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Mark Fields (he/him/his)
@mrikigai.bsky.social
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Birds, Politics, Science, Anti-Fascist, SF Giants #Resistance Friend to 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Ukraine 🇺🇦 and Vets 🎖️ I won’t follow back automatically. All photos taken by me unless I reposted. Canon R7 RF 200-800, RF 18-150, Sigma EF 150-600 or iPhone. (him/he)
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Interesting photo from my bird feeder camera this morning. I’m assuming that’s water he’s shaking off not feathers. 🤷🏼‍♂️ #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California #HouseFinch
A small bird stands on the edge of a brightly colored bird feeder, its head blurred mid-shake, creating a swirling motion effect. Behind it, a green yard with trees, hanging feeders, and a house is visible. Another bird is flying past in the background.
December 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Cute female house finch thinking deep thoughts #Birds #Nature #Sonoma.
A small, fluffy, gray-brown bird perched on a bright blue plastic railing. The background features a building with pale yellow or cream siding and dark reddish-brown vertical trim, with vibrant green grass visible in the lower left.
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Peaceful scene of #Birds bathing in the waterfall early this morning. Looks like Golden-crowned sparrows. #Sonoma #Nature #California #Peace
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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My new camera did catch a Golden-crowned Sparrow today. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California. Glad to see they’re coming back. They breed in Canada and Alaska.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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First decent photo from my new trail cam/wildlife camera. I got one of this bird but it was pretty fuzzy. #Birds #Nature #Raccon #Sonoma #California
A black and white nighttime photograph captures a raccoon perched on rocks at the edge of a small pool of water. The raccoon is looking down towards the water. Its tail is visible behind it. The area is rocky and includes some plants. A small brown bird with a hint of yellow on its head stands in a shallow pool of water surrounded by fallen leaves, with a miniature waterfall cascading over dark, mossy rocks in the background.
December 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Bird buddy has some fun little stuff you can do to the photos now. This is how new Californians feel when it gets below 50°. F 🥶 “Why is it so cold? Is it global warming?”  No it’s always this cold in November in N. California, and anyway say #ClimateChange. #Birds #Nature
Grey bird, likely a female house finch perched on a blue and red plastic bird feeder wearing a red and yellow striped scarf around the neck with snow on the feeder and the trees and ground in the background.
December 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Feisty finches today. I love the female that comes in and cocks her head sideways #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California
December 6, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Just caught 2 Woodpeckers on our feeders. I thought the bigger 1 on the right might be a Hairy Woodpecker but not sure. Male Downy on the left. #Birds #Nature#Sonoma #California
Two black and white Woodpeckers, the male on the left with a red patch on its head and the female on the right, cling to separate bird feeders hanging from a black metal shepherd's hook in a grassy yard. The male is on a square metal cage feeder with a green roof, filled with seeds. The female is on a vertical, rough-barked wooden log feeder with holes. The background shows green grass, trees, and foliage.
December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Happy #Caturday 😺Almost forgot.
A close-up headshot of a grey Scottish Fold cat with folded ears, resting against a fluffy, light green pillow. The cat has a grumpy or tired expression, with its eyes half-closed and mouth slightly open.
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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I didn’t get very good photos, but I was happy to see this Golden-crowned sparrow and a western bluebird today. Unfortunately western bluebirds are not as blue as the Eastern ones. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma
A small, uniformly brown bird with subtle hints of lighter feathers on its belly sits prominently on a branch, surrounded by lush green leaves and small, yellowish berries. The background shows a hint of a dark roof and a bright, overcast sky. A small bird with a soft, pale grey head and back, a warm reddish-brown breast and belly, and hints of blue on its wings and tail, is perched on the edge of a light-colored gutter. The background is a soft blur of green foliage.
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Spent some time watching these Chestnut-backed Chickadees today. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California
Chestnut-backed Chickadee. The bird has a black cap, a white stripe on its wing, and is primarily dark brown and white. It is perched on a branch in a forest facing right. A small, fluffy Chestnut-backed Chickadee perches on a branch, its soft white and brown feathers creating a striking contrast against its darker black cap and the vibrant green foliage in the background. A Chestnut-backed Chickadee with a black cap and white accents on its face and wings is perched on the vibrant red base of a bird feeder, which is filled with seeds. The background is softly blurred with green foliage.
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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What is that on this Male House Finches right foot? Seems to be stuck on there pretty good. Growth I guess? Also got a visit from a plump Dark-Eyed Junco today. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma
A close-up photograph captures a male house finch with reddish-purple plumage on its head and chest, perched on a red bird feeder with a blue metal bar. It has a visible growth on its right foot and is holding a sunflower seed in its beak. The background shows a green yard and trees under a cloudy sky. A close-up photograph shows a dark-eyed junco perched on a red bird feeder, looking directly at the camera. The bird has a dark slate-gray head, chest, and upper body, contrasting sharply with its white belly. Its pale, conical beak holds a small seed. The feeder tray below is filled with mixed birdseed. The background is a slightly blurred green grassy yard with trees.
November 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Our California  Scrub Jays don’t visit the camera feeders very often, but I love it when they do. They seem to prefer the suet and the woodpecker feeders. #Birds #California #Nature. #Sonoma
This full shot of a scrub jay on a bird feeder shows the bird in profile, facing left, with its body angled slightly toward the viewer. The bird's head and neck are a deep blue, fading into a lighter blue on its back and wings. Its chest is a soft, off-white, and there's a faint patch of dusty brown on its belly. The bird's dark, beady eye is visible, and its sharp, pointed beak is slightly open. Its black talons grip the edge of a blue metal bird feeder, which is splattered with various seeds and nuts. In the soft-focus background, green grass and trees are visible under an overcast sky. This close-up shot of a scrub jay on a bird feeder shows the bird facing directly toward the viewer, with its head slightly turned to the right. The bird's head and upper back are a deep blue, with some lighter blue feathers mixed in. Its chest is a light, dusty white, and hints of brown feathers are visible on its belly. The bird's dark eye is prominent, and its beak is open, holding a seed. Its black talons are gripping the blue metal frame of the bird feeder, which is scattered with various seeds and shell fragments on its red surface. In the background, out-of-focus green grass, trees, and a building are visible under a cloudy sky.
November 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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This 👇🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 😡 #Income #America #Rich #Poor #Inequality #Taxes
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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A couple of wild turkeys this afternoon. I love to see the white ones. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California

“A white wild turkey is extremely rare, with estimates suggesting an occurrence of about one in 100,000, though some genetic variations like the "smoke phase" are slightly more common”
A wild turkey walks across a vibrant green, grassy field. The turkey has dark, iridescent feathers with patterns of brown, black, and white. Its tail feathers are fanned out slightly, revealing distinct white bands at the tips. The bird's head is a pale blue-grey, and it has a small snood visible near its beak. Its long, scaly legs are a reddish-pink, and it appears to be in mid-stride. The background is a soft blur of more green grass, suggesting an outdoor, natural environment. A wild turkey with predominantly white and black patterned feathers walks across a bright green, grassy field. The turkey's head shows hints of red and blue skin, and its long, pinkish legs are visible as it takes a step. In the background, there are darker green patches of grass, some rocks, and the base of a tree trunk on the right side. The overall scene suggests the turkey is foraging in a natural, outdoor setting.
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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I took a couple other decent shots today. I took a bunch in more natural settings that I thought would be really good but didn’t get them in good focus ☹️ #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #Canon R7 with RF 200-800 lens #BirdPhotography
A close-up shot of a western scrub jay shows the bird perched on a suet feeder, looking up and to the right. Its striking blue, white, and gray plumage is clearly visible against the soft, green background. A vibrant blue and white scrub jay perches on a metal suet feeder, its gaze directed towards the seed block encased within the cage. The feeder hangs against a blurred background of green foliage. A small male house finch, with reddish-pink feathers on its head and chest, perches on the edge of a black, shallow bird feeder tray. The tray is filled with seed and a few small blades of sprouting grass. The background is a soft, bright green blur.
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Funny little male house finch visited today. Must be getting too cold for him so he puffed up. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California
House Finch from the Audubon Bird Guide https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/house-finch
A close-up shot captures a plump male house finch, its crimson head and breast feathers contrasting with its dark brown wings and back. The bird stands on a blue railing, with a hint of green foliage visible in the soft background. A plump male house finch with vibrant crimson feathers on its head and breast looks upwards, its beak pointing towards the sky. Its dark brown wings and back are slightly ruffled, and it perches on a blue railing with a soft green background of foliage.
November 19, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Damn, I suppose I should take down the feeders again 🤷🏼‍♂️ House Finch eye conjunctivitis again? #Birds #Nature #Sonoma Mycoplasmal #conjunctivitis, also known as finch conjunctivitis, is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma gallisepticum.
https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/disease/mycoplasmal-conjunctivitis
A close-up shot shows a small bird, likely a house finch, perched on a red bird feeder filled with seeds. The bird has reddish-pink feathers on its head and chest, which appear somewhat disheveled and possibly wet, contrasting with its streaky brown body feathers. Its eye appears cloudy or possibly injured, and there's a slight swelling around it, indicating a potential health issue such as avian conjunctivitis. In the background, a lush green lawn and trees are visible under an overcast sky, with a building partially seen on the right. A close-up, slightly low-angle shot features a small bird, likely a house finch, with prominent reddish-pink plumage on its head and upper chest, perched on a bright red bird feeder overflowing with seeds. The bird is looking directly towards the viewer with its beak slightly open, revealing the inside of its mouth. Its right eye appears completely closed and swollen, while the left eye is not clearly visible but also seems affected, indicating a severe eye infection such as avian conjunctivitis. The bird's feathers around the head appear somewhat ruffled. In the background, a green lawn, trees with visible sunlight, and part of a building are present under a clear sky.
November 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Downloaded a few nice shots off my camera yesterday. #Birds #Nature #Canon R7 with RF 200-800 lens #Sonoma #California Male and female Downy woodpeckers. Oak Titmouse, and two Lesser Goldfinches
This photo shows a close-up of a woodpecker clinging to a log suet feeder in a garden. The bird is a Downy Woodpecker, identifiable by its small size, black and white plumage, and the red patch on the back of its head (indicating it's a male). The feeder is a vertical log with several drilled-out holes filled with suet, designed to mimic a natural tree trunk. In the background, there are blurred green bushes and some grass. A small, black and white downy woodpecker clings to the side of a black wire bird feeder with a green top, looking upwards. The bird has a white belly and back, with black wings that have white spots. Its head is mostly white with a black cap and a black line extending from its eye. The background is a soft, out-of-focus green. This is a female downy woodpecker. You can tell because she lacks the small red patch on the back of her head that a male downy woodpecker would have. This photo shows a close-up of a Tufted Titmouse perched on a black metal hook, likely from a bird feeder or plant hanger. The bird is facing right, with its head slightly turned towards the viewer. Its plumage is soft gray on the back and wings, with a lighter, almost white belly. A distinguishing feature is the small crest of feathers on its head, characteristic of a Tufted Titmouse. The bird's eye is dark and beady, and its beak is small and pointed. The background is a soft blur of green, suggesting foliage. Based on the appearance, particularly the gray plumage and the presence of a crest, this is a Tufted Titmouse. It's difficult to determine the sex of a Tufted Titmouse from plumage alone, as males and females look very similar. Two Lesser goldfinches are perched on a tubular bird feeder filled with nyjer seeds. The bird on the left is a female, identifiable by her duller yellow plumage and less distinct markings. The bird on the right is also a female, showing similar muted coloration with olive-green feathers and dark wings with white bars. Both birds are looking in opposite directions, with a soft, out-of-focus green background.
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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I didn’t want to let Veterans Day go by without posting my appreciation for all #Vets and especially
my father Bill Fields in WWII my grandfather Sam Swanson in WW1, My GG Grandfathers Ananias Lantz & Preston Fields in the Civil War. Photos of my GG, my GGG grandfathers, and RIP 🙏🏻 Thank You Vets!
Alfred Swanson in France. Served in WWII Samuel Swanson Ananias Lantz. Served in US Civil War Tombstone of Jacob Lantz. Served in US Civil War
November 12, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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I named this California Towhee “chubby” in the bird camera app. I haven’t seen him for a little while, but he/she was back today. They are all along west coast of US and Mexico 🙂 #Birds #Sonoma #California

California Towhee from the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/...
A close-up, low-angle shot captures a small bird with a plump, somewhat round body, covered in mottled brown and tan feathers, perched on a red feeder. The bird is facing directly towards the camera, showcasing its small, dark eyes and a pointed beak. Its dark, clawed feet are visible gripping the textured surface of the feeder, which also contains scattered seeds. In the blurred background, green grass and trees under an overcast sky are visible.
November 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Oak Titmouse has been visiting my camera nesting box the last few days. Pretty late in the year for them to be making a nest for breeding so 🤷🏼‍♂️ oh and also a rat 🤬 #Birds #Sonoma #Rat #Nature
A small, light brown bird with a slightly ruffled head is captured from above, looking upwards and to the right, inside a light-colored wooden birdhouse. The birdhouse has a rectangular opening at the back, allowing natural light to filter in, and two circular openings on the sides that are also brightly lit, suggesting an outdoor setting. The wood grain of the birdhouse is visible. A small, light brown bird with a slightly ruffled head is captured from above, looking upwards and to the right, inside a light-colored wooden birdhouse. The birdhouse has a rectangular opening at the back, allowing natural light to filter in, and two circular openings on the sides that are also brightly lit, suggesting an outdoor setting. The wood grain of the birdhouse is visible. A grayscale, high-angle shot shows the fluffy tail and rear end of a small animal, possibly a rodent, as it descends or moves within a narrow, wooden enclosure. The enclosure has two dark, circular openings on either side, and the overall lighting is dim. The animal's fur appears soft and somewhat blurred due to motion.
November 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Took a walk at Shollenberger Park yesterday in #Petaluma #Sonoma #California #Birds #Nature #Sunset
A wide shot of a sunset over a body of water, possibly a lake or a very calm ocean. The sky is painted with vibrant hues of orange, pink, and yellow near the horizon, blending into a soft blue and purple higher up. Silhouetted against the colorful sky are rolling hills, dotted with trees. In the foreground, the water reflects the brilliant colors of the sunset, creating a mirror image. A small flock of birds is visible on the surface of the water, and their reflections are also visible. The overall mood is serene and picturesque. A flock of birds, possibly gulls or terns, in various stages of flight against a soft, pastel-colored sky, likely at dawn or dusk. The sky shows subtle gradients of pink, orange, and pale blue. The birds are silhouetted, some with wings fully extended, others mid-flap, creating a dynamic sense of movement across the frame. In the very bottom of the image, a dark, muted landscape or body of water is visible, providing a subtle horizon line. The overall impression is one of freedom and natural beauty. Two ducks are swimming peacefully on a calm body of water, possibly a lake or pond, at either sunrise or sunset. The sky and the water are awash with soft, warm hues of pink, orange, and pale yellow, creating a serene and ethereal atmosphere. The ducks appear as dark silhouettes against the reflective water. In the foreground, tall grasses and reeds with subtle purple and brown tones frame the bottom of the image, adding depth and a natural touch to the scene. The overall impression is one of tranquility and natural beauty.
November 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Nice Mourning Dove posing for the camera today 🙂 #Birds #Nature #Doves #Sonoma #California
A Mourning Dove perched on a red and blue platform bird feeder, which is filled with mixed seeds, including sunflower seeds and peanuts. The bird has a rounded body, a small head, and is a soft brownish-tan color. The background shows a grassy yard with trees and a light-colored building with grey utility boxes. The four images show the dove from slightly different angles, including a side profile and a frontal view. A Mourning Dove perched on a red and blue platform bird feeder, which is filled with mixed seeds, including sunflower seeds and peanuts. The bird has a rounded body, a small head, and is a soft brownish-tan color. The background shows a grassy yard with trees and a light-colored building with grey utility boxes. The four images show the dove from slightly different angles, including a side profile and a frontal view. A Mourning Dove perched on a red and blue platform bird feeder, which is filled with mixed seeds, including sunflower seeds and peanuts. The bird has a rounded body, a small head, and is a soft brownish-tan color. The background shows a grassy yard with trees and a light-colored building with grey utility boxes. The four images show the dove from slightly different angles, including a side profile and a frontal view. A Mourning Dove perched on a red and blue platform bird feeder, which is filled with mixed seeds, including sunflower seeds and peanuts. The bird has a rounded body, a small head, and is a soft brownish-tan color. The background shows a grassy yard with trees and a light-colored building with grey utility boxes. The four images show the dove from slightly different angles, including a side profile and a frontal view.
November 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Yuki says hi on #Caturday. It’s also her 8th birthday today 🎂🥳
A grey cat with bright green eyes is lying on her back on a light-colored carpet, looking directly up at the camera. Its paws are curled up, revealing soft toe beans. A wooden object is partially visible on the right side of the image.
November 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM