A sandhill crane flies to join a gathering of crane. For the #birdoftheday theme of #largebirdsinflight. #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A great blue heron eating a crawdad/crayfish; there is a claw hanging out of the beak of the bird. For the #birdoftheday theme of #snacks #birds #snack #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

Not necessarily my best photos for March, but my favorite encounter was the whooping crane with its sandhill crane friends. For the #birdoftheday theme of #bestofthemonth #Cranes #birds #sandhillcrane #whoopingcrane #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A whooping crane for the #birdoftheday theme of #ruffledfeathers. #birds #crane #whoopingcrane #endangered #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A yellow rumped warbler for the #birdoftheday theme of #yellow #birds #warbler #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

There are so many of us protest regularly, donate, volunteer, and support each other every day. The movement isn't merely one day, but today is an important show of solidarity and support for democracy. #NoKings #NK3

A blue jay takes flight. For the #birdoftheday theme of #blue #birds #protectnature #bluejay #flight #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A juvenile trumpeter swan strengthening its wings. For the #birdoftheday theme of #wingsopennotflying. #birds #swan #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A whooping crane running to catch up with two sandhill cranes. As an endangered crane without many others around, this crane spends its time with a couple of sandhill cranes. #birds #birdoftheday #wingsopennotflying #crane #whoopingcrane #endangered #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Spring is in the air for sandhill crane They dye their feathers with mud as camouflage. This gives them a #speckled appearance #birdoftheday #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Spring is here, but it is still cold in the mornings. #birdoftheday #openbeak #goose #canadagoose #protectnature #birds #EastCoastKin

Being territorial. For the #birdoftheday theme of #openbeak. #birds #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

American wigeons for the #birdoftheday theme of #tricolour #birds #ducks #dabblers #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin #wigeon

A red-winged blackbird for the #birdoftheday theme of #tricolour #birds #blackbird #redwing #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Cranes in the midst of grooming for the #birdoftheday theme of #preeners&scratchers #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin #whoopingcrane #conservation

As i stood near the edge of a small lake, a bald eagle flew down to snatch some materials for its nest. It then flew over a couple of fields and could be seen dropping the materials near its partner and flying off for more #birds #baldeagle #nestbuilding #protectnature #EastCoastKin #eagle

When people use AI to "create" images of nature and claim it is beautiful or celebrating nature, I do not get it. It is merely a machine rearranging (often) stolen images, and in the process using so much energy it is damaging to the environment. Take a photo of reality, or paint or draw it.

The migration of sandhill cranes causes dramatic groupings of the birds in warmer southern states. Here, one is calling to others as they return to the colder north for mating season. #birdoftheday #migratory #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #wildlife #birds #EastCoastKin

Although bald eagles will not always migrate, those in colder areas that tend to freeze over will move further south. This one was gathering nesting materials. #birdoftheday #baldeagle #migratory #birds #nesting #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Trumpeter swans are not fully migratory. However, some will move south to find open water. #birdoftheday #migratory #swan #protectnature #wildlife #birds #preening #EastCoastKin

A sandhill crane that was alone (except for the two geese it was hanging out with) was turning in all directions calling out for others. #birdoftheday #lookingatme #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

An Eastern kingbird turns to gaze at the people walking along the path. #smallbirdsaturday #birdoftheday #lookingatme #birds #kingbird #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

Turkey waking up after a night in the trees. The day is starting and the turkey could be heard gobbling as dawn broke over the horizon For the #birdoftheday theme of #silhouettes&shadows #birds #turkey #dawn #sunrise #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

Goslings view the world from the safety of their positions under mom's feathers. For the #birdoftheday theme of #grounded #birds #goose #gosling #babybird #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Despite two feet of snow on the ground, red-winged blackbirds have arrived to greet spring. #birdoftheday #treeperchers #birds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Memories of summer. #birdoftheday #landmeetswater #heron #egret #sunrise #birds #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin #photography

A great blue heron pauses in the stillness. For the #birdoftheday theme of #reflections. #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin #wildlife

Even the tiniest of fish are no match for the skill of an egret. #birdoftheday #splash #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A coot rises from the depths. For the #birdoftheday theme of #splash #birds #coots #rail #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A small portion of a large group of mallards. For the #birdoftheday theme of #green #birds #ducks #mallards #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Well, hello. #birds #birdoftheday #greyday #smallbirdsaturday #sparrow #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A sandhill crane preening its feathers for the #birdoftheday theme of #greyday. #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #abstract #protectnature #preening #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A blue jay rests on a young tree showing off its bright feathers. For the #birdoftheday theme of #twigsareus. #birds #bluejay #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A beautiful dawn with a red-winged blackbird. #birdoftheday #perfectlyperched #songbirds #birds #redwing #blackbird #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

"He went that way." - sandhill crane. #birdoftheday #WingsOpenNotFlying #birds #protectnature #crane #sandhillcrane #EastCoastKin

A swan swims in water that is reflecting the light of dawn. For the #birdoftheday theme of #longnecks #birds #swan #protectnature #photography #wildlife #EastCoastKin

A sandhill crane calling out after some geese flew overhead. For the #birdoftheday theme of #longnecks. #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A robin sings during a false spring day. A moment of peace and joy in a chaotic and dangerous world. For the #birdoftheday theme of #sideprofiles and #robins. #birds #robin #thrush #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

The sun highlights the wing and tail feathers of a turkey flying to the ground. #birdoftheday #LightandShade #turkey #birds #flight #protectnature #EastCoastKin #photography

A cold morning as the sun was just starting to rise. The sun hit the face and back of the Canada goose while the rest was shaded. Its breath was visible until the air warmed. For #birdoftheday theme of #LightandShade. #birds #goose #canadagoose #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

First sighting of a crane this year. The sandhill crane are returning from the warmer southern states. #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

A trio of great egrets hunting for breakfast. For the #birdoftheday theme of #StandingInWater. #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #wildlifephotography #EastCoastKin

When the morning sun hits a male cardinal directly, its bright red feathers are particularly vivid. For the #birdoftheday theme of #colourfulcaptures. #birds #cardinal #wildlife #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A turkey that had been eating from a birdfeeder on a second floor balcony rail flies down to the ground. #birds #turkey #nature #wildlife #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A bit of a different take of the #birdoftheday theme of #mixedpairs. A hybrid of an American black duck and a mallard. #birds #mallard #blackduck #hybrid #nature #wildlife #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A finch looks down at me as I leave my garage. The tree is next to the building so it was very close and curious at what was happening. #birds #finch #curious #protectnature #wildlife #photography #EastCoastKin

Not only in profile, but with the light striking its face, this downy woodpecker is ready for the #birdoftheday theme of #sideview #birds #woodpecker #nature #wildlife #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A tiny grebe greets the light of a new day. #birdoftheday #perfectlighting #birds #grebe #nature #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin #sunrise #dawn

Take flight. #birdoftheday #fourormore #blackbird #birds #protectnature #nature #photography #EastCoastKin

Tree swallows taking a moment to rest during a cold day at the marsh. As we followed the boardwalk, they continuously took flight and landed in our path. For the #birdoftheday themes of #fourormore and #blue #birds #treeswallow #swallows #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin