I have a soft spot for scrappy volunteers. #nature #bloomscrolling #eastcoastkin

If you're concerned about Bluesky being better, then I'd encourage you to Repost things you like and want others to see. Hitting Like doesn't do much here. Low effort PSA.

Vibrant scarlet quince blooming this week at the botanic gardens. #bloomscrollong #nature #eastcoastkin

Fritillary showing off their checkered petals yesterday. #bloomscrolling #nature

More tulips. They're little joys, our spring favorites so far among the bulbs we planted last fall. #bloomscrolling #nature

The wild larkspur is coming up #wildflowers #bloomscrolling #nature

Loved seeing many pasque flowers in the mountains this week. #bloomscrolling #nature

BREAKING: Today Trump's Endangered Species Committee — much better described as the Extinction Committee — granted an unprecedented exemption to all oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico from the requirements of the ESA. We're in court challenging this decision. More info ➡️ bit.ly/4bVUrMV

"Like a snowdrop, we're going to make it through." www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu... #nature #bloomscrolling #eastcoastkin

Poor resolution from a distance like most of my pix, but we were so pleased to see these waxwing beauties visit us. #birds #eastcoastkin #nature

I'm always a sucker for a newly opened tulip 🌷 #bloomscrolling #nature #eastcoastkin

“The group quite literally helps bring the calf into the world." #nature apnews.com/article/sper...

Yard #birds wild turkey surprise #eastcoastkin #nature

Mountain Bluebird #bluebird #ilovebirding #birding #birds #FDT #BirdWatching #birdphotography #Colorado #bird_photography 🪶

The Spanish name for Volcano Hummingbirds is chispita which means "little spark." They are one of the smallest birds in the world at just 2–3 g. Male on the left with a purplish-green gorget and female on the right with a delicately #speckled throat. San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica #BirdOfTheDay

Hi hellebores #bloomscrolling #eastcoastkin #nature

Bafflingly there are still people out there in the world who think being passionate about nature is “kind of weird”. or “a niche interest”. These people have it all wrong. Nature isn’t some quirky sideline to the main business. It IS the main business.

First year bloom of the dwarf iris for spring. #bloomscrolling #easrcoastkin #nature

Mighty little guys. #nature www.popularmechanics.com/science/envi...

Early near-spring weather here and very dry. This hard worker stopped by today: She found the only flowering thing in the yard--bitter almond--and is already packing nice full pollen pants. #bees #nature #bloomscrolling

see? here's the thing. A lot of people are like, the earth is fucked, it's beyond salvation, it's hit the tipping point, but time and time again we see that if we just fucking fixed the problem, it rebounds so incredibly fast. Imagine what could be done if people actually cared

Looks like a nice rhino.

Judge Strikes Down Kennedy’s Vaccine Policies www.nytimes.com/2026/03/16/h... Science & vaccines. What a concept.

🚨 The Lesser Prairie-Chicken has lost 97% of its historical range. Without stronger protections, they could vanish. 🟥 TAKE ACTION: Tell the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Lesser Prairie-Chicken under the Endangered Species Act: bit.ly/4skQ7y2

Uncanny Valley galore and ample rewards for readers of alt text

Good morning. Here's a recent snowy sunrise in the Rockies to start the week. #nature #eastcoastkin

This is my all-time favorite piece of science writing. Still find it moving. orionmagazine.org/article/deep...

I've run into rattlesnakes several times while hiking and I've never had an issue. they politely rattle to tell me to leave them alone, and I do. anyway, I liked this article. did you know rattlesnakes have rattlesnake friends? www.texasobserver.org/consider-the...

Utilities are convincing lawmakers around the U.S. to delay bills that would allow people to buy solar panels, plug them into an outlet and begin generating electricity.

When I wrote this a year ago I had no idea how bad things would get. Today, eight years after she left us, I'm trying to follow Ursula's advice: write and worry. Write and act. Worry and keep writing. lithub.com/the-way-of-w...

Today is a weather alert 🚨 day with strong winds and rain coming, so yesterday I took photos of my #Hellebore collection which are now all in bloom.❤️‍🔥🥰 #Flowers #Gardening #GulfOfMexico #Plants #Spring #FlowerReport #WeatherAlert

Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge #CostaRica #birds #nature #hummingbirds

What a bunch of turkeys. #birds #nature #eastcoastkin

Pasque flower preparing to welcome springtime #bloomscrolling #eastcoastkin #nature

www.greenmemag.com/environment/... Nice initiative to help the #birds and pollinators

A bald eagle in flight in the PNW for #throwbackthursday #birds #eastcoastkin #nature

🟠 Plastic pellets, aka "nurdles," are tiny pieces of plastic. Their impact on birds, waterways, & communities is devastating. Birds often mistake these for food. ✒️ ACT NOW: Tell your members of Congress to co-sponsor the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act: bit.ly/4bDxfnG

Some happy #moss and lichen in the snow. #nature

My latest "forcing myself to be on camera" summary of a recent article. I did this in one take (you can tell 😂) and I'm trying not to obsess over my filler words or odd facial expressions. The study I'm talking about is genuinely fascinating. It's linked from my article 🧪⚛️ tinyurl.com/mt7xx46w

Good #mallardmonday morning. #birds #nature #eastcoastkin

My tulips are blooming. I dedicate these to everyone opposed to war, violence, and suffering. 🌱 #FlowerReport #Bloomscrolling

Blossoms ready to open. Hellebores are said to symbolize resilience and hope of brighter days to come. #bloomscrolling #nature

The crocus are here. Spring hope. #bloomscrolling #nature #eastcoastkin

For all you #birders out there (including me) - 'Birdbrain' benefits: new research shows that seasoned birders had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to working memory, spatial awareness & object recognition. #BirdBrain Link for more information: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

This week, the USFWS announced the removal of the Lesser Prairie-Chicken from the Endangered Species Act. The species has lost more than 90% of its historic numbers due to loss and fragmentation of grassland habitats across five western states. More about the Lesser Prairie-Chicken: bit.ly/403xzFX

RED CANOE Golden hour doing what golden hour does. 12x12” • Golden Fluid Acrylic on Claybord #canoe #lake #goldenhour #stillness #reflection #landscape #painting #artwork #blueskyart

Contact your representatives to defend all the species that the ESA protects.

Hairy-crested Antbird #Brazil #birds #nature

Winter feels endless right now. So I'm going back to my happy place by painting seascapes. Nothings feels more like summer than a beach. This is done with #oilpastels but in very thick layers to make it look like an oil painting. #art #traditionalart #stunday #pastel #seascape #beach #blueskyart

⚠️ Neonicotinoids may be invisible, but their damage is everywhere. These systemic insecticides turn entire plants into poison. Maryland has a chance to break this cycle. 🟠 Contact your legislators and urge them to vote YES on HB0091: bit.ly/4s5qxwt