This is just sick. via @ktla.com: Footage obtained by KTLA shows a young man crying, saying his mother had just been taken, and children and protesters running from tear gas that was deployed when a crowd gathered at an immigration raid at a Ventura County farm this afternoon

Here’s one for #MinimalMonday… a moody sunrise on a foggy morning. #fog #sunrise #ArtChallenges #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #silhouettes #trees #sky #nature #naturephotography #MoodyMonday #morning #canon

Here's your art challenge cheat sheet for July 7-13 NEW: #FoodOnFriday and #ColorADay themes See comments for host list + posts by hosts for more info. #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #painting #drawing #ArtPrompts

For #BlueSkyMonday, from a trip to Alaska… a humpback whale’s flukes appear after spouting on Kachemak Bay one morning. #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #whales #Alaska #KachemakBay #blue #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography

A Northern Cardinal facing #Sideways for #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday. #Birds #Birding #Nature #Photography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky #ArtYear #cardinals #BirdPhotography #Birdwatchers #Wildlife #EastCoastKin 🪶

Another Bald Eagle in flight for #BlueSkyMonday. I hope everyone had a great start to your week. 😊 #eagle #baldeagle #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #EastCoastKin #birds #nature #naturephotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #ArtYear #birdsinflight 🪶

For #Stunday and #MacroMonday a day early, an American Bumblebee pollinating a musk thistle, with 2 other insects. #photography #flowers #bumblebees #insects #naturephotography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #onlybeautifulthings #ArtYear #nature #thelittlethings #EastCoastKin #canon

#GetOutside and feel the excitement of becoming one with nature, as you free yourself from the worries of civilization! It’s #BlueSkyArtShow Saturday! #birds #birding #egret #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnited #AlphabetChallenge #WeekZforZoology #photography #canon 🪶

Happy #Flyday everyone! 😊 A unique perspective of a Forster’s Tern #birds #birders #Grey #birdphotography #nature #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #ArtYear #Monochrome #ClassicMono #terns #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #Canon 🪶

Ocean waves crashing into a jetty on a stormy day #JuneSea #Grey #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #ArtYear #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photography #Canon #seascapes #ocean #sea #storm #waves #spray #blue

I love when animals just seem to strike a pose for the camera, like this river otter. 😊 📷 #AlphabetChallenge #WeekZforZoology #ArtYear #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #otters #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #canon

It’s #WarblerWednesday! A day late #Twosday.😄 Another snapshot of the male and female Yellow Warblers from the series I captured and posted recently. #photography #birds #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #warblers #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #canon 🪶

For #TidesOutTuesday an American Oystercatcher wading through the tide with a prize catch in its vibrant beak. #photography #birds #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #AmericanOystercatcher #shorebirds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #beach #shore #canon 🪶

For #BlueSkyMonday, a blue sky and a Bald Eagle in flight symbolizing freedom, strength, and courage… qualities we all need in today’s world. #birds #birding #Photography #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin #birdphotography #nature #eagle #wildlife #resist #naturephotography🪶

Your art challenge cheat sheet for June 23-29 is here! Check the comments for the host list and posts by hosts with links to their feeds and more info. #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #painting #drawing #ArtPrompts

For #Stunday, a male Yellow Warbler sharing breakfast with a female Yellow Warbler. I came across this scene on a dreary, rainy day, and it made me smile. #Yellow #AlphabetChallenge #WeekYforYellow #photography #birds #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersofBluesky #ArtYear #EastCoastKin

For today’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme: #Narrow… a Killdeer with a narrow, black banded double necklace and narrow stripes above its beak and eyes. I do wish there was a different name for this adorable bird! #birds #birdphotography #killdeer #shorebirds #nature #naturephotography #photography #canon 🪶

It’s Friday #Flyday! Even though there was a light misty rain, and conditions weren’t the best, I was thrilled to capture this American Oystercatcher living up to its name. #birds #birders #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky #AmericanOystercatchers 🪶

For today’s #BlueSkyArtShow theme, #Vibrant, a Common Eastern Bumblebee pollinating a brilliant pink flower. #bumblebees #pollination #insects #macro #nature #naturephotography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #canon

A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak to brighten up the spirits of Bluesky friends who are also experiencing a gloomy, rainy day. 😊 #birds #birdphotography #grosbeaks #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #PhotographersOfBluesky

I was out birding today before storms move in for the weekend (again), but…. This little, adorable Red-eyed Vireo struck a cute pose for me this morning. 😊 #birds #birdphotography #birders #nature #photographersunited #PhotographersOfBluesky #wildlife #EastCoastKin #vireos #photography #canon🪶

I was finally able to photograph a Willow Flycatcher today! I started cropping into the photo, but then decided I really liked the composition and flow without the crop. What do you think? I did save a cropped version for eBird. #birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

This morning’s sweet little head-tilt from a Great-crested Flycatcher. I just love when birds do the head-tilt thing… so adorable! 🥰 #birds #birdphotography #flycatchers #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky #Canon #photography 🪶

For #Twosday, a sweet pair of Mallards just after sunrise. This is only the second time I have ever come across a male with a blue/purple head. Absolutely gorgeous! #birds #birdphotography #mallards #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #EastCoastKin 🪶

Serendipity, that I came across this while scrolling through nature photography and politics on Bluesky. I’d never heard of them before. The band is Penelope Road and their beautiful music was a heartwarming start to my day. Hoping to see them live at some point in the future. #music #PenelopeRoad

The art challenge cheat sheet for June 2-8! New: #TheCampfire first Tuesdays (share stories) See comments for my host list + posts by hosts with links to feeds #ArtChallenges #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #painting #drawing #ArtPrompts

What color should I wear for #BlueskyMonday? Hmm… too much blue? 😊 #EastCoastKin #bluegrosbeak #BlueskyMonday #grosbeak #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotograph #wildlife #wildlifephotography 🪶

It’s #Stunday, and I’ve pulled this photo from my archives of a trip to #Alaska. A black bear reclining with a magpie companion nearby. This scene made me smile. 😊 #bears #EastCoastKin #birders #birds #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifePhotography ##PhotographersOfBluesky

For #BlueskyArtShow Theme: #Underneath… a Least Bittern, well hidden underneath it all, in marsh grasses. #birds #birders #bitterns #birdphotography #photography #outdoors #wildlife #PhotographersUnited #ArtYear #nature #naturephotography #thelittlethings #EastCoastKin #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

It’s #WoodpeckerWednesday! So, here’s a vibrant Red-headed Woodpecker to start your day with a smile! 😊 #birds #birders #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #woodpeckers #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

Question: I know this is an American Redstart, but is it an immature male, or is it a female? The black markings around its breast have me leaning toward male. An expert’s help and supporting evidence are greatly appreciated. #birds #birders #birdwatchers #ornithology #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

A Yellow-billed Cuckoo yesterday in the same area I photographed the Black-billed Cuckoo last week. #birds #birders #birdphotography #cuckoos #nature #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

Sunday #Stunday… an Osprey on its nest. Poor lighting and spitting rain made bird photography a challenge today. #birds #birders #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #ospreys #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

For Saturday’s #BlueskyArtShow theme: #LightandShadow, a Great Blue Heron’s catch of the day. #birders #birds #nature #naturephotography #herons #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

Very disturbing! This could happen to anyone. How does traumatizing innocent American citizens by dragging them away to detention centers make America great again??? Explain again why ICE officers are masked. Why are they hiding their identities if this is legal? www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...

While I’ve photographed a lot of Yellow-billed Cuckoos, I was thrilled to finally see and capture this Black-billed Cuckoo this morning! 😊 #birds #birders #birdphotography #cuckoos #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

There’s nothing like starting a Monday morning with a #BaltimoreOriole! I hope all my birding friends had a great #BlueskyMonday! 😊 #birds #birders #birdphotography #orioles #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky

It’s #WarblerWednesday! Sharing this sweet little #YellowWarbler to brighten your day. #birds #birders #birdphotography #warblers #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #discover #photography #PhotographersOfBluesky🪶

A #BlackAndWhiteWarbler for #StunDay from #GlobalBigDay. So many warblers yesterday! 🤩 #birds #birders #birdphotography #discover #warblers #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

A #BlackburnianWarbler for #StunDay and #GlobalBigDay. Such vibrant colors! I hope all birders made incredible finds in nature yesterday! We saw lots of mated pairs. #birds #birders #birdphotography #warblers #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

There’s nothing like the sweet call of a #PrairieWarbler! Happy #GlobalBigDay to all birders!! #birds #birders #birdphotography #warblers #ornithology #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography 🪶

Wake up

We have lift off for Friday #FlyDay with this #HerringGull! #birds #birders #BirdsInFlight #birdphotography #gulls #flight #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography 🪶

It’s #WoodpeckerWednesday! At least these #Yellow-belliedSapsuckers aren’t sucking the sap out of me like hearing about the latest crimes being committed by this regime are. It’s exhausting. #birders #birds #birdphotography #nature #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #woodpeckers #resist🪶

This is the kind of parade worth watching, but I will never watch a military parade for a want-to-be dictator/draft dodger. #birds #birders #birdwatchers #CanadaGeese #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotographers #PhotographersOfBluesky #photographers #resist #resistance 🪶

A Thursday morning #MourningDove nesting outside our door. So beautiful and sweet… I love nesting season. #birds #birding #birdphotography #mourningdove #nesting #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography#PhotographersOfBluesky ##photography 🪶

#WoodDuckWednesday Sorry I haven’t been posting here lately, because we’ve been busy moving from MO to PA. I’m loving that morning scenes like this one are a short walk from home. #birds #birdphotography #birders #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #PhotographersOfBluesky 🪶

For #BlueskyMonday, an Eastern Bluebird lineup. Seek peacefulness and beauty in nature when human civilization becomes chaotic and ugly. #birds #birders #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #bluebirds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #canon #resist #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography 🪶

Greet the day with a sunrise landscape for #BlueSkyArtShow. Theme: #Silhouette Unfortunately, we’ve got another rainy day here at home. #landscape #landscapephotography #sunrise #sunrisephotograhy #photography #PhotographersOfBluesky

It’s #BlueskyArtShow today! Theme: #Silhouette Well, this Great Blue Heron shot is an almost silhouette. The angle of the heron’s head down to the water kind of resembles the angle of the latest stock market plunge. 😳😞 #birds #birders #birdphotography #herons #nature #naturephotography #wildlife 🪶