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Supporting Warriors in Finding Tranquility (SWIFT) is a supportive community where veterans and first responders can find healing, connection, and peace through the transformative power of birdwatching and nature.
April 12, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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March 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I am absolutely in love with this picture of a Golden Crowned Kinglet. This was at the Nisqually Refuge today. The colors, the frame, the proud stance. Love it!
#birds
#birds
March 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
I am absolutely in love with this picture of a Golden Crowned Kinglet. This was at the Nisqually Refuge today. The colors, the frame, the proud stance. Love it!
#birds
#birds
March 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I’m so excited to finally launch our website. It still has a little tweaking to do but it’s getting there. Check it out to see what SWIFT is all about!
www.swiftnest.org
www.swiftnest.org
SWIFT
www.swiftnest.org
March 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I’m so excited to finally launch our website. It still has a little tweaking to do but it’s getting there. Check it out to see what SWIFT is all about!
www.swiftnest.org
www.swiftnest.org
March 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Excited to add a new bird to the life list! Barrow’s Goldeneye! Spotted these two on Coldwater Lake at the base of Mt. St. Helens.
#birds #birding #birdwatching
#birds #birding #birdwatching
March 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Excited to add a new bird to the life list! Barrow’s Goldeneye! Spotted these two on Coldwater Lake at the base of Mt. St. Helens.
#birds #birding #birdwatching
#birds #birding #birdwatching
Sometimes I capture an image that I’m not interested in editing. I like it just as it is. Kinda like this one. It’s just peaceful and simple. #birds
March 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Sometimes I capture an image that I’m not interested in editing. I like it just as it is. Kinda like this one. It’s just peaceful and simple. #birds
Epic sky battle! 🦅⚔️ These two bald eagles are locked in a high-stakes aerial duel—are they fighting for territory, food, or something more? Drop your best guess in the comments! 👇 #SkyKings #EagleShowdown #WildDrama #birds
March 8, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Epic sky battle! 🦅⚔️ These two bald eagles are locked in a high-stakes aerial duel—are they fighting for territory, food, or something more? Drop your best guess in the comments! 👇 #SkyKings #EagleShowdown #WildDrama #birds
Yes. I have a separate PTSD claim. My point is that there are ancillary issues associated with this condition even though I’m not being actively treated. It’s incurable and must be monitored for the rest of my life.
March 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Yes. I have a separate PTSD claim. My point is that there are ancillary issues associated with this condition even though I’m not being actively treated. It’s incurable and must be monitored for the rest of my life.
Dealing with a service-connected cancer brings both good and bad days. On the tough days, like today, frustration sets in. It's on days like this that I feel compelled to address a critical issue. www.linkedin.com/posts/darren...
The Burden of Cancer: Why the VA’s 0% Rating for My Service-Connected Leukemia is Unacceptable
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event. It doesn’t just affect your physical health—it changes your mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
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March 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Dealing with a service-connected cancer brings both good and bad days. On the tough days, like today, frustration sets in. It's on days like this that I feel compelled to address a critical issue. www.linkedin.com/posts/darren...
The spring like weather in the Pacific Northwest has been a treat for taking pictures of #birds. I'm ready to spring forward and get going with the sunshine!
March 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The spring like weather in the Pacific Northwest has been a treat for taking pictures of #birds. I'm ready to spring forward and get going with the sunshine!
The "Ring-necked duck" name is misleading – Despite its name, the chestnut-colored ring around its neck is nearly impossible to see in the field. A better name might be "Ring-billed Duck" since the white band near the tip of its bill is much more noticeable.
#birds #diverdown
#birds #diverdown
March 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The "Ring-necked duck" name is misleading – Despite its name, the chestnut-colored ring around its neck is nearly impossible to see in the field. A better name might be "Ring-billed Duck" since the white band near the tip of its bill is much more noticeable.
#birds #diverdown
#birds #diverdown
March 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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February 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This Golden-crowned Kinglet may be tiny, but it’s a winter warrior with serious punk rock vibes. Caught this one looking both regal and mildly unimpressed.
#BirdNerd #TinyButTough #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #Birds #BirdLovers #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #PNWBirds
#BirdNerd #TinyButTough #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #Birds #BirdLovers #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #PNWBirds
February 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This Golden-crowned Kinglet may be tiny, but it’s a winter warrior with serious punk rock vibes. Caught this one looking both regal and mildly unimpressed.
#BirdNerd #TinyButTough #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #Birds #BirdLovers #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #PNWBirds
#BirdNerd #TinyButTough #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #Birds #BirdLovers #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #PNWBirds
Here is an interview I recently did about why I’m starting Battle Birders
www.birderbraindoc.com/post/explori...
www.birderbraindoc.com/post/explori...
Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Birding: An Interview with Darren Ullman
Name: Darren UllmannPronouns: He/HimLocation: Castle Rock, WashingtonOccupation: Owner at Wild Birds Unlimited Vancouver WashingtonTell us a bit about yourself and your project Battle Birders: I’ll t...
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February 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Here is an interview I recently did about why I’m starting Battle Birders
www.birderbraindoc.com/post/explori...
www.birderbraindoc.com/post/explori...
American Coot 🇺🇸American Kestral 🇺🇸American Bittern 🇺🇸
🫡 ‘merica
#birds #merica #mindfulbirding #birdwatching #veterans #firstresponders #makebirdinggreatagain
🫡 ‘merica
#birds #merica #mindfulbirding #birdwatching #veterans #firstresponders #makebirdinggreatagain
February 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
American Coot 🇺🇸American Kestral 🇺🇸American Bittern 🇺🇸
🫡 ‘merica
#birds #merica #mindfulbirding #birdwatching #veterans #firstresponders #makebirdinggreatagain
🫡 ‘merica
#birds #merica #mindfulbirding #birdwatching #veterans #firstresponders #makebirdinggreatagain
February 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM