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

The one decent shot today at the rookery in Akron. #EastCoastKin #photography #birds #Nikon #nature #birdphotography #OhioBirds #herons

Friendly little Chipmunk.....a little diversion from birding during the visit to the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield. #nature #photography #Nikon

Today was the very first time I was able to get some shots of any kind of bird flying....this is the best of the few that did turn out..... #birds #birdphotography #ECK #Nikon #Osprey #Nature #MoreLuckThanSkill

@robcrank68 has posted today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOutOfWater, any Duck that is out of the water but NOT FLYING. The Alt Theme is #Finches, any Finch will do. #Birding ##birdphotography #ECK #Nikon #ducks #waterfowl #nature

Quote post with the best picture you have ever taken of your pet. #Dogs

@alan678.bsky.social has posted the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #FeederFriends birds you might see at your feeder. They do not have to be on a feeder. The alt is #Waders. I chose to share this Great Egret yesterday. #BirdoftheDay #Birding #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Ohio #ECK #Serenity

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HeadShots, any head shot will do, the Alt Theme is #Gulls. I’ve went with a Red-Tailed Hawk from my outing last Saturday. #Photography #Birds #Hawks #Nikon #Nature #BirdsOfPrey

Merlin Sound ID tells me there are warblers in the area! The Pine Warbler and Northern Yellow Warbler. Now, I just have to find them and get pictures!

My Saturday afternoon at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary in Mansfield, Ohio was such an exciting event. An event for photographers to shoot 6 different species of birds of prey. I have over 700 pics to go thru, but I wanted to share this pic of a Screech Owl. I have been seriously trying photography >>>>>

Looking forward to an afternoon at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary for a chance to photograph up to 6 different raptors. With only 22 enrolling, it will be a new and exciting experience for this new photog. #birds #photography #nature #raptors #Nikon

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ManMadePerch. A House Finch on a string of patio lights. #birds 🪶 #Nature #wildlife #BirdPhotography #photography #nikon #EastCoastKin

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlackHeads, any bird with Black on its head, the Alt Theme is #Grey, birds with Grey Feathers on them. I chose this Black-capped Chickadee. #birds #nature #photography #nikon

Love this!! So true!

Good morning. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Warblers any bird that’s a Warbler. The alt is #RareEncounters birds you have captured least in your camera roll. I've chosen my first and only encounter with a Bald Eagle on Saturday. #photography #birds #ECK #Nikon #Eagle

I'm still pretty excited to have had my very first sighting of a Bald Eagle yesterday. It sat in the warm sun and breeze drying its wings. These are just the first few, but wanted to share. #birds #photography #ECK #Nikon #raptor

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Feathers showcasing the beauty and intricacies of feathers. The alt today is #BirdInABush

Rob has said “ today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SmallBirdsInFlight, any bird Duck Size or smaller in flight. The Alt Theme is #Finches, any Finch will do.” I'm sharing this female House FInch gathering materials for her nest above in the gable overhang above.

If any of you are weather geeks like me, Max Velocity on YouTube is a must follow. I have been watching two storms merge and form a massive spinning supercell, with a likely huge tornado dropping. I was referred to this channel last year and I am hooked.

I've not been able to get out with the camera lately, not with all the Ark building, and all. So here's a picture of my Layla, resting on Sylvia, enjoying the sun. #dogs #photography

Ya just gotta love love love dogs!!!

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfTheMonth, your best bird capture/s of March. No need for Alt Theme today. #Birds #photography #Nikon #birdoftheday #ECK

It's @alan678.bsky.social day to post #BirdOfTheDay and his themes are #Blue, any bird with Blue in its colouring. The Alt Theme is #Stripes, any bird with stripes in its plumage. A Eastern Bluebird #ECK #birds #Photography #Nikon #Ohio #Bluebird

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #OpenBeak. A male Red-winged Blackbird at the local rookery in Akron, Ohio. #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #PhotographersOfBluesky #Nikon #Ohio

@robcrank68.bsky.social has said “ today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Preeners&Scratchers, any bird preening/scratching itself, the Alt theme is #Finches, any of the Finch species.” Here's a Mallard hen doing her thing #birds #photography #ECK #Ohio

For #Stunday, I share this picture from a September Sunday drive. I took this with my cellphone though the windshield of my old Camaro.

Birds are only my second favorite subject to photograph. #Photography #Dogs #PitMix #NEOhio

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LookingAtMe birds looking at you. Mute Swan coming for me! @robcrank68.bsky.social #birdwatching #birdphotography #birds #Nature #ECK #Nikon #Ohio

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #MarriedCouples, same species Male/Female bird pairs. Alt theme is #Gulls I share this pair of Trumpeter Swans who live in a private area near a local winery. #ECK #Birds #Photography #Nikon, #NEOhio #Swans

Just your typical March day in Ohio yesterday! So much so, I didn't even hear about the Bigfoot bullshit.

Yesterday was such a typical NE Ohio day. Driving was dangerous with white out conditions, ice, and impatient drivers, accidents, road closures, sunshine, more whiteouts, and don't forget the meteor crashing the atmosphere above Cleveland. Fun springtime day in Ohio.

On a jobsite today, and saw this on the siding. It dropped 50* the last 24 hours, so it may be a bit weather shocked. No idea what it is, but I switched lenses and took my first macro shot in two years. No clue what I am doing!!! #Nikon #ECK, #Macro #WhatIsIt? #NEOhio

Yep. It's going to be that kind of Sunday...for them. After a 70 hr. week, not much time for what needs done at home. #dogs #furbabies, #myworld

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Feeders, birds on feeders, the Alt theme is #Green, any bird with Green in its plumage. I'm sharing a female Eastern Bluebird on the mealworm suet. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #Stunday #Ohio ##Nikon3400

The theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #GreyDay, any bird with Grey in their plumage, the Alt theme is #Abstract, any capture showing feather patterns, reflections or unusual framing. #ECK, #photography #birds #NEOhio #Nikon #nature Taking a break from all the Herons, here's a Black Eyed Junco.

If I could only be the person my dogs think I am. I love these two. Layla and Sylvia. #dogs #pets

Happy #Flyday, everyone! The weekend is almost here! Great Blue Heron with its impressive 6' wingspan. (1.7-2.0 meters). THEY stand up to 4.5 ft/1.4 m tall and weigh 4.5 to 7 pounds. It's a big bird! #birds #ECK #Nikon #NEOhio #photography

@robcrank68.bsky.social Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #TwigsAreUs, birds perched on twigs, the Alt theme is #HeadShots Here's a Eastern Bluebird and a male Northern Cardinal. Still learning. #Birds #NEOhio, #Nikon3400, #EastCoastKin, #Photography, #Bluebird

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SongBirds and the Alt is #PerfectlyPerched. For both themes, and my first double take, here's a shot of a little #EasternBluebird just singing away! Guess what? Bird butt!

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsOpenNotFlying, birds with wings open on the Floor/Water but not flying, the Alt theme is #Black&White, birds with black & white feathers. This is the Great Blue Heron at sunrise Tuesday 26-0310 at the local rookery.

And so it begins. Set up for the 2026 BIA Home and Garden Show at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Center for Performance. Always a well attended event in a very cool facility. #NFL #BIA #HomeShow

Mistakenly deleted today's #BirdoftheDay theme of #SideProfiles. This is from my trip Sunday to the local rookery. This is just one of dozens of trees full of Heron's. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin #herons #Ohio #birds

I drove back out to the local rookery today to try my luck with the nesting Herons. Although mid day, there were still dozens in the roost. This is with my phone, and hopefully I learned my light lesson and the Nikon pics will be better than yesterday's.

Alan has chosen #photogenic for the #BirdOfTheDay theme today. The Tufted Duck is one that I find photogenic. I do love these wonderful little ducks. #Birds #BirdPhotography #EastCoastKin I've chosen this Trumpeter Swan for it's elegance and stately appearance. From NE Ohio, USA.

I broke my rule and took an early Saturday work appointment, only because it was minutes from a very busy Heron nesting area. I saw hundreds of herons, took hundreds of shots, and have a handful I can use. Great learning experience for this newbie photographer. I'll post some later.

#photography #barns #barnphotography #ruralphotography #landscapephotography September day near Kidron, Ohio, USA, 2023

As one new to photography, I find it amazing shots like this can happen. Absolutely spectacular.