T. Michael Redmond
@tmr65.bsky.social
Born in Ireland 🇮🇪. Vocation: vision scientist; avocation: traveling natural history and landscapes, and art and architecture photographer. The vast majority of images I post are mine, others not are properly attributed. Dogfather. All opinions personal.
Just a few of the literal thousands of Sandhill Cranes flying into roost at the Haenhle reserve in Michigan, west of Ann Arbor. I love their dinosaur sounding calls.
November 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Just a few of the literal thousands of Sandhill Cranes flying into roost at the Haenhle reserve in Michigan, west of Ann Arbor. I love their dinosaur sounding calls.
On the day after Thanksgiving, did you ever wonder from where Jiffy cornbread mix comes? That’s right– from Chelsea, Michigan!
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
On the day after Thanksgiving, did you ever wonder from where Jiffy cornbread mix comes? That’s right– from Chelsea, Michigan!
For the #Headshot theme of today’s #BirdOfTheDay I have this Southern Lapwing giving side eye in Buenos Aires.
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
For the #Headshot theme of today’s #BirdOfTheDay I have this Southern Lapwing giving side eye in Buenos Aires.
Only in PA! Look what was left high and dry after the hurricane that tore through PA south of #Pittsburgh😉!
November 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Only in PA! Look what was left high and dry after the hurricane that tore through PA south of #Pittsburgh😉!
A garden “put to bed” for “a long winter’s nap”! What you don’t see, under their blanket of soil, are a pound or so of garlic cloves🤞🤞🤞!
November 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A garden “put to bed” for “a long winter’s nap”! What you don’t see, under their blanket of soil, are a pound or so of garlic cloves🤞🤞🤞!
The first Ineos Grenadier that we’ve seen “in the wild” in the US. In a neighborhood driveway. We’ve seen them before in Iceland (being driven by the owner of the Ineos company!). Based on the old Land Rover Defender. What I want for Christmas!
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The first Ineos Grenadier that we’ve seen “in the wild” in the US. In a neighborhood driveway. We’ve seen them before in Iceland (being driven by the owner of the Ineos company!). Based on the old Land Rover Defender. What I want for Christmas!
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
@bwjones.bsky.social Interesting story about Pittsburgh Check out this article:
(It should be outside paywall!)
While there are many yardsticks for calculating housing affordability, the western Pennsylvania city stands out as uniquely livable.
wapo.st/3XvbkqX
(It should be outside paywall!)
While there are many yardsticks for calculating housing affordability, the western Pennsylvania city stands out as uniquely livable.
wapo.st/3XvbkqX
How this major city became one of America’s most affordable for home buyers
While there are many yardsticks for calculating housing affordability, the western Pennsylvania city stands out as uniquely livable.
wapo.st
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
@bwjones.bsky.social Interesting story about Pittsburgh Check out this article:
(It should be outside paywall!)
While there are many yardsticks for calculating housing affordability, the western Pennsylvania city stands out as uniquely livable.
wapo.st/3XvbkqX
(It should be outside paywall!)
While there are many yardsticks for calculating housing affordability, the western Pennsylvania city stands out as uniquely livable.
wapo.st/3XvbkqX
Reposted by T. Michael Redmond
Ireland are going to the World Cup thanks to an injury time goal
Ireland winning goal and end of match with Irish commentary
November 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Ireland are going to the World Cup thanks to an injury time goal
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens, and the Alternative for today is #Ducklings
A fluffy, preening American Coot on a windy day! #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A fluffy, preening American Coot on a windy day! #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
November 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens, and the Alternative for today is #Ducklings
A fluffy, preening American Coot on a windy day! #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A fluffy, preening American Coot on a windy day! #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Detail of a 6th century CE ceiling mosaic in the Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Such unbelievable beauty!
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Detail of a 6th century CE ceiling mosaic in the Basilica di San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy. Such unbelievable beauty!
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it's both gratifying to witness this defense of pluralism and traumatic to know how late the hour is
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
it's both gratifying to witness this defense of pluralism and traumatic to know how late the hour is
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November 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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I admire the holistic approach to exinct complex life on Earth:
Microplastics in soils increase nitrous oxide emissions - just 300 times more potent than CO2
#Earth #climate #clusterfuck
Microplastics in soils increase nitrous oxide emissions - just 300 times more potent than CO2
#Earth #climate #clusterfuck
Microplastic Diversity as a Potential Driver of Soil Denitrification Shifts
Microplastics (MPs) are raising significant global concerns due to their environmental impacts. While most studies have focused on the effects of individual MP types, MPs in natural environments typic...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I admire the holistic approach to exinct complex life on Earth:
Microplastics in soils increase nitrous oxide emissions - just 300 times more potent than CO2
#Earth #climate #clusterfuck
Microplastics in soils increase nitrous oxide emissions - just 300 times more potent than CO2
#Earth #climate #clusterfuck
My famous first cousin just scored a huge coup in California! He is unstoppable!
www.racingpost.com/news/reports...
www.racingpost.com/news/reports...
Ethical Diamond causes 20-1 Turf upset to hand Willie Mullins incredible Breeders' Cup success
www.racingpost.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
My famous first cousin just scored a huge coup in California! He is unstoppable!
www.racingpost.com/news/reports...
www.racingpost.com/news/reports...
For the #BirdOfTheDay #hiding theme here is a Common Yellowthroat hiding in a waterside bush WHILE belting out its song. Typical MO for this skulker.
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For the #BirdOfTheDay #hiding theme here is a Common Yellowthroat hiding in a waterside bush WHILE belting out its song. Typical MO for this skulker.
A message from beyond the grave! #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
A message from beyond the grave! #HappyHalloween
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay decided by Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social, the theme is #Raptor. Here’s a handsome Snail Kite in Entre Rios, Argentina.
October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
For today’s #BirdOfTheDay decided by Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social, the theme is #Raptor. Here’s a handsome Snail Kite in Entre Rios, Argentina.
A Common Raven vocalizing in a tree in our neighbor’s yard in suburban Maryland. This is the second time we’ve had a Raven in our neighborhood in the past year. (Video courtesy of JBR.)
October 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A Common Raven vocalizing in a tree in our neighbor’s yard in suburban Maryland. This is the second time we’ve had a Raven in our neighborhood in the past year. (Video courtesy of JBR.)
Artist’s impression of current state of peer review in US health research studies.
October 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Artist’s impression of current state of peer review in US health research studies.
The last of the summer okra? Gigantic pods– only good for long cooking in gumbo. I had to work hard to find the smallest ones.
October 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The last of the summer okra? Gigantic pods– only good for long cooking in gumbo. I had to work hard to find the smallest ones.
Always look up, Rome edition (but not Sistine Chapel, questo è proibito!). This is the baroque ceiling fresco of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola representing the life of Ignatius of Loyola, a founder of the Catholic order of the Society of Jesus. The late Francis was the first pope of this order.
October 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Always look up, Rome edition (but not Sistine Chapel, questo è proibito!). This is the baroque ceiling fresco of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola representing the life of Ignatius of Loyola, a founder of the Catholic order of the Society of Jesus. The late Francis was the first pope of this order.
Always look up: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore edition. We joined a line of hundreds queuing to visit the tomb of the late Pope Francis.
October 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Always look up: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore edition. We joined a line of hundreds queuing to visit the tomb of the late Pope Francis.