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Alex Sauerbrunn

@birdsbyalex.bsky.social

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Bird photographer based in Southern California

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · May 2

Great Horned Owl family portrait

#birds #bird #owl #nature #wildlife #photography

An owl sits in the crook of a tree with two fluffy owlets, all staring intently with bright yellow eyes. Photographed in Arcadia, California.

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1h

Very nice capture! 👍👍

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 9h

Right?! I was very impressed with this kestrel’s skills!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 10h

Lovely shot! 😍

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 10h

This is so cool! Awesome capture!!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you Sonja!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 10h

Greatly appreciate it Catherine!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 11h

Thanks Rina!

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 12h

An American Kestrel with a yummy snack! #BirdOfTheDay

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A small bird of prey perched on a bare branch, holding a rodent in its beak against a clear blue sky. Photographed in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 13h

Thank you very much Rob!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 13h

Appreciate it Rob!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 13h

Thanks! Got really lucky with that!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Jay!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks so much!! Had a lot of fun hanging out with this bird!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

Cheesin’ 🪶

A bright white bird stands on short grass with a blurred squirrel in the background.

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

A rare leucistic California Towhee stealing the spotlight at Griffith Park in Los Angeles — big thanks for the tip, @banditelli.org

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A bright white bird stands out against brown and green grass.

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Jan!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

Bathed in morning light, a Common Yellowthroat plots his next heist.

#birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small bird with a bright yellow throat and a black mask perched on a reed. Photographed in Huntington Beach, California.

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 2d

lol thank you! I will definitely check that out!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 2d

Wasn’t able to get over there this afternoon but will be there first thing tomorrow morning!

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 2d

😂😂

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 2d

Nice! 👍👍 bet you could get some epic shots down there!

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Alex Nelson @alxnelson.bsky.social · 4d

Roseate spoonbills will splash their wings through the water as part of their beauty routine. Here's one doing so mid-splash, facing straight ahead towards the camera. I really love this shot. #birds

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks Rob!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you! Greatly appreciate it!

Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 5d

Fun video! Can you spot the cameo bird? 🪶

Buffalo Bills @buffalobillsnfl.bsky.social · 6d

Ornithology is all about the process.

#GoBills | #BillsMafia

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