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Amber
@writeamberann.bsky.social
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Bird & ocean lover. Animal protector. Epilepsy advocate, writer & brain surgery warrior. Living plant-powered. Peace, democracy & compassion always.🕊️
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mikemelton.bsky.social
Speckled Tanager from San Vito #CostaRica.

It's always a treat when I get to spend time with these birds.

#birds #nature
A small, colorful songbird with bright yellow-green and black-spotted plumage perched on a branch against a soft, blurred green background.
December 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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brainablaze.bsky.social
We hope anyone who's celebrating, a very merry and peaceful #Christmas Day! We hope your day is filled with connections and simple joys.
A purple ornament hangs on a decorated xmas tree.
December 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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dannyboywesthawk.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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aintright.bsky.social
#HolidayRobin #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
December 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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skybluewater.bsky.social
Taking The Kids Out
For Swim Lessons
Rice Marsh Lake
Chanhassen|Eden Prairie
Minnesota
Taking The Kids Out For Swim Lessons Rice Marsh Lake Chanhassen|Eden Prairie Minnesota
December 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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skybluewater.bsky.social
Snow Falling
Minnetonka Minnesota
Not Black White Photo
Snow Falling Minnetonka Minnesota Not Black & White Photo
December 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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deaksbeaks.bsky.social
Christmas Day robin in my garden. Have a great day folks.
#birds #wildlife #nature
December 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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socalleslie.bsky.social
Good morning & Merry Christmas to my Blue Sky friends. I’ll never forget this one. Christmas 2020 🎄✌🏻
December 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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newyorker.com
Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Jeremy Nguyen. #NewYorkerCartoons
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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mybirdcards.com
What bird am I? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌏 #WhatBird #BirdID | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
"I am a small, energetic bird with a bright orange, cone-shaped beak. Males of my species (pictured) are known for their stylish black-and-white striped "zebra" feathers on their throats and bright orange cheek patches." Photo description: A side-profile photograph of a small bird perched on a wet, dark wooden branch. The bird has a bright orange beak, a distinct orange cheek patch, and a black "tear" stripe under its eye. Its throat features fine black-and-white horizontal stripes, while its flank is a rich cinnamon color with white polka dots. Its wings are a soft grey-lavender, and its tail shows bold black-and-white bars against a blurred, natural green background. Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by TaniaVdB via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/taniavdb-54472/
December 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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socalleslie.bsky.social
Just a few pine cone shots. 🌿🌲✌🏻
December 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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socalleslie.bsky.social
Storm is coming and the wind is up, but it’s not raining yet. A few pier birds early this morning. Western grebe, Western gull with smelt, Pelagic Cormorant, and two male Surf scoters. “Seas” the day. 🪶
Western grebe Western gull with smelt Pelagic cormorant 2 male surf scoters
December 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
The toucans really seem to have a problem with me.

Keel-billed Toucan at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica

#BirdoftheDay #Faceoff #birds #nature
A Keel-billed Toucan facing forward, showcasing its vibrant multi-colored beak and bright yellow chest amidst lush green foliage.
December 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
A bonus #Christmas ornament bird AND a #faceoff #birdoftheday

How's that for efficiency‽

Resplendent Quetzal, being resplendent, at San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica

#birds #nature
A Resplendent Quetzal perched on a branch and looking forward, featuring iridescent green plumage, a vibrant red chest, and a short yellow beak.
December 24, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
At @casabentbill.bsky.social, we don't have to decorate our trees for the holidays. The toucans take care of that for us.

This Keel-billed Toucan has been watching the banana feeder for ten minutes this morning, making sure it's safe to have a snack. Once it deems it secure, its friends will follow
Colorful tropical bird perched on a slender tree branch, with a bright green bill marked with red, orange, and blue, a vivid yellow throat, black body, blue feet, and red undertail feathers, surrounded by dense green foliage.
December 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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socalleslie.bsky.social
Willets in the rain. ☔️ 🪶
December 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
Southern lapwing
#birdoftheday
#sideprofiles
A type of plover, black and white breast, green wing feathers, reddish legs.
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
The always spectacular Snowcap #hummingbird at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica

#birds #nature #hummingbirds
A small, iridescent deep purple hummingbird with a striking bright white crown perched on a thin branch against a soft green background.
December 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
Black-crested Coquette staying busy at @tapirworf.bsky.social #CostaRica #hummingbirds #birds #nature
A small, golden-green hummingbird with a prominent black crest and a white rump band hovering in mid-air to feed on a stalk of vibrant purple flowers.
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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walksincamera.bsky.social
Long Lane Wood #greatnorthwood #trees #treeclub
December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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newyorker.com
For Willie Nelson, music is medicine. “Singing for an hour is good for you,” he says. His daughter Amy puts it more bluntly: “I think it’s literally keeping him alive.”
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How Willie Nelson Sees America
On the road with the musician, his band, and his family.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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elisabettaversace.bsky.social
Soon after the golden hour…
Horizon on the sea. clouds create a contrast with the darkness and light reflected in the sea, while a bright but pale yellow expands the background
December 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
Jeffries: This is the same group of people who raced back to Washington so they could enact the largest cut to Medicaid in American history.

Phang: I call it the big bullshit bill.

Jeffries: You’re a little more direct than what we’ve been politely calling it—but you ain’t wrong. You ain’t wrong.
December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
Meiselas: I’ve got to ask about your reaction to CBS censoring a report it was going to air on 60 Minutes… Is this something you see investigating?

Garcia: There are many members of Congress looking at this issue in particular, and I think CBS still has a lot of explaining to do.
December 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM