#ForestFriday #photography #PhotographersUnited #photographersofbluesky #blueskyphotography #nature #art #scape #green

In a world where too many LGBTQ+ kids are told they don't belong, let this message ring loud and clear- YOU ARE SAFE WITH ME We believe in creating spaces where every child feels protected, loved, and free to be exactly who they are. No exceptions. No conditions. #YouAreSafeWithMe #MomSky

A myna bird #singing in Maui. #birdoftheday #nature #photography #birds

This Western gull is keeping watch. #birdoftheday #PNW #nature #photography #birds

Found this beautiful barred owl on my morning walk today. #birds #owls #photography #PNW #nature

This #wader is an ‘auku’u, black-crowned night heron, from Maui. #birdoftheday #photography #nature #birds

A varied thrush, #birdoftheday #PNW #nature #photography #birds

For #WoodpeckerWednesday, a flicker I found about a week ago pecking at a hole in a tree in the woods behind my house. #birds #nature #photography #PNW

A little #round golden-crowned kinglet perches on a branch covered in moss and lichen #birdoftheday #PNW #nature #photography #birds

Taking photos of this barred owl when its sudden wing movements resulted in a #blurry but interesting shot. #birdoftheday #owls #photography #nature #PNW #birds

Golden-crowned sparrow perched on a blackberry vine. #mottled #birdoftheday #photography #PNW #nature #birds

Great horned owl looking down at me from a mossy branch. #staredown #birdoftheday #nature #photography #owls #PNW #birds

Looking up at African Daisies (osteospermum) on a sunny day #OrangeSun #Bloomscrolling

Barred owl has its #BeakOpen and eyes just slightly closed. #birdoftheday #photography #owls #nature #PNW #birds

Band-tailed pigeon in #shadesofgrey is perched in a birch on the edge of the forest. #birdoftheday #photography #PNW #nature #birds

#Bright for the #blueskyartshow, this is rudbeckia in the rain. #photography #PNW #bloomscrolling

Duckling swims in sunshine #birdoftheday #duckling #photography #nature #PNW #birds

Flicker, standing proudly on her fence post perch. #birdoftheday #nature #photography #birds

Dahlia, brought in out of the rain this morning. #dahlias #bloomscrolling #photography #flowers #macro

A #DuckOutOfWater rests on the bank as the sun rises through the mists behind her. #birdoftheday #photography #nature #PNW #birds

For waterfall Wednesday, Multnomah Falls, in Oregon. #Waterfalls #Nature #Photography #PNW

Fluffy little pale #yellow kinglet (ruby-crowned female), damp from the bird bath. #birdoftheday #photography #nature #PNW #birds

Sharing a small sample of my paper snowflakes for the post your #bird art challenge. #papercutting #art #snowflakes If you see this post your bird art.

Little mushroom growing out of the side of a mossy tree. #fungi #mushrooms #nature #macro #photography #PNW

To our LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans everywhere: Thank you for your service. You fought bravely and selflessly for our country and its freedom — even when you had to serve in the shadows.

Spotted Towhee looks a little grumpy! #birdsontheground #birdoftheday #photography #nature #birds #PNW

One of my #least photographed birds is the varied thrush. They pass through my yard and hiking areas, but not as often as I’d like. #birdoftheday #photography #PNW #birds #nature

The underside of mushrooms emerging from an old stick on the forest floor. Found today on my morning walk. #fungi #mushrooms #nature #photography #PNW

This barred owl is #Standing on a metal arbor in my yard. Its leg is raised not in a menacing way, but because I caught it in the middle of preening (starting to clean the talons and feathers on its foot). #birdoftheday #photography #owls #nature #PNW #birds

This cormorant was #standing by the ferry terminal in Anacortes, WA. #birdoftheday #photography #nature #birds #PNW

In the Quinault Rainforest, Washington State. #GreenSat #Nature #PNW #Photography

Lacewing bug hides behind a blade of grass in #evening meadow. #BlueSkyArtShow #bugs #photography #nature PNW

Late evening at Ruby Beach (Washington State) #BlueSkyArtShow #Evening #Photography #Nature #PNW

This barred owl is rising up and starting to extend its wings in preparation for #TakingOff #birdoftheday #owls #photography #nature #PNW

Autumn leaves from my afternoon walk today. #color #nature #leaves #photography #PNW

Anna’s hummingbird heads for purple penstemon blossoms #purplefriday #bloomscrolling #birds #photography

Morning mushroom after overnight rain (from my walk today). #fungi #mushrooms #photography #macro #nature #PNW

The wonderful Wood Duck Drake. #ducks #ilovebirding #birding #birds #FDT #Colorado #bird_photography 🪶

This robin successfully defended its spot in the birdbath, chasing the interloper away. #fighting #birdoftheday #nature #photography #birds #PNW

It’s #lunchtime for this baby bunny, partially hidden in grass taller than its ears. #PictureOfTheDay #nature #animals #photography #PNW

I brought these geraniums into my enclosed but unheated outdoor sunroom several weeks ago and they have continued to bloom! #bloomscrolling #PNW #flowers

Freshly caught fish is on the #lunchtime menu for this bald eagle. #birdoftheday #photography #nature #birds #PNW

The utter stupidity of pursuing a criminal trial against someone for throwing a sandwich that bounced off a bullet proof vest pissing away hundreds of thousands of dollars for this joke is the perfect encapsulation of this Administration.

It’s #LunchTime for this hawk, but I didn’t stick around to watch. Nature can be harsh, especially if you’re rooting for both predator and prey. #photography #birdoftheday #nature #PNW #birds

One of many #Waterfalls at beautiful Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. Highly recommended! #PhotoOfTheDay #Nature #Photography

Mums on a rainy morning #bloomscrolling #flowers #photography #PNW

Anna’s hummingbird lands on my finger to drink from a handheld feeder. #BirdOfTheDay #CloseUp #Hummingbird #Photography #Nature #Birds #PNW

A #CloseUp of a beautiful barred owl face. #Owls #Nature #Birds #Photography #PNW #BirdofTheDay

Picture Lake, North Cascades National Park. #PhotoOfTheDay #Reflection #Photography #Nature #PNW

Ae’o, Hawaiian stilt. #birdoftheday #endangered #animals #birds #photography #Maui