated warbler.
#birds #photography #birding
#birds #photography #birding