A sandhill crane colt and its parent gathering mud and painting their feathers for camouflage. #birds #sandhillcrane #colt #babybird #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

Whooping cranes. For the #birdoftheday theme of #ebony&ivory (birds with black and white plumage) #birds #cranes #whoopingcranes #endangeredanimals #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Celebrating those who stand up for their neighbors, those that defend the Constitution rather than an individual, and those fight for the promise of America. This 4th of July remember that dissent is patriotic. #4thofjuly #independenceday #nokings #dissentispatriotic #humansofbluesky #protest

Marsh wren is not good at hiding. For the #birdoftheday theme of #peekaboo. #birds #wren #marshwren #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A trumpeter swan showing juveniles how to strengthen their wings For the #birdoftheday theme of #wildmotion #birds #swan #protectnature #EastCoastKin

An egret that has flung its head back as it encountered something unpleasant in the water. A moment so brief I did not realize it happened until I looked at the pictures. For the #birdoftheday theme of #wildmotion #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Although I am often viewed as a photographer of #birds (which I am), when I lived in the southwest, I was more likely to photograph bobcats, javelina, coyotes, elk, and bighorn sheep. Here, a ram stands above the Rio Grande Gorge at dawn. #ram #bighornsheep #taos #scape #riogrande #sunrise

The golden light of dawn reflects in the rippling water as a trumpter swan starts the day. For the #birdoftheday theme of #swans #birds #sunrise #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird sits quietly in a bush by the edge of the lake. For the #birdoftheday theme of #quietreflection #bjrds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A black crowned night heron with its bright red eyes stands on the remains of a tree to look for fish. For the #birdoftheday theme of #redbeakfeeteyes #birds #heron #blackcrownednightheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A virginia rail carefully carries a crawdad/crayfish to its young. For the #birdoftheday theme of #theartofsurvival #birds #rail #virginiarail #crayfish #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Something different for the #birdoftheday theme of #theartofsurvival. Some actual art in the form of an older painting of mine showing sandhill crane waiting for the fog to dissipate so they could begin the hunt for food. #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #art #birdart #painting #artofbluesky

A pelican yawns while standing in the river. For the #birdoftheday theme of #bestofjune26 #birds #pelican #yawns #sleepy #photography #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird with a beak full of insects. Not the best shot of the series, but a lovely moment watching the young beg for food while the male sang back with a beak full of insects For the #birdoftheday theme #bestofjune26 #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

As the rising sun bathes the world in a golden glow, turkey leave the tree where they slept and begin their day. An older photo, but fitting for the #birdoftheday theme of #lightasafeather #birds #turkey #sunrise #protectnature #EastCoastKin #photography

While my account is still solidly focused on wildlife & moments of celebrating nature, I want to share a few more photos I took of the Handmaids. Sometimes the simplest shots are the ones that hold the most impact for me. #protest #womensrights #handmaids #roevwade #photography #humansofbluesky

A burrowing owl looking annoyed despite the beautiful day and bright blue sky For the #birdoftheday theme of #blueskies #birds #owl #burrowingowl #protectnature #EastCoastKin

The first light of day strikes a tree swallow as it tries to warm up on a cold morning. For the #birdoftheday theme of #rotund #birds #treeswallow #swallow #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A sandhill crane paused its foraging after a redwinged blackbird swooped down a couple of times. For the #birdoftheday theme of #greyday #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v Wade. Women dressed as handmaids protested across the country. I had the honor of photographing a small group at the state capitol. #protest #womensrights #handmaids #reproductiverights #roevwade

"I am soooo hungry" - juvenile redwinged blackbird #birds #birdoftheday #littlebrownbirds #redwingedblackbird #babybird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A hardworking male redwinged blackbird with a beak full of insects for its young. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birds&bokeh #birds #redwingedblackbird #blackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A red admiral butterfly for the theme of #pollinatorweek #butterfly #pollinators #protectnature #EastCoastKin #redadmiral

An American white pelican that was sleeping in the shallows of the river. After some loud geese flew by, it woke up, yawned, then went back to sleep. For the #birdoftheday theme of #white #birds #pelican #protectnature #EastCoastKin #tired #yawn

In the shaded depths of the forest, a young squirrel enjoys a mushroom. #mammalmonday #squirrel #babyanimals #forest #mushroom #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A widow skimmer resting on a leaf in a field near the marsh. #dragonfly #insect #macromonday #closeup #bugsky #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A male redwinged blackbird after giving insects to its young (that is begging for more). For the #birdoftheday themes of #birdsintheirelement and #feather&light #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A restful Sunday captured in a yawn. #birds #pelican #yawn #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A crime photo showing a cormorant mugging a pelican for prime real estate in the river. #birds #pelican #cormorant #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A young redwinged blackbird exploring the world. For the #birdoftheday theme of #passerine and #smallbirdsaturday #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird with a beak full of insects. For the #birdoftheday theme of #passerine #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Afternoon slump. *yawn* #birds #birdoftheday #moments #protectnature #pelican #yawn #EastCoastKin

From a distance double-crested cormorants often look like just a black bird. But up close, the vibrant colors on their face, and distinct feather patterns are striking. For the #birdoftheday theme of #black. #birds #cormorant #protectnature #EastCoastKin #photography

A grey-crowned crane housed at @savingcranes.bsky.social for the #birdoftheday theme of #multicolour #birds #crane #conservation ##protectnature #EastCoastKin

A killdeer uses its long legs to explore and run from danger. Although they can fly and swim, they can be seen sprinting across open spaces. For the #birdoftheday theme of #longlegs #birds #killdeer #plover #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A great egret during a sunny day in the marsh. For the #birdoftheday theme of #yourchoice #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A green heron landed in front of me and preened for several minutes. I remained still to not startle it, and ended up with several shots of its grooming session. For the #birdoftheday theme of #preeners&scratchers #birds #heron #greenheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Why do dogs think this is tough?A gosling wins a game of got your tail during a grooming session after leaving the water. For the #birdoftheday theme of #preeners&scratchers #birds #gosling #babybird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Just a few of my paintings for my upcoming show. Although I enjoy doing realism, this series is more about playing with color and looking at nature differently. #art #wildlifeart #birdart

A song sparrow showing off its stripes. For the #birdoftheday theme of #stripes #birds #sparrow #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A marsh wren with just a few stripes. For the #birdoftheday theme of #stripes #birds #wren #marshwren #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A bald eagle heads to its nest with materials to help with building. For the #birdoftheday theme of #nesting #birds #baldeagle #eagle #protectnature #windenergy #EastCoastKin

A swamp sparrow gathering materials in the swamp. For the #birdoftheday theme of #nesting. #birds #sparrow #protectnature #marsh #EastCoastKin

An older shot of a great blue egret against a majestic sky. For the #birdoftheday theme of #livinglandscape #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Stop and smell the flowers. For the #birdoftheday theme of #geese. #birds #babybird #canadagoose #protectnature #EastCoastKin

One of the most frequent visitors to local yards. An american robin for the #birdoftheday theme of #gardenfavourites #birds #robin #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Greeting a new day. For the #birdoftheday theme of #branchingout and #stunday #birds #silhouette #sunrise #scape

A barn swallow greets the rising sun to start a new day. For the #birdoftheday theme of #branchingout #birds #barnswallow #swallow #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Melodramatic egret. This egret tried to catch something in the water. Apparently it did not care for whatever lurked in the water. #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird stands on a post that is part of the boardwalk in a marsh. For the #birdoftheday theme of #borrowedplaces #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird ##protectnature #sunrise #EastCoastKin