When Moose and I took our morning walk, we often strolled through a cemetery, and occasionally we would spot a coyote or two. The light was never great for photographs, but we still enjoyed watching them. Moose was always excited to see them, but I ensured we kept our distance. #coyote #nature

Spring is around the corner, so it seems like a good time to remember that you may find fledglings on the ground, and that's a normal part of their development as they learn to fly. Chances are a parent is nearby so just let them be. I shot this Steller's Jay while hiding behind a car. #birds

How to tell a raven from a crow. An older guide I made with Dr Kaeli Swift. And yes that's an aileron roll, not a barrel roll, but only us nerds know that :)

Anna's Hummingbird #birds #nature #photography

This Great Horned Owl Just Woke From a Nap - She doesn't seem to happy about it #birds #photography #naturephotography

Let's see those National Park pics!

QuotePost with a picture you took in a National Park. #NationalParkService America's Best Idea Yellowstone National Park

Let's throw it back with another fall pic. Bewick's wren, recognized by its bold white eyebrows, flicks its tail as it moves from branch to branch. Except for a couple of places on the East Coast of the U.S., they no longer exist but are doing well in the West. #birds

Good morning! Just looking around, trying to figure out where the weekend went. #birds #owl #nature #photography

Barn swallow at maximum floofage this morning. 🪶

Almost every picture of a raven or crow that I take will be turned into a black and white photo. Removing background colors can really emphasize how strong and majestic these birds are. #birds #corvids #nature #photography

Common Murre on the Oregon Coast a couple of years ago. #birds #nature #photography

Pondering life's great mysteries? Or are they simply observing other birds in the forest? 🤔 I'm leaning toward the former; why else would owls be considered wise? Juvenile Barred Owl #birds #nature #owl #photography

Why does it look like this bushtit is surfing on this branch 🤔 😂 #birds #nature #photography

Rufous hummingbirds are some of the feistiest birds I have ever seen. They have no problem chasing away other birds for prime flowers and spots near feeders. This makes for some exciting high-speed chases in our yard each summer and I'm looking forward to their return. #birds #nature #photography

Whoooooo's the cutest? This young fluffball also known as a Barred Owl makes a compelling case. #birds #owl #nature #photography

You know it's winter in the PNW when the neighborhood fills with the haunting, flute-like sounds of Varied Thrushes. #birds #nature #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! I photographed this very wet Steller's Jay late one fall. They are absolutely gorgeous. #birds #nature #photography

How many owls do you see? Moose was always really good at finding owls in our local park and, of course, he got rewarded with treats. I wouldn't be the photographer I am today without him by my side on those long morning walks. Today would have been his 14th birthday. ❤️ 😭 #birds #owl #Moose

How many owls do you see? Moose was always really good at finding owls in our local park and, of course, he got rewarded with treats. I wouldn't be the photographer I am today without him by my side on those long morning walks. Today would have been his 14th birthday. ❤️ 😭 #birds #owl #Moose

I haven't posted a photo of an owl since Sunday so let's correct that with this beautiful adult Barred Owl. #birds #owl #nature #photography

Bushtits primarily consume small insects, including those that cling to twigs and leaves. The female bushtit I photographed one summer appears determined to find a satisfying meal among the honeysuckle leaves. #birds #nature #photography

An Osprey scans the shoreline along the Oregon Coast. #birds #osprey #nature #photography

I found a photo of a turkey vulture I took several years ago that I didn't care for. I decided to make it black and white and added a strong vignette. Now it has a dark, spooky vibe that I really enjoy. #birds #nature #photography

This northern flicker wasn't going to let a little rain (or a downpour) stop it from getting a bite to eat. #birds #nature #photography

#SuperbOwl Sunday is here! Apparently there is a big game on TV today but I'm more interested in all of the owl photos that will be posted. My contribution is this adorable juvenile Barred Owl! #birds #nature #photography #owl

It's finally #SuperbOwl weekend! I don't have much to say about this Barred Owl that I haven't said before, but I do want to emphasize how gorgeous it is. Also, notice its neck flexibility! #birds #owl #nature #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! It's Friday of #SuperbOwl week, and today, I'm sharing a photo I took from a bridge of a pair of juvenile Barred Owls looking at a Cooper's Hawk flying above them. #birds #owl #nature #photography

Another for #SuperbOwl week. This adorable Barred Owl was across the creek from me looking for food when it briefly glanced in my direction. They quickly decided I wasn't edible and ignored me the rest of my time there. #birds #nature #owl #photography

Buried in yesterday's Interior Department Secretarial Order on "Unleashing American Energy"* is an attack on birds, indicating the reversal of "Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds; Revocation of Provisions," 86 Fed. Reg. 54642. www.doi.gov/document-lib...

Continuing with #SuperbOwl week with this young Barred Owl looking up towards a Robin. #birds #owl #nature #photography

Since it's #SuperbOwl week, here is a Great Horned Owl in my neighborhood a couple of years ago. We have had a family live here for quite a while and I often hear them calling out to each other in the early morning. #birds #owls #nature #photography

Bluesky, HELP! I'm working on valentines cards. I'm behind schedule and I need help with the captions for these lovebirds....ahem...Black Oystercatchers. Racy, double-entendre ok, but nothing outright pornographic, please. #birding

"Is this my good side?" Juvenile Barred Owl I hope you all have a wonderful week! #birds #owl #nature #photography

With all the bullshit coming soon, letting rodents predict the weather is going to seem data-driven in comparison.

We are receiving our first snowfall of the season this weekend and I love photographing birds in the snow. This is a Bushtit I was able to capture with a little bit of snow on its beak. #birds #nature #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! I hope you all have a great weekend. Photo is of a juvenile Barred Owl staring into my soul #birds #owls #nature #photography

Happy Friday, Bluesky! This has been a really long month for many of us so let's take a moment and appreciate the beauty around us. This is a male bushtit on a honeysuckle I photographed a few years ago. They are one of my favorite birds to sit back and watch. #birds #nature #photography

Good morning, Bluesky! Here is another photo of one of my favorite little fluff balls. Juvenile Barred Owl #birds #owls #nature #photography

Let's go back to a wet day in October with this unfazed Dark-eyed Junco. #birds #nature #photography

Antonio Berni - Manifestación

So. Much. Fluffiness. Juvenile Barred Owl waiting for one of its parents to bring back some food. #birds #owl #nature #photography

I don’t have a definitive source on this yet but it looks like NSF review panels have been canceled. Sixty-some years ago, Eisenhower transformed higher education because he viewed a science education gap as the single greatest threat to national security. This is absolutely an act of sabotage.

That feeling when... it's Monday morning. Chestnut-backed chickadee @learnaboutbirds.bsky.social #birds #Monday #nature #photography

"The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth." - Chief Seattle It is often quoted but definitely needed right now. Photo is of an Anna's hummingbird. #birds #nature #photography #hummingbird #washingtonstate

Good morning Bluesky! I hope everyone can enjoy their weekend and get some rest. Photo is of a sleepy Barred Owl #birds #owl #nature #photography

Adult Barred Owl close-up. It was looking for a meal but got distracted by a crashing sound coming from the other side of the trail. After a moment, it returned to focusing on the forest floor for food. #birds #owl #nature #photography

I feel rather silly posting this, but if you're an U.S.-based ornithologist/bird conservation professional whose work is being affected by *all of this*, I'm a freelance science journalist who mostly writes about bird stuff & I'd love to hear from you. I even have a Signal account now! #ornithology

Is it spring yet? I know it's several months away but I'm excited for Common Yellowthroats and other migrating birds to make their appearance. #birds #nature #photography

Anna's hummingbird feeding on a honeysuckle. I took this photo a few summers ago, but even in the winter, when there aren't any flowers, I can find the hummingbirds hanging out near the plant. #birds #hummingbird #nature #photography