I worked at a golf outing with my company's wares today, and hoped I'd have some photo ops. I didn't think it would be of a squirrel. I grew up in the woods and always enjoyed watching them, but I have never sat and watch one bury a nut so deep! This little guy went head and shoulders down!

A friend sent me this yesterday. It's not THAT obvious, is it?? #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #photography #Merlin #eBird

Good morning. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BadFeatherDay. The alt is #LMNOP any bird with any of these letters at the beginning of any part of their name. I share today this Osprey circling the nest at the Rookery Tuesday. #ECK #Photography #Birds #nature #Osprey #BirdPhotography

Stopped by the Rookery yesterday and captured this Starling looking over the wetlands. Nothing spectacular, but I really like this shot for some reason. #Birds #Photography #BirdOhio #Nikon #ECK

Good morning, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HiddenInPlainSight, birds partially concealed by foliage or grasses. The alt is #DappledLight, a capture where you have patchy sunlight and shadows. I share the Northern Yellow Warbler. #ECK ##BirdPhotography #Birds #Nature #Ohio #Nikon

Stopped by the Rookery today and took this quick cell phone picture. 12 families of Gret Blue Heron in just one tree! The place was very active with Heron and a pair of Osprey.

“ today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections, any bird reflection clear or rippled, the Alt Theme is #Fringillidae, any of the species will do.” I share the Spotted and Solitary Sandpipers and Great Whiet Egret. ##ECK #Birds #Photography #BlurryPics #HeyImStillLearning #Nature #AppreciateYouAll

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #FirstWingbeat, capturing the instant of take-off. The alt theme is #BusyBirds I share this female Oriole gathering nest materials in the marsh at the Nature Preserve @ Shaker Lakes. #ECK #Birds #Photography #BirdOhio #BirdPhotography

One last #BirdoftheDay#BestofTheMonth entry....moving things off my dying laptop, came upon this Gray Catbird from two weeks ago at Walborn Reservoir. #ECK #Photography #Birds

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth, your best capture/s of May. No need for the Alt Theme today. I share the Gray Catbird, Willow Flycatcher, and the Northern Yellow Warbler. #birds #ECK #photography #Ohio #birdphotography #BirdLife #Nature #Nikon

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Anatidae any of the Species will do. The Alt Theme is #K, any bird name beginning with the letter K. #birds #ECK #Nikon #birding #Ohio #photography #Ducks #BirdPhotography #Nature #GetOutdoors

Today's new lifer...Willow Flycatcher. Was looking for the ever elusive Vireo's, and this beauty popped up for a quick few shots. Glad 3 turned out. #ECK #Photography #Birds ##BirdPhotography #Nikon #Nature #Ohio

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StaringRightAtYou. I share this Ring-Necked Duck as it passed through Ohio in January. #Birds #BirdPhotography #ECK #Nikon #BirdOhio #Nature #Photography

I need a good movie tonight.....all suggestions considered....

Alan H says today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SingForYourSupper any bird singing. The alt is #EFGH any bird name with any of these letters at the beginning of their names. I share this Northern Yellow Warbler rejoicing in song! #birds #photography #ECK #Nikon #BirdOhio #Nature

Good morning. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Grassland any bird pictured with grass. The alt is #red any bird with red in its plumage. I'm sharing this Northern Cardinal from my first week shooting birds this January. I've learned a lot since then! #ECK #Bird ##Photography #Nature #GetOutdoors

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grassland. Mine today is a white wagtail. #bird #birdphotography #whitewagtail

A Savannah Sparrow gathering dried grass 🪶 #BirdOfTheDay #Grassland

Today's alternative #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Red. A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak on the #BrucePeninsula, Ontario. Also known as a Cutthroat due to the red looking like blood running down the breast. #BruceCounty #ECK #Photography #birds #wildlife #TenMinutesFromHome #VintageLens #ManualFocusLens

Rob's @robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsWideOpen, any bird with it's wings open wide. I share this Great Blue Heron from the Eagle Observation Park at Walborn Reservoir. 26-0516. #ECK #Birds #Photography #Nikon #BirdPhotography #BirdOhio

Rob's @robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsWideOpen, any bird with it's wings open wide. I share this Great Blue Heron from the Eagle Observation Park at Walborn Reservoir. 26-0516. #ECK #Birds #Photography #Nikon #BirdPhotography #BirdOhio

Good morning, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ScrollBack, going through your most recent bird photos, pick 1-4 favourites. No cheating. This is my favorite from Sunday at Walborn Reservoir, the handsome Gray Catbird. #ECK #BirdPhotography #Nikon #Nature #Birds #Photography #Outdoors

Although birding was a bit slow this morning, being out when the day breaks is enough. #ECK #Nature #Photography #Stunday #Nikon #Walborn #BirdPhotography #Birds #PhotographersofBlueSky

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #ruffled, The #alt is #songbirds For the alt I’m sharing this Song Sparrow, perfectly perched and posing. #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #wildlife #Stunday #photography #nature #Nikon #ECK #BirdOhio

A few new species for my life list today. An Eastern Kingbird posed best for me. The Least Flycatcher was a surprise, but didn't present itself clear enough. ALSO captured a few recurring Warblers #Birds #ECK #Photography #Nikon #BirdPhotography #BirdOhio

@alan678.bsky.social has chosen #FeathersinFoliage as today's #BirdOfTheDay theme. My first Warbler, a Palm Warbler at the Nature Center of Shaker Lakes. #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #photography #EastCoastKin #ECK #Nikon #photographersofBlueSky #Ohio

I've been having a heck of a time!!! And the number of species I am getting my 10-minute Merlin is amazing to me. This morning at Nimisilla was amazing. Only spotted a flash of a Baltimore Oriole and a Gray Catbird lit on a picnic table for a few quick pics. Heading back at sunrise tomorrow!!!

Living in recovery is a blessing, but there are days like today that are brutal. I've lost dozens of acquaintances but a dear friend today took his 23 year old daughter off life support and watch her pass due to ravages alcohol. I am worried for my friend these few weeks. This one hurts. A lot.

Good morning. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FeatheredFemmes, captures showing the beauty of any female bird. The alt is #Funnies, any comical capture of a bird. Here’s a female Eastern Bluebird. #birds #photography #ECK #Nature #Nikon

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said: “ Today's #BirdOfTheDay Alt Theme is #Laridae, any of the named species. Mallards, LT Tits, GC Grebes & Mute Swans” I choose this Mute Swan from a local pond in Canton. #EcK #Birds #Photography #Nature #Swans #Nikon #Territorial #Ohio

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @alan678.bsky.social is #LockedOn any bird with an intense gaze. The alt is #Breezy birds in windy conditions. I chose to share a Northern Yellow Warbler from my outings the last 4 days. #BirdPhotography #Nature #Nikon #EastCoastKin #ECK #HavingFun #Busted #Ohio

Sing and make a joyful noise!!! Today's sighting of a Northern Yellow Warbler, again at Walborn Reservoir, north of Alliance, Ohio. #ECK #Photography #Nikon #Birds #BirdOhio #Nature #Warblers

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #EFGH, birds who have any of these letters at the beginning of any part of their name. I spotted this Gray Catbird whilst out Warblering on Thursday evening. ##BirdPhotography #Nature #Nikon #Ohio #BirdOhio

Excited to share my first capture of a migrating Northern Yellow Warbler at Walborn Reservoir last evening. Constantly on my MerlinTenMin recording, and finally spotted one and got a few good pics. #ECK #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nikon #Warblers #BirdOhio #Migration #LoveThisHobby

Good morning. The #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #Yellow, a bird with any yellow feet, beaks, eyes or plumage. I'm sharing one of the nesting pair of Bald Eagle from Nimisilla Reservoir. My 4th different eagles in 3 weeks! #excited #Nature #BirdPhotography #Nikon #Eagles #Ohio #ECK

The Alt theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #Black, birds that have mainly Black. I'm sharing this morning a common Red-winged Blackbird from the Bath Nature Preserve in Akron, Ohio. #birds #photography #eck #Nikon #BirdOhio #birdphotography

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Dappled, any birds with dapples on their plumage. The alt is #LowFlying, any bird flying just above ground or water. I share this Eoropean Grackle #birds #photography #ECK #Nikon #BirdOhio #nature

Good Monday to ya all!! Rob has chosen #Pairs for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme. I have gone with a pair of Ring Necked Ducks from January as they were apparently passing through Ohio. #Birds #BirdPhotography #ECK #EastCoastKin #WildlifePhotography #wildlife #Wildlife #BirdOhio #Nature #Ducks

I found five new lifers today on my group hike at the Nature Preserve at Shaker Lakes. Oddest of all wad Ross's Goose. Spotted my very first Pine Warbler, Solitary and Spotted Sandpipers, and Gray Catbirds. Terrible pics today, but a few to keep me going.

Up early to go on a Bird Walk at the Nature Preserve at Shaker Lakes with the Audobon Society. Merlin Sound ID late Thursday morning had quite a few birds I've never seen, so hopefully with guided eyes I'll see some lifers this morning. #birding #photography #ECK #Nikon #BirdOhio

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @robcrank68.bsky.social is #Stretched, any bird doing some sort of stretch, the Alt Theme is #Robins, any Robin will do. My catalog is small, but here are mediocre captures of each. A stretching Heron and an American Robin. #ECK #Birds #Photography

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth, whatever bird captures you see as your best from April 2026. I took this Saturday April 11. I share this Screech Owl from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. #ECK #Owls #Raptors ##BirdPhotography #Nature #Birding #Nikon #BigEyes #BirdOhio

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #BeautyInBrown (show the the beauty of birds that have mainly brown plumage). Set by @alan678.bsky.social I'm sharing my first encounter with the Eastern Phoebe spotted at the Zoar Wetlands in Ohio. #ECK #photography #Nikon #birds #nature #Ohio

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongNecks, any bird with a long neck, the Alt Theme is #SpeciesParidae, any bird from this species. #ECK #photography #birds #Nikon #Egret #nature

Good morning. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #CamoOrContrast, birds that blend in or stand out in their surroundings. The alt theme is #monochrome, b&w shots of any bird. I'm sharing this Killdeer in a cut corn field. #ECK #photography #nature #birds #Ohio #Nikon

Max Velocity live weather on YouTube is both amazing and frightening. Watching storm chasers film developing super cells turn into massive tornadoes is scary and devastating to witness. As a weather geek, it’s unreal. But the damage is hard to watch.

Good morning, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Insectivores, any bird whose diet consists mainly of insects. The alt theme is #RestingBeakFace best unimpressed or grumpy bird captures. I'm sharing a Tree Swallow from the rookery visit on Sunday. #birds #photography #ECK #nature #Nikon

I was out looking for Warblers and the Towhees. This Pearl Crescent lit on the walking path. I shot this from a bit away as I had my 200-500mm on the Nikon. About the width of a quarter or so. 25-38mm or 0.98"-1.49" #ECK #Butterflies #Nikon #Nature #Photography #somethingdifferent #NotABird

Good morning. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #WhatTheFlock any capture of three or more of the same bird. I've chosen the siege of Blue Herons #ECK #Photography #Birds #Herons #Nikon #Nature

My first #MacroMonday of a small Phigalia Moth. #EastCoastKin #photography #Nikon #nature