Some photos from my local No Kings rally at the border of NH and VT today. It was really good to feel part of this awesome community. Thanks to the organizers for all their hard work! #NoKings ❌👑

We went leaf-peeping so far north in Vermont, my magenta phone provider welcomed me to Canada! 🍁 🇨🇦 This was shot before 7 am at the south shore of Lake Willoughby, Vermont. It’s just starting to be fall-ish in the Northeast Kingdom. #naturePhotography

The local Ruby-throated hummingbirds departed for warmer climates in the last few days. Enjoy! #bird #birdphotography #naturePhotography #Hummingbird #birds #birdwatching #wildlife

Hey RFK, Jr, Bite me! No thanks to you I’m very thankfully nursing a sore arm from my Mnexspike 2025-2026 (COVID-19) and Fluzone HD PF 2025-2026 (flu) vaccinations. It’s a small price to pay. Why can’t you see that? Oh, it’s science… Do us all a favor and resign now?

Mature Bald Eagle in the early morning sunshine. It’s perched at the junction of the Mascoma River and Mascoma Lake in Northern NH. Best in full screen. #bird #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #naturephotography #birds

Haiti, in September 2011, about 18 months after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake damaged Port Au Prince and the surrounding countryside. Seeing this photo in my files was a reminder to look for a sliver of joy every day as we wade in the muck.

Can you please advise when the hive mind responds? Thanks!

Just a lovely American Robin enjoying a sunny perch. Proof that there are still some good things left in these insane, upside down times. #bird #nature #birdphotography #wildlife #birds #naturephotography

American Goldfinch, male, resting in a Pagoda Dogwood. Northern NH. #birds #naturephotography #birdphotography #wildliifephotography #birders

WTF?

Nostalgic for 2008 when we had so much hope. Clinton and Obama in a show of unity in, well, Unity, NH 27 June 2008. 🇺🇸

Me, too, @canaansdad1987.bsky.social.

Eeew! Ick - need a shower after seeing this. And some updates on my vaccinations… 🤮🤢

A male Baltimore Oriole resting on a branch in Northern New Hampshire. #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife

One of my favorite destinations, near Woodstock, VT. I’m still processing some photos and scratching the bug bites but this image allows me to pause for a moment for a moment of zen. Enjoy! #bloomscrolling #flowers #orchids #blooms #nature

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All I can handle today. I want to live in this world.

Some days this is all I can handle… These are Showy Lady Slippers, a wild orchid, thriving in a Fen (misnamed as a Bog) in Vermont. Deep breaths. #bloomscrolling #flowers #orchids #blooms #orchid #nature

Coming to the Green in downtown Lebanon NH…

The EU’s next budget could help save nature - or speed up its collapse. If we underfund ecosystems, we undercut our food, water, health, and homes. Nature isn’t extra. It’s essential. Investing in nature = investing in us all. Read our new op-ed: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/06... #EUbudget #MFF

#letterpress A repeat for letterpress fans:

For letterpress fans:

The L.A. protesters have really gone too far this time… 🌼

Senator Padilla of California was wrestled to the ground and handcuffed today for doing his job: Asking a question of Kristi Noem, the Trump administration's Secretary of Homeland Security. sign.moveon.org/petitions/th...

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For a soggy, dreary day - a bright spot. He’s a Baltimore Oriole taking a break from nest building in northern NH. #bird #naturephotography #birdphotography #birds #birders #wildlifephotography

Wow. Avelo airlines has covered up their logo to hide the fact that they're helping with mass deportation. Avelo's customer service number is (346) 616-9500. Feel free to give them a call and tell them how you feel about them.

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A lovely Yellow Warbler dropped into a nearby hotspot in northern NH. #bird #naturephotography #birdphotography #birds #birders #nature #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #ornithology

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

I was reading up on the history of diphtheria and ran across this interesting fact.

#UpperValleyIndivisible. #NHpolitics #VTpolitics Some signs from this week’s Pro Democracy rally against the backdrop of the first Farmers’ Market of the season.

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The female Ruby-throated Hummingbird has finally arrived to NH to OK the placement of her nest. The male has been patiently waiting… #Hummingbirds #bird #birds #NaturePhotography #birdPhotography

A close up of the male Ruby-throated Hummingbird showing off outside my window. He appears to be deciding on the best nesting site in the yard. #bird #naturephotography #hummingbird #birdphotography #birds

First of the year male Ruby-throated Hummingbird. A welcome sign of spring in northern NH. #bird #birdphotography #hummingbird #naturephotography #birds

Seen yesterday at Lebanon’s May Day (Basket of Betrayals) Rally.

DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: This is not about winning debates.It’s about survival. NO VIOLENCE! (SEE THE BOOK, BLUEPRINT FOR REVOLUTION) BOYCOTTS, WALK-OUTS, PROTESTS, ART, AND OUR IMAGINATION

DISCLAIMER AND WARNING: This is not about winning debates.It’s about survival. NO VIOLENCE! (SEE THE BOOK, BLUEPRINT FOR REVOLUTION) BOYCOTTS, WALK-OUTS, PROTESTS, ART, AND OUR IMAGINATION

“It’s a big club and you ain’t in it.” - George Carlin, Life is Worth Losing recorded November 2005.

When I’m not throwing sand in the gears of our overlords, I’m out birding. Yesterday featured these beauties. A Barred Owl (left) and a Green Heron caught fishing. #bird #naturephotography #birdphotography #wildlife #birds

Local folks - join us!

My favorite sign from yesterday’s weekly protest outside City Hall.

The steeple of the Old North Church in Boston.

From today’s Musk or Us! Rally in Lebanon, NH. We’re small but mighty!

Maddow covered this in depth in her Ep 250,414 show from April 16. Well worth downloading the podcast.

Godspeed, Senator Van Hollen. Hoping you Have an extra seat on the plane home for your constituent…🗽