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Michael J. Gingerich
@michaeljgingerich.bsky.social
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Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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dannyve.bsky.social
Good morning dear midwinterers! Woke early and to the unexpected joy of birdsong!
Wishing you an equally charmed path into the day!
Here’s to a happy, harmonious Wednesday!
December 3, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
Collared trogon.
#birdoftheday
#stripes
#birds
A brightly coloured bird with black and white stripes on its tail,redbreast white collar and green throat. It’s dark face contrasting with yellow bill.
December 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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averagesphotos.bsky.social
'Tis the Season # 2. Plump Little Robin. #robin #europeanrobin #gardenbirds #birdwatching #wildlife #naturelover #wintervibes #frosty #cuteanimals #birdlife #winterwonderland #nature_perfection #smartphonephotography #photography
A close-up, eye-level shot of a plump European Robin standing on dark, frost-covered ground. The bird features a vibrant orange breast and olive-brown wings, puffed up against the cold amidst scattered twigs, dead leaves, and patches of white snow.
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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peachyshotz.bsky.social
Great Blue Heron - 11/29/25

Wakodahatchee Wetlands - Delray Beach, FL

Canon R8 w/ RF 600mm - 1/1600 at f/11, ISO 3200 #birds #peachyshotz #wildlife #shotoncanon #nature #photography #greatblueheron
December 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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donaldgrimm.bsky.social
Western Gull, Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area, November 30, 2025.

More flora and photos:

www.inaturalist.org/observations...

#Bird
#Birds
#Nature
#Wildlife
#BirdsUS
#Gull
#Gulls
#WesternGull
#MorroBayStateMarineRecreationalManagementArea
#MorroBayStateMarineReserve
Western Gull, Morro Bay State Marine Recreational Management Area, November 30, 2025. More flora and photos: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=any&user_id=dgrimmphd&verifiable=any #Bird #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsUS #Gull #Gulls #WesternGull #MorroBayStateMarineRecreationalManagementArea #MorroBayStateMarineReserve
December 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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dmimaging.bsky.social
“Sometimes, you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead.”
-Yvonne Woon

#birdoftheday
#reflections
#birds
#birdphotography
#natureslessons
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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nickraschke.bsky.social
Good morning. Forgot I took this, last week.
I usually don’t have much luck with butterflies.
December 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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patty1515.bsky.social
For #BirdOfTheDay alternative theme #Longtails a Pheasant. Our ponds are freezing over so not much in #Reflections these days. Western PA. #birds #pheasants #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #nikon #EastCoastKin
December 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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fraggenstein.bsky.social
It's now December and time to join in with the #FestiveDailyRobin - #HolidayRobin The bird that defines Christmas like no other - the very beautiful Robin 😍 🪶 🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #ukwildlife #naturephotography #birdwatching #wildlife #birdphotography #robin #PhotographyIsArt
Photo taken at Bute Park - Cardiff - South Wales A robin can be described to someone partially sighted by focusing on its sounds, feel, and a simplified visual outline of its shape and colours. It is a small bird with a distinctive orange-red chest, a soft chirping song, and a round, plump shape. You can touch its soft feathers to give a tactile sense of the bird and its lightness. It has a cheerful and varied song that is often described as a series of liquid, fluting notes, like a sweet, bubbling stream. It also makes sharp "tuk" or "tick" sounds, especially when it's alarmed or calling to other robins. You can hear the soft rustle of its wings as it flies and the light patter of its feet on the ground. A robin's feathers are very soft and light. You could compare the feeling to a fluffy piece of wool or a very soft, downy material. It has a plump, round body with a short tail. Imagine a soft, plump ball with a short, stubby tail attached. Its head is rounded and small. It's about the size of a small fist. The most striking feature is the bright orange-red on its chest, which feels warm and stands out against the other colours. You can imagine a bright, warm spot of colour on the front of its body. The rest of its back and head are a soft, dull greyish-blue or brown, which you could describe as feeling like a soft, warm stone or a wet pebble after a rain shower.
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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lawnmasternotts.bsky.social
Day 1247 of my Nature Photo Challenge and here's the grumpy neighbour at the next picnic table across from us
This one is titled "Bad hair and attitude day" 🤗 #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild
November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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leowrite.bsky.social
Blue Heron standing on the ice in a good fishing spot #birds
November 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 16, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #warbler #wildlife #nativeplants #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) was standing on a Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) vine in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on November 16, 2025. These birds only come here in winter.
November 29, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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sinmachine.is.severed.fyi
It’s #Caturday 😻

Here’s Frederick celebrating.
Legs dangling. Judgement imminent!
TL;DR: A very large, fluffy Maine Coon cat named Frederick with a dramatic lion-like mane lounges on a dark cat tree, front legs hanging straight down as he stares intensely at the camera. Details: Frederick, a huge, long-haired Maine Coon cat sits on the top platform of a dark charcoal cat tree. His body is draped forward so that his front legs hang straight down over the edge, stretched long like pillars. His fur is thick, wavy, and shaggy, especially around his chest and neck, forming a full mane that frames his face. He has a serious, almost regal expression, with slightly narrowed eyes and tall, pointed ears tipped with little tufts of fur. The lighting is warm and soft, casting a gentle glow over his brown, gray, and cream coat. A dangling pom-pom toy hangs beside him on a piece of sisal rope. The wall behind him is plain and beige, making him the clear focal point—an enormous, fluffy sentinel perched on his tower.
November 29, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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lynzieflynn.bsky.social
Great Blue Heron looking stately as ever
#bird #birds #wildlife #photography #audubon #nature #naturephotography #birdnerd #wildlife #natgeowild #bbcwildlife #bbcearth #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #blueskyartshow #planetbirds #photography #bestbirdshots #lynzieflynn #herons #waterbirds
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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robcrank68.bsky.social
Now for the little red breasted bird to step up and flash it's beautiful figure off for your perusal at today's #HolidayRobin who were captured @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #PhotographyIsArt #Robins
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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nickraschke.bsky.social
I took this a few weeks ago.
I’ve seen White Bellied Sea Eagles take sea birds before. I think this is a Black Cormorant. Possibly a Muttonbird. They can become exhausted during migration.
November 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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kevinpjennings.bsky.social
Cardinal
#photography, #365photodgraphy2025, #potd2025, #photoaday, #everydayphotographer, #photooftheday, #pad2025-330, #red, #bird, #morningwalk, #cardinal, #songbird
A red bird (cardinal) is perched on a branch of a tree
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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gingercatdusty.bsky.social
Soo much wind around here. Our hoomom doesn't eat meats so tomorrow is our Everything but the Turkey Day 😸 Hope your day is as wonderful as you are beautiful. Hugs from this family. Sleep sweet 💤💙💤
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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russblackman.bsky.social
Hume's Leaf Warbler was showing and calling well at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory.
November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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thecraigmancometh.bsky.social
Can't just paddle by a gbh, without a capture. A heron enjoying the warmth of the morning sun.

#photography #naturephotography #birds #heron
A great blue heron stands at the edge of the water, lit by warm morning sunlight that highlights its blue and gray plumage. Cypress knees rise behind it like small wooden spires, and its reflection stretches into the still surface below.
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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photosteve.bsky.social
A great blue heron wading in the shallows of a lagoon
#birds #heron
A great blue heron standing in shallow greenish colored water with a rocky shore in the background.
November 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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brothertom.bsky.social
I see between 5 and 10 grey herons on my walls near the river, and I never tire of snapping pictures of them !

#birds #photography #fujifilm #heron #greyheron
Grey Heron on a red tile roof, basking in the sun.
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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#Birds #Corvids #Crows #BirdNerd #Photography #FeatheredFriends
November 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Blue Heron enjoying a morning meal #birds
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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chrisdunnwildlife.bsky.social
A little flash of colour at Rushy Common last week, this robin hovered just long enough for me to catch the moment.
#robin #ukwildlife #birdinflight #britishbirds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #britishwildlife #earthcapture #robininflight #aylward_photography #birds
November 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM