A late #BirdOfTheDay offering for today’s #ducklings prompt We’re back in the rocky Atlantic at #Marblehead, Mass with a mama #CommonEider and her little ones (I assume). The #Eiders are actually “common” in these cold, turbulent waters. I marvel at how well adapted they are to this habitat.

Wow!!! Wonderful shot by Adrianna! The egrets really push this to the next level!

The sun shines almost blindingly as it sets over the #DeadSea I had this view all to myself — because I was lost and trying to find my way off of an isolated hilltop after a day of adventure. The view was stunning. I drank it in and returned from the overlook. All good. #bright #BlueSkyArtShow

The orange tyrant is just a regular man of the people — oblivious to what’s being MRI’d. I mean, really, who among us hasn’t worn those shoes?

I know this says that I am too online, but…. LOLOLOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The rhythmic receding surf leaves a irregular #bright path towards the mid-morning sun. Not “high-art” by any stretch of the, but a pretty memory from our landing in a new home on #stsimonsisland in #coastalgeorgia #BlueSkyArtShow

I wonder what lovely missives the orange tyrant will pen to Mace and Boebert? After this week’s actual House vote on releasing the #Epsteinfiles, #DonOld will, no doubt, need to write notes to many more GOP House members 😊 #epstein #trump #bondi #kashpatel #peterthiel #sextrafficking

Arendt > Musk Much greater!!!

Crossing over onto music, I suggest you give Marzena’s work a good listen. It feels new and unfamiliar, but also connects emotionally.

Fed Governor Miran’s lack of independence is showing. Another Trump lackey, just trying to keep the boss happy. That’s a tough job these days!

Two Laughing #Gulls from the archives for #Flyday Very different photos, but I think both capture the surprising elegance of this species. Really a handsome inhabitant of our beaches in #coastalgeorgia #eastcoastkin #birds #birding #naturephotography

This is the trillion gazilliion dollar question. I’m no expert, but it feels like the US stock markets haven’t really reckoned with this fundamental question. Just sayin’

No doubt — I’m sure they put effective fire walls in place avoid any corrupt actions. About that bridge we were discussing…

Sounds like #Ghislaine #Maxwell is enjoying life at #ClubFed #Trump #Epstein #PamBondi #KashPatel #MikeJohnson #Epsteinfiles #Pedophiles #HumanTrafficking #GOPcowardice #GOPcorruption #GOPcoverup

Hello Blueskyers! Greeted this morning with a gorgeous #dawn. I usually won’t post a photo from our apartment, but for this sky #scape I make an exception. The treeline makes for a nice #silhouette, too. Enjoy! #ScapeDay #sunrise #AsSeenFromMyFrontDoor

A very late entry for today’s #DucksOutOfWater prompt — a mother (I presume) Common Eider and a couple of little ones are perched on a rock, just barely out of water. Focus is a bit off, but I like the overall scene. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #marblehead #massachusettsbirding

Is this the hill the GOP wants to defend? Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I think human trafficking, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation are bad things — for all ages.

If that isn’t cool enough, here’s a video of Young walking through the park one day. When he’s stopped by a fan and asked how to play “Cinnamon Girl”, he sits down, shows him the tuning, shares a laugh and continues on. 💕

A Common Gallinule standing in for a #Moorhen for today’s #BirdOfTheDay prompt

A #Moorhen amongst the squiggles for today’s #BirdOfTheDay

Of course, I am most interested in what was fun and what Peter Thiel and Epstein were going to do in three weeks. However, I also have a concern about Thiel’s comma usage and the weird space before the comma. Where did he go to school?

looking at this foggy early morning great blue heron in florida called out for playing in black and white and film effects. #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #paddling ,birds standing or walking in shallow water #birds #photography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin

What a crock! More propaganda from the Trump regime! They really do think MAGA voters are stupid.

Who could possibly foreseen this? At least Little Mike and his GOP buddies have November and December to fix health care — just like the GOP has done over the past 20 years!

What a crock! Biden trends were moving in the right direction. Trump’s tariffs and other anti-consumer policies have quickly increased inflation, with more to come. You guys seem to be pretty good stenographers.

So, this raises the question about the definition of “the ground”. I assert that any beach above the current tide level (out of the surf) is ground. In addition to responding to the #birdsontheground prompt, this pair of Royal #Terns also work for #TwoferTuesday. #BirdOfTheDay

Seems concerning

Good things are perpetually two weeks away

Will that be after the Trump regime pays back all their illegal/unconstitutional tariffs?

Will that be after the Trump regime pays back all their illegal/unconstitutional tariffs???

What tangible evidence is there for good faith actions by the GOP to fulfill their promise? If they are “kicking the can down the road”, when will the Democrats ever have similar leverage in negotiations? Are the Democrats getting ANYTHING in this agreement? What is the House going to do?

MANY ASSERTIONS! SUPERCHARGED HYPERBOLE! No supporting evidence No data No transparency For what it’s worth, we don’t even know if Trump’s tyrannical tariffs are legal. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

Wait! I thought Dear Leader’s hands were tied. Gotta admit — I’m confused 🤷🏻

Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.

For today’s #standingonsomething prompt, I offer a smorgasbord. An #EasternBluebird on a fence A Boattailed #Grackle on a rope A #sparrow (I forget which species) on a dead tree A #WoodStork on top of a tree #BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds #naturephotography #coastalgeorgia

Poor Secretary Bessent — his hands and the hands of our Great Patriarch are tied. They are utterly powerless 🙁🙁🙁

For #Stunday I am sharing a personally stunning observation from one of my recent #LittleBlueHeron photos. While this is another nice perspective on this gorgeous #bird, I was struck by a detail — this bird has small patches of white showing through its chest feathers. See ALT for a bit more

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StandingOnThings except the Floor, and the Alternative is #Gulls I've gone with a Jackdaw on a female Red Deer, Magpie on a Bar, Pigeons on a Bar & Cormorant on a Post. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #birdphotography #PigeonSky #naturephotography #ukbirding

Good morning. Sunday, a day of calm reflection. A wallpaper capture taken yesterday as the low morning sun gently laid its warmth on this Mute Swan in #Ireland #Swanday #photography #birds #EastCoastKin #Stunday

What a crock! The crazy old tyrant spews lie after lie. He talks a lot, but only works to enrich himself, his family, and his super-wealthy donors. … and where are those #Epsteinfiles? #trump #epstein #maxwell #mikejohnson #GOPcowardice #GOPcorruption #GOPcoverup

Here’s a lovely shot from an early #evening in #December from #NorthHavenIsland #Maine #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin #landscape #midcoastmaine

Still waiting for those DOGE savings and the DOGE checks… Maybe all the DOGE stuff was just a pretext for Project 2025 slash and burn actions. Maybe…

Not the greatest #takeoff entry, but I wanted to join the fray. This #TricoloredHeron decided to skidaddle (spelling?) after it noticed I was closer than it preferred. I captured it just after it took off from the edge of a tidal lagoon at the beach. Obviously, light was very poor #BirdOfTheDay

WTF??? I sincerely hope that someone from the media asked Hegseth to explain himself. I look forward to see what the hell he was talking about 👀👀

Fox goes with real-world math over WH gaslight.

#GOPcorruption #Trumpcorruption #GOPcowardice #GOPcompliance #GOPcoverup

Well, that certainly sounds consistent with the Constitution of the United States of America. I see no problems.

Bonne Soirée Le Monde 🤍🩶

Yikes! 2nd lowest going back 50 years! Winter Is Coming!