I’m given to understand that a Bluebird is a symbol of hope and good fortune and we could use heaps of that now so it’ll do nicely for my Bird of the Day. 🪶 #itsabird

Here’s to my city - keeping up the fight. We didn’t ask for it but we never back down. I’m proud to live in Minneapolis. #itsabird 🪶

This is my bird feeder with a House Finch on it. Today in my neighborhood we saw the US government take an innocent woman’s life. This was done because a man is afraid of the pressure to reveal his past and to punish folks that don’t agree with him. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is the White-breasted nuthatch. A wonderful little Minnesota winter resident that is generally found upside down but on occasion finds itself on top of a branch. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is to celebrate the holiday and wish everyone well once again. Please be safe out there and enjoy your Evening Grosbeak. 🪶 #itsabird

Blizzard has subsided and I’m left wondering what the weather is like in Glasgow where this little beauty was found. #itsabird 🪶

One of the seven swans a-swimming. #itsabird 🪶

Merry Christmas! #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Northern Mockingbird. I don’t really do the religion thing but I do like to celebrate the folks I love and wish everyone well. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. In fall the throat is more of a freckled affair but the emerald shimmery feathers are always beautiful. 🪶 #itsabird

I love birds so much. Look at this face. #itsabird 🪶

Well my Bird of the Day today is another in the mix for a possible tattoo. Though I’m not sure if I’d do specifically a Cali Scrub or maybe a Woodhouse. I don’t have a Florida yet but that could always change. 🪶 #itsabird

My next Bird of the Day as I think about a new tattoo is the Great Grey Owl. I’ve shared a number of shots of this bird and every time I think about the experience. I love the Sax-Zim bog and there is no better symbol for such a magical place. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is part of my search for my next bird tattoo. My Green Jay needs some company. If I were to walk into a shop today my top choice would be another Jay and I think the Eurasian Jay would make a fun addition. 🪶 #itsabird

To celebrate our local radio station being glitched and or dying my Bird of the Day today is my 97th logged species the Indigo Bunting. #itsabird 🪶

Today my leggy Bird of the Day is the Little Blue Heron. Super cool bird took me two trips to Texas to see my first one and it was well worth the effort. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Northern Cardinal. Seems winter is setting in here in the Northland. It’s windy, snowy, and there’s highs in the teens (negative double digits for the Celsius crowd) in the forecast. Here we go. 🪶 #itsabird ❄️

Today my Bird of the Day says it’s dark and time for snoozes. #itsabird 🪶

My Bird of the Day today is the Gray Catbird. I think it’s mad at me for putting up my office holiday decorations before Thanksgiving. #itsabird 🪶

I needed to see something other than an overcast sky so today my Bird of the Day is the Royal Tern. Cruising over the southern coast these birds are inspiring to watch. 🪶 #itsabird

My Bird of the Day today is a familiar one. The Northern Cardinal. With the new feeder pole I gained a new hanging spot so naturally I gained a new feeder that works best with a different type of seed and my hope is I bring in more cardinals over the winter. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is the Tufted Titmouse. This one was from a few years back in south western Wisconsin. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day celebrates my new feeder pole which seems much more robust. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is Greg from Washington. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is a Blue Jay to commemorate the life and work of the feeder pole on which it was perched. Sunday morning I awoke to the pole snapped and feeders laying empty on the ground. Gone but not forgotten. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Black Phoebe. It would like you to Pokémon go to the polls. Also trainer code available on request! #itsabird 🪶

I hear today is for angry birds. On a recent trip to one of my favorite Minnesota parks I found this White-breasted Nuthatch who was clearly not having it. #itsabird 🪶

Happy Halloween everyone! 🧛‍♀️ 🪶 🎃 #itsabird

What better Bird of the Day to end this month on than the Carrion Crow? None, I say. This one being extra creepy lurking around a Parisian cemetery. 🪶 #itsabird 🎃

My Bird of the Day today is the Blue Jay. Fitting both my theme this month of Corvids and the best bird themed team currently playing in a championship series it seemed like a good choice. 🪶 #itsabird

My Bird of the Day today is a unique view of a Blue Jay. #itsabird 🪶

The Grey Jay is not the most scary of Corvids. In fact, my Bird of the Day probably ranks highest on the traditional cute factor scale. That is unless you’re afraid of it by its other name the Canada Jay and a better health care system scares you. 🪶 #itsabird

Today we’re taking a break from our regular Corvid October lineup for a King Birds no Kings post. Couch’s Kingbird good luck and stay safe out there everyone. #itsabird 🪶

My Bird of the Day is my backyard Blue Jay. I love having these birds around and sometimes three will show up at a time. Their screams send me to the window every time and I just love watching their feeding ritual. 🪶 #itsabird

My Bird of the Day today is the Eurasian Jackdaw. I loved this pensive bird of the crow family the moment I saw my first one. They have a curious intelligence about them that they are not shy to demonstrate. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is the jaunty crow. This one was proudly strutting with its prize scrap of bread. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Steller’s Jay. Got a bird centric weekend ahead and I’m excited to get out while the getting is good in the Northland. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Raven. I’ve posted this beauty before but it was such a thrilling experience. Top of a neat park overlooking a small town. It’s no wonder these birds inspire so much lore. 🪶 #itsabird

My Bird of the Day today is the Magpie. This, the Eurasian variety was found at the Glasgow Botanic Gardens. Additional spooky points for being photobombed. 🪶 #itsabird

Is it time? Oh yes, it’s time. My Bird of the Day today needs no introduction. Corvids are amazing and this one certainly didn’t disappoint. From PDX last weekend the humble crow. 🪶 #itsabird

Though a Jay may be more fitting today I’ve decided that my Bird of the Day will instead celebrate a most fantastic birding day. The Northern Flicker goes by many names which I wholly support and was just one of the cool things I saw. Sapsucker, Harrier, Kestrel, otters, phoebe, cranes…🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is the Song Sparrow. Fun little brush hopper. I’ve seen them in many places and the differences are fun to notice but that line behind the eye always looks so good. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is the Steller’s Jay. This is not my usual style and I hope for a clearer sighting in the future but I did enjoy this for what it is. #itsabird 🪶

My Bird of the Day today is the Inca Dove. One of the last birds I saw on the Texas trip this spring. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is this very judgmental Canada Goose. They’ve been basically everywhere I’ve looked the past few days as they binge on on grasses on their way south. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is the Grey Catbird. For a bird that isn’t known for its vibrant colors or particularly beautiful calls it’s still one I’m always thrilled to see. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. This spring started with finding some in Texas and now in fall in Minnesota they’re always a welcome find. Amazing to watch and wonder at how these tiny creatures travel such vast distances. 🪶 #itsabird

Today my Bird of the Day is to celebrate getting a Covid and flu shot. It was apparently free and super easy to get. Sure my arm is a bit sore but it’s well worth it. 🪶 #itsabird 💉

Things suck, here’s a bird. #itsabird 🪶

Today my Bird of the Day is the most fearsome bird out there if only to small bugs. Tyrannus Tyrannus or the Eastern Kingbird. This one was in south western Wisconsin just keeping an eye on things. 🪶 #itsabird #kingbirds #nokings