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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 15h

A deer went strolling through the garden last night. #Deer #Mammals #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos #Garden

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 15h

A minimal shot of a Gull flying down to get a fish. It was successful and flew off immediately afterwards. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #Minimalism

A Gull flutters over river water with sea smoke behind it and soft morning sun illuminating the scene.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 15h

This morning's sunrise was a stunner! Shot on full frame at 14mm and I still felt like I could have used a wider lens. It's made me wish for Canon's 10-20mm lens for the first time. #Clouds #Sunrise #Cloudscape #Scape #LandscapePhotography #Photography #Photos #PhotographersOfBluesky #Photo #ECK

A purple, pink, peach and orange sunrise.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 16h

I had a lifer today when I FINALLY spotted a Merlin! This year I've been able to check the boxes of two small raptors, this and an American Kestrel. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #Raptors

A Merlin is perched at the top of a cedar tree.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Thanks Robyn! This lake always gets this lovely filtered light in the early morning.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A Bald Eagle with a small snack in its grasp. This was taken in the early dawn light. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #BlueWater

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Matthew Paulson @matthewpaulson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Harriers are back! The Northern Harrier Hawks have returned to Florida for the winter. Happy to see this female flying near my local park this weekend.🪶

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Mike Saunders 🇺🇦 @hardwaterhacker.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Helen says the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel Any bird captured looking like it's posing for a magazine cover shoot. I think this Northern Yellow Warbler fits the bill. #BOTD #birds #nature #wildlife

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I could watch them for hours. They're one of my favorites to capture, and luckily there are a few pairs around me.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Congrats! Glad they're going somewhere fun.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Sorry to hear that Rob, but that explains the timing of your responses. I slept terribly for years because of work stress, but after getting laid off in spring I find sleep easily for the first time in 6 years. I hope good sleep finds you.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A Barred Owl from spring. This one was on a trail when I looked over and saw it staring at me. Little did I know that I'd have a whole family in my yard in a few months. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel #Owls

A Barred Owl on a small branch with blurred vegetation in the background.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thanks Rob! Serious question, do you sleep?

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Thanks! The set I got yesterday morning was fantastic! They fed close to a dock I was at for a good 15 minutes then promptly went to the far side of the lake when they had enough of me.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

When the bird is this pretty, you need more than one. Here's a mated pair of Trumpeter Swans from yesterday morning. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel #Twosday

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Mark Coupe Photography @mcoupephotography.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel. Any bird looking like it's posing for a magazine cover. I think this Northern pygmy owl qualifies. #birds #owls #northernpygmyowl #mcoupephotography

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was surprised that this one worked out!

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I was so happy to see my first Pied Billed Grebes since spring at one of the lakes near me this morning. I don't think that fish shared my excitement. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #MinimalMonday

A small in frame Pied Billed Grebe floats in the water with a fish in its mouth.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today was my first time spotting an Orange Crowned Warbler. One of maybe ten that I saw. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK

An Orange Crowned Warbler perched on a dried plant stem.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I bring my telephoto that has a really good minimum focusing distance. Then I can cover birds to bugs and everything in between.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I don't think it leaves my side when I'm in the yard. I'd miss out on too many things!

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Ohhhh, nice! I struck out the couple of times I saw them this year.

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