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Beyondthetripod

@beyondthetripod.bsky.social

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I’m Tom and I’m the photographer behind the camera that photographs mostly wildlife. Black bears are my favorite species to photograph in Eastern North Carolina.

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · 1d

It’s #flyday and this Great Blue Heron is so ready for the weekend .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikon

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · 3d

It’s #waderwednesday and these Mallards are enjoying the sun and a snack .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · 4d

This Eastern Phoebe was deep in thought as I photographed it on the railing of a boardwalk of a local lake .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotograpy

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · 5d

The migration has begun and this Northern Parula was taking a break from its journey when I found him looking for a snack in a mimosa tree .
🦉 #birds #migration #warblers #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · 24d

It’s #humpday , but this black bear thought it was rub your rump day .
🐻 #bears #nature #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · 25d

This female Northern Harrier was out looking for a morning snack on a breezy day .
🦉 #birds #nikonphotography #nature

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 22

Get out of my way ! This Painted Bunting is so ready for the weekend , hopefully you are too .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 20

While I was out searching for a Painted Bunting , I found this beautiful Indigo Bunting just waiting to get its picture taken.
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 19

This Goldfinch was enjoying the sunshine while nibbling on the zinnias.
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s #flyday and this hummingbird is so ready for a sunny day after a week of rain .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 13

This Mockingbird was too beautiful to pass up .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 12

This Carolina Wren was singing its little heart out on every perch it could find on Sunday morning .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 11

This little guy is ready to start a new week. How about you ?
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 5

This guy was deep in thought when I came across him .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 4

A male Towhee looking for a morning snack on a very hot summer morning.
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Aug 1

This Painted Bunting doesn’t look too impressed that today is the first day of August and it’s #flyday too .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 31

This Painted Bunting was enjoying some foxtail for breakfast .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 30

It’s #waderwednesday , but this Great Blue Heron says the water is too hot , so it rather catch a cool breeze to cool off in .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 23

Just another Indigo Bunting enjoying the morning sunshine in the sunflower fields first.
🦉 #birds #flowers #nikonphotography

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Indigo Buntings are really enjoying the sunflower fields first thing in the morning .
🦉 #birds #nikonphotography #nature

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Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 21

The sunflowers are in full bloom at Dix Park in Raleigh Nc and the Indigo Buntings are taking full advantage of them . This one was enjoying some early morning side light .
🦉 #birds #nature #getoutside #nikonphotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 18

It’s #flyday and this Osprey is out scanning the lake for a tasty morning snack.
🦉 #birds #nikonphotography #nature

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 16

This female Belted Kingfisher was letting a Green Heron know that she was annoyed at it for sitting on her favorite perch.
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography #naturephotography

Beyondthetripod @beyondthetripod.bsky.social · Jul 15

This Green Heron and turtle were discussing what they were going to do on this hot and humid morning while their reflections patiently listened .
🦉 #birds #nature #nikonphotography #getoutside

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