Day 4 of #inktober (murky). I wasn’t sure exactly where I wanted to go but I kept thinking of swamps and decided to try get a layered look with various hatching methods. How did it turn out? #inktober2025 #swamp #depth #artchallenge #ink #lineart

Check out this T-shirt I made based on a very cute chickadee! sidequesters.etsy.com/listing/4381... I saw this chickadee in my backyard and I loved the way the light was hitting it! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #tshirt #wildlife

Day 3 (crown) #inktober2025. Not a theme I was particularly excited about, but I’m happy with the result. #inktober #ink #crown #art

Beautiful Florida Scrub-Jay! These guys are fun and often love posing for photos! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #florida #photography

My creation for #inktober day 2 (weave). I went with the idea of a wizard weaving spells together. How did it turn out? #inktober2025 #ink #art #illustration #magic #dnd #rpg

Day 1 of #inktober (mustache)! Trying to push myself a bit with some illustrations. #inktober2025 #illustration #art #dnd

This chipmunk is ready to quest with you, but only if the price is right! #chipmunk #dnd #quest #tabletop #illustration

There’s something special about this Savannah Sparrow simply perched on a fence that adds to the beauty of the scene! What’s a sighting made your day recently? Share or comment below! Nikon D7500 + 200–500mm @ 500mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 320 #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

Just summited Huron Peak! First 14er and there’s even cell service up top! Saw a few birds but didn’t even think of lugging my camera up here! #colorado #14er #huron

I love the colors on Green Herons and I spotted this beauty at the Merritt Island NWR! Make sure you visit if you have the chance! Share or comment your favorite recent sighting below! Nikon D7500 + 200–500mm @ 500mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 320 #birds #photography #natureisbeautiful #birdnerd

This tiny but fierce Golden-crowned Kinglet finally sat still for me — a rare treat! 🐦✨ What’s your favorite recent bird sighting? Share in the comments or post a photo! Nikon D7500 + 200–500mm f/5.6 @ 500mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 8000. #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

I love when I can get up close to a subject, but sometimes it’s nice to see these birds in context! Hope you are having a wonderful day, very cold and snowy in Colorado today! #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

I spotted this beautiful white-crowned sparrow at the Fountain Creek Nature Center in Colorado! #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful #colorado

Happy Sunday! I will always love a scrub-jay and this woodhouse was kind enough to pose for a picture! #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

Enjoy this beautiful barred owl I spotted when visiting Kansas! I so rarely spot owls that any chance is a special treat! #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

I spotted this beautiful Clark’s Nutcracker at Rocky Mountain NP! It was so crowded when we went that we didn’t see much wildlife and were constantly bumping into people on the hiking trails. 😢 #birds #photography #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful

Who doesn’t love a pigmy nuthatch? Hope this brightens your day! 💙 #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeauiful

Beautiful cattle egret I spotted at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! It was just stopping by one of the open air exhibits to say hello! #birds #photography #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful

Great Blue Herons are a favorite and it's easy to see why! They are probably largest bird most people will see, relatively approachable and their plumage cannot be beaten! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #photography #herons

We had such a great trip to Grand Teton NP and Yellowstone NP last summer! Getting up close and personal with this coyote was definitely a highlight! We spotted him as we were leaving dinner and I only managed a couple shots before he disappeared! #coyote #mammals #wildlifephotography #photography

Sometimes you get lucky! We have broad-tailed hummingbirds that hang around in the summer, but they almost never sit still! I got very lucky that one perched at eye level when I had my camera with me! What’s your luckiest sighting? #birds #birdnerd #photography #hatureisbeautiful

What do you think of this anhinga? It’s not in the typical pose, and I love the beautiful red eye! You won’t notice that without getting incredibly close! #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

Sometimes our retention pond would fill up and I’d get excited to see what species would visit. Highlights included roseate spoonbills, wood storks and these mallard ducklings! There’s only about 6 inches of water but they didn’t seem to mind it! #birds #birdnerd #photography #ducklings

I spotted this beautiful Black-headed Grosbeak last summer while visiting Grand Teton NP! That was such a great trip and we spotted so many animals! What are your must see national parks? #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful #nationalparks

Little blue herons are almost unrecognizable as juveniles because they are pure white! This one is right in the middle of its transformation, straddling childhood and adulthood! It’s the only one I’ve ever spotted at this stage! #birds #birdnerd #photography #natureisbeautiful

Check out this beautiful male mallard! Note a particularly rare bird, but I love the way their green heads reflect the light! #birds #ducks #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #photography

It’s not my normal bird photograph, but I hope you’ll enjoy it just the same! I found this lizard while in the Everglades and the lighting was too perfect! I have no idea what species it is, so feel free to let me know in the comments! #lizards #everglades #wildlifephotography #natureisbeautiful

European starlings are an invasive species in North America and many people don’t like them. I’m not a fan of the impact they have on other species, but I love the way they shine when the light hits them just right! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography

I’m fairly confident this is the best Cardinal photograph I’ve ever taken! I saw it splashing in the water and took some rapid fire pictures. This was the best one! Red birds and blue birds seem to do well on here. Which is your favorite? #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #cardinals

This Pileated Woodpecker was making a lot of noise while I tried to track him down! I finally found him and just managed to snap this photo before he flew away! All woodpeckers are great, but which is your favorite? I’m partial to Northern Flickers! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #woodpeckers

Sanderlings are such pretty little birds! They’re also very fast and difficult to get close to! I miss chasing them for photographs while they hopped around in the surf! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography #beach #florida

Happy Sunday! Enjoy this beautiful Carolina Wren! I hear these way more often then I see them, so getting this picture was a treat! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography

A wood stork can be quite jarring the first time you see one up close, but I think they are really fascinating! I haven't spotted many, but it's always been a treat! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography #stork

I absolutely love the way this photograph turned out! This beautiful white ibis was spotted in Viera, Florida and is lit from the side by the morning sun creating high contrast and making the blue eyes really pop! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography

Some species, like this Belted Kingfisher, like to change it up and have females that are more elaborate! This lady was spotted at Merritt Island NWR! If you’ve never seen them floating in the air with their heads remaining a still, you are missing out! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful

I promise this Tufted Titmouse isn't judging you! If you've never had one stare deep into your soul...you should try it! What's your favorite small songbird? #birds #birdnerd #birdphotography #natureisbeautiful

Who else can appreciate this beautiful Boat-tailed Grackle? They aren’t the prettiest birds, but they can look amazing when the light hits them just right! Spotted in the Viera Wetlands! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #birdphotography

This beautiful red-bellied woodpecker used to visit my feeders all the time! Many people get confused by the name but it’s not a red-headed woodpecker. If you look closely you can just make out a faint bit of red on its belly! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography

American coots are pretty common but still interesting to see! They usually live around 9 years but at least one has lived to 22! That’s a long time for what essentially amounts to a chicken! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography

Would you agree that the wood duck is one of the most impressive duck species out there? I will follow them around for ages to get a good picture! This one was found in Kansas. #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #wildlifephotography

I love any chance to spot an owl and this beautiful barred owl was no exception! Check out those talons! I spotted this owl while visiting family in Kansas! #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #owls #wildlifephotography

This beautiful red-winged blackbird was spotted at the Viera Wetlands in Florida! Tons of these and many other species, including roseate spoonbills! What’s your “secret” spot for watching birds? #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful

Merry Christmas! Check out this dark-eyed junco playing in the snow! Hope everyone has a great day with family and friends! Day 25 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #snow #christmas #natureisbeautiful

Happy Christmas Eve! Check out this beautiful male red-bellied woodpecker! While they’re more noticed for their bright red heads, they do have a patch of red on their belly if you are ever lucky enough to see it! Day 24 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #woodpeckers #natureisbeautiful

Cardinals are one of the most popular birds, for good reason! I hope you find this photo enjoyable and it brightens your day! Day 23 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #cardinals

Happy Sunday! Enjoy these two blue buddies! A Woodhouse Scrub-Jay and molting Blue Jay combine to bring some amazing blue colors to your day! Day 22 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #blue #jays

This beautiful Tri-colored Heron was sitting on a small tree with his feathers all puffed out, just for me! Day 21 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #herons

Great Blue Herons are so impressive when their full plumage is on display! I spotted this one at Merritt Island NWR, my go to spot when I lived in Florida! Do you have anywhere you go that guarantees a favorite species? Day 20 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #herons

Sandhill Cranes are amazing to see in-person! They also sound like freaking dinosaurs... what's not to love? I think this post will get me to 1k followers which is wild for the short time I've been on @bsky.app! Thank you! Day 19 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #cranes

This incredible Steller's Jay was spotted at Rocky Mountain National Park and it's the first one I ever managed to photograph! I love the floppy head feathers and bright blue colors too! Have you ever seen one of these? Day 18 #artadventcalendar #birds #birdnerd #natureisbeautiful #rmnp #jays