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Shelby

@shelbynaturefan.bsky.social

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Nature lover & backyard birder. I enjoy watching visitors to my feeders and birdbaths. Former volunteer at a wildlife hospital. #waterforwildlife

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Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Friday everyone!

I got an email from The National Audubon Society with a reminder of how dangerous Halloween decorations can be for our feathered friends. Netting can be particularly dangerous as birds can get caught in the nets. Please keep this in mind when putting out your decorations.

Photo of an owl caught and hanging upside down in decorative spider webs.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

European Pine Marten (Martes martes): This mammal has retractable claws which enable it to climb trees & run along tree branches in the arboreal habitats of Northern Europe. Cracking photo taken by Danny Green in Scotland. #PineMarten #marten #mammal #forest #nature #wildlife #scotland #MartesMartes

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis): 30cm (11.8in). This is a species of parrot endemic to southern Western Australia. The head and underparts are bright red, and the back is mottled black; a yellow patch at the cheek distinguishes it. Great photo taken by Nathan Watson in Australia. #rosella

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 22h

A rare leucistic California Towhee stealing the spotlight at Griffith Park in Los Angeles — big thanks for the tip, @banditelli.org

#birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A bright white bird stands out against brown and green grass.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 1d

Tomorrow the Epstein survivors will storm Capitol Hill to demand release of the files. I hope new Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva is sworn in at their press conference by another judge or official who is authorized to do so (doesn’t have to be the Speaker).

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 1d

Bathed in morning light, a Common Yellowthroat plots his next heist.

#birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small bird with a bright yellow throat and a black mask perched on a reed. Photographed in Huntington Beach, California.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 2d

Primary enemies of American Presidents. 👇

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 1d

Great photo! 🐾🍁

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Same.

#AlsoTiredOfWaitingForTheEPSTEIN_Files

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Rüm Hart @luvundlee.bsky.social · 2d

Endspurt, eine Biene ist noch
fleißig.🐝
Final spurt, one bee is still busy.
#eastcoastkin #macromonday
#coloraday #pinkmon

Eine Biene sitzt in der Seitenansicht in Nahaufnahme auf einer pinkfarbenen Blüte einer Aster. Unter und über der Blüte sind jeweils eine halbe Blüte zu sehen, der Hintergrund ist grün.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks so much for reposting this, Marg! 🙏

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🦌 The Deer Whisperer 🦌 @thedeerwhisperer.bsky.social · 3d

Autumn at Mt Rainier, Washington
📸 David Salyer

Fall colors at Mt Rainier

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 3d

LOL.
Well, just some humans.

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Paul’s Pics @paulspics.bsky.social · 3d

I found a nice spot for brunch.
No reservation required.

#Stunday #Photography
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#Autumn #Algonquin
#NDTR #Canada

Stopped for lunch at a large flat boulder (out of shot) offering a pretty view of fall colours and water reflections in Algonquin Provincial Park on a perfect day.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30/25

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Meandering M🌿 @pathwaymoments.bsky.social · 6d

Some blooms never loose their spark 📷🌱 ….

A lone pink Zinnia continues to brighten amongst fading foliage.

Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 3d

Indeed…what a beauty! I hope you’re having a great weekend, Marg! 📷🌸🕊️🤗

Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 3d

😄❤️

Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 3d

Looks like a wonderful adventure. Walks with cats are the best!

Shelby @shelbynaturefan.bsky.social · 3d

😄

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TexasBirder @texasbirder.bsky.social · 4d

We were so privileged to get a private performance of Cirque Du Raccoon last night. So graceful. #CorpusChristiTx #Mammal #Ring #StickupCam

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Gabby @gabbydp.bsky.social · 4d

Fez on a #caturday cat walk 😻

He’s my little forest buddy and I LOVE him 🩵🐈‍⬛

#cats #blackcats

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jen @jenzsky.bsky.social · 5d

Ruffled feathers on a windy day…

#BirdOfTheDay #Allweathers
#birds #naturephotography
#sunsets #nature #gulls

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The Borowitz Report @borowitzreport.bsky.social · 4d

Nobel Peace Prize Committee Reviews Trump’s Application

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 5d

A Dark-eyed Junco taking in the gentle snowfall. 🪶

A small gray and brown bird perched on a branch in falling snow. Photographed in Avon, Connecticut.