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MyBirdShots

@mybirdshots.bsky.social

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I’m a passionate bird photographer that recently moved from Utah to North Carolina. I love capturing them in their native/natural habitat. Check out my gallery at https://mybirdshots.pixels.com/ or email me at [email protected]. Thanks for looking!

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 1d

I think this bird ranks really high on my list for the cutest face. Curious and handsome Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 2d

Another willing participant to pose nicely for me, this Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) was captured just after sunrise. I love the vibrant colors reflected in the water. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 2d

A beautiful Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) posed so nicely for me. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 3d

Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) clinging to the side of a tree while looking a little worse for the wear. Nevertheless, a cutie. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 4d

A Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) was flitting about in the trees with other bird species. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 5d

This beautiful bird was scampering pretty quickly and was further away than I typically like to shoot, AND is cropped pretty tight. Nevertheless, this Green Heron (Butorides virescens) with a bad hairdo is a lifer for me. #bird #birdphotographer #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 7d

I was both surprised and happy that this beautiful little Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) decided to stop at our local lake in Wilson as it is migrating south for the season. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 7d

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn’t people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?” – Rose Kennedy

A beautiful Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) scampering up and down the trees. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 18d

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) resting on a rock just after sunrise. Birds conserve body heat by tucking one foot up close to them. They will also switch from time to time to relieve stress. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 19d

A beautiful little singer, the Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) perched with a beautiful dark green background. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 20d

Birds are so beautiful. They are my balm and make me forget what the rest of the world is doing. They calm my troubled heart. All things (especially birds) denote there is a God to me. Great Egret (Ardea alba) posing perfectly for me. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 23d

The last time I photographed a Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla), I traveled 40 minutes from the house. This time, they were photographed 5 minutes away from home. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 24d

Great Egret (Ardea alba) with an audience of three (two turtles and me). #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 25d

Another look at the Juvenile Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea). This time it entertained me with several fly-by opportunities. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 26d

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) just grabbed a quick bite to eat. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 27d

Throwback photo of a majestic Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in flight. Symbolic of strength and freedom, a spiritual bird in Native American cultures, wisdom, truth, new beginnings, and perseverance in the face of challenges. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 28d

Another look at the charming little Blue-grey Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · 29d

A beautiful Male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) posing pretty. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Sep 7

Juvenile Little Blue Heron (lifer) looking at an adult turtle who is looking at an adult dragonfly. All of them are uneatable or out of reach to eat. Lake Wilson yesterday. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots #myothershots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) are gathering and what seems like a frantic foraging dance is just their normal nervous behavior. They are starting their wintering quarters. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Sep 6

Beautiful Great Egret (Ardea alba) foraging along the edge of the lake. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Sep 6

Blue-grey Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) doing what it does; catching and eating gnats (and other flying insects). #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Aug 30

Two things about me: I try not to shoot birds on manmade objects. I only count lifers if I have a photo. This lifer FINALLY taken, but it is perched on a house roof. Maybe next time. Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Aug 29

Double-crested Cormorant (Nannopterum auritum) with absolutely zero PIER pressure. 😊 #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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MyBirdShots @mybirdshots.bsky.social · Aug 28

A lifer for me, this Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) was foraging along with a few others. #bird #birdphotography #mybirdshots mybirdshots.pixels.com

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