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Zachary Becknell
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Humanist, programmer, tech and EV enthusiast. Marine veteran and Democratic volunteer. Beginning birder 🪶.
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We love doves here at our house. 🕊️🪶
A Mourning Dove perched on a tree branch against a vivid blue sky. The medium-sized bird has a soft brownish-tan body with distinctive black spots on its wings and subtle iridescent feathers near its neck. Its long, tapered tail is partially visible. Surrounding the dove are bare branches and a few dried leaves, adding a sense of seasonal context, likely late autumn. The bright sky provides a clean, vibrant backdrop, emphasizing the bird's delicate and peaceful presence.
November 27, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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A tale of two wrens: Winter Wren and Carolina Wren. The first I saw on my relaxing hike Sunday and the second when I arrived home from the same hike. Wrens are probably my favorite. 🪶 #birds
A Winter Wren peers out from behind a small tree trunk in late autumn, perfectly embodying their secretive nature. The tiny brown bird's distinctive compact shape, stubby tail, and finely barred plumage are visible as it clings to the gray bark. Its bright eye and thin, dark bill stand out against its warm brown face, and its buff-colored eyebrow adds subtle contrast to its features. The background is softly blurred in browns and tans from fallen leaves, creating a gentle bokeh effect that highlights the wren's careful positioning behind the trunk. The photo captures the shy, furtive behavior typical of this species in its preferred woodland habitat. A Carolina Wren perched on a thin tree branch surrounded by dense green foliage. The small bird is captured mid-movement with its wings slightly raised, showcasing its reddish-brown plumage, white throat, and distinct white eyebrow stripe. The background features blurred leaves and patches of soft light, creating a natural, serene setting typical of late autumn in central North Carolina.
November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
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Just starting out my birding journey. This Hermit Thrush was the first bird to greet me on my relaxing hike today. 🪶 #birds
A Hermit Thrush perched on a bare tree branch on a late autumn day. The bird's distinctive speckled breast pattern and grayish-brown coloring are shown in profile against a soft, blurred background of pale blue and cream colors typical of November light. The tree's branches are dark and bare, with a few withered leaves still clinging to distant twigs. The photo captures fine details of the thrush's feathers and the texture of the tree bark, which has patches of moss or lichen. The composition creates a serene, naturalistic scene with shallow depth of field that emphasizes the solitary bird while softly blurring the surrounding branches, embodying the quiet mood of late fall in North Carolina.
November 18, 2024 at 4:28 AM
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Here’s our Luna!
A black and white dog named Luna. She is wearing a yellow kerchief around her neck and is sitting on a rug and looking up at the camera.
November 17, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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Here’s a helpful comparison to give a good idea of size difference. In practice it’s quite a significant upgrade in user experience, especially in cold weather when cables can be difficult to wrangle while plugging in.
November 12, 2024 at 8:33 PM