Happy Trans Day of Visibility! It was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall Crocker in Michigan and is now celebrated in countries around the world. Visibility saves lives, gives voice to the voiceless, and offers joy and hope where scarce. I thank God I’m trans. It’s a gift and a soul’s commission.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! Trans rights are human rights - always and forever 🏳️‍⚧️ 🎨: @liberaljane.bsky.social

On Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate Minnesota’s transgender community and recommit to standing up for our neighbors in the face of hatred. As your Governor, I’m proud to stand in this fight with you.

Trans rights are under attack. On Trans Day of Visibility, I want our transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming community to know: New York has some of the strongest laws to protect you in the nation. We see you, we value you, and we will never stop fighting for you.

Lights. Camera. Sharp-shinned Hawk action. #birds #LincolnMemorial

Women don’t wait for change, we make it. We’ve broken barriers, made history, and fought for justice every step of the way. Today, we honor the women who came before us and keep pushing for those who will come after. The fight isn’t over. Let’s get to work.

On International Women’s Day we honor the past, present, and future contributions of women who make our state stronger.

This very vocal Great-tailed Grackle at the Sedona Wetlands Preserve wanted to make sure I didn't miss the shot... #birds #sedonawetlandspreserve

Visited the Sedona Wetlands Preserve at sunrise yesterday, and caught this American Coot checking their reflection... #birds

Western Bluebirds brightening up an overcast day in Sedona AZ... #birds

Great Blue Herons getting ready to lay some eggs in an Arizona Sycamore, and flashing their nuptial plumes at each other... #birds

A gorgeous Graylag Goose (I think) providing security near the pond at a campground in Tennessee... #birds

Male Red-winged Blackbirds are aggressively establishing and defending their territories in the cattail marshes in Maryland this week, hoping to attract multiple females to their spot... #birds

Stopped at Conowingo Dam for a few hours yesterday. Most of the eagles were WAY over on the other side of the river, in the trees and on the rocks. But a couple were on our side of the river in the trees along the walking trail, having a snack away from their peers... #birds

Cardinals around here are pretty skittish. Except this dude. Seemed like he wanted to talk. Or fight. Or something. Maybe just wanted his 15 minutes in the #birds feed...

This is a mōlī (Laysan Albatross) chick who fledged from Kīlauea Point NWR last summer. It’s one of the few protected seabird colonies in the main Hawaiian islands. The entire biologist team (+ their only facilities management person) at this NWR was fired with no warning yesterday.

"Don't worry...the photographer said he can edit out anyone who shows up in the background of our Valentine's Day portrait." (narrator - the photographer lied) #birds #valentinesday

Just when i think i'm getting sick of the snow... #birds

#MockingBirdMonday #birds

Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Her contributions have left an indelible mark on the world of science & health & continue to inspire generations of scientists & innovators. 🔬 #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM

Never know what you're going to see, when you're walkin' in Memphis NY...yesterday it was a lone Wild Turkey along the edge of the woods, and a Northern Flicker up in the trees... #birds #wildturkey #northernflicker

Happy #SuperbOwl Sunday! #USbirds #owls

Celebrating #SuperbOwlSunday with a few Barred Owl pics #birds #Barredowl #SuperbOwl

Took a walk in the neighborhood on a cold and dreary Saturday, not expecting much, and hit a Memphis trifecta... #birds #baldeagle #coopershawk #pileatedwoodpecker

Not sure what these dudes were up to, but I can tell they've been practicing together... #birds

SCOOP: A US Treasury threat intelligence analysis has designated DOGE staff an ‘insider threat'. An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”

Wow, the weekend is almost upon us, so that can only mean #FlyDay has arrived. So it's time to Share/QP our #BirdsInFlight photos, RePosts for all who Share. RSPB Leighton Moss 29/1/25 #birds #wildlifephotography #nature #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #NaturePhotography #ukwildlife #photography

DEC joins the nation in recognizing #BlackHistoryMonth. This year’s theme celebrates and highlights the impact of African Americans and Labor. Here at DEC, we take pride in our diverse workforce, who bring knowledge, skills, and passion to work every day. To learn more: dec.ny.gov/about/dei/bl...

Took this picture at the bridge at Onondaga Lake

Who's paying us the tariff on all these Canada Geese coming through CNY? We're gonna be RICH! #birds

The cardinals have been playing hard to get this winter, but these guys held still long enough for me to grab a few shots this afternoon... #birds

A mallard couple over Onondaga Lake yesterday morning, for #twosday #birds

Sub-zero windchills on our morning walk are worth it to spot one of the locals at her favorite morning perch... #birds

#HealthForAll For everyone. Everywhere.

WHO comments on United States announcement of intent to withdraw bit.ly/4hrbeJ7

Eagles are not team players... #birds

Bald eagles playing tag over Onondaga Lake yesterday morning, between fishing attempts... #birds #onondagalake

Trump's proposal is to save TikTok is to give the federal government, run by him, direct control over TikTok. What could go wrong?

Black-capped chickadees store individual pieces of food in thousands of different locations and remember every one, and I forget my coffee is in the microwave multiple times a day #birds

Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com

You have to be a little quick and a little lucky to get a few shots of a white-throated sparrow in a windy snowstorm #birds Onondaga Lake Park this morning...

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee was seen serving free food to people that have been affected by the LA wildfires. Love this.

Saw my first Snowy Owl in the wild yesterday as she supervised snow clearing operations at a local airport... #birds #snowyowl

I'm as blue as a bird can be, when I'm walkin' in Memphis #birds #easternbluebird

The snow flakes and wood chips were flying yesterday, when I was walkin' in Memphis... #birds

The perfect bite. Had it. Lost it. #birds

Scientists knew global warming was an issue a hundred years ago… and the right wing still denies it’s existence.

Took a quick walk in Onondaga Lake Park looking for bald eagles, and stumbled across this guy instead. #mammals