There's blue sky out there somewhere behind the storms and lightning. It's #blueskymonday. This #lightning strike was photographed on an early morning at a beach on the North Florida coast. #photography #landscape #storms
Nature photographer, public defender representing young people, lover of burrowing owls. RPCV Niger.
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There's blue sky out there somewhere behind the storms and lightning. It's #blueskymonday. This #lightning strike was photographed on an early morning at a beach on the North Florida coast. #photography #landscape #storms
Blue light special! (anyone remember those?) #RainbowWings #birds
This young male Resplendent Quetzal had his eye on me. San Gerardo de Dota #CostaRica #birds #nature
I don't think so, but maybe they remember the shape of my car or the fact that I don't get out of my car. Do I wish they loved me as much as l love them? Sure, but I will accept any kind of interaction. It's what makes burrowing owls so special to me.
I really think it's these particular parents that gave their kids permission! Last year, they had their clutch really late in the season and one of the kids would always come running up to my car when he saw me. I had a great time with the family last year, but nothing like this year.
I will probably never have an experience like this again in my lifetime, so I will always treasure my summer with this family of burrowing owls. 💕🪶
Monday morning: Owlgernon had a job interview at the General Owl Bank, Athena & Butts. The bosses attached immense importance to a salubrious outer appearance, and emphasized excellent manners. It was rather bad luck Owlgie overslept a bit and forgot to brush his noggin feathers.
Good morning! 🪶
Gracklepalooza continues with a lot of chaos and chatter. We love it, and we’re not the only ones. Our neighbourhood Merlins are keeping a close eye on things and frequently come through hunting runs. This Merlin was unsuccessful this time around. #Birds #photography #wildlife 🪶
Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon? 🦦 #InOtterNews
It's quiet through a window, but the Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are drinking nectar quickly as others want a turn. 🪶
August rewind ⏪
even more turkeys
For today's #Stunday, here is this morning's sunrise over Rodeo Lagoon #GGRNA #Marin #California #Photography
Uig Sands
Have a wonderful weekend everyone! #birds #SandhillCranes
Good morning! I had a begging bird of my own today, my fren the #CAScrubJay has returned after a lengthy absence!
In Kochi City Station there’s a statue of Berobero No Kamisama, a nude, pink, spiral-eyed figure who is the local god for drunkards.
Some tern and fish roll from the morning 🪶
Owlexander had learned the hard way it was not advisable to laugh at Mom: The last time he did so had resulted in a painful reduction of his pocket money, which had made it impossible for him to acquire the latest Superowl figurine. Laughing behind her back, however, seemed quite safe.
Good morning! 🪶
A river otter family on a sandy beach 🧵 #mammals #otters
Thick boy sounded like 30-50 feral hogs when he escaped into the brush after staring us down for a minute (Florida cottonmouth, of course 🤎)
It’s GRACKLEPALOOZA time again! We have a few in the yard throughout the summer, but as migration approaches, they multiply! There are probably at least 100 here at times and it will increase! This male Common Grackle is almost done his moult and thinks he shouldn’t be named “common”! #Birds 🪶
Close, it's a round-tailed ground squirrel.
Pretty sure this catfish did not enjoy his flight this morning. 🪶
Mood.
Yes, lots of them!
Dad had heard about Birds at the other end of the world, called Keas. They were considered extremely intelligent because they were playful, full of mischief, and experts when it came to destroying cars. Well, Dad had always wanted to win the Most Intelligent Bird Contest...
It is such a special gift, but I think I will stop now because I don't want to mess them up. I feel so grateful to have had this experience!
o noe the tiny dinosaurs are going to eat the car!
Good morning! (Going to be a hot one so need a hat!)
Each owlet can have his own door to play on! (I don't believe the owls are here for my entertainment, but if I can amuse them, cool!)🪶
The cutest little feather just fell on my leg! 🪶
A little beauty to start your weekend.
Good morning from the burrowing owls!
Good morning ☀️ sunshine souls!!! It’s a bit chilly here this morning. For #BlueSkyArtShow and something #shiny, I have this cobweb from a few weeks ago in Bombay Hook NWR . #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography
The little guy reminded me of Calvin, of Calvin and Hobbes😂 Clark’s Grebe 🌎 Northern California #birds #photography #birdphotography #birding #nature #naturephotography #wildlife
Good morning! 🪶
I had a delightful surprise today. I was hearing soft chips from Chipping Sparrows soooo close to where I sat on my porch. I spotted 2 almost blocked by the post for the steps. When I zoomed in the camera there was a fledgling being fed by a parent with scattered seeds. They are so tiny!🪶
There are lots of strategies insects use to dissuade predators from eating them and for the Helmeted Squash Bug nymph it is spiky armor. #InverteFest (Euthochtha galeator) PA
Friday evening during The Grackling™️ This is about ⅓ of the group that gathers in the mornings.
A dramatic, extremely worrying moment; over 61,000 people held in ICE detention. That is the highest number ever on record in United States history; roughly 6,000 higher than the previous record set under Trump six years ago, and over 21,000 higher than when Trump took office just seven months ago.
Especially when I see one on a government vehicle or on a patch on a law enforcement uniform.
This Solitary Sandpiper was foraging along the edge of some mudflats. It came so close to me that this photo is fully uncropped! 🪶
lol, I wish! (actually not, it's a hard life!)
It's been a hell of a week, so here's a yawning polar bear that looks like he's giving a primal scream. Pretty much encapsulates my emotions lately :)
From the archives, here's Schneider's Toad (Rhinella schneideri) from Paraguay. These hand-sized toads are tough and robust, but apparently they skip Leg Day 😁 #herps #frogs #toads #NaturePhotography 🌿
Yes, but it's an agricultural area, so crickets and other insects are quite plentiful. They also eat red-winged blackbirds, mice, frogs, and sometimes the round-tailed ground squirrels,
In this area, it's mostly crickets.
When there are an odd number of owlets, someone feels like a third wheel and finds something else to do during preening time. 🪶
Small and very exhausted-and-grumpy-looking. I am going to adopt this bird as my personal mascot. (Note, however, that there will be no all night partying. You yahoos keep it down over there. And stay off my lawn, damn it. *shakes fist*)
This has never happened before this month, with all of the burrows I have ever visited. Young burrowing owls love having somewhere to climb and get a better view. These kids have discovered that my car makes a great playground.
Lesser nighthawk waiting for the sun to go down, when she will party all night! 🪶
I have the best neighbours #birds
"Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute, never be a dirty bird. In the snow or on the sand, help keep America looking grand!" 🪶
That's what the adults mostly do here, but the kids love to play.
Good morning! 🪶
A little something to brighten your timeline #bloomscrolling #invertefest 🌸🐝🌸
Would it be mean to add a laugh track? Because lol. #birds
a rock, lol
New burrowing owl sound for me today-- kids screaming at each other! I wish the video were better but my mirror was blocking them. Anyway, enjoy! 🪶
Zodiacs can be really really splashy, so yes, also maybe waterproof clothes.
There's a fuckload of projection going on, isn't there?
Nope, it's my natural charm that attracts them, lol. Seriously, though, I would never feed them.
Nobody told Dad to his face he was a bad singer. Not even Owlexander! So if Dad felt like singing (which was regrettably often the case) he blurted out whatever came to mind. It was mostly minimalistic and quite eerie. And while his kids were running for safety, Dad solemnly bowed to his audience.
Before you accuse someone of harassing an animal you should at least know what the fuck you're talking about. Kindly fuck off and leave me alone.
What are you even talking about? There are no parents in these images. These are juveniles playing!
Southern California
For friendsofabracadaver at tumblr, a Lilac-breasted Roller. Thanks so much for donating to the #Waymakers challenge! To donate and get a bird in your name: act.theyoungcenter.org/a/birdsbeyon... + please include your bsky handle with your request! Help support immigrant kids! 🎨🪶 #BirdArt #SciArt
“I caught you a delicious bass.” 🪶☀️🌵
And you can hear his kids running on the roof of my car.
Dad burrowing owl singing the song of his people and taking a bow. 🪶
Hey, at least it's paying for itself! That's a major accomplishment for a photographer!
"Pat, why do you carry that ridiculous 600mm lens on long hikes?" Buddy, I can see mountains reflected in the eyes of a trailside pika.
Good. Unfortunately, I only get the cases after the kids have been removed and it's awful, especially given what we know about how traumatizing it is to remove a child from their home.
Seven (sans one) trumpeter swans a-swimming. #birds
I would add that the way the criminal justice and dependency systems try to coerce victims of domestic violence into cooperating by taking away their children is the most disgusting thing ever. I hate it.
Look at these three little goobers! So adorable! 🪶
This burrow is the first time this has happened to me, after photographing burrowing owls since 2015. It could only happen with the right combination of relaxed parents and curious kids. It will probably never happen again, so I treasure every moment.
Mornin’ cuties from Boston kissing cousins!
Good morning! 🪶
So, I now have so much of this video, I'll never get thru it all. Maybe Carlos can inspire me? #birds alt text: A hummingbird is feeding at a feeder. It's wings are illuminated by the sun causing them to act as tiny prisms creating rainbows. The effect changes as the bird moves.
No, I am not going to turn the windshield wiper into a carnival ride for them. 🪶
They are such goofballs!
Sorry, but mischief is the correct answer! I just asked! 🪶
🪶 What is this Burrowing Owl up to? (Wrong answers only.) Photo by @burrowingowl.bsky.social of course.
Between 1 to 3 inches of rain at the core fell between Ocotillo Wells and Fish Creek during a large thunderstorm on 8-25-25. This precipitation contributed to the flash flooding that closed down highway 86 near Desert Elmore Ranch. Thanks to @weatherechowx for the radar info.
Terrible light but ……look at the baby snowy plover on the left. I always shoot from a distance and keep walking. These birds are so vulnerable and face so many threats. 🪶
This burrowing owlet was just captivated by the moving feather. 🪶
Department of Hummingbird War. 🪶
