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Violet
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Librarian in a former life. Backyard birder (all photos posted are mine, except for the ones that are my spouse's which I also claim 😉). Native plant gardener, plant based for over half my life, and avid list maker. One day the lists will be completed.🚫DMs
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From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, which is #Borbs, birds looking plump.

The Alt theme is #Brown, birds with Brown in their plumage.

Juvenile Northern Cardinal and a very blurry female House Sparrow

#birdphotography #birds #cardinal #sparrow
The photo shows two birds on a shingled roof. The bird in focus is a Northern Cardinal. It’s body is brown, the bill is thick cone‑shaped, and the small crest rising from the top of the head. It stands near the center of the frame. Closer to the camera and out of focus is a female House Sparrow. She is smaller size, pale brown and gray plumage, and the plain, short conical bill. She is perched on the same roof. Green foliage fills the background behind both birds.
September 25, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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From Helen Bennett themes for #BirdOfTheDay is:

#TheDivers photos of any diving bird
Alt theme: #BirdStare any bird staring right back at you

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

#birdphotography #birds #hummingbirds
The photo shows a Ruby‑throated Hummingbird perched on a curved metal rod. She has straight slender bill, iridescent green feathers on her back and wings, and white underside and neck. The bird is facing the camera, gripping the rod with tiny feet.
September 24, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:

#Raptors; any bird of prey
Alt. is #Corvids; any member of the crow family.

Black Vulture

#vultures #birds #birdphotography #raptor
The photo shows a Black Vulture standing on the ground beside a roadside with its wings folded. Its body has black feathers, its head is bare gray‑black and wrinkled, and has a short, hooked beak. The bird is facing slightly to the camera. Through an opening in the foliage, a paved road is visible in the background
September 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is:
#Redheads, any bird with a Red on its head/beak.
The Alt theme is #Gull, any Gull will do.

Red-bellied Woodpeckers

#woodpecker #birdphotography #birds
The photo shows Red‑bellied Woodpeckers on the trunk of a tree. The birds cling to the bark, each with a bright red cap, black‑and‑white patterned wings, and pale undersides. They are positioned near an oval indent in the trunk. Green leaves and branches fill the background.
September 22, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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From Alan H the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LightAndShadow, any bird capture that has both.
The alt is #FallBirds, any Autumn/ Fall bird captures.

American Crow

#birdphotography #birds #crows
The photo shows two American crows perched on the rim of a stone birdbath. The birds stand close together and one has its beak open as if calling, while the other looks down toward the water. Bright sunlight catches on their glossy feathers, while the surrounding leaves and the shaded side of the birdbath create a mix of light and shadow across the scene.
September 21, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay is #CaptionThatBird
1. Post any of your bird 📷 that make you smile
2. Add ONLY a witty caption & hashtags
3. Please describe your photo in the Alt Text so everyone can enjoy the theme

So, who is going to tell her?

#treeswallow
The photo shows a tree swallow peeking out of the round hole of a wooden nest box. Its small head shows blue‑green feathers on top and clean white feathers below as it looks outward from inside the box. The weathered wood has two paper signs: the sign on the front reads “PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW” and the sign on the side reads “Tennessee Bluebird Society,” with additional text explaining that the box is designed for bluebirds.
September 20, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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"Isn't everyday Caturday"?

#Caturday #cats #catsofbluesky
The photo shows a tabby cat sitting upright on a dark wooden table. Her brown‑and‑black striped coat and greenish-yellow eyes face slightly to the side, and a pink collar is visible around its neck. Behind the cat is a metallic lamp with a decorative base against a light yellow wall. She is named Posey.
September 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:

#Elegant; any elegant looking bird

Alt. is #Scruffy; any bird looking a bit worse for wear

Blue Crane

#birdphotography #birds #cranes
The photo shows a blue crane standing on a ground surface of dirt, rocks, and scattered leaves. The bird’s long neck and light bluish‑gray body are visible, with darker gray feathers hanging toward the back. Its small, rounded head and pale bill face slightly toward the camera as it stands upright on the open ground.
September 19, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Margined Leatherwing Beetle in Magnolia Blossom

#insects #bloomscrolling #naturephotography #gardenwildlife
The photo shows a beetle inside a Magnolia blossom. The beetle is partly tucked among the curved yellow‑brown appendages that cover the interior of the bloom. Its dark brown and tan body and forward‑pointing antennae stand out against the white petals of the bloom.
September 18, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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From across the pond, an American Robin
#robin #ForJanet
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September 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Paridae, and of the species.
The Alt theme is #Pigeons&Doves, any Pigeon or Dove will do.

Mourning Doves

#birdphotography #birds #doves
The photo shows two Mourning Doves perched close together on a Magnolia tree branch surrounded by dense green leaves and seed pods. Their soft brown‑gray bodies sit side by side on the limb, with dark eyes and slender shapes partly shaded by the foliage.
September 18, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Porcelain Gray on dirty white

#naturephotography #moths #insects
The photo shows a moth resting on a light‑colored dirty wall. Its wings are spread flat, showing a gray and black pattern that blends closely with the surface. The moth’s slender body sits centered between the wings, and its long, thin antennae extend forward from its head.
September 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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From Alan H the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG, any Owl, Duck or Goose. No alt.

Canada Goose

#birdphotography #birds #geese #goose
The photo shows a Canada goose sitting on a rock beside blue water. Its black head and neck, white cheek patch, and brown body feathers are clearly visible.
September 17, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Busy bee

#naturephotography #bee #sunflower #bloomscrolling
The photo shows a sunflower with a bee on the center of the flower. The bee is positioned near the middle of the large, textured disk, and the sunflower’s yellow petals fill most of the frame. The background is a clear blue sky behind the flower.
September 16, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdsWithBerries Any bird captured with berries

Alt: #BirdyLongLegs Any bird with legs that look way too long for its body!

.....and even more Cedar Waxwings

#birdphotography #birds #waxwings
The photo shows Cedar Waxwings perched among dense green branches of a conifer tree. Several birds sit close together on the inner limbs, their smooth brown‑gray bodies, black face masks, and yellow‑tipped tails visible through the foliage. Some have berries in their mouths as they feed on the branches.
September 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:

#Silhoutte; any bird in silhouette

Alt. is #Finches; any bird from the finch family

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

#birdphotography #birds #hummingbirds
The photo shows a Ruby-throated Hummingbird perched in silhouette on the wire of a hanging flower basket. The bird’s slim bill, which is slightly open, and compact body are outlined against the bright blue sky. The basket’s thin wires rise to a circular ring at the top, and flowers are visible at the bottom of the frame.
September 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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Skipper and Fly, oh my!

#butterfly #butterflies #bloomscrolling #naturephotography #gardenwildlife
The photo shows a Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) with a raised orange‑brown central cone and long purple petals. On the cone sits a small brown skipper butterfly and a metallic blue‑green blow fly with a shiny body.
September 14, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Mamas&Papas, male & female of the same species in the same photo.
The Alt theme is #Robins, any of the Robin Species.

Mourning Doves

#birdphotography #birds #doves
The photo shows two Mourning Doves standing close together on a rocky surface. Both birds have soft brown‑gray plumage with black spots on their wings and pink legs. They are facing each other with their bills touching, as if nuzzling. Green vegetation and scattered pine needles sit behind them.
September 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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From Alan H today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AngryBirds, any bird with an angry face.
The alt is #MyBestSide, bird capture in profile.

Red-winged Blackbird

#birdphotography #birds #blackbird
The photo shows a male Red‑winged Blackbird standing on grass. The bird has a black body with bright red and yellow shoulder patches visible on its wings. Its straight, pointed bill is open and its wings are slightly lifted away from his sides. The surrounding area is a mix of short green grass and dirt.
September 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay theme: #BirdsInAbstract From motion blur, obscure angles, or contrasting textures, anything goes!

No Alt today.

Mississippi Kite
The photo shows a Mississippi Kite silhouetted in flight, with its long, narrow wings spread wide against a bright circular light in the background. The bird’s shape is visible in outline only, with the strong backlighting turning its body and wings completely dark while the surrounding area remains dim.
September 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:

#Mouthful; any bird with anything in its beak

Alt. is #Black; any bird with black plumage

American Crows

#birdphotography #birds #crows
The photo shows three American Crows standing on the ground near the base of a tree. The crow on the right holds a peanut in its bill, the middle crow has its bill open as if calling or begging, and the left crow stands quietly. They are surrounded by scattered bark pieces, small green plants, natural debris and peanut shells.
September 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Iridescence, any bird whose colour changes with light on them.
The Alt theme is #Black&White bird whose main plumage is Black & White.

European Starling

#birdphotography #birds #starlings
The photo shows a European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) standing on the ground among twigs, leaves, and pinecones. The starling has dark iridescent plumage with scattered pale speckles, a straight yellow bill, and pinkish legs. It is surrounded by green foliage and natural debris.
September 10, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on Echinacea

#butterfly #butterflies #bloomscrolling #naturephotography #gardenwildlife
The photo shows an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail perched on a Purple Coneflower. The butterfly’s yellow wings have bold black stripes and small blue and orange markings near the lower edge. It rests on the coneflower’s long purple petals and raised orange center.
September 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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From Alan H today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is:

#ABCD, any bird name beginning with any of these letters.

Alt is #RSTU, any bird beginning with any of these letters.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

#birdphotography #birds #hummingbirds
The photo shows a Ruby‑throated Hummingbird perched on a thin branch. The bird is small and compact, with a straight, slender bill (it's tongue is sticking out) and green feathers across its head, back, and wings. Its underparts are pale, and its tail is short. The hummingbird sits among green leaves and unopened flower buds, with a few white blossoms in the background.
September 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Pink Turtlehead

#naturephotography #bloomscrolling #mygarden

The Pink Turtlehead is listed as rare or imperiled throughout much of its native range. I have listed more info in the Alt text
The photo shows a Pink Turtlehead plant, with one central bud showing a soft pink tip and several surrounding green buds still closed. The smooth green leaves frame the cluster of buds, which sit on short stems. *Pink turtlehead is a native American wildflower that belongs to the snapdragon family. The tubular pink to rose-purple flowers look like little turtle heads poking out from their shells! These eye-catching blooms appear from late summer through fall, typically August to October, providing crucial nectar when many other flowers have finished for the season
September 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM