The call of the wild. A sandhill crane returns a call to others that are unseen in the distance. #birds #birdoftheday #scrollback #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A hairy woodpecker enjoys a messy meal of some suet from a feeder above its head. #birdoftheday #feeders #woodpecker #wildlife #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A female redwinged blackbird during sunrise at the marsh. For the #birdoftheday theme of #ruffled and #songbird #birds #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Shake it off. A grey crowned crane from the International Crane Foundation (@savingcranes.bsky.social ) for the #birdoftheday theme of #ruffled. #birds #crane #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A siberian crane at the International Crane Foundation strikes a pose as it jumps into the water. Water can be seen falling from its wings. #birdoftheday #waterdroplets #cranes #protectnature #wildlife #birds #EastCoastKin

A robin searches for food by flinging debris away. For the #birdoftheday theme of #robins #birds #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird singing on a beautiful spring morning. For the #birdoftheday theme of #feathersinfoliage #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

This young black bear was apparently found abandoned and malnourished a few months ago, and was placed with a rescued adult. The adult is doing a great job teaching the young one how to be a bear. I love the looks of "oh no, you got me!" #nature #bears #blackbear #babybear #conservation #eck

A rose-breasted grosbeak. Apparently the males are referred to (by some) as a "cut throat" due to the appearance of red running from its throat to its breast. #birds #grosbeak #cardinal #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin #cutthroatbird #rosebreastedgrosbeak

A great blue heron taking flight on a bright, sunny morning in the marsh. For the #birdoftheday (alt) theme of #blue #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

"Well, I never!" - Siberian Crane For the #birdoftheday theme of #funnies. Photographed at the International Crane Foundation @savingcranes.bsky.social #birds #cranes #protectnature #conservation #EastCoastKin

A female hooded merganser swims in the marsh during the first light of dawn. For the #birdoftheday theme of #featheredfemmes #birds #duck #merganser #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A newly hatched gosling sits under its protective mother. Although not much of the #featheredfemme is visible, her efforts are. #birds #babybird #goose #gosling #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Goslings vying for attention. For the #birdoftheday theme of #linedup. #birds #babybirds #protectnature #wildlife #gosling #canadagoose #EastCoastKin

Taking a break. For the #birdoftheday theme of #lockedon. #birds #goose #canadagoose #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A black crowned night heron backlit by the sun with the wind blowing its long plumes upward. #birdoftheday #breezy #heron #blackcrownednightheron #protectnature #birds #EastCoastKin

Siblings. #birds #babybird #protectnature #canadagoose #gosling #photography #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Although - if pressed - I would say that cranes are my favorite birds to photograph, egrets are close behind. For the #birdoftheday theme of #photogenic. #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Take two. A hooded merganser lands on the water. For the #birdoftheday theme of #inmotion and #yellow #birds #merganser #duck #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird backlit by the light of the rising sun. #birdoftheday #black #redwingedblackbird #birds #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Seeking solitude, this great blue heron moved from one small island to another in the marsh. The first fishing spot had become a gathering place for some geese. #birdoftheday #lowflying #heron #greatblueheron ##protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A crane and goose stand watch on a path. They both have nests nearby and can often be seen together as a result. #birdoftheday #pairs #birds #crane #goose #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Amidst a golden background, a grackle enjoys a snack of some seeds. For the #birdoftheday theme of #mouthful #birds #grackle #blackbird #stunday #protectnature #photography #wildlife #EastCoastKin

An American robin is considered a sign of spring. As it stands among the buds of a blooming tree, this robin is embracing the symbolism. For the #birdoftheday alt theme of #robins #birds #robin #spring #wildlife #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

An egret waits for the first light of the day to hit it. Dawn is reflected in the water around it, but the egret is still shaded. #birdoftheday #BestOfTheMonth #egret #heron #sunrise #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A red-tailed hawk gathers nesting materials. #birdoftheday #beautyinbrown #birds #hawk #raptor #birdofprey #nesting #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

En pointe. A robin demonstrating its ballet technique. #forJanet #birdoftheday #welltimed #birds #robin #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin #thrush

As I sat on a bench, a rodent popped out of some rocks and began eating. It hid when others came by, then returned when they left and continued eating. #groundhog #woodchuck #Marmot #rodent #wildlife #protectnature #EastCoastKin #groundsquirrel

As I was photographing some egrets, this pelican flew several feet above me - too close to get it all in frame. It was coming in for a landing into the water. #birdoftheday #waterbirds #pelican #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin #birds

Hello. #birdoftheday #goose #longnecks #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

Take flight. Freedom is found in courage. A bright red cardinal showing the beautiful contrast of today's #birdoftheday theme of #CamoOrContrast #birds #cardinal #flight #spring #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

Hooded mergansers demonstrate how members of the same species can have both #CamoOrContrast. The male stands out to attract mates while the female is camouflaged. #birdoftheday #birds #merganser #duck #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

Although the yellow rumped warbler does eat berries, most of its diet consists of insects. #birdoftheday #insectivores #warbler #birds #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Redwinged blackbird at sunrise. It is calling out that that robin picture with the drop on its head is AI rather than a photograph #birdoftheday #realphotography #noAI #supporthumanwork #birds

A great egret greets a new day. The light of the rising sun is reflected in the water all around it. The egret has long ornamental feathers for breeding display. #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A red crowned crane at the International Crane Foundation. For the #birdoftheday theme of #petals&perches #birds #crane #redcrownedcrane #internationalcranefoundation #conservation #protectnature #EastCoastKin

The House of Representatives could vote on HR 1897 as soon as today. This bill would gut the Endangered Species Act, putting wildlife such as the whooping crane in danger. Please call your representatives. #endangeredspecies #whoopingcrane #birds #takeaction #conservation #wildlife

Drove to a special location to photograph a large group of protestors. Peaceful Patriots @peacefulpatriots.bsky.social *this is a repost due to missing text in the original #protest #fascism #resistfascism #fightback #firstadmendment #resist @maddow.bsky.social

A great egret's patience is rewarded with a meal. For the #birdoftheday theme of #ComeEatWithMe. #birds #protectnature #photography #wildlife #EastCoastKin #egret #heron

A redwinged blackbird with a beakful for the #birdoftheday theme of #comeeatwithme #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

"How dare you?" - grackle #birds #birdoftheday #captionthis #grackle #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

"What have I done?" - female merganser after struggling, then successfully swallowing a large crawdad/crayfish. I had to include the series for the #birdoftheday theme of #captionthis or the last one wouldn't convey the situation #birds #ducks #merganser #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A sparrow sits among some branches that are starting to bud. #smallbirdsaturday #sparrow #birds #protectnature #spring #EastCoastKin

This is a sad day for our planet, and those who appreciate nature. The Senate passed a bill to overturn a mining ban upstream from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This will allow a company from Chile to damage the ecosystem in this special area for greed. #protectnature #conservation #bwca #birds

A great egret lands in the marsh on a grey, overcast morning. For the #birdoftheday theme of #waders #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A canada goose has a nest next to a boardwalk. She is used to people walking by. I caught her looking up as she groomed. For the #birdoftheday theme of #headshots #birds #goose #canadagoose #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Our trees are just starting to get buds, so I have to post an old photo for the #birdoftheday theme of #leafandlight. #birds #goldfinch #protectnature #protectpubliclands #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A tree swallow takes flight. The bright sun gives its feathers an almost iridescent effect. #birds #treeswallow #swallow #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A dark, peaceful moment with a swan as the sun just started to rise in the morning sky. For the #birdoftheday theme of #reflections #birds #swan #reflection #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

Photos of handmaids that I photographed over the weekend during a rally. #handmaids #protest #epsteinfiles #resist #releasethefiles