Dan B
@chuckletree.bsky.social
Fish passage biologist by day, fickle illustrator by night (and weekends)
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Dan B
@chuckletree.bsky.social
· Feb 19
Finally time for an introductory post to pin on my timeline:
My name is Dan B. I am a fish passage biologist. "What's a fish passage bio?," you might ask...
Well, anyway - In my free time I like to draw stuff. Here is a drawing of some of my favorite things.
My name is Dan B. I am a fish passage biologist. "What's a fish passage bio?," you might ask...
Well, anyway - In my free time I like to draw stuff. Here is a drawing of some of my favorite things.
#birbfest2026 prompts 25-28 🪶
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
January 28, 2026 at 4:09 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 25-28 🪶
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
25 - Common Kingfisher (or "Ice bird" in Germany, or "River Guardian" in Portuguese
26 - Common Cuckoo
27 - Red-bearded Bee Eater
28 - Little Blue Penguin
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“What they don’t want you to know is that George Soros and his far-left billionaire friends hired Alex Pretti to act as a dependable, beloved pillar of his community for decades,” said President Donald Trump
Trump Alleges That Democrats Secretly Paid Alex Pretti To Be Model Citizen
WASHINGTON—Claiming that no one would realistically devote their life to serving others without being funded by nefarious actors, President Donald Trump alleged Monday that Democrats had secretly paid...
theonion.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:15 AM
“What they don’t want you to know is that George Soros and his far-left billionaire friends hired Alex Pretti to act as a dependable, beloved pillar of his community for decades,” said President Donald Trump
#birbfest2026 prompts 21-24
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
January 24, 2026 at 2:56 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 21-24
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
21: Ornate Fruit Dove
22: Galah
23: (Pygmy) Nuthatch
24: New Holland Honeyeater
I first saw a pair of Galah in Brisbane on Christmas Eve, 2018. A nice little gift to add to my life list!
#birbfest2026 prompts 17-20!
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
January 20, 2026 at 5:59 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 17-20!
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
17 - Spangled Cotinga
18 - Tufted Jay
19 - Red-legged Seriema
20 - Dalmatian Pelican
For the record, I have completed all of these prompts already, so a few more of these posts are forthcoming.
“All we say to America is, ‘Be true to what you said on paper.’ …
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
January 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM
“All we say to America is, ‘Be true to what you said on paper.’ …
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
Somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech.
Somewhere I read of the freedom of the press.
Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”
#birbfest2026 prompts 13-16
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
January 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 13-16
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
13 - White-eared Pheasant
14 - Silver-eared Mesia
15 - Short-eared Owl
16 - Eurasian Wigeon
I didn't realize until now how many consecutive "eared" prompts there were.
Reposted by Dan B
Ron Carter (1937-present)
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#artwork #ballpointpen #ballpointpenart #myart #illustration #inspiring #creative #caricature #characterdesign #fineart #fun #art #roncarter #jazz #composer #history #historical #masters #traditionalart #originalart #blueskyart #artsky
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#artwork #ballpointpen #ballpointpenart #myart #illustration #inspiring #creative #caricature #characterdesign #fineart #fun #art #roncarter #jazz #composer #history #historical #masters #traditionalart #originalart #blueskyart #artsky
January 17, 2026 at 5:27 AM
#birbfest2026 prompts 9-12
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
January 15, 2026 at 10:42 PM
#birbfest2026 prompts 9-12
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher
2. American Purple Gallinule
3. Mountain Bluebird
4. Common Redpoll
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Every day we pull three Verge stories out of the paywall for 24 hours, and today we're starting with a banger from @lopatto.bsky.social:
X’s deepfake porn feature clearly violates app store guidelines. Why won’t Apple and Google pull it?
www.theverge.com/policy/85990...
X’s deepfake porn feature clearly violates app store guidelines. Why won’t Apple and Google pull it?
www.theverge.com/policy/85990...
January 13, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Every day we pull three Verge stories out of the paywall for 24 hours, and today we're starting with a banger from @lopatto.bsky.social:
X’s deepfake porn feature clearly violates app store guidelines. Why won’t Apple and Google pull it?
www.theverge.com/policy/85990...
X’s deepfake porn feature clearly violates app store guidelines. Why won’t Apple and Google pull it?
www.theverge.com/policy/85990...
#birbfest2026 - Prompts 5 thru 8
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
January 13, 2026 at 2:32 AM
#birbfest2026 - Prompts 5 thru 8
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
5. King Eider
6. Northern-emerald Toucanet
7. Steller's Sea Eagle
8. Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
I was lucky to see a wild Cock-of-the-Rock lek in Ecuador in 2006. Had to wake up super early, hike to the site, and then sit quietly in the dark until they woke. Worth it
First four for #birbfest2026
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 AM
First four for #birbfest2026
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
1. Bronzewing Pigeon
2. Many-colored Rush Tyrant
3. Razorbill
4. Golden-headed Manakin
Happy Holidays everybody! And happy New Year!
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
December 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Happy Holidays everybody! And happy New Year!
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
A couple of years ago I drew a winter Peanuts parody with Anna and I in place of Chuck and Snoopy. Subsequently I drew the rest of the seasons, too
Kane's revenge!
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
December 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Kane's revenge!
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
This is inspired by a throwaway joke from an episode of Make Some Noise on Dropout. I cannot, for the life of me, remember which episode, or who said it. (I watched a bunch of episodes, trying to find it, but no such luck). Shout out if you know it so I can properly attribute.
North American Elk, aka Wapiti (Cervus canadensis). Because I felt like drawing a critter, and an elk seemed seasonally appropriate.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
North American Elk, aka Wapiti (Cervus canadensis). Because I felt like drawing a critter, and an elk seemed seasonally appropriate.
Bird life list illustration. An acorn woodpecker. I finally saw one at the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area in Washington during the summer.
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Bird life list illustration. An acorn woodpecker. I finally saw one at the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area in Washington during the summer.
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
I have been bad about posting on here, but want to get back into the habit (how do we quit Meta for good!?).
I love it when a verbal hiccup turns into an illustration idea.
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
April 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I love it when a verbal hiccup turns into an illustration idea.
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
#studiogibli #johnturturro #miyazaki #myneighbortotoro
Vandals!
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
April 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Vandals!
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
Anna and I have been brainstorming geriatric graffiti tags for a few months, and these were my favorites.
#graffiti #graffititags #geriatricgraffiti
Did you know that "Trump" is slang for "fart" in England?
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
April 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Did you know that "Trump" is slang for "fart" in England?
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
I can't believe I drew this five years ago, and here we are again: living through another entirely preventable/predictable disaster triggered by the sentient flatulence currently residing in the White House.
#trumpmeansfart
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UNDERGROWTH - A wandering Earthworm Bundle, enigmatic preachers for the Order of the Seed.
March 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
UNDERGROWTH - A wandering Earthworm Bundle, enigmatic preachers for the Order of the Seed.
One of my favorite possessions: a second-hand copy of Spook by Mary Roach with the most incredible handwritten notes in the margins.
March 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM
One of my favorite possessions: a second-hand copy of Spook by Mary Roach with the most incredible handwritten notes in the margins.
Happy 50th to SNL. Some little spot illustrations of some of my favorite skits. Can you name them all? (Answers in the alt text). #saturdaynightlove #art
March 11, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Happy 50th to SNL. Some little spot illustrations of some of my favorite skits. Can you name them all? (Answers in the alt text). #saturdaynightlove #art
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Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression theonion.com/trump-s...
March 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Trump Says Recession Unfortunate But Necessary Step To Get To Depression theonion.com/trump-s...
View from the Amtrak Coast Starlight train in the cascade mountains, south of Eugene. Long train ride between Sacramento and Washington, but beautiful views.
March 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
View from the Amtrak Coast Starlight train in the cascade mountains, south of Eugene. Long train ride between Sacramento and Washington, but beautiful views.
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Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Gregg is a former Marine and Forest Service ranger. He's saved the lives of hikers dangling off a cliff or going through cardiac arrest, and he's bravely fought forest fires to save small rural towns.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
100% of his salary is paid by WA state.
Elon fired him. Share his story.
Ben Grimm aka The Thing
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
February 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Ben Grimm aka The Thing
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.
I drew this straight after the first teaser images came out. Pretty happy with the design.