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https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/the-courtship-rituals-of-great-blue-herons-twig-offering-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Heron #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #WildlifeArt #Nature #Art #Photography #ArtForSale #ArtPrints #WallArt #Prints #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediArt #FediGiftShop #WomensArt #MastoArt #HomeDecor #InteriorDecor #Breeding

I had a chance to witness the Great Blue Herons elaborate courtship rituals at the Everett Marina in Washington state recently.
Although they don't mate for life, they form a close bond for a breeding season.
The male picks the nest site and attracts a female, e.g. with offering twigs, if she accepts them its a sure sign of success and they go on displaying other types of courtship rituals.
In this capture the male just returns to the chosen nest site and offers a twig, the partner will be arranging the nest after accepting it.
Fascinating to observe their coded behavior.

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#WildlifeWednesday
Great Blue Heron pair “doing the Tango” - from my courtship ritual series

Prints, Cards and more: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/great-blue-heron-pair-doing-the-tango-ez-lorenz.html

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Happy Superb Owl Sunday! Go HAWKS! 💚💪🏼💙

#Superbowl #Seahawks #Seattle #Washington #Wildlife #Owl #Nature #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon

Barred owl on a dirt path, staring intently with large eyes, gripping a small prey in its talon. The scene conveys a sense of focus and wild nature.

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Lovebirds in the Dahlias: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/lovebirds-in-the-dahlias-lisa-s-baker.html

#lovebirds #birds #dahlias #flowers #floral #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artfosale #buyintoart #artprints #canvasprints #framedprints #puzzles #birdart #birdsofmastodon #Friday #pretty #mixedmedia #painting #parrots

Lovebirds in the Dahlias / Bird Art by Lisa S Baker. Two peach faced lovebirds with vibrant plumage are nestled among large pink flowers, set against an abstract background with golden and textured accents. The composition blends elements of nature and ornamental designs, creating a harmonious and colorful scene.

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Same place, same bird, one year later. Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis, 🇩🇪 Eisvogel, 🇵🇱 zimorodek)

#birds #birdphotography #birdsofmastodon #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #vogelflausch #ptaki

Frontal view of a male Kingfisher standing on a large rock. The bright colours of the bird contrast sharply with the dull grey surroundings of rocks and dirt. The bird turns its head to the side.

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Desert Majesty - Available Here: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/desert-majesty-lisa-s-baker.html

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Desert Majesty by Lisa S. Baker

A regal bald eagle stands tall among golden blooms and turquoise cacti, its fierce gaze watching over the warm desert below. Radiant sunbursts and burnt sienna skies evoke the spirit of the Southwest, where power and peace coexist beneath an endless sky.

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At Rockaway Beach in Pacifica, California on this #MeerMittwoch.

#SeaWednesday #WavyWednesday #BirdsOfMastodon #birds #today

A seagull stands on the rocks overlooking the ocean as the waves crash in. There are large rock cliffs (and large stones in the water) off to the right.

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Happy Valentine’s Day! 😀

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/a-great-blue-heron-pair-dancing-the-twist-ez-lorenz.html

#Valentinesday #Weekend #Love #Wildlife #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Photography #Washington #PNW #ArtForSale #Prints #ArtPrints #WallArt #GreetingCards #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop

Two elegant herons stand on wooden posts, one with ruffled feathers and an open beak, appearing to call out, while the other listens attentively.

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Can you hear the beautiful song?
A Robin bird sits in a green elderberry bush and sings a beautiful song for you.

Robin bird in an elder bush acrylic painting - https://karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/robin-bird-in-an-elder-bush-karen-kaspar.html

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Robin bird in an elder bush is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A cute redbreast European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - sits on a branch in an elder bush and sings a beautiful song for you. It is surrounded by the fresh green foliage of the bush. The orange-red breast of the songbird shines out from the different shades of green in the background.
With its song, the bird enchants the bird lover and the gardener in the spring and summer garden.

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I have started a new Flickr album of Birds of Panama featuring Crested Eagle

New photos being developed & added daily until i run out of steam!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/98553536@N03/albums/72177720325748911/

#Photography #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfMastodon #Hummingbirds #Eagles #Hawks #Birding

A beautiful honeycreeper with a bright yellow throat and streaks of blue on her chest is being photobombed from behind by a drab beige warbler. Note the honeycreeper's bright yellow legs. Beyond is the blurred out green forest. This is the female Shining Honeycreeper co-starring Tennessee Warbler. Bastimentos Island, Panama. Photo by Peachfront. April 2025

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Shower day for Rosie! 💦

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Picture if a wet girl cockatiel sitting on my knee. She looks very happy.

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Sharing Sunflower Owl to kick off the day, have a good one! 😍 https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/sunflower-owl-lisa-s-baker.html

#sunflower #flower #flowers #owl #burrowingowl #owls #birdsofprey #birds #birdsofmastodon #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #artprints #canvasprints #cuteanimals #cute #fun #fancy #pink #yellow #monday #buyintoart

An art print of a owl wearing a pink and white stripped sun hat with a giant yellow sunflower. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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Captured this closeup of a Great Blue Heron standing tall at the dark, reflective waters of Lake Ballinger in WA with its beak open as s/he was calling.

https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/a-great-blue-heron-calling-ez-lorenz.html

#Washington #PNW #Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Portrait #Herons #ArtForSale #WallArt #Prints #GreetingCards #HomeDecor #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop

Captured this closeup of a Great Blue Heron standing tall at the dark, reflective waters of Lake Ballinger in Edmonds, WA with its beak open as s/he was calling.
Enjoyed their detailed and illuminated feathers contrasting against the dim environment.

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I just glanced out the kitchen window to see two jays sunbathing. They look so startled 😂.

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Photo of an Eurasian jay sitting on a grass lawn. Their feathers - mostly buff with black and white bars on wings and tail, and an electric blue wing bar - are fluffed up to dry and to rid themselves of parasites. Their beak is also open to help keep them cool.

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Photo of a second jay sunbathing near the first. The feathers on their head are fluffed up like a crest and they have a very startled expression.

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A bit of whimsy today with Owl No. 01, newly added to my collection: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/owl-no-01-lisa-s-baker.html

#owl #bird #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdsofprey #art #arte #artwork #wallart #homedecor #artforhome #artforsale #buyintoart #mastoart #fediart #fediverse #collage #wordart #nature #patterns #wildlife #whimsical #whimsy #woodprints #artprints #framedprints #stationary

An art print of a whimsical artwork of a detailed owl surrounded by colorful floral and nature-inspired patchwork, with pinecones, acorns, and leaves creating a charming backdrop. The bold word “OWL” appears at the bottom, adding a playful, artistic touch. The owl is adorned with delicate floral accents, evoking a sense of mystery, wisdom, and woodland magic. Art by Lisa S Baker.

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Sooty Oystercatchers (Haematopus fuliginosus),natives of Australia and New Zealand.If an oyster or other bivalve is slightly open, the oystercatcher quickly, precisely insert its bill to snip the adductor muscle that holds the two halves together. Then it's lunch. #birds #birdsofmastodon #biology #nature #photography #wildlife

Imagine a striking bird that lives along the coast, especially on rocky shores. The Sooty Oystercatcher is entirely black, from its head to its tail, looking very sleek. What really stands out are its bright, almost glowing, red-orange bill, which is quite long and strong, and its pinkish-red legs. These vibrant colors against its dark body make it quite distinctive.

These birds are found in places like Australia and New Zealand. They are often seen walking confidently on rocks or along the waterline, searching for food. Their name "oystercatcher" gives a clue about what they eat, but they're not just limited to oysters! They use their powerful, specially designed bill to pry open or even hammer into hard-shelled creatures like mussels, limpets, and, yes, oysters. They can also snip the muscles inside a slightly open shell to get to the soft meat. Besides shellfish, they'll also eat crabs, marine worms, and other small creatures found in the coastal environment.

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I’ve been following up on a Barred Owl family with three chicks. Love this captured moment as sunlight filtered through the trees of a dense PNW forest.

Prints&Things: https://ez-lorenz.pixels.com/featured/baby-owl-perches-on-a-moss-covered-branch-ez-lorenz.html

#Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday #Birds #BirdsOfMastodon #Raptors #Nature #Forest #Moss #Mosstodon #PNW #Washington #ArtForSale #ArtPrint #WallArt #Prints #GreetingCards #HomeDecor #Photo #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #Gifts #Giftideas #FediGiftShop

A cute barred owlet perches gracefully on a moss-covered branch, surrounded by the rich, dark textures of a dense forest of the Pacific Northwest. They've fledged along with two siblings just over two weeks ago and I've been following their developments.
Captured them at the right moment when sunlight filtered through the trees, illuminating the baby owl's intricate feather patterns and creating a serene, natural atmosphere at an Edmonds park in Washington state.

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I had an incredible encounter with this rare Fiordland crested penguin on the West Coast, a moment I’ll never forget.
These elusive penguins are one of the world’s rarest, and facing threats from habitat loss, predators, and climate change. Encounters like this remind me why protecting New Zealand’s fragile coastal ecosystems is so important to me.

#Penguin #NewZealand #NZWildlife #WildlifePhotography #Ocean #Sea
#ConservationMatters #Nature #BirdsOfMastodon #ProtectWhatYouLove