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@intrepidhero@vmst.io · 4d ago
Saw the swallows today for the first time this year. They were doing they're usual acrobatics all over the big marsh/field at the park. Happy sight! 🥰 #pnw #birding
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@User47@vmst.io · Mar 10, 2026
If you are looking for a distraction, or just wholesome anecdotes derailing the entirety of our first bluebird experience, the thread is below. I hope to make a similar thread this year. Last year was a success, but very disjointed and poorly documented. https://vmst.io/@User47/112186500199386632 #EasternBluebird #BackyardBirding #KC #Missouri #NestWatch #EABL #Birding
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Mar 06, 2026
Glide Over Water I saw this ring‑billed gull (Larus delawarensis) a while back, flying down the beach at Gulfport, Mississippi, keeping a steady line parallel to the shore. Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #whorebird #gull #ringbilledgull
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Mar 06, 2026
Good morning. 🕊️🕊️🕊️ 6 March 2026 I’m moving slow this morning—too slow. The first thing I did after getting out of bed was take a nap, at least for as long as Charlie would allow. That window of unhindered rest turned out to be thirty minutes of the hour I had set aside for exactly that purpose. I made the mistake of leaving the back door open so Charlie could see outside, which meant he could also spot squirrels in the yard. For reasons known only to him, a squirrel sighting is reason enough to start pestering me. I’ve been retired a few years now, but back when I had to get up and go to work, there were plenty of mornings—after getting cleaned up and dressed—when I fantasized about sitting down in my recliner and going right back to sleep. But I had to soldier on and get to work. On days off, I would sometimes set my alarm for the usual time just so I could turn it off and go back to sleep. I considered that one of life’s small pleasures. I think I’ve developed a touch of age‑related laziness—pigritia senilis. It sounds like something I made up, which I did, but if you look it up you’ll find a surprising amount of information. My joking around may have turned into a small science project about the physiologic changes of aging. Interestingly, I first read that as “psychotic changes,” which might not be entirely inaccurate. The forces at work include aging‑related fatigue, reduced executive function, psychomotor slowing, anergia, motivational decline, frailty syndrome, cognitive slowing, and apathy. It helps to stay active, though. I lift weights once or twice a week to keep my strength up, but I have to admit that motivational decline is noticeable. “I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything until noon. Then it’s time for my nap.” - Bob Hope “Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened.” -Terry Pratchett #photo #photography #photographer #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #pigeons #doves
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Mar 02, 2026
Pale Flier This soft‑focused image of an American goldfinch in midair is actually a photo bomb. I was focused on a different bird when this one slipped into the corner of the frame. The result feels like a pastel made of light and motion, a small burst of color drifting through the shot at just the right moment. Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #finch #americangoldfinch
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@joannaholman@aus.social · Feb 27, 2026
A muppet meetup moment #birds #birding #tawnyfrogmouth #wildlife #wildoz
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 27, 2026
Sparrow in the City I don’t have to go all the way to Savannah, Georgia to find house sparrows (Passer domesticus); there are dozens around my home. But Savannah happens to be where I took this picture of a little female. The image came out crisp, and the rusted metal post she’s perched on gives the whole scene a striking contrast that really makes her pop. This was along the river walk, where someone had tossed a handful of corn kernels into a landscaped island tucked between the walkways. If you enjoy photos of birds and other wildlife, take a look at my photo gallery. Sparrows are never overlooked—they're a valued and important part of my collection. Feel free to explore! https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #sparrow #HouseSparrow
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 26, 2026
Tide Dancers Here’s a photograph of a gathering of Black Skimmers (Rynchops niger) at Gulfport, Mississippi. Every time we visited, I ended up taking hundreds of pictures of these fascinating birds, so I like to post one every now and then. If you enjoy wildlife and nature photography, check out my photo gallery here: https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #shorebirds #blackskimmers
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 25, 2026
Edge of the Perch Here is a sharp image of a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). I’m not entirely sure what it was preparing to do, though it likely dropped to the ground a moment later. If you're enchanted by images of blue jays and other captivating corvids, dive into my photo gallery for a visual treat! Take a peek: https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #corvids #BlueJay
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@hlk@pixelfed.social · Feb 24, 2026
Yellow-billed hornbill that had just caught some breakfast in Samburu. #bird #birding #birdphotography #kenya #kenyasafari #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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@Armadillosoft@mastodon.social · Feb 23, 2026
A trio of striking, non-native geese. https://www.flickr.com/photos/armadillosoft/16015636814/in/album-72157648687426934 #OTD 2/23/2015 #birds #birding #birdsOfMastodon #aBirdAday (or more)
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 23, 2026
Chickadee in Pink I was digging through my unpublished archives this morning and found this image of a Carolina chickadee holding a sunflower seed. What caught my eye was the soft flash of color from the crepe myrtle blossoms in the background. Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #CarolinaChickadee
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 22, 2026
Eye-to-Eye with a Tufted Titmouse This tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) seems to stare directly at the camera. Tufted titmice are a favorite among a select group of bird enthusiasts. To celebrate these charming creatures, I’ve curated a special collection dedicated entirely to them in my photo gallery. Take a look! https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #tuftedtitmouse
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 21, 2026
Grace on the Water Here is an image of a Chinese goose (Anser cygnoides domesticus) that I saw gliding across a lake in Texas. Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #ChineseGoose
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 19, 2026
Mockingbird on the Line I spotted this bird one morning while out walking. Its silhouette caught my eye and made me think, “What is that?” It turned out to be a northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos). I often find that mockingbirds have a kind of chameleon‑like quality; seen from different angles or in different poses, they can look like entirely different birds. More than once I’ve thought I’d discovered something new, only to realize it was a mockingbird all along. Still, each encounter feels special. Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #northernmockingbird
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@paulaborchardt@mastodon.world · Feb 16, 2026
Here's some GREAT news: the first kākāpō chick in four years hatched on Valentine's Day! Kākāpō are nocturnal, flightless parrots that are endemic to New Zealand and are critically endangered. Only 236 adult kākāpō are alive today, so every chick is a milestone for the species! https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2026-media-releases/first-kakapo-chick-in-four-years-hatches-on-valentines-day #Kakapo #NewZealand #bird #birds #birding #BirdsOfMastodon
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 16, 2026
Cold Feet Notice how the feet of this mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) disappear beneath a blanket of feathers, tucked up into its body to stay warm. Pretty cool, huh. Last year I only saw three of these birds around this time; this year there are at least twice that many. If you're a fan of stunning dove imagery, be sure to explore my photo gallery for a collection of beautiful snapshots that capture their elegance and charm. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #dove #MourningDove
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 12, 2026
Crimson Belly, Timber Dweller Here’s a pretty good photo of a male Red‑bellied Woodpecker that stopped by late this afternoon. You can see how he earned his name. Explore more chic woodpecker photos by visiting my photo gallery. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #woodpecker #RedBelliedWoodpecker
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 11, 2026
Titmouse at Attention This Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is perched atop my old bird feeder, the one I kept going for more than twenty years. I patched and repaired it countless times until it finally gave out not long ago. Tufted titmice are a favorite among a select group of bird enthusiasts. To celebrate these charming creatures, I’ve curated a special collection dedicated entirely to them in my photo gallery. Take a look! https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #TuftedTitmouse
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@Swede1952@universeodon.com · Feb 05, 2026
Perched Between Seasons Just a couple of days ago I wrote about how I hadn’t seen any American robins (Turdus migratorius) around for a while. This morning, I spotted one perched in the top of a tall tree about 100 meters away. Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story. https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #thrush #AmericanRobin
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