Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Steve Ross

@maximumsteve.bsky.social

1.1K followers 770 following 2.4K posts

Happily married singer, songwriter, guitar player, and birder. I take a lot of pictures, but I'm not really a photographer. A few things I believe in: Peace, music, birds, love, and myself. Please, no DM'S Thanks for stopping by! Peace.......period.

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 3h

"The Time is Now" by Steve Ross - www.reverbnation.com/open_graph/s...
Peace!
#music #sobg #acoustic #songwriter #original #resist #dosomething #peace

TheTimeisNow by Steve Ross

www.reverbnation.com

1 3

Reposted by Steve Ross

Baj Mihal @bajmihal.bsky.social · 9h

The peak of my summer:

Gorgeous kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) on a dry Alnus branch just at the moment it noticed a fish and is about to dive into the water 🪶

1 16

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 10h

Feathers and fur. Two reasons to smile. Peace! #birds #mammals #bluebird #squirrels #smile #peace #nature

1 6 53

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 10h

Here's to all you sunbathers out there. Granite Spiny Lizard basking demonstrating proper practice. Peace! #nature #reptiles #herp #lizard #spinyluzard #peace

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 10h

Speaking of sparrows, here's a Dark eyed Junco taking advantage of a leaky Rainbird sprinkler head. Peace! #birds #birdibg #sparrows #junco #peace

2 11

Reposted by Steve Ross

Anuradha Sarup @anuradhasarup.bsky.social · Jan 17

A Robin type of day

Birds look fluffy, round and cute in winters but that does not mean they are not struggling to find enough food.

Please put out some bird feed during these times.

Scientific name: Erithacus rubecula
Conservation status: Least Concern

#ebird #birdlovers

A little Robin Redbreast enjoying some winter sunshine sitting on a woody tree branch with some snow.

1 3

Reposted by Steve Ross

John Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social · 12h

“We speak with one voice to say that the actions of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are endangering the health of the nation.”

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

www.washingtonpost.com

23 240 770

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 11h

Oak Titmouse. Just plain cute. Peace! #birds #birding #titmouse #peace #cute #smile

1 4 14

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 11h

Yellow crowned Night Heron. Learning to walk on water can be daunting at any age. Peace! #birds #heronsofbluesky #birding #herons #peace

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 11h

Good morning. This is for you. Peace! #bloomscrolling #flower #rose #rosesofbluesky #peace

1 3

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 18h

Seriously, why aren't you smiling? Do it! SMILE! Peace! #birds #birding #bluebirds #westernbluebird #peace #smile

2 4 47

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 18h

I am always fascinated by the intensity in the Cooper's hawk's expression. Almost desperation. Peace! #birds #birding #birdsofprey #hawk #hawksofbluesky #raptors #peace

1 1 10

Reposted by Steve Ross

Laetitia • My Incredible France! 🇫🇷 by MSB.iO @myincrediblefrance.bsky.social · 2d

... Here, some places remember more than we ever knew… 💭

#HiddenFrance
#Stillness
#TimelessPaths

📷 Snap Wander

Charming countryside view of France, ideal for heritage exploration, eco-conscious lifestyle, and rural real estate.

2 10 74

Reposted by Steve Ross

Laetitia • My Incredible France! 🇫🇷 by MSB.iO @myincrediblefrance.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 To all the heroes, from the USA to France, Brazil to Italy, Canada to Germany… THANK YOU! for your likes, comments, and reposts. You truly make a difference!
Special salute to heroes from Japan 🇯🇵 🙏💫.

Kindness wins.
Keep sharing the slow vibes ❤️💛

#HeroesClub

1 9 72

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 22h

As far as looking good goes, this is how it's done. California Scrub Jay. Peace! #birds #birding #corvid #jay #scrubjay #peace #corvidsofbluesky

2 15

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 22h

Someone is feeling the music today. Bewick's Wren's have a great voice! Peace! #birds #birding #wrens #bewickswren #peace #birdsong

2 20

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

Belted Kingfisher. Ain't she a beauty? Peace! #birds #birding #kingfisher #fisheater #peace

1 1 23

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

Handsome really doesn't cover this guy. White crowned Sparrow. Peace! #brds #birding #Sparrow #whitecrownedsparrow #peace

1 14

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

The California Thrasher is a truly amazing songster. Beautifully haunting sounds. Peace! #birds #birding #thrasher #songbird #peace

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

Great Scott! It's a Great Egret in a tree! Peace! #birds #birding #birdwatching #Egret #heron #heronsofbluesky #peace

1 26

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

Common or not, you gotta' love the colors on this guy. Peace! #birds #birding #starling #commonstarling #peace

1 11

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

****SMILE****
Peace! #birds #birding #bluebird #westernbluebird #peace #smile

3 22

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

I think a frame would be worth it for this guy. Just sayin'. Peace! #birds #birding #housefinch #finch #frameworthy #finch #birdwatching #peace

1 16

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

Black headed Grosbeak and House finch sharing space and gossip. Peace! #birds #birding #finch #grosbeak #peace #smile

Steve Ross @maximumsteve.bsky.social · 1d

End of day reward. Peace! #sunset #subdown #redsky #lookup #peace #palmtrees #relax #ahhh

4 6 70