Not wanting a king in America is one of the most foundational, patriotic, and non-partisan ideals in this country. This is not about left versus right. It’s about whether we want to be ruled by a king or dictator, and we do not. ❌👑 📍NO KINGS CHANDLER, AZ

Grateful for these gorgeous little #birds during these tumultuous times.

Not gonna lie, male Northern Cardinals are my jam but this sweet little female perched on the bench had my heart. #birds

Phoenix peeps! Join me at the @indivisible.org protest against Musk at the Tesla dealership in Tempe tomorrow morning (2/22) from 7:30-12:00pm. Photo of this gorgeous Canada Goose for attention. #birds #phoenix

Not really a fan of either team but holy hell, Kendrick killed the half time show! His performance and the symbolism was powerful and poignant. “This revolution about to be televised. You picked the right time, but the wrong guuuyyy.” #birds

I’ve decided to skip the Super Bowl for the first time in 30 years. What better way to spend my time than photographing our newest feathered celebrity? This very handsome Mandarin Duck has been at a pond in AZ for the last couple of weeks. Fun little guy to photograph. #birds

Love this quirky portrait of the resident Great Blue Heron from my local pond. #birds

And we also get many essentials from Mexico, including my favorite little bird. 🇲🇽 #birds

We get many essential goods from Canada, including these beauties. #birds

Tiny but mighty. This little Anna’s Hummingbird is the boss of my backyard. F around with him and you’ll find out. But I love him nonetheless. #birds

Loving this handsome Northern Cardinal. Photographed at my favorite place, Boyce Thompson Arboretum. #birds #arizona

Black-necked Stilt’s have the cutest little faces and I’ll fight anyone who thinks otherwise. #birds

The speediest of speedy Cormorants. I don’t usually love photographing these #birds but this m-effer was so damn fast I couldn’t keep up. Impressive.

Sometimes the more exciting #birds are a little shy so I’ve got to rely on my consistent friends like this very handsome Northern Shoveler. Photographed at a local pond in #arizona

Snowy Egret coming in hot. #birds

I know this is a bird account and I should keep it as such - but holy hell, I’m so distraught at our future. I choose to honor the late, great Martin Luther King Jr. and disregard the upcoming clown of an administration. #birds

It’s been nearly two years since I’ve seen an American Robin in metro Phoenix. This little chonk was photographed a long time back in the Tonto National Forest. #birds #arizona

These Great Egrets are gorgeous and super territorial. Always fun to watch them beef with each other. #birds

Thinking of the coming days, I so relate to this Great Egret. Such a treat to photograph these majestic #birds.

Love our local Greater Roadrunners and especially love their eye markings. Meep meep. #birds #arizona

American White Pelican coming in hot. Always a treat to photograph these big #birds in AZ.

Cedar Waxwings are fairly rare around these parts so it was a treat to capture these striking birds in Phoenix a couple of years ago. #birds #birdphotography #arizona

Always a sucker for a gorgeous Northern Flicker. My son says the markings look like folk art and I agree. These #birds are so rad.

This is a garbage photo of the coolest bird I’ve had the privilege of seeing. Terrible lens, terrible image - but badass Lesson’s Motmot #birds #costarica

One of these is things is not like the other. #birds #pelicans #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography

It’s been 137 days since we had rain in Phoenix. Even for the desert, that’s a crazy dry spell. Throwing it back to the time I spotted this Sharp-shinned hawk getting a little respite at our local pond. #birds

This Gambel’s Quail is proclaiming that we’re done with Meta apps and will be posting where the skies are blue exclusively. But let’s try to get the conversation flowing a little more over here, yeah? #birds

I didn’t know that #nationalbirdday was a thing until just now. Or maybe it’s another made up day? In either case, I figure it’s a good excuse to share a portrait of my favorite Great Blue Heron at my local pond. #birds

Captured my favorite Great Blue Heron in the very last light of day. #birds

Townsend’s Solitaire enjoying a little snack at Boyce Thompson Arboretum in AZ 🌵 #birds #birdphotography #nature #arizona

In my 18 years here in PHX, this is the hottest it’s been during winter (by a lot). Thankfully, this Northern Cardinal is giving me some wonderfully chill vibes. #birds #arizona #birdphotography #wildlifephotography

Morning yoga session for this American Avocet. I absolutely love these delightful #birds. #arizona #wildlifephotography #birdphotography

Another day, another circus, another necessary timeline cleanse. Enjoy this little Verdin photographed at one of my favorite spots in the Sonoran desert.🌵 #birds #naturephotography #arizona

Teeny, tiny snack for this beautiful Great Egret. Photographed at a local pond in Arizona. 🌵 #birds #arizona #nature

Y’all, I know there’s a deep caption for a photo like this, but I’m too exhausted to come up with one. If you can help, drop it in the replies. Otherwise, enjoy this lovely Great Egret. #birds #arizona #wildlifephotography

WTF you looking at, lady?! The attitude of this Black-throated Sparrow is giving me life. #birds #angrybirds #arizona

Handsome Northern Cardinal photographed at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This friendly fella was so close to me, I couldn’t get his tail feathers in the frame. #birds #arizona #birdphotography

What a week, fellow bird nerds. I’m not sure who’s giving more side eye from the sh!t show, me or this cutie American Avocet. Despite it all, I hope you get outdoors and have a lovely weekend. #birds

🫣 This news cycle is wild. Might get this guy to bring me back to Canada with him. Canada Goose photographed at my local pond in Arizona. #birds

Same, Great Egret, same. Wanting to put my head under for the next four years after today. #birds

Needing a little timeline cleanse in light of today’s continuing circus. 🎪 This male Anna’s Hummingbird posed so nicely for me in the early morning light. #birds #hummingbirds