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A great egret picks up a feather that was floating in the water. A simple moment made more dramatic by the light of sunrise. For the #birdoftheday theme of #EFG #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A great egret in silhouette. The sun is rising behind it so the sky and water reflect an orange hue.
The reflection of the bird is clear as it picks up a feather from the water. It quickly dropped it.

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 22h

A great egret hunts on a misty morning in the marsh. For the #birdoftheday theme of #EFG #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

An egret stands on some vegetation in the marsh. There is mist over the water as the egret hunts

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Whooping cranes often present as a graceful figure in the marsh. But, this moment (in the midst of getting a drink of water) is an exception. For the #birdoftheday theme of #awkwardavian #birds #whoopingcrane #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A whooping crane lifts its head after taking a drink. It was too close to fit in the frame. One foot is lifted, and it it facinf the camera directly. One eye has its nictitating membrane covering its eye
Photographed at International Crane Foundation

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A turkey vulture with the forest blurred behind it. For the #birdoftheday theme of #green #birds #vulture #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A turkey vulture stands on a branch. Behind it is the blurred image of green trees

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A black crowned night heron in the tree where is spent the night. As it starts the day, it turns to look at people on the hiking path by the water. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdstare #birds #heron #blackcrownednightheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A black crowned night heron stands in a tree. It has turned its head to look at the camera

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A blue grosbeak wonders what the camera clicking means. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdstare #birds #grosbeak #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A blue grosbeak looks at the camera with its head tilted.

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A bald eagle looks up at two other eagles flying overhead. For the #birdoftheday theme of #raptors #birds #baldeagle #birdofprey #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A bald eagle stands in a tree and looks up at the sky. It was one of three that was flying around the area. Soon after this was taken it resumed flying with the other two

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A whooping crane with its red cap clearly visible against bright, white feathers. For the #birdoftheday theme of #redheads #birds #protectnature #endangered #crane #whoopingcrane #EastCoastKin

A whooping crane with its red cap clearly visible against bright, white feathers. It is lifting its head from the water and creating a lot of splash in the process

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Great egrets gather at dawn. As the sun rises in the sky, the light of a new day falls over the birds For the #birdoftheday theme of #lightandshadow #birds #heron #egret #protectnature #EastCoastKin

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A turkey walks in a wooded area. As it steps out of the shadows, the light hits to highlight its face. For the #birdoftheday theme of #lightandshadow #birds #turkey #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A turkey walks out from the shadows into the light. The light is hitting its face which os highlighted against the shadows

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Look into my eyes. You are getting very sleepy" A bittern for the #birdoftheday theme of #captionthatbird #birds #heron #bittern #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A bittern stands in the reeds. It is looking mostly forward which gives the appearance of wide, intense eyes

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

When you are trying to look elegant, but that one bit won't lay down, and you have some stray feathers stuck to your beak. For the #birdoftheday theme of #scruffy #birds #heron #greenheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A green heron standing on a limb hanging over the water. It has one group of feathers near its face out of place and blowing in the wind.

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A sandhill crane strikes a refined pose. The remains of copper dyed feathers are highlighted in the bright sunlight. For the #birdoftheday theme of #elegant #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A sandhill crane has its head turned upward as it was calling to other birds

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Roadrunners are known for their strong legs that propel them quickly in an arid terrain, as well as assist them with jumping to higher ground. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdylonglegs #birds #roadrunner #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A roadrunner jumps up from the ground to climb to the top of a fence post. The bird is in the air as it is about to make contact with the post.

A roadrunner hops from one tree branch to another. It is in the air as it is about to land on the branch.

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A neighbor's tree hangs over our garage, and is a popular spot for finches when the weather is cold. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdswithberries #birds #finch #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A finch with red and brown feathers stands on a branch covered with berries. The sky is slate grey/white as it was an overcast winter day

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Crossbills on a dirt road. These members of the finch family have unique beaks to help them eat pinecones which make up the bulk of their diet. For the #birdoftheday theme of #finches #birds #crossbill #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Several crossbills are on the ground. Tire tracks are visible in the mud in which they are likely seeking minerals or insects to supplement their diet

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A different view of a majestic, beautiful bird. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdsinabstract. (Answer in alt) #birds #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Close up of the foot and nails of a trumpeter swan. These long nails help them to move in the mud

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A male redwinged blackbird after catching insects to feed its fledglings that were in the trees nearby. For the #birdoftheday theme of #mouthful and #black #birds #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A redwinged blackbird with a beak full of insects it caught to feed its fledglings that were in the trees nearby

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Protestors dressed as handmaids call out the shameful acts committed by those in power, and express a desire to see the president impeached and removed from office For #humansofblueksy #handmaids #protest #makeyourvoiceheard #vote #voteblue

Protestors dressed as handmaids hold signs that say 8647 and shame.
"8647" refers to the desire to see the current president impeached and removed from office, while "shame" refers to calling out those who abuse power to harm others.

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Although many of my favorite creatures will soon be gone as the weather turns cold, I am eager for the return of the snowy owl. For the #birdoftheday (alt) theme of #black&white #birds #owl #snowyowl #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A snowy owl stares at the camera. There is a tree trunk cutting off the side of the bird

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

"Did you know you have a bald spot?" - A Brown-headed Cowbird on a Deer. For the #birdoftheday theme of #ABCD #birds #cowbird #deer #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Small, female brown headed cowbirds stand on a deer. One is between the antlers and stares doen at the deer

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A black tern on an overcast day gives a monochrome appearance while being a color photo. For the #birdoftheday theme of #ABCD #birds #blacktern #monochrome #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A black tern stands on a post and shakes out its feathers. It is an overcast day and rhe picture is angled slightly upward which gives the background a blank slate appearance

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A white faced ibis and cattle egret searching for food in a field. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdbuddies #birds #ibis #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A white faced ibis and a cattle egret looking for food in a field

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdbuddies, I have to include my favorite bird friends. The third of the group is out of frame, but was close to this sandhill crane and whooping crane. #birds #crane #whoopingcrane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A whooping crane and a sandhill crane stand on a hiking path. The sky is bathed in an orange glow and the birds are slightly out of focus as a heavy fog dissipates and at this moment is a fine mist

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A great blue heron seems to be playing with a golden ball of light. For the #birdoftheday theme of #herons&egrets #birds #greatblueheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A great blue heron stands on the rocks in the river. The golden light of dawn is hitting tbe water and backlighting the bird. There is a flare of a golden ball kf light in front of the heron

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

As snow begins to fall, two young bighorn sheep graze. Despite the intense look, it was a peaceful moment. #bighornsheep #rams #wildlife #protectnature #EastCoastKin #stunday

Two young bighorn sheep grazing while snow falls. The picture was taken from slightly under the sheep so while they are just eating it looks more dramatic as if they are preparing to fight

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Say cheese! A couple of elk that were part of a larger group that were sparring in a field next to the road. #elk #bullelk #protectnature #wildlife #EastCoastKin

Two muddy elk pause their sparring. They were in a field near a road so they stopped to look at the car going by.

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A close look at the red patch of sandhill cranes. The patch is skin rather than feathers. While their feathers are grey, the patch of skin is bright red. For the #birdoftheday (alt) theme of #brightaccents #birds #crane #sandhillcrane ##protectnature

A sandhill crane close up. One side of its face is in shadow while the sun is striking the other side. This highlights its bright eye and the red skin that tops their head

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A young trumpter swan naps on a warm summer day. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdnaps #birds #swan #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A juvenile trumpeter swan falls asleep in the grass. Its visible eye is mostly closed and its long neck is draped so its head rests on its upper back

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A turkey vulture stood on a stump on the side of a mountain. It shook out its feathers as a light rain was falling. For the #birdoftheday theme of #contrast #birds #vulture #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A turkey vulture shakes out its feathers on a grey, overcast day. There is a hint of light breaking through the gloomy tk light the side of the bird

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A grackle stands out against the light colored background. For the #birdoftheday theme of #contrast #birds #grackle #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A grackle stands on a light colored branch. The backdrop is a blur of light grey and green to contrast the dark colors of the bird

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In the shadows of trees along the river, a great egret searches the water for prey. The light of the rising sun is starting to hit its feathers. For the #birdoftheday theme of #itsallwhite #birds #egret #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A great egret lifts one foot from the water. A second egret is flying out of frame and a great blue heron is barely visible in the background

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