birds

2d

“A poetry of self-conscious listening, of placing sound carefully. Like the plover, here I am, sitting on this stone, testing out sounds and patterns in order to record how it is to be here in this now.”

—Lesley Harrison, “Do Birds Sing?”, in the PN Review

https://www.pnreview.co.uk/archive/do-birds-sing/11958

#Scottish #literature #language #poetry #birdsong #birds

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1y

Last weekend, by pure chance (was looking for reed buntings), I got my second¹ proper shot of a kingfisher – and then another one, right when it blinked.

¹ Previously: https://mastodon.social/@doersino/109972257554440132

#birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

A kingfisher perched on a reed stalk.

Same shot, but the semi-transparent nictitating membrane (second eyelid) engaged.

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1y

Cardinal couple.

#PhotoMonday #photography #birds #birdphotography #backyardbirds

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1y

Here’s wishing you an ebullient #wrensday.

📷 #Nikon #Z6ii + #Nikkor 180-600mm (ISO 360, f6.3, 1/640s)

#birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #nikonphotography

A Carolina wren — a bird with a tan breast, brown tail, and brown head with white streaks over its eyes — sings while perched on a branch.

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1y

As promised earlier today, here's a couple of shots of one of the yellow-headed amazons living in Stuttgart's Rosenstein Park. Their calls sound somewhat human/child-like, which is rather bewildering at first – until you look up and are even more bewildered at the sight of a bright green parrot.

Descending from an escapee pair in the 1980s, there's now about 60 of them. More info in German: https://www.stuttgarter-amazonen.de

#birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #photography

A yellow-headed amazon – a mostly-green parrot – mid-shout, tail feathers fanned out, perched on a twig.

Similar shot, not yelling, in front of a tree trunk.

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1y

Cookie met Casper the Cockatoo (an Instagram celebrity bird)

#DogsOfMastodon #Dogs #Birds #sanfrancisco

A Cavalier King Charles spaniel looking curiously at a bird that is walking around with a leash

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1y

Thank you to the kind Buyer from Chicago, IL for purchasing a Wood Print with my photograph; my other “hometown”. Enjoy!

I happened to learn about the exciting news while birdwatching at the same place I’ve taken this picture at.. 😎🎶

https://fineartamerica.com/saleannouncement.html?id=116dc2f24c2252d91804e51c0963afb6

- https://pixels.com/featured/melody-of-the-red-winged-blackbirds-1-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Illinois #Prints #WallArt #Wildlife #Birds #birdsofmastodon #BirdPhotography #Gifts #FediGiftshop #Mastoart #HomeDecor #Birdwatching

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1y

Adding a new handmade Robin portrait to my collection of bird paintings - Robin in the green acrylic painting in square format. Enjoy!

https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/robin-in-the-green-karen-kaspar.html

#MastoArt #art #AYearForArt #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #creativeToots #BuyIntoArt #ArtMatters #bird #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #NatureLover #BirdWatching #wildlife #vogel #cute #animals #handmade #robin #wip

A collage made out of four work in progress stages of my acrylic painting, from pencil sketch to finished painting. Robin in the green is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. A European Robin sits on a branch and looks to the left. The background is abstractly painted in different shades of light green. The orange-red breast feathers of the songbird stand out against the green.
The robin is a welcome visitor to my garden and always inspires me to create new paintings.

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1y

It's been a while since I've managed to get a decent shot of a chaffinch, so here's: a decent shot of a chaffinch.

#birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

A chaffinch perched on a thin tree branch.

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1y

Gift ideas with this fun image:

https://pixels.com/featured/inhale-the-melody-ez-lorenz.html

#Gifts #GiftIdeas #greetingcards #Mugs #Tshirts #Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday #FediGiftShop #Washington #PNW #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Prints #Music

A male Red-winged Blackbird with a vibrant orange patch on its shoulders is standing on a wooden rail, with stylized smoke rising from its beak right after singing.
Inspirational text is overlaid onto the image, reading "inhale the MELODY, exhale the HARMONY," encouraging a sense of peace and musicality.

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249d

#ThickTrunkTuesday
photobombed by a cute owlet in the Pacific Northwest.

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/barred-owlet-showing-off-her-legs-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Trees #Nature #Moss #Mosstodon #Wildlife #Owl #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #GreetingCards #ArtPrints #ArtForSale #WallArt #HomeDecor #Puzzle #Christmas #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop #Photo #Photography #WomensArt #Forest

We've spotted this cute Barred Owlet standing tall, showing off her legs high up in the moss-covered trees, as s/he perched on a thin branch, being vigilant and poised, one of her wings stretched out. Such a character it looked like having wool leggings on, made me smile.
It was not easy to notice this little fledgling, her feathers blended in with the natural environment so much, providing camouflage among the dense, Pacific Northwest forest setting at Beaver Lake Park, Washington state in May 2024.

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1y

Such a beautiful duck. First time I've photographed one.

Mandarin Duck (m)

Today at Rutland, UK

#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK

a multicoloured duck stood on a wooden beam

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1y

Borbiest Borb - The Long-tailed tit

#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK

A beautiful small bird with a white and black face and light tan colouration on its body

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1y

More photos of the always beautiful borb that is the Long-tailed tit

#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK

The Long-tailed Tit is easily recognisable with its distinctive blush, black and white colouring. It also has a tail which is bigger than its body, and a bouncing flight. Sociable and noisy residents, Long-tailed Tits are most usually noticed in small, excitable flocks of about 20 birds. Like most tits, they rove the woods and hedgerows, but are also seen on heaths and commons with suitable bushes.

The Long-tailed Tit is easily recognisable with its distinctive blush, black and white colouring. It also has a tail which is bigger than its body, and a bouncing flight. Sociable and noisy residents, Long-tailed Tits are most usually noticed in small, excitable flocks of about 20 birds. Like most tits, they rove the woods and hedgerows, but are also seen on heaths and commons with suitable bushes.

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1y

I seem to be growing a blackbird plant.

#birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

A blackbird sitting in a planter on my patio.

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1y

I am watching you!

Find my handpainted watercolor painting here: https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/i-am-watching-you-karen-kaspar.html

#owls #MastoArt #art #AYearForArt #painting #FediArt #FediGiftShop #artist #arte #InteriorDesign #MastodonArt #ArtistsOnMastodon #TraditionalArt #kunst #contemporaryArt #watercolor #watercolour #creativeToots #BuyIntoArt #ArtMatters #HumanArtist #ArtCollector #bird #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdArt #birding #nature #NatureLover #BirdWatching #wildlife #vogel #animals #handmade

I am watching you is a watercolor painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. An owl is sitting on a branch. It has lowered its head and looks at the viewer with a penetrating gaze from its bright orange eyes. The plumage is painted with loose brushstrokes in shades of blue and brown. The background is white with splashes of colour in the same shades as the owl's feathers.

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1y

I have reasonable goals. #webcomics #animalcomic #art #artist #greed #painting #birds GET THESE BY EMAIL: https://rooniecomics.com/comics/all-i-want/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post&utm_content=rooniecomics

BIRD (thinking): All I want is for people to like my art. | BIRD (thinking): And to not have to work too hard to make it. | BIRD (thinking): And to get vast sums of money, fame, and fortune for it. | BIRD (thinking): Is that so much to ask?

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1y

Do you like pictures of birds being cute? Then you will probalby like my latest blog post which is mostly exactly that.

Birds being cute: A special photo episode

https://rinsemiddlebliss.com/posts/2024-04-19-birds-being-cute/

#birds #BirdPhotogaphy #blog #CuteBirds

A little brown bird looks out haughtily from amidst a daisy studded lawn.

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1y

Portrait of a curious, young male Anna’s Hummingbird.

#MothersDay #Giftideas

Art Prints, Cards, Mugs etc.: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/beautiful-anna-s-hummingbird-ez-lorenz-imagery.html

#Photography #Birds #birdsofmastodon #Hummingbird #Wildlife #Friday #Nature #Prints #WallArt #HomeDecor #Gifts #GreetingCards #Puzzle #FediGiftShop #FediArt #MastoArt #Seattle #Washington #Pnw

A colorful, young male Anna’s Hummingbird entering the frame from the left, it’s a closeup portrait.

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1y

It seems like your timeline's missing something... Oh, I know what it is!

oldie but goldie: Flock Sillies

#MastoArt #FediArt #PixelArt #Art #Animals #Birds

A Pixel Art Redraw and Image featuring a bird, sitting on an attempt of a nest which only has a few sticks on the ground, with her egg sitting by the side. There's a caption on both images that reads "She tried."

A Pixel Art Redraw and Image featuring a bird close to a post, picking a phone number from a sign that reads as "Tired of being a bird?"... Life as a bird is complicated.

A Pixel Art Redraw and Image featuring a bird, using some rain boots while standing in some puddles of water.

A Pixel Art Redraw and Image featuring a bird in a tiny skateboard, that's standing on a normal sized skate. They're most likely about to do some sick tricks.

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1y

I took many photos of Robins today. This little cutie was my favourite

#nature #birds #Wildlife #photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #UK

a cheerful Robin with wings aloft

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1y

I get the impression that many people on the Fediverse like cuteness.
I present to you a baby Sandhill Crane walking along with mom and pops. Let the cuteness begin.
#sandhillcrane #birds #BirdsOfMastodon #cute

Watching a male and female Sandhill Crane walking away from me with a very young chick toddling along in between them. They are leaving a parking area and entering a grassy lawn. The baby bird is so small next to his large parents.

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They make this look effortless

#birds #wildlife #nature #photography

A Brown Pelican is gliding just inches above a rolling wave as it nears the shore.

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1y

Mood lighting for this Barn Swallow as it pauses on the barn door after feeding the young.

#birds #BirdsOfMastodon #nature #wildlife #darktable

A Barn Swallow sitting, framed by a brown-red wooden frame, the interior of the barn is in darkness, but sunlight falls on the head bringing out the blue sheen.

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1y

Bluebird dad was calling.
Little one gathering all their courage.
And off it went into the nearby trees.
At least three of them 😍 😥 .

A bird with a blue head and back and an orange breast, looking to the right where the nest box is located.

A little Bluebird leaning out of the box, ready to jump out. It doesn't have full feathers or colours yet.

The same young bird flying out of and away from the box. There is already a hint of blue colour on their wings.

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