Wendy
@wildsnwags.bsky.social
Wildlife and pet photographer and photoblogger. All photos are taken by me. Visit www.wildsnwags.com for more photos and details behind them
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Locked in on that weekend trajectory. 🎯
This White-breasted Nuthatch isn't wasting any time getting where it needs to go. Happy Friday, everyone!
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
This White-breasted Nuthatch isn't wasting any time getting where it needs to go. Happy Friday, everyone!
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
December 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Locked in on that weekend trajectory. 🎯
This White-breasted Nuthatch isn't wasting any time getting where it needs to go. Happy Friday, everyone!
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
This White-breasted Nuthatch isn't wasting any time getting where it needs to go. Happy Friday, everyone!
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
Usually, this bird is zipping head-first down a tree trunk. But today? Today the thoughts were just too heavy.
This White-breasted Nuthatch had to take a seat on a branch just to process everything. We feel you, little buddy.
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
This White-breasted Nuthatch had to take a seat on a branch just to process everything. We feel you, little buddy.
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
December 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Usually, this bird is zipping head-first down a tree trunk. But today? Today the thoughts were just too heavy.
This White-breasted Nuthatch had to take a seat on a branch just to process everything. We feel you, little buddy.
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
This White-breasted Nuthatch had to take a seat on a branch just to process everything. We feel you, little buddy.
#birds #whitebreastednuthatch #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
Struggle to tell Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers apart? Here is a trick:
Downy = "Dirty" (Black spots/smudges on the outer white tail feathers). Hairy = "Huge" & "Clean" (Larger, clean white tail feathers).
This lady is flaunting her spots for the camera! Class dismissed. 🤓
#birds #downywoodpecker
Downy = "Dirty" (Black spots/smudges on the outer white tail feathers). Hairy = "Huge" & "Clean" (Larger, clean white tail feathers).
This lady is flaunting her spots for the camera! Class dismissed. 🤓
#birds #downywoodpecker
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Struggle to tell Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers apart? Here is a trick:
Downy = "Dirty" (Black spots/smudges on the outer white tail feathers). Hairy = "Huge" & "Clean" (Larger, clean white tail feathers).
This lady is flaunting her spots for the camera! Class dismissed. 🤓
#birds #downywoodpecker
Downy = "Dirty" (Black spots/smudges on the outer white tail feathers). Hairy = "Huge" & "Clean" (Larger, clean white tail feathers).
This lady is flaunting her spots for the camera! Class dismissed. 🤓
#birds #downywoodpecker
In Florida, Yellow-rumped Warblers pose for you. In the Hudson Valley spring, they play hide-and-seek! The foliage changes everything. This little one used every leaf to its advantage, making me work for the shot. A tricky but rewarding catch.
#birds #yellowrumpedwarbler #animals #wildlife #nature
#birds #yellowrumpedwarbler #animals #wildlife #nature
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In Florida, Yellow-rumped Warblers pose for you. In the Hudson Valley spring, they play hide-and-seek! The foliage changes everything. This little one used every leaf to its advantage, making me work for the shot. A tricky but rewarding catch.
#birds #yellowrumpedwarbler #animals #wildlife #nature
#birds #yellowrumpedwarbler #animals #wildlife #nature
Happy December 1st. We have entered the dreaded limbo between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This Eastern Phoebe has the exact same look I have right now: staring into the distance, trying to remember what "focus" feels like. If anyone finds my motivation, please let me know.
#birds #easternphoebe
This Eastern Phoebe has the exact same look I have right now: staring into the distance, trying to remember what "focus" feels like. If anyone finds my motivation, please let me know.
#birds #easternphoebe
December 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Happy December 1st. We have entered the dreaded limbo between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This Eastern Phoebe has the exact same look I have right now: staring into the distance, trying to remember what "focus" feels like. If anyone finds my motivation, please let me know.
#birds #easternphoebe
This Eastern Phoebe has the exact same look I have right now: staring into the distance, trying to remember what "focus" feels like. If anyone finds my motivation, please let me know.
#birds #easternphoebe
"Can you believe he just said that?!"
This American Robin is making a flawless tactical retreat from an awkward conversation. That grumpy face and determined hop is the universal sign for "I am going to go check on the pie... in the other room... alone."
#birds #holidays #wildlife #americanrobin
This American Robin is making a flawless tactical retreat from an awkward conversation. That grumpy face and determined hop is the universal sign for "I am going to go check on the pie... in the other room... alone."
#birds #holidays #wildlife #americanrobin
November 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"Can you believe he just said that?!"
This American Robin is making a flawless tactical retreat from an awkward conversation. That grumpy face and determined hop is the universal sign for "I am going to go check on the pie... in the other room... alone."
#birds #holidays #wildlife #americanrobin
This American Robin is making a flawless tactical retreat from an awkward conversation. That grumpy face and determined hop is the universal sign for "I am going to go check on the pie... in the other room... alone."
#birds #holidays #wildlife #americanrobin
Me right now: A human burrito wrapped in three blankets, refusing to move.
This Robin: Carrying an entire aisle of Home Depot in its beak to build a summer mansion.
We are at different energy levels right now. Wake me up when it's warm enough to be productive again.
#birds #wildlife #nature
This Robin: Carrying an entire aisle of Home Depot in its beak to build a summer mansion.
We are at different energy levels right now. Wake me up when it's warm enough to be productive again.
#birds #wildlife #nature
November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I saw these two fellow birders at the Shawangunk Grasslands and tried to ask if they saw anyone interesting nearby. They immediately took off.
They weren't about to share their scouting information with a casual birder.
#deer #nature #wildlife #animals #photography
They weren't about to share their scouting information with a casual birder.
#deer #nature #wildlife #animals #photography
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I saw these two fellow birders at the Shawangunk Grasslands and tried to ask if they saw anyone interesting nearby. They immediately took off.
They weren't about to share their scouting information with a casual birder.
#deer #nature #wildlife #animals #photography
They weren't about to share their scouting information with a casual birder.
#deer #nature #wildlife #animals #photography
That moment you hear the Eastern Meadowlark singing and think it's right next to you. Then you walk for ten minutes and realize it's still a tiny speck on the horizon.
Pro Tip: Their song can be heard up to a mile away.
#birds #easternmeadowlark #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
Pro Tip: Their song can be heard up to a mile away.
#birds #easternmeadowlark #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
That moment you hear the Eastern Meadowlark singing and think it's right next to you. Then you walk for ten minutes and realize it's still a tiny speck on the horizon.
Pro Tip: Their song can be heard up to a mile away.
#birds #easternmeadowlark #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
Pro Tip: Their song can be heard up to a mile away.
#birds #easternmeadowlark #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
Over on the right, we have a Green-winged Teal focus group ntently watching the couple on the left try out the new "artisanal pond scum" foraged from the depths. They look... intrigued. (Or perhaps unimpressed.)
#birds #waterfowl #greenwingedteal #animals #wildlife #nature #photography #duck
#birds #waterfowl #greenwingedteal #animals #wildlife #nature #photography #duck
November 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Over on the right, we have a Green-winged Teal focus group ntently watching the couple on the left try out the new "artisanal pond scum" foraged from the depths. They look... intrigued. (Or perhaps unimpressed.)
#birds #waterfowl #greenwingedteal #animals #wildlife #nature #photography #duck
#birds #waterfowl #greenwingedteal #animals #wildlife #nature #photography #duck
This Ruddy Turnstone, boldly patterned on its mossy stage, is the final image from my April trip to the Azores!
Sadly, the endemic Azorean Bullfinch was too shy for my camera. That just means I have a perfect, compelling reason to come back and try again!
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature
Sadly, the endemic Azorean Bullfinch was too shy for my camera. That just means I have a perfect, compelling reason to come back and try again!
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This Ruddy Turnstone, boldly patterned on its mossy stage, is the final image from my April trip to the Azores!
Sadly, the endemic Azorean Bullfinch was too shy for my camera. That just means I have a perfect, compelling reason to come back and try again!
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature
Sadly, the endemic Azorean Bullfinch was too shy for my camera. That just means I have a perfect, compelling reason to come back and try again!
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature
It's Friday, time for the big reveal! The Ruddy Turnstone is famous for turning stones on the shore, but the real show starts when it spreads its wings.
Look at that incredible plumage! A stunning way to fly into the weekend.
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature #animals #photography #azores
Look at that incredible plumage! A stunning way to fly into the weekend.
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature #animals #photography #azores
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It's Friday, time for the big reveal! The Ruddy Turnstone is famous for turning stones on the shore, but the real show starts when it spreads its wings.
Look at that incredible plumage! A stunning way to fly into the weekend.
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature #animals #photography #azores
Look at that incredible plumage! A stunning way to fly into the weekend.
#birds #ruddyturnstone #wildlife #nature #animals #photography #azores
My new goal is to have the zen-like patience of this Common Sandpiper.
Just a tiny bird in a huge world, trying to get some alone time, ignoring both the overwhelming scale of the wall and the annoying trash caught in the cracks.
Truly unbothered.
#birds #commonsandpiper #dontpollute #animals
Just a tiny bird in a huge world, trying to get some alone time, ignoring both the overwhelming scale of the wall and the annoying trash caught in the cracks.
Truly unbothered.
#birds #commonsandpiper #dontpollute #animals
November 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My new goal is to have the zen-like patience of this Common Sandpiper.
Just a tiny bird in a huge world, trying to get some alone time, ignoring both the overwhelming scale of the wall and the annoying trash caught in the cracks.
Truly unbothered.
#birds #commonsandpiper #dontpollute #animals
Just a tiny bird in a huge world, trying to get some alone time, ignoring both the overwhelming scale of the wall and the annoying trash caught in the cracks.
Truly unbothered.
#birds #commonsandpiper #dontpollute #animals
"Yes, we have a flexible, collaborative workspace!"
The workspace: one wet rock.
This Common Tern is just trying to find a desk on Monday morning, and it is not impressed.
#birds #azores #commontern #animals #wildlife #photography #officehumor #nature
The workspace: one wet rock.
This Common Tern is just trying to find a desk on Monday morning, and it is not impressed.
#birds #azores #commontern #animals #wildlife #photography #officehumor #nature
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"Yes, we have a flexible, collaborative workspace!"
The workspace: one wet rock.
This Common Tern is just trying to find a desk on Monday morning, and it is not impressed.
#birds #azores #commontern #animals #wildlife #photography #officehumor #nature
The workspace: one wet rock.
This Common Tern is just trying to find a desk on Monday morning, and it is not impressed.
#birds #azores #commontern #animals #wildlife #photography #officehumor #nature
"So a fish swims into a concrete wall and says..."
Tern on the Right: "Dam."
Tern on the Left: "Dave, not this one again."
#birds #commontern #nature #wildlife #jokes #photography #animals #azores
Tern on the Right: "Dam."
Tern on the Left: "Dave, not this one again."
#birds #commontern #nature #wildlife #jokes #photography #animals #azores
November 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
"So a fish swims into a concrete wall and says..."
Tern on the Right: "Dam."
Tern on the Left: "Dave, not this one again."
#birds #commontern #nature #wildlife #jokes #photography #animals #azores
Tern on the Right: "Dam."
Tern on the Left: "Dave, not this one again."
#birds #commontern #nature #wildlife #jokes #photography #animals #azores
"Common" pigeon? I think not. This close-up from São Miguel reveals what a work of art this bird is.
That intricate, mottled feather pattern is absolutely stunning. It's clearly ready for its moment in the spotlight.
#pigeon #cute #birds #azores #wildlife #nature #photography
That intricate, mottled feather pattern is absolutely stunning. It's clearly ready for its moment in the spotlight.
#pigeon #cute #birds #azores #wildlife #nature #photography
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
The emotional recharge I didn't know I needed. After a long trip, I was missing my dogs back home. And then this little one came trotting up on the streets of the Azores, ready for some pets.
It's amazing how a 10-second connection with a friendly dog can make you feel whole again.
#dogs #azores
It's amazing how a 10-second connection with a friendly dog can make you feel whole again.
#dogs #azores
November 2, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A perfect "snatch and go!" This female House Sparrow just grabbed a bug and is already making her getaway, wings spread and ready to fly.
No time to waste when your Saturday plans are this packed!
#birds #housesparrow #azores #wildlife #animals #nature #photography
No time to waste when your Saturday plans are this packed!
#birds #housesparrow #azores #wildlife #animals #nature #photography
November 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A perfect "snatch and go!" This female House Sparrow just grabbed a bug and is already making her getaway, wings spread and ready to fly.
No time to waste when your Saturday plans are this packed!
#birds #housesparrow #azores #wildlife #animals #nature #photography
No time to waste when your Saturday plans are this packed!
#birds #housesparrow #azores #wildlife #animals #nature #photography
A lovely action shot of a female House Sparrow in her native range! While we see them all over the US, it was a treat to see this "sparrow gal" so at home, flying over the volcanic landscapes of the Azores.
#birds #housesparrow #nature #photography #ijustwanttofly #wildlife #anamals #azores
#birds #housesparrow #nature #photography #ijustwanttofly #wildlife #anamals #azores
October 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A lovely action shot of a female House Sparrow in her native range! While we see them all over the US, it was a treat to see this "sparrow gal" so at home, flying over the volcanic landscapes of the Azores.
#birds #housesparrow #nature #photography #ijustwanttofly #wildlife #anamals #azores
#birds #housesparrow #nature #photography #ijustwanttofly #wildlife #anamals #azores
Found the ultimate "Do Not Disturb" spot. This Yellow-legged Gull is just chilling alone on the volcanic rocks in the Azores, clearly recharging its social battery.
Gotta respect the need for quality me-time. 😌
#birds #yellowleggedgull #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
Gotta respect the need for quality me-time. 😌
#birds #yellowleggedgull #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Found the ultimate "Do Not Disturb" spot. This Yellow-legged Gull is just chilling alone on the volcanic rocks in the Azores, clearly recharging its social battery.
Gotta respect the need for quality me-time. 😌
#birds #yellowleggedgull #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
Gotta respect the need for quality me-time. 😌
#birds #yellowleggedgull #nature #wildlife #photography #animals
Weekend goals: find a beautiful, secluded spot to relax with your partner.
These Yellow-legged Gulls are definitely off to a great start on this volcanic cliff. Pure bliss!
#birds #yellowleggedgull #azores #nature #wildlife #photography #animals #relax
These Yellow-legged Gulls are definitely off to a great start on this volcanic cliff. Pure bliss!
#birds #yellowleggedgull #azores #nature #wildlife #photography #animals #relax
October 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Weekend goals: find a beautiful, secluded spot to relax with your partner.
These Yellow-legged Gulls are definitely off to a great start on this volcanic cliff. Pure bliss!
#birds #yellowleggedgull #azores #nature #wildlife #photography #animals #relax
These Yellow-legged Gulls are definitely off to a great start on this volcanic cliff. Pure bliss!
#birds #yellowleggedgull #azores #nature #wildlife #photography #animals #relax
Enjoying that sweet, sweet sound of... silence. This Grey Heron is loving its solo grind this "No Meeting Friday."
Just peacefully getting the job done in its own corner of the pond. Sometimes, that's all you need.
#birds #greyheron #wildlife #nature #photography #azores
Just peacefully getting the job done in its own corner of the pond. Sometimes, that's all you need.
#birds #greyheron #wildlife #nature #photography #azores
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Enjoying that sweet, sweet sound of... silence. This Grey Heron is loving its solo grind this "No Meeting Friday."
Just peacefully getting the job done in its own corner of the pond. Sometimes, that's all you need.
#birds #greyheron #wildlife #nature #photography #azores
Just peacefully getting the job done in its own corner of the pond. Sometimes, that's all you need.
#birds #greyheron #wildlife #nature #photography #azores