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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has declared the #BirdOfTheDay themes. Today is birds on #Feeders or birds sporting #Green plumage. I’m going with more shots through my Dirty Window Filter™️ of a Northern Mockingbird, a new frequent visitor at my suet feeder. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #BOTD

A bedroom-window photo of a primarily grey Northern Mockingbird inside the bush that houses my suet feeder. He’s quite nosy and in this shot he is eyeballing me through the (dirty) glass.

Another bedroom-window photo of a primarily grey Northern Mockingbird inside the bush that houses my suet feeder. He has a black bill and large dark eyes. He’s handsome & I think he knows it!

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I recorded my very first #TenMinMerlin today from my bathroom window. It faces the bushes where my birds are very noisy. But it also caught the neighbor loudly playing video games (“that mf’er is going down!”) and a military jet in test flight.🤷‍♀️ I learned we have Killdeer in the area, prob in flight

Screen shot of my resident birds via the Merlin bird sound app. In order of appearance: Red-Winged Blackbird, House Sparrow, Common Raven, Northern Mockingbird, House Finch, and a new-to-me Killdeer. Missing here is the late-to-the-game White-crowned Sparrow (my fav bird friend.)

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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 07/03/2026

HERE IT IS: Here to bring you several moments of joy: the first goslings jumping in the water of baby bird season 2026! Unmute for EXTRA SMILES! 🥰 🪶 🐣

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

For my #BirdOfTheDay side shot entry, I’m excited to share two photos that I captured today, proving that I do in fact have a resident Scrub Jay & also a small flock of Red Wing Blackbirds at my feeder. (Shout out to @debmaluk.bsky.social who I believe has the patent out on the Dirty Window Filter.)

Photo of my resident blue & gray Scrub Jay in the front yard.

A very poor photo of a Red-Winged Blackbird at my feeder. It’s the first time that I’ve these birds in my yard.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Okay, #birders you have GOT to go watch this young man Tyler’s YT documentary of his 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count work! He needs all the #naturephotography buffs we can find to subscribe & support him. It was so entertaining AND educational 🦉 #birds #BOTD #EastCoastKin youtu.be/CuZxPBy0elQ?...

youtu.be

3 Days, 3 Locations - The Great Backyard Bird Count - 2026

YouTube video by Tyler’s Creations

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

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3 Days, 3 Locations - The Great Backyard Bird Count - 2026

YouTube video by Tyler’s Creations

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #WingsWideOpen I’ve tried catching the raven pair that roosts near my house, but they are too fast! This lousy shot is fun though as one dips to the roadway. I love the fancy wing tips! #photography #birds #EastCoastKin #corvids #SequoiaNationalForest

Photo of a Common Raven swooping along the roadway with open wings and pretty fringed wing tips.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Love photographing birds? Love seeing birds from all over the world? Join in the fun as Alan and Rob give us daily prompts: #BirdOfTheDay Everyone is welcome to participate! 📷🦆🐦‍⬛🦅🦉🪿🦜🦩🦢🦚📷

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Feathers&Form Celebrating texture, pattern, and structure of feathers. I must resubmit a recent photo of a stunning House Finch. #photography #EastCoastKin #birds @alan678.bsky.social @robcrank68.bsky.social

Photo of female House Finch in an evergreen bush. She is displaying the beauty of her brown & cream feathers.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

And not just Chuck! I also spy another favorite: The Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells! That shop owner has great taste!

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Most of my career as an academic researcher was spent fussing with the output & graphs so that those much higher up the salary chain could understand the findings. This, despite all of them having PhDs 🤷‍♀️😏

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Looks like the #BirdOfTheDay is one with stripes. I’ll submit my favorite female House Finch showing off her lovely feathers like the diva she is! #EastCoastKin #photography #birds #SequoiaNationalForest

Photo of a brown female House Finch taken from behind. Her feathers create lovely cream stripes on wings & tail.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Today, I’m posting this photo that I took years ago for the #BirdOfTheDay theme: #birdonawire I just love birds’ innate spacing ability. #BlueSkyArtShow #birds #birding #photography #EastCoastKin

Many black birds perched high on utility lines during a cloudy day. The flock is mostly evenly spaced along the wires.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 20/11/2025

Oh gee, did ya know water is wet? 😵‍💫 Sarcasm obviously, but it is perhaps new information for RFK Jr. Let’s hope the actual public health message that community water fluoridation is both safe and protective sticks inside of whatever’s left of RFK Jr’s 🪱 rotted brain!

scientificamerican.com

Massive Study Finds No Link Between Fluoride in Tap Water and Lower Child IQ

Researchers tracked thousands of Americans for decades, finding no links between ingesting recommended levels of fluoride and lower cognitive skills

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

@altnps.bsky.social I’m in Kern County, CA, where we have poll watchers. Just wanted to tell everyone that our county’s official “polling place finder” website is broken and is simply resetting when you enter an address. If you need to know where to vote, call the elect office at 661-868-3590.

Contact details for the elections office in Kern County, California. Phone number included in post.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is a 'Pair Of The Same Bird'. Please enjoy Mr & Mrs Mallard on the Kern River near Kernville, California. #BOTD #DailyDouble #TwosDay #birds #ducks #SequoiaNationalForest #photography #EastCoastKin

Male and female Mallard Ducks on the Kern River. Male in foreground has a beautiful dark green head, yellow beak, and a tiny white necklace against a rich chocolate breast. Female is speckled brown and white with a splotchy orange bill. Both are hiding deep royal purple feathers under their wings.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

The #BirdOfTheDay is one with character. This prompt requires another White-crowned Sparrow, the most distinguished of all the sparrows! #EastCoastKin #birds #photography

Male White-crowned Sparrow with gray body, black & white striped crown, and yellow beak, sitting on a wire bird feeder perch.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

For the #BlueSkyArtShow I’d like to exhibit one of my favorite shots overlooking #LakeIsabella in California. The theme today is #glow Amazing what you can capture if you just pull the car over! #EastCoastKin #photography #SequoiaNationalForest #FirstStarISeeTonight

View of lake surrounded by mountains at dusk. Reflections in the water of mountains and soft glow of the setting sun in the water and sky. First star (planet?) of the night directly above.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

This is my resident squirrel who has an apt under my front porch. She loves a good suet bar and periodically makes her way to the bird feeder, via a platform of seed. Note the chubby cheeks! #SquirrelSaturday #EastCoastKin #photography

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Happy Pizzamas to all who celebrate! 🎉🍕🎊

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

The #BirdOfTheDay today is my favorite bird or birds. Mr & Mrs White-crowned Sparrow are my very favorite. They are the patient ones at the feeder while the House Finches and House Sparrows run amok. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

Male White-crowned Sparrow on feeder perch.

Female White-crowned Sparrow on feeder perch.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I posted this little guy for black & white day, but he deserves another pic for #WoodpeckerWednesday This Hairy Woodpecker was spotted in our local #AudubonPreserve #SequoiaNationalForest #birds #EastCoastKin #woodpeckers

Black and white Hairy Woodpecker with a bit of red on his head. He’s searching for bugs under tree bark.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Rob’s #BirdOfTheDay is one having black and/or white on it. How about a Hairy Woodpecker in the Sequoia National Forest?

A black and white Hairy Woodpecker (with a bit of red on his head) hunts for lunch in the bark of a tree.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I came home from the library today to a covey of quail in my front yard enjoying the tossed seed. There were 15 tiny quail in the shade of our huge tree. I was giddy & sat in the car forever watching them. I couldn’t get a photo but rest assured, SkyBirds, I shall attempt to capture them tomorrow!📸

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Babies are being born with measles in Alberta, having caught the illness in utero from unvaccinated mothers. The measles outbreak in Alberta is huge. Their case count is approaching 1,000. A baby born with measles in Ontario has already died. Please get your vaccines. This is all preventable.

cbc.ca

Alberta babies have been born with measles due to outbreaks, worrying doctors | CBC News

Alberta's measles outbreaks have led to babies being born with congenital measles, the province has confirmed. Congenital measles can lead to severe complications, including death.

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Project for Awesome @projectforawesome.com · 16/06/2025

Kate's Club is a community for children and teens, their families, and young adults who experienced the death of someone close to them. #P4A2025

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 10/06/2025

Last weekend, the National Cancer Institute had 28 Scientific Advisors.

Today, it has Zero.

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Mom0U812 @mom0u812.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

The average lifespan of humans increased by DECADES with the development of vaccines NEVER EVER EVER LISTEN TO A COMPLETE NUTJOB LIKE RFK! Here’s some real guidance: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz...

cdc.gov

Recommended Vaccinations for Adults

Guide for individuals to ensure they stay up-to-date on recommended vaccines.

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Mojito Fiend @ronronzo.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

41. Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green A very insightful and informative book that is easy to absorb. Learnt so much about tuberculosis and the horrific things it does to people. Would recommend! 📚💙

A copy of Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I find this NYT article absolutely amazing! As a family w/ some wonky genes, this medical technology makes me excited for my great- grandchildren, who may be able to live a simpler, healthier life. Much love & gratitude for this family who must have been terrified.🧪 www.nytimes.com/2025/05/15/h...

nytimes.com

Baby Is Healed With World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Sweet shady spot near Kernville, CA. Sequoia National Forest. #ForestFriday

Shady spot next to a small stream with rocks for sitting. Sun is dappled through the leaves of a tree.

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

As someone with an autistic brother & an adult son & grandson with Tourette’s Syndrome and who is also a retired academic researcher, I have OPINIONS 😡 about a national registry. This woman is spot on! We need treatment & medication research and that costs money! #AcademicSky #AcadSky #ResearchSky

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cheryllovestoread.bsky.social @cheryllovestoread.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

“Why no, I wasn’t eating the bird’s suet. Why do you ask??”

Very close up photo of a squirrel with crumbs on her nose & lips.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 08/03/2025

Vaccines do not cause autism. If you need a quick reference to studies that disprove this relationship: Commentary, how we got here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... Meta-analysis synthesizing the results from studies on almost 1.3 million children: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vaccination as a cause of autism—myths and controversies

Despite significant progress in the study of the epidemiology and genetics of autism, the etiology and patho-physiology of this condition is far from being elucidated and no curative treatment current...

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