Kari Sheppard
@ksheppard.bsky.social
Amateur photographer on the Florida Gulf Coast.
All photos are my own unless otherwise noted.
All photos are my own unless otherwise noted.
Since I had a day off, I went on a #photography #nature walk and got some additional images for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LongBeaks, any bird with a Long Beak.
#RoseateSpoonbill #TricoloredHeron #GreatBlueHeron
Also hanging out in the reeds was a #RedWingedBlackbird
#EastCoastKin #birds
#RoseateSpoonbill #TricoloredHeron #GreatBlueHeron
Also hanging out in the reeds was a #RedWingedBlackbird
#EastCoastKin #birds
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Since I had a day off, I went on a #photography #nature walk and got some additional images for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LongBeaks, any bird with a Long Beak.
#RoseateSpoonbill #TricoloredHeron #GreatBlueHeron
Also hanging out in the reeds was a #RedWingedBlackbird
#EastCoastKin #birds
#RoseateSpoonbill #TricoloredHeron #GreatBlueHeron
Also hanging out in the reeds was a #RedWingedBlackbird
#EastCoastKin #birds
Work always seems to get in my way, back with a submission for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LongBeaks, any bird with a Long Beak. The Alt theme is #Gulls, any Gulls will do.
Here are a Tricolored Heron and a Laughing Gull.
#Birds #Photography #Heron #Gull #EastCoastKin
Here are a Tricolored Heron and a Laughing Gull.
#Birds #Photography #Heron #Gull #EastCoastKin
January 14, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Work always seems to get in my way, back with a submission for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LongBeaks, any bird with a Long Beak. The Alt theme is #Gulls, any Gulls will do.
Here are a Tricolored Heron and a Laughing Gull.
#Birds #Photography #Heron #Gull #EastCoastKin
Here are a Tricolored Heron and a Laughing Gull.
#Birds #Photography #Heron #Gull #EastCoastKin
Here is a female Northern Cardinal for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #ShortBeaks, any bird with a short beak.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
January 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Here is a female Northern Cardinal for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #ShortBeaks, any bird with a short beak.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #speckles&spots birds with speckled or spotted plumage. The alt theme is #most the bird you think you have most photos of 🪶
Here is a little Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Here is a little Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
January 5, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #speckles&spots birds with speckled or spotted plumage. The alt theme is #most the bird you think you have most photos of 🪶
Here is a little Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Here is a little Downy Woodpecker perched on a branch.
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin
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A little bit of doggerel for the new year...
I’m still getting used to this brand new New Year
I’ll misdate my checks a while longer, I fear
Whatever month passes, one thing remains clear
Sometimes you’re the headlights,
Sometimes you’re the deer
I’m still getting used to this brand new New Year
I’ll misdate my checks a while longer, I fear
Whatever month passes, one thing remains clear
Sometimes you’re the headlights,
Sometimes you’re the deer
January 4, 2026 at 3:39 PM
A little bit of doggerel for the new year...
I’m still getting used to this brand new New Year
I’ll misdate my checks a while longer, I fear
Whatever month passes, one thing remains clear
Sometimes you’re the headlights,
Sometimes you’re the deer
I’m still getting used to this brand new New Year
I’ll misdate my checks a while longer, I fear
Whatever month passes, one thing remains clear
Sometimes you’re the headlights,
Sometimes you’re the deer
Heron fishing at sunrise. I don't normally get out for sunrise shoots, but my son convinced me to go a few years ago. Definitely worth it
#Stunday
#ColorADay
#OrangeSun
#BirdOfTheDay
#goldenhour
#birds
#sunrise
#photography
#EastCoastKin
#Stunday
#ColorADay
#OrangeSun
#BirdOfTheDay
#goldenhour
#birds
#sunrise
#photography
#EastCoastKin
January 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Heron fishing at sunrise. I don't normally get out for sunrise shoots, but my son convinced me to go a few years ago. Definitely worth it
#Stunday
#ColorADay
#OrangeSun
#BirdOfTheDay
#goldenhour
#birds
#sunrise
#photography
#EastCoastKin
#Stunday
#ColorADay
#OrangeSun
#BirdOfTheDay
#goldenhour
#birds
#sunrise
#photography
#EastCoastKin
The #BirdOfTheDay theme set by @alan678.bsky.social today is #caughtinmotion birds captured in movement and the alternative is #BirdsofPrey
This is an older image, softer than I like and early attempt at birds in flight that fits both themes. A Crested Caraca. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
This is an older image, softer than I like and early attempt at birds in flight that fits both themes. A Crested Caraca. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
January 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme set by @alan678.bsky.social today is #caughtinmotion birds captured in movement and the alternative is #BirdsofPrey
This is an older image, softer than I like and early attempt at birds in flight that fits both themes. A Crested Caraca. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
This is an older image, softer than I like and early attempt at birds in flight that fits both themes. A Crested Caraca. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Sharing a Yellow-crowned Night Heron hiding in the mangroves for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social of #B&W.
#Birds #Heron #YellowCrownedNightHeron #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
#Birds #Heron #YellowCrownedNightHeron #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
January 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Sharing a Yellow-crowned Night Heron hiding in the mangroves for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social of #B&W.
#Birds #Heron #YellowCrownedNightHeron #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
#Birds #Heron #YellowCrownedNightHeron #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
Birds, bugs, fish, whatever. Let’s see some #NewYearsEveIridescence 🐸
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
January 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Birds, bugs, fish, whatever. Let’s see some #NewYearsEveIridescence 🐸
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
Bird of the Day - Reflections, A Short-billed Dowitcher at Fort DeSoto Park.
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Reflections #Short-billedDowitcher #shorebird #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Reflections #Short-billedDowitcher #shorebird #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Bird of the Day - Reflections, A Short-billed Dowitcher at Fort DeSoto Park.
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Reflections #Short-billedDowitcher #shorebird #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Reflections #Short-billedDowitcher #shorebird #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
@alan678.bsky.social
Little downy woodpecker on a branch, looking up.
#LittleDowny #Woodpecker #Wildlife #Nature #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
@alan678.bsky.social
Little downy woodpecker on a branch, looking up.
#LittleDowny #Woodpecker #Wildlife #Nature #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
@alan678.bsky.social
Little downy woodpecker on a branch, looking up.
#LittleDowny #Woodpecker #Wildlife #Nature #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
@alan678.bsky.social
Little downy woodpecker on a branch, looking up.
#LittleDowny #Woodpecker #Wildlife #Nature #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
An Anhinga with fresh catch on a large branch.
#Wildlife #Nature #Birding #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
An Anhinga with fresh catch on a large branch.
#Wildlife #Nature #Birding #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #branchingout birds on branches, the alternative is #waders wading birds. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
An Anhinga with fresh catch on a large branch.
#Wildlife #Nature #Birding #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
An Anhinga with fresh catch on a large branch.
#Wildlife #Nature #Birding #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
Bird of the Day - (Face Off) Lesser Scaup on a lake.
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #FaceOff #LesserScaup #Duck #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #FaceOff #LesserScaup #Duck #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bird of the Day - (Face Off) Lesser Scaup on a lake.
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #FaceOff #LesserScaup #Duck #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #FaceOff #LesserScaup #Duck #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
White pelicans in flight. #Birds #Pelican #WhitePelican #BirdInFlight #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
White pelicans in flight. #Birds #Pelican #WhitePelican #BirdInFlight #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
Loggerhead Shrike in a pine. #Birds #shrike #loggerheadshrike #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Loggerhead Shrike in a pine. #Birds #shrike #loggerheadshrike #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
Tricolor heron on the hunt. #Birds #heron #tricolorheron #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 21, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Tricolor heron on the hunt. #Birds #heron #tricolorheron #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
Bird Of The Day - (Quiet Moments) Brown Pelican in the reeds. #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #QuietMoments #Pelican #BrownPelican #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
December 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Bird Of The Day - (Quiet Moments) Brown Pelican in the reeds. #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #QuietMoments #Pelican #BrownPelican #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #BirdPhotography
Walked on the boardwalk through the cypress swamp. Spotted a fawn as well as a pond slider and water hyacinth.
#naturephotography #walkinthepark #cypressswamp #deer #fawn #pondslider #waterhyacinth #turtle
#naturephotography #walkinthepark #cypressswamp #deer #fawn #pondslider #waterhyacinth #turtle
September 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Walked on the boardwalk through the cypress swamp. Spotted a fawn as well as a pond slider and water hyacinth.
#naturephotography #walkinthepark #cypressswamp #deer #fawn #pondslider #waterhyacinth #turtle
#naturephotography #walkinthepark #cypressswamp #deer #fawn #pondslider #waterhyacinth #turtle
Woodpeckers in the park today.
#birds #nature #birdphotography #woodpecker #pileated #red-belied #downy
#birds #nature #birdphotography #woodpecker #pileated #red-belied #downy
September 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Woodpeckers in the park today.
#birds #nature #birdphotography #woodpecker #pileated #red-belied #downy
#birds #nature #birdphotography #woodpecker #pileated #red-belied #downy
I am really working on capturing images of birds in flight. Went to the beach today after the rain to see what I could find. It was still overcast, but I did get a couple of images to share. Brown Pelican and Sandwich Tern.
#birds #photography #birdphotography #birdinflight #brownpelican #tern
#birds #photography #birdphotography #birdinflight #brownpelican #tern
September 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
I am really working on capturing images of birds in flight. Went to the beach today after the rain to see what I could find. It was still overcast, but I did get a couple of images to share. Brown Pelican and Sandwich Tern.
#birds #photography #birdphotography #birdinflight #brownpelican #tern
#birds #photography #birdphotography #birdinflight #brownpelican #tern
A Reddish Egret from my last trip to the beach. It is so fun to watch these birds dance around as they hunt.
#birds #nature #photography #egret #heron
#birds #nature #photography #egret #heron
August 16, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A Reddish Egret from my last trip to the beach. It is so fun to watch these birds dance around as they hunt.
#birds #nature #photography #egret #heron
#birds #nature #photography #egret #heron
August 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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