Joseph Crumpler
@josephcrumpler.bsky.social
Reader, writer, liberal, atheist & photographer
Wordless Wedensday #23
Little birds are beautiful too.
Little birds are beautiful too.
Wordless Wedensday #23
Little birds are beautiful too.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Wordless Wedensday #23
Little birds are beautiful too.
Little birds are beautiful too.
Matiz Wild Sardines Review
Matiz Wild Sardines deliver firm texture, light smokiness, and clean olive oil flavor. Not an everyday tin at this price, but an excellent weekly upgrade that feels satisfying, balanced, and worth revisiting.
Matiz Wild Sardines deliver firm texture, light smokiness, and clean olive oil flavor. Not an everyday tin at this price, but an excellent weekly upgrade that feels satisfying, balanced, and worth revisiting.
Matiz Wild Sardines Review
Matiz Wild Sardines deliver firm texture, light smokiness, and clean olive oil flavor. Not an everyday tin at this price, but an excellent weekly upgrade that feels satisfying, balanced, and worth revisiting.
peanutsinmypocket.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Matiz Wild Sardines Review
Matiz Wild Sardines deliver firm texture, light smokiness, and clean olive oil flavor. Not an everyday tin at this price, but an excellent weekly upgrade that feels satisfying, balanced, and worth revisiting.
Matiz Wild Sardines deliver firm texture, light smokiness, and clean olive oil flavor. Not an everyday tin at this price, but an excellent weekly upgrade that feels satisfying, balanced, and worth revisiting.
Any Excuse to Hike
A quiet Saturday walk at the Shipley Nature Center turned into a slow, meditative outing. Even without many birds, the experience offered fresh air, small discoveries, and time well spent together.
A quiet Saturday walk at the Shipley Nature Center turned into a slow, meditative outing. Even without many birds, the experience offered fresh air, small discoveries, and time well spent together.
Any Excuse to Hike
A quiet Saturday walk at the Shipley Nature Center turned into a slow, meditative outing. Even without many birds, the experience offered fresh air, small discoveries, and time well spent together.
peanutsinmypocket.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Any Excuse to Hike
A quiet Saturday walk at the Shipley Nature Center turned into a slow, meditative outing. Even without many birds, the experience offered fresh air, small discoveries, and time well spent together.
A quiet Saturday walk at the Shipley Nature Center turned into a slow, meditative outing. Even without many birds, the experience offered fresh air, small discoveries, and time well spent together.
Music Goals for 2026
A 2026 music project focused on discovery rather than nostalgia. Using Music-Map, I’ll explore unfamiliar artists, build a shared playlist, and stay curious by moving outward from the music I already know.
A 2026 music project focused on discovery rather than nostalgia. Using Music-Map, I’ll explore unfamiliar artists, build a shared playlist, and stay curious by moving outward from the music I already know.
Music Goals for 2026
A 2026 music project focused on discovery rather than nostalgia. Using Music-Map, I’ll explore unfamiliar artists, build a shared playlist, and stay curious by moving outward from the music I already know.
peanutsinmypocket.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Music Goals for 2026
A 2026 music project focused on discovery rather than nostalgia. Using Music-Map, I’ll explore unfamiliar artists, build a shared playlist, and stay curious by moving outward from the music I already know.
A 2026 music project focused on discovery rather than nostalgia. Using Music-Map, I’ll explore unfamiliar artists, build a shared playlist, and stay curious by moving outward from the music I already know.
Birding Goals for 2026
My birding goals for 2026 build on a strong first year. With 170 photographed species and a life list that jumped to 205, I’m aiming higher: more birds, more travel, and a renewed focus on photographing every species I find.
My birding goals for 2026 build on a strong first year. With 170 photographed species and a life list that jumped to 205, I’m aiming higher: more birds, more travel, and a renewed focus on photographing every species I find.
Birding Goals for 2026
My birding goals for 2026 build on a strong first year. With 170 photographed species and a life list that jumped to 205, I’m aiming higher: more birds, more travel, and a renewed focus on photographing every species I find.
peanutsinmypocket.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Birding Goals for 2026
My birding goals for 2026 build on a strong first year. With 170 photographed species and a life list that jumped to 205, I’m aiming higher: more birds, more travel, and a renewed focus on photographing every species I find.
My birding goals for 2026 build on a strong first year. With 170 photographed species and a life list that jumped to 205, I’m aiming higher: more birds, more travel, and a renewed focus on photographing every species I find.
The Bird Nerd 2026 Project
The Bird Nerd Project returns with a new challenge: photograph any wild living creature between Thanksgiving 2025 and 2026. With new rules, bonus points, and plenty of friendly chaos, the adventure begins again.
The Bird Nerd Project returns with a new challenge: photograph any wild living creature between Thanksgiving 2025 and 2026. With new rules, bonus points, and plenty of friendly chaos, the adventure begins again.
The Bird Nerd 2026 Project
The Bird Nerd Project returns with a new challenge: photograph any wild living creature between Thanksgiving 2025 and 2026. With new rules, bonus points, and plenty of friendly chaos, the adventure begins again.
peanutsinmypocket.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Bird Nerd 2026 Project
The Bird Nerd Project returns with a new challenge: photograph any wild living creature between Thanksgiving 2025 and 2026. With new rules, bonus points, and plenty of friendly chaos, the adventure begins again.
The Bird Nerd Project returns with a new challenge: photograph any wild living creature between Thanksgiving 2025 and 2026. With new rules, bonus points, and plenty of friendly chaos, the adventure begins again.
Wordless Wednesday #22
Random shots from random days.
Random shots from random days.
Wordless Wednesday #22
Random shots from random days.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Wordless Wednesday #22
Random shots from random days.
Random shots from random days.
Wordless Wednesday #21
I found this shot terrifying.
I found this shot terrifying.
Wordless Wednesday #21
I found this shot terrifying.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wordless Wednesday #21
I found this shot terrifying.
I found this shot terrifying.
Birding at Oak Canyon Nature Center
A quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
A quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
Birding at Oak Canyon Nature Center
A quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
peanutsinmypocket.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Birding at Oak Canyon Nature Center
A quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
A quiet morning at Oak Canyon Nature Center brought few birds but plenty of beauty. Thirteen species, one new lifer, easy trails, and a peaceful hike made the visit worthwhile despite a slow birding day.
Bird Nerd Project Results
The Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
The Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
Bird Nerd Project Results
The Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Bird Nerd Project Results
The Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
The Bird Nerd Project for 2025 is officially complete. After photographing 170 species and learning more than I expected about fitness, photography, and birding, I’m already planning bigger goals for 2026 and beyond.
Finding my Thrid Place
After losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
After losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
Finding my Thrid Place
After losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Finding my Thrid Place
After losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
After losing my old Starbucks “third place,” I’ve started exploring local coffee shops with my son. The surprise has been how welcoming these small cafés feel, and how much I’ve missed sitting down with a good cup of coffee.
Wordless Wednesday #20
A long dirt path cuts between water and stone, stretching toward a horizon caught beneath restless clouds. If feels like a place between worlds.
A long dirt path cuts between water and stone, stretching toward a horizon caught beneath restless clouds. If feels like a place between worlds.
Wordless Wednesday #20
A long dirt path cuts between water and stone, stretching toward a horizon caught beneath restless clouds. If feels like a place between worlds.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wordless Wednesday #20
A long dirt path cuts between water and stone, stretching toward a horizon caught beneath restless clouds. If feels like a place between worlds.
A long dirt path cuts between water and stone, stretching toward a horizon caught beneath restless clouds. If feels like a place between worlds.
Be Still and Watch
Learning to slow down while birding is harder than I expected. A patient morning at Bolsa Chica finally paid off with a Marsh Wren and a Common Yellowthroat, small rewards on my path toward next year’s bigger goals.
Learning to slow down while birding is harder than I expected. A patient morning at Bolsa Chica finally paid off with a Marsh Wren and a Common Yellowthroat, small rewards on my path toward next year’s bigger goals.
Be Still and Watch
Learning to slow down while birding is harder than I expected. A patient morning at Bolsa Chica finally paid off with a Marsh Wren and a Common Yellowthroat, small rewards on my path toward next year’s bigger goals.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Be Still and Watch
Learning to slow down while birding is harder than I expected. A patient morning at Bolsa Chica finally paid off with a Marsh Wren and a Common Yellowthroat, small rewards on my path toward next year’s bigger goals.
Learning to slow down while birding is harder than I expected. A patient morning at Bolsa Chica finally paid off with a Marsh Wren and a Common Yellowthroat, small rewards on my path toward next year’s bigger goals.
Accidental Beauty
A cold day in Irvine brought family, chicken and waffles, and a little disappointing birding. Most photos were a bust, but one accidental shot of a bird lifting off a branch created a moment of unexpected beauty.
A cold day in Irvine brought family, chicken and waffles, and a little disappointing birding. Most photos were a bust, but one accidental shot of a bird lifting off a branch created a moment of unexpected beauty.
Accidental Beauty
A cold day in Irvine brought family, chicken and waffles, and a little disappointing birding. Most photos were a bust, but one accidental shot of a bird lifting off a branch created a moment of unexpected beauty.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Accidental Beauty
A cold day in Irvine brought family, chicken and waffles, and a little disappointing birding. Most photos were a bust, but one accidental shot of a bird lifting off a branch created a moment of unexpected beauty.
A cold day in Irvine brought family, chicken and waffles, and a little disappointing birding. Most photos were a bust, but one accidental shot of a bird lifting off a branch created a moment of unexpected beauty.
A Walk in the Park
A flooded park, hundreds of ducks and geese, and one bright vermilion flycatcher made for a quiet, satisfying morning of birding. No new species, but plenty of beauty, reflection, and the simple joy of retirement.
A flooded park, hundreds of ducks and geese, and one bright vermilion flycatcher made for a quiet, satisfying morning of birding. No new species, but plenty of beauty, reflection, and the simple joy of retirement.
A Walk in the Park
A flooded park, hundreds of ducks and geese, and one bright vermilion flycatcher made for a quiet, satisfying morning of birding. No new species, but plenty of beauty, reflection, and the simple joy of retirement.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A Walk in the Park
A flooded park, hundreds of ducks and geese, and one bright vermilion flycatcher made for a quiet, satisfying morning of birding. No new species, but plenty of beauty, reflection, and the simple joy of retirement.
A flooded park, hundreds of ducks and geese, and one bright vermilion flycatcher made for a quiet, satisfying morning of birding. No new species, but plenty of beauty, reflection, and the simple joy of retirement.
Rock Wren Surprise at Bolsa Chica
A surprise lifer at Bolsa Chica! With help from fellow birders, I photographed a Rock Wren up close. The encounter reminded me why I love birding: quiet solitude mixed with unexpected moments of connection.
A surprise lifer at Bolsa Chica! With help from fellow birders, I photographed a Rock Wren up close. The encounter reminded me why I love birding: quiet solitude mixed with unexpected moments of connection.
Rock Wren Surprise at Bolsa Chica
A surprise lifer at Bolsa Chica! With help from fellow birders, I photographed a Rock Wren up close. The encounter reminded me why I love birding: quiet solitude mixed with unexpected moments of connection.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Rock Wren Surprise at Bolsa Chica
A surprise lifer at Bolsa Chica! With help from fellow birders, I photographed a Rock Wren up close. The encounter reminded me why I love birding: quiet solitude mixed with unexpected moments of connection.
A surprise lifer at Bolsa Chica! With help from fellow birders, I photographed a Rock Wren up close. The encounter reminded me why I love birding: quiet solitude mixed with unexpected moments of connection.
Wordless Wednesday #20
Photos of Great Egrets
Photos of Great Egrets
Wordless Wednesday #20
Photos of Great Egrets
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November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wordless Wednesday #20
Photos of Great Egrets
Photos of Great Egrets
Wordless Wednesday #19
Wordless Wednesday #19
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November 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Wordless Wednesday #19
Wordless Wednesday #18
A bridge, a dry wash, a trace of graffiti
A bridge, a dry wash, a trace of graffiti
Wordless Wednesday #18
A bridge, a dry wash, a trace of graffiti
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November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Wordless Wednesday #18
A bridge, a dry wash, a trace of graffiti
A bridge, a dry wash, a trace of graffiti
Birding Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
A young birder’s tip led me to a lifer: a Red-necked Phalarope. The joy of discovery quickly turned somber when I learned the bird had been taken by a kestrel later that day.
A young birder’s tip led me to a lifer: a Red-necked Phalarope. The joy of discovery quickly turned somber when I learned the bird had been taken by a kestrel later that day.
Birding Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
A young birder’s tip led me to a lifer: a Red-necked Phalarope. The joy of discovery quickly turned somber when I learned the bird had been taken by a kestrel later that day.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Birding Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park
A young birder’s tip led me to a lifer: a Red-necked Phalarope. The joy of discovery quickly turned somber when I learned the bird had been taken by a kestrel later that day.
A young birder’s tip led me to a lifer: a Red-necked Phalarope. The joy of discovery quickly turned somber when I learned the bird had been taken by a kestrel later that day.
Crown Prince Kipper Snacks Review
A disappointing experiment with Crown Prince Kipper Snacks with a fishy flavor, odd texture, and an unappealing presentation. A one-time taste test that won’t make it into my tinned fish rotation.
A disappointing experiment with Crown Prince Kipper Snacks with a fishy flavor, odd texture, and an unappealing presentation. A one-time taste test that won’t make it into my tinned fish rotation.
Crown Prince Kipper Snacks Review
A disappointing experiment with Crown Prince Kipper Snacks with a fishy flavor, odd texture, and an unappealing presentation. A one-time taste test that won’t make it into my tinned fish rotation.
peanutsinmypocket.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Crown Prince Kipper Snacks Review
A disappointing experiment with Crown Prince Kipper Snacks with a fishy flavor, odd texture, and an unappealing presentation. A one-time taste test that won’t make it into my tinned fish rotation.
A disappointing experiment with Crown Prince Kipper Snacks with a fishy flavor, odd texture, and an unappealing presentation. A one-time taste test that won’t make it into my tinned fish rotation.
Searching for the Common Gallinule
After six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
After six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
Searching for the Common Gallinule
After six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
peanutsinmypocket.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Searching for the Common Gallinule
After six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
After six months of searching, I finally spotted the elusive common gallinule. Birding surprises like this are why I keep going, even when the birds I’m chasing don’t show. There’s always tomorrow.
Birding as a Path to Healing
Birding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
Birding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
Birding as a Path to Healing
Birding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
peanutsinmypocket.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Birding as a Path to Healing
Birding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
Birding has become more than a hobby. It’s how I’m healing, physically and mentally. In quiet parks, among birds and sunrises, I’m rediscovering what peace feels like, one step and one photograph at a time.
Wordless Wednesday #17
Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
Wordless Wednesday #17
Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
peanutsinmypocket.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wordless Wednesday #17
Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
Before the Lights: Backstage at a a high school dance recital, a group of young performers wait for their cue, caught between nerves and joy. A quiet instant of shared emotion before the lights, the music, and the movement begin.
Abstract iPhone Challenge – Day 2
I’ve kicked off a new creative challenge: 60 abstract iPhone photos, edited and shared one day at a time. Day 2 didn’t go as planned, but that’s the point, learn from the duds and keep moving.
I’ve kicked off a new creative challenge: 60 abstract iPhone photos, edited and shared one day at a time. Day 2 didn’t go as planned, but that’s the point, learn from the duds and keep moving.
Abstract iPhone Challenge – Day 2
I’ve kicked off a new creative challenge: 60 abstract iPhone photos, edited and shared one day at a time. Day 2 didn’t go as planned, but that’s the point, learn from the duds and keep moving.
peanutsinmypocket.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Abstract iPhone Challenge – Day 2
I’ve kicked off a new creative challenge: 60 abstract iPhone photos, edited and shared one day at a time. Day 2 didn’t go as planned, but that’s the point, learn from the duds and keep moving.
I’ve kicked off a new creative challenge: 60 abstract iPhone photos, edited and shared one day at a time. Day 2 didn’t go as planned, but that’s the point, learn from the duds and keep moving.