I'm going with … Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus), Magee Marsh, Oak Harbor, Ohio, USA, May 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #mageemarsh #ohio #spring

Hola! Happy to be back and ready for the action starting tomorrow with the morning walks by the West end at Magee Marsh. Gabriel / Wildside Nature Tours

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), Magee Marsh, Oak Harbor, Ohio, USA, May 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #mageemarsh #ohio #spring

Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #howardmarsh #toledo #ohio #spring

The newly hatched Sandhill Crane colt (a young Crane), along with an egg that would hatch the next day. At this age, colts have light blue eyes.

Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #howardmarsh #toledo #ohio #spring

Not 100%, but going with … Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #howardmarsh #toledo #ohio #spring

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula), Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio #spring

First warbler of the season! (Spotted last week.) A friend of mine calls these "Doonesbury birds." Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio #spring

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio #spring

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio #spring

Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors) and Green-winged Teal (Anas carolinensis), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, April 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #howardmarsh #toledo #ohio #spring

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio #spring

Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio #spring

Northern Shoveler (Spatula clypeata), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #howardmarsh #toledo #ohio #spring

Brown Creeper aka American Treecreeper (Certhia americana), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio

Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #middlegrounds #toledo #ohio

おは猛禽曜日🐥 小さい猛禽も格好良い😇 NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR #百舌鳥 #私とニコンで見た世界

Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio

American Kestrel (Falco sparverius), Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio

I thought you might like this photo, @annaquent.bsky.social! Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger), Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, March 2026. ©2026 #squirrel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio

Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, February 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

If I have a dying message to Americans it’s that you can speak into a cell phone at a normal volume, as if the person you’re speaking with has their head on your shoulder, and they will hear every word just great. No nred to yell like you’re in a WWII movie.

Lesser Scaups (Aythya affinis) on the Maumee, Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, February 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #maumeeriver #winter

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, February 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

Passing along. "Nearby Glasses" is a free app that notifies you if there's someone wearing smart glasses nearby. Google Play link: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

Quite excited about the multiple Red-winged Blackbirds I heard today! They are harbingers of spring in this region.

American Robin (Turdus migratorius), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, February 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

American Herring Gull (Larus smithsonianus) snacking on the frozen Maumee, Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

I think I see Ring-billed (Larus delawarensis) and Herring (Larus smithsonianus) Gulls here on the frozen Maumee, Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

At the birding spot I visited this morning, Shima-enaga (Long-tailed Tit) showed up again and again. Quite a few people had gathered just to catch a glimpse of these little fluff balls 😅 🪶 さっき知ったのですが今日（1月20日）は #シマエナガの日 だそうです！㊗️ #nature #photography #animals #wildlife #Long-tailedTit #シマエナガ #birds #野鳥

While I haven't kept any formal record of when I post, I haven't noticed any time or day that seems to garner more engagement.

European (Common) starling (Sturnus vulgaris), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

From New Year's Day, my first photo of the year. Happy New Year, my friends! American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, January 2026. ©2026 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

Cooper's Hawk, Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, December 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #winter

Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, December 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio

Consumer PSA: A lot of stores will advertise an Xmas tree, but the package actually *contains* a Ymas tree. DON'T BE FOOLED.

Completely off-topic for me, but the music app on my phone seemed eager for me to share this list, and this is the only social medium I use, so here are the top 10 bands I listened to while driving this past year ... (my at-home playlist would look much different)

Twofer. I was surprised when the Downy hopped in from the other side of the tree! Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) and Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, December 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio

Cropped a lot tighter than I would've liked, but was so excited to get even this close to the duck I'm showing you anyway … Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) on Swan Creek, Middle Grounds, Toledo, Ohio, USA, December 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio

Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, December 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, November 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

WHAT⁉️ Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, October 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

Another seasonal visitor to this region. I believe it's an … American Tree Sparrow (Spizelloides arborea), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, November 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

I love seeing these cool characters show up after most of the other little birds have left for the winter. Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, November 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, October 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

Working on my bird-in-flight photos … Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), Howard Marsh Metropark, Curtice, Ohio, USA, November 2025. ©2025 #birds #nature #photography #naturephotography #toledo #ohio #autumn

Commerce and Recreation on the Mighty Maumee (Captured a few days ago, before the temperature dropped). Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, November 2025. ©2025 #photography #maumeeriver #toledo #ohio #autumn

Each time I think I've seen the last bloom for the season I am pleasantly surprised … Purple Aster (Sympyotrichum patens), Middlegrounds Metropark, Toledo, Ohio, USA, November 2025. ©2025 #nature #photography #naturephotography #flowers #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #toledo #ohio #autumn