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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I give you : the Potoo
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Two male northern flickers face off in a territorial dispute at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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Two male northern flickers face off in a territorial dispute at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, two male northern flickers cling to the trunk of a tree during an intense territorial confrontation. The bird on the left is shown in right profile, while the bird on the right faces it in left profile. The rivals repeatedly squared off, alternating between prolonged stare-downs and brief skirmishes as they pecked at one another with their beaks before eventually tiring and flying away.

The background is rendered as a soft blur of green vegetation, isolating the birds and drawing attention to their dramatic interaction. A few leaves dangle into the top of the frame, while several grass blades appear in the lower-left corner.

This image captures a fascinating display of territorial behavior between two male northern flickers, highlighting the intensity of their competition for space and resources within the riparian habitat essential to their survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
A great blue heron checks its surroundings after waking up from a nap during a spectacular sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #CHE #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #wildlifephotography
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A great blue heron checks its surroundings after waking up from a nap during a spectacular sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, a great blue heron stands on one leg atop a partially submerged log, facing the camera with its head turned to its right and its eye wide open.
The weathered log is surrounded by countless upright branches, each draped in delicate spider webs that glow as they are backlit by the rising sun.

The entire scene is bathed in warm golden and orange hues from the sunrise. Cottonwood seeds, feathers, and other organic debris drift across the water's surface, catching and refracting the light to create delicate circular bokeh highlights.

The heron's reflection extends out of the bottom of the frame, joined by the reflection of the surrounding branches.

Gentle ripples spread across the pond, gradually widening toward the foreground. The lower half of the image glows with the most intense golden light as the sun's rays illuminate the water.

A peaceful portrait of a great blue heron resting in the heart of a thriving wetland, highlighting the beauty of these fragile habitats that are essential to the survival of this remarkable species.
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curiousandstuff.bsky.social @curiousandstuff.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I wish you were the chair of this party right now. I really do
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
A female belted kingfisher fishes while perched above St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #Blue #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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A female belted kingfisher fishes while perched above St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, a female belted kingfisher perches in right profile on a dead branch in the upper right quadrant of the frame, her head slightly tilted downward as she watches the creek below for prey. The branch enters from the left near the center of the frame, where a smaller limb immediately angles downward toward the bottom, with several delicate offshoots fanning outward to create a striking sculptural element. The kingfisher's crest is raised, and her head feathers appear damp from a recent plunge into the creek.

The background is softly blurred, with riparian trees in varying shades of green and yellow set against a brilliant Colorado blue sky.

A beautiful portrait of a female belted kingfisher poised in the riparian habitat that is so essential to her survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
A female yellow-headed blackbird showing her beauty at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #SmallBirdSaturday #BirdOfTheDay #ScreenFiller #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026 #wetland #wetlands #blackbird #blackbirds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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A female yellow-headed blackbird showing her beauty at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, a female yellow-headed blackbird fills the frame in left profile with her head turned slightly to her left. She is perched atop a rounded wooden fence post, confidently surveying her surroundings. The softly blurred background features lush green cattails, creating a pleasing natural backdrop that draws attention to the bird.

A striking portrait that highlights the subtle beauty and elegance of a female yellow-headed blackbird in her wetland habitat.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Four mallard ducklings navigate St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado, with their mother swimming close behind. #StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #AmongTheRipples #BestSideEye #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky #BirdsSeenIn2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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Four mallard ducklings navigate St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado, with their mother swimming close behind.

In this vertical color photograph, four mallard ducklings fill the frame from top to bottom in left profile as they swim upstream. The second duckling from the top is in sharp focus, appearing to assess both its surroundings and the photographer. The other three ducklings avoid eye contact and are rendered slightly out of focus, creating a natural sense of depth.

The creek's rippling water reflects the lush green vegetation lining its banks and the surrounding riparian corridor, adding a vibrant wash of color to the scene.

A beautiful portrait of young mallard ducklings swimming through the natural habitat that is so essential to their survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A great blue heron squawks while fishing in St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #OpenBeaks #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky #BirdsSeenIn2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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A great blue heron squawks while fishing in St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado.

In this horizontal color photograph, a great blue heron is shown in right profile in the upper right quadrant of the frame with its beak stretched wide open as it squawks. The heron stands along the edge of a gravel bar in the middle of St. Vrain Creek, where it is hunting and fishing. Vivid green grasses growing on the gravel bar stand out dramatically against the surrounding deep shade, drawing the viewer's eye directly to the heron and its habitat.

The high-contrast light creates a striking environmental portrait, highlighting the great blue heron within the riparian ecosystem that is so essential to its survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
“Whatcha doin’, cutie? Asks a great blue heron at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #Cutie #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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“Whatcha doin’?”

Asks a great blue heron at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, a great blue heron's head and neck fill the frame as it faces the camera with its head turned slightly to its left.

The background consists of pond water reflecting Colorado's brilliant blue sky, creating a simple, uncluttered backdrop that draws attention to the bird's striking features.

An engaging portrait of a great blue heron seemingly staring directly into the camera, inviting viewers to wonder what it might be thinking.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
A great blue heron fishes at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #monochrome #ClassicMono #BW #Blackandwhite #bird #birds #birdphotography #ECK #heron #herons #wetland #wetlands #habitat #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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A great blue heron fishes at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this horizontal black-and-white photograph, the viewer looks down over a pond. The left half of the image is filled with gently rippling water in the foreground, with reflections extending along the left edge and across the top of the frame. The right half features a rocky shoreline that weaves in and out as it recedes into the distance, bordered by cattails and a large tree stump. Wading in the shallow water along the shoreline, a great blue heron patiently fishes, its reflection mirrored almost perfectly on the calm surface.

A beautiful scenic landscape photograph of a great blue heron fishing in the natural wetland habitat that is so vital to its survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Two juvenile American white pelicans fish at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #AllWhite #Ebony&lvory #bird #birds #birdphotography #ECK #nature #wildlife #BirdsSeenln2026 #wildlifephotography #pelican #pelicans
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Two juvenile American white pelicans fish at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this horizontal color photograph, two American white pelicans glide across the water in left profile. The leading pelican occupies the center and left half of the frame, while the second bird enters from the right with its rear partially cropped from view and its head turned slightly to the right. Both pelicans are beautifully reflected in the calm water, creating near mirror images beneath them.

The water reflects the brilliant blue sky for which Colorado is known, while softly blurred cattail leaves crisscross the foreground, adding depth and a natural frame to the scene.

A beautiful medium portrait of two American white pelicans methodically searching for fish in the healthy wetland habitat that is so essential to their survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
An American white pelican leisurely fishes at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #bird #birds #birdphotography #ECK #nature #wildlife #BirdsSeenln2026 #wildlifephotography #pelican #pelicans
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An American white pelican leisurely fishes at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, the viewer looks across a pond through the branches of a Russian olive tree, which naturally frame an American white pelican in the upper left quadrant of the image. The pelican is seen in right profile, bathed in warm morning sunlight. The lower half of the frame is cloaked in deep shadow, allowing the tree's branches and silvery-green leaves to stand out in striking contrast. The upper half of the image is filled with gently rippled pond water reflecting the lush green foliage along the opposite shoreline. The pelican's shimmering reflection is mirrored in the water below, adding balance and tranquility to the composition.

A gorgeous portrait of an American white pelican in the healthy wetland habitat that is so vital to its survival.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Double-crested cormorants bask in the morning sun while perched at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdofTheDay #bird #birds #birdphotography #ClassicMono #Monochrome #BW #BlackandWhite #ECK #cormorant #cormorants #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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Double-crested cormorants bask in the morning sun while perched at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical black-and-white photograph, the viewer looks out across a pond with cattails in the foreground and a log emerging from the water near the center of the frame, extending diagonally into the upper left quadrant. Three double-crested cormorants perch on the log at different heights with their backs to the camera. The two birds higher on the branch in the upper left are looking to the right. The lowest cormorant has its head turned to the left. 

Near the upper end of the log, fishing line and what appears to be a thick rope or netting dangle into the water, add a subtle reminder of the human presence within this natural setting.
Faint reflections of the birds and log shimmer across the rippled surtace of the pond, which also fills the background.

A beautiful photograph of double-crested cormorants gathering together in their natural habitat.
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 22/06/2026
Thank you, WA Dems, for a successful convention 💙
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
A black-crowned night heron portrait at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #FlyDay #BirdOfTheDay #bird #birds #birdphotography #ECK #heron #herons #wetland #wetlands #habitat #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography
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A black-crowned night heron portrait at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, the heron fills the frame in left profile with its head tilted slightly downward as it perches on a branch within the exposed root system of a tree that fell years ago. Early morning light illuminates its striking red eye and bright yellow legs and claws, creating vibrant focal points against its soft gray and white plumage. Long head plumes trail in the breeze, adding an elegant touch to the intimate portrait.

The well-used branch, marked by the droppings of countless birds, hints at its importance as a favored perch. Behind the heron, the pond is rendered as a smooth blur, reflecting the vegetation and warm earth tones of the opposite shoreline.

The result is a peaceful and intimate portrait of a black-crowned night heron in its natural environment.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
I got to join the great Julie Mason in the SiriusXM studio to discuss my new book, The Fix.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
A killdeer chick stands on a rock with its lanky legs along the shoreline of a pond at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #LongLegs #MultiColour #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #killdeer #chicks
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A killdeer chick stands on a rock with its lanky legs along the shoreline of a pond at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this vertical color photograph, the killdeer chick fills the frame in right profile as it balances on its left leg while its right leg trails behind with one claw curled downward as it is pressed to the rock. It appears to have been caught mid-stride, pausing in this graceful pose for just a moment. 

The chick stands atop a pinkish-cream-colored rock, its slender legs and tiny claws still wet from running through the shallow pond water.

The background is softly blurred, revealing a mix of algae-covered rocks and pond water reflecting Colorado's brilliant blue sky. A single rock in the upper right corner adds balance to the composition.

A charming portrait of a young killdeer chick taking its first steps and exploring its new environment.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Check out this cutie! A killdeer chick walks along the shoreline of a pond at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #YourChoice #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2026 #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #killdeer #chicks
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A killdeer chick walks along the shoreline of a pond at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado.

In this horizontal color photograph, a killdeer chick is shown in right profile as it climbs onto a rock just left of center frame. Its left leg is raised mid-stride, with its foot suspended above the rock moments before landing.

Several rocks scattered throughout the foreground are coated with green algae and mud left behind by the receding pond water.

The background consists of shallow pond water through which sediments, algae, and muddy substrate are visible on beneath the translucent surface.
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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Yellow-Bibbed Fruit Dove found on islands from New Guinea to the Solomon Islands 📷: Mathieu Bally #birds
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Lecia Michelle @leciamichelle.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #texture. This lovely green heron posed for me last summer. #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky
Green heron with blue-green feathers on its head and burgundy and white feathers on its body and a yellow and blue beak poses in profile in front of a lake.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
A great blue heron poses at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #Texture #Determination #monochrome #ClassicMono #BW #Blackandwhite #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #heron #herons #BirdsSeenln2026
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A great blue heron poses at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical black-and-white photograph, the heron fills the frame, with its legs cropped from view. The bird faces the camera with its neck tucked in and gracefully twisted to reveal the right side of its head in profile. Its head tilts slightly downward, while the curve of its neck forms an elegant “S” shape. Beautiful morning light accentuates the rich texture and detail of its feathers and plumage. The background shows the softly blurred opposing shoreline of the pond, creating an intimate portrait of a heron within its natural environment.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
An American white pelican wades in a pond at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #BirdsSeenln2026 #pelican #pelicans
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An American white pelican wades in a pond at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the pelican is shown in left profile with its neck twisted and its head resting over its shoulders. Its beak is slightly open, revealing the prominent horn at mid-beak. The bird’s bright orange beak and legs stand out against the expanse of pond water surrounding it. Gentle ripples spread across the otherwise calm surface, remarkable given the steady rain that had fallen throughout the day.
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Lotus Winnie Lee @lotuswinnielee.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Green Broadbill (aka lesser green broadbill) one of the birds I really love; came from the montane forest for a long bath on an extremely hot & humid day. #greenbroadbill #broadbills #birds #birdwatching #wildlife
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 21/05/2026
IN 15 MINUTES: Your tax dollars have become Trump’s personal gift fund. The Breakdown hashes it all out at 7 PM EST: youtube.com/live/hudKQk4X6Q0?featur…
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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Plum headed parakeet: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A Yellow-headed Blackbird dives into flight at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #WingsWideOpen #Laridae #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #blackbird #blackbirds
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A Yellow-headed Blackbird dives into flight at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph, the blackbird fills the frame in left profile with its wings spread wide and its legs and feet dangling in the air as it launches from its perch. Its body angles slightly downward, capturing the instant just after takeoff.

The background is a soft blur of fresh green cattail growth, providing a vibrant backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the bird’s striking plumage. The image captures a fleeting moment of motion and energy as the blackbird disappears into the marsh.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A great blue heron perches at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado, with the Rocky Mountains in the background. #BirdofTheDay #ECK #bird #birds #photography #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026 #heron #herons
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A great blue heron perches at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado, with the Rocky Mountains in the background. In this vertical color photograph, the heron fills the frame with its back toward the camera and its head turned to the left. Its beak is partially open, and the two tassels on its head mirror each other as they flutter in the light breeze. The background shows the pond water in the lower portion of the frame, with the opposing shoreline and its vegetation beyond. Rising above are the Rocky Mountains beneath a hazy bluish sky. The late-afternoon light is golden, backlighting the heron and adding a beautiful glow to the scene.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A great blue heron fishes from a pier at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #FlyDay #BirdOfTheDay #FeathersinFoliage #CormorantOrHeron #bird #birds #birdphotography #EastCoastkin #ECK #hawk #hawks #BirdsSeenln2026
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A great blue heron fishes from a pier at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the heron fills the frame in left profile from the neck up, creating a tight headshot as it searches for prey. Its head is tucked tightly against its body but is beginning to extend as something below catches its attention. Its eye is laser-focused, locked on the water beneath. The background is completely blurred, with soft earth tones from the opposing shoreline.
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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Pacific Loon breeds in the Arctic tundra and winters on the Pacific coast, from Alaska to Mexico 📷: John Crawley #birds
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A Cooper’s hawk perches along St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado. #FlyDay #BirdOfTheDay #FeathersinFoliage #CormorantOrHeron #bird #birds #birdphotography #EastCoastkin #ECK #hawk #hawks #BirdsSeenln2026
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A Cooper’s hawk perches along St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the hawk stands on one leg atop a branch that crosses the lower half of the frame horizontally. It faces the camera with its feathers slightly puffed out, while its head is turned to the left as it gazes downward. The distant background is a softly blurred riparian forest, with patches of gray suggesting an overcast day. Branches and green leaves crisscross just behind the hawk, adding natural texture to the scene. A beautiful portrait of a Cooper’s hawk in its backyard habitat.
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
My new book, The Fix, draws on lessons from combating crime to provide solutions to restore power to the people. You can pre-order here: www.barbaramcquade.com
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“The Fix” by Barbara McQuade is a piercing, urgent, and deeply informed exposé on the escalating threat of far-right politics to American democracy and national security—and a clear roadmap for how to...
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A great blue heron fishes at dusk at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #WadersOuttaWater #Blue #ECK #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #wetland #wetlands #greatblueheron #greatblueherons #heron #herons #birdphotography
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A great blue heron fishes at dusk at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph, a weathered log stretches across the pond from right to left. At its far end, a heron bends forward, intent on the water below as it hunts. The scene is almost perfectly mirrored on the pond’s surface, reflecting both the bird and the angled branch. Soft, cotton-candy clouds and the deepening blue of the twilight sky ripple gently in the water. Near the midpoint of the branch, a strand of fishing line or netting is caught, trailing beneath the surface. It’s a striking, contemplative scene—capturing both the quiet beauty of nature and the subtle traces of a more chaotic world.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
A great blue heron fishes at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdofTheDay #LockedOn #Breezy #ECK #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #photography #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026
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A great blue heron fishes in a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the heron wades in mid-leg water, moving with deliberate precision. It fills the frame in left profile, its partial reflection shimmering beneath it. The bird’s eyes are locked on the water, every movement slow and calculated.

The background is a softly rippled pond, illuminated by warm highlights from the setting sun, adding a gentle glow to the scene and emphasizing the quiet intensity of the hunt.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
A female red-winged blackbird bombs through the cattails at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #flying #flight #BirdOfTheDay #LockedOn #Breezy #bird #birds #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #ECK #photography #BirdsSeenln2026
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A female red-winged blackbird bombs through the cattails at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph, the blackbird occupies the upper right quadrant of the frame with its wings and legs tucked tightly against its body, mimicking a stealth fighter jet in flight. The background is a blur of cattails left over from last season, creating a soft palette of earth tones and layered textures. It is amazing how these birds can fly and navigate through such tight quarters while weaving effortlessly among the dense cattail reeds.
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Christina Proenza-Coles @proenzacoles.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
In 1841 Mary Richardson married John Jones of North Carolina. They carried free papers when they settled in Chicago & Mr. Jones established a successful tailoring business. Active in abolitionist politics & voting rights campaigns, they hosted & dressed John Brown & crew en route to Harper’s Ferry.
Elegantly dressed couple
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A male northern flicker woodpecker peers out from its nest cavity in a tree as a storm with high winds and rain passes through Longmont, Colorado. #FlyDay #FlickerFriday #BirdOfTheDay #photogenic #Corvidae #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #BirdsSeenln2026 #woodpecker #woodpeckers
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A male northern flicker woodpecker peers out from its nest cavity in a tree as a storm with high winds and rain passes through Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph, the rough bark of the tree dominates the frame, while just left of center the flicker pokes its head out from the nesting hole. The bird is shown in left profile, its head feathers ruffled by the powerful wind as the storm moves through. The background is softly blurred with green leaves from the tree and patches of gray from the incoming storm clouds. A beautiful and intimate wildlife moment captured in harsh weather conditions.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
These are actual Freedom Riders, now elderly, sitting together decades after risking their lives to challenge segregation in the American South. On May 4, 1961, they rode buses south to defy illegal segregation in terminal facilities.
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mariaevajarrous.bsky.social @mariaevajarrous.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Redheaded woodpecker Virginia♥️
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A yellow-headed blackbird prepares to land on last year’s cattails at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #FlyDay #BirdOfTheDay #photogenic #Corvidae #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #blackbird #blackbirds
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A yellow-headed blackbird prepares to land on last year’s cattails at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the blackbird fills the frame facing the camera, its wings raised behind it, tail fanned wide, and claws extended forward to grasp the reeds below. The background is a sea of softly blurred cattail reeds in warm earth-tone colors. A striking action portrait capturing the precision and agility of the bird in flight.
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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The Book of Birds is, quite simply, wondrous. Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris reimagine the humble field guide through breathtaking artwork and lyrical storytelling, drawing readers into the lives of 49 threatened species. Discover it here: uk.bookshop.org/a/16968/9780...
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A red-winged blackbird portrait at a local park in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #SeaBirds #Black #bird #birdphotography #EastCoastkin #ECK #birds #photography #blackbird #blackbirds
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A red-winged blackbird portrait at a local park in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the bird fills the frame as it perches in a small pine tree. The background is a soft blur of green pine needles with patches of gray sky filtering through. In the foreground, a dead pine branch with peeling bark reveals intricate pine beetle grooves zigzagging across its surface.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A territorial female red-winged blackbird attacks a great blue heron perched on a fishing pier in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #Dappled #LowFlying #bird #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #ECK #birds #photography #BirdsSeenln2026
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A territorial female red-winged blackbird attacks a great blue heron perched on a fishing pier in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the heron dominates the frame in right profile as it stands on a pier railing. Its neck curves into a tight “S,” giving it a startled, alert posture. Near the center-left, the blackbird is captured mid-strike, wings fully spread as it touches down with its claws before veering away.

The blackbird repeatedly harassed the heron, at one point driving its beak deep into the heron’s feathers in an effort to force it off. The heron initially appeared unbothered but ultimately took flight to escape the persistent attacks. The background is softly blurred, with pond water and the distant shoreline rendered in bright greens and earthy tones.

This kind of behavior is common among red-winged blackbirds, which are highly territorial during nesting season and will aggressively drive off much larger birds—or any perceived threat—that ventures too close.
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curiousandstuff.bsky.social @curiousandstuff.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
“Hello? (Hello, hello, hello) Is there anybody out there? Just like this post if you can see me!” Sings the flicker. This distinguished gentleman has been busy excavating and preparing a nest in a decaying tree along St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdsSeenln2026 #birdphotography
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A male northern flicker peeks out from its nest in a weathered tree-more than half of it missing-along the riparian corridor of St. Vrain Creek in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, the textured trunk dominates the frame, with a large cavity. In the lower center the flicker's head emerges. The male's signature red cheek patch stands out vividly.
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
A great blue heron catches a bluegill fish, in a pocket of open water surrounded by ice, during the last winter light at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #WellTimed #WeatherWarriors #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #BirdsSeenIn2026
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A great blue heron catches a bluegill fish, in a pocket of open water surrounded by ice, during the last winter light at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph a great blue heron stands almost up to its body in a small opening in the frozen pond near the shore. It is a profile picture of the herons right side. Its head feathers are curled in the air as it wrestles with the fish. The last rays of sunshine are hitting the fish and front of the heron. The background is all frozen ice over the pond.
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Olivia of Troye @oliviaoftroye.com · 25/04/2026
Great night in D.C. supporting @votolatino.bsky.social “Our Voices” event during Correspondents’ Weekend. Their mission to empower and mobilize Latino voters has never been more important. Thank you @mariateresakumar.bsky.social for the & team for all that you do.
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BobS @landsteward.earth · 25/04/2026
Seeing a cedar waxwing often symbolizes a need to embrace community, harmony, and the joy of sharing. #SmallBirdSaturday #birds #nature
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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
A snapping turtle pauses while slowly crossing a path from the creek toward a nearby pond in Longmont, Colorado. #ColorADay #GreenSat #EastCoastKin #ECK #macrophotography #turtle #turtles #wildlife #nature #closeup #macro
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A snapping turtle pauses while slowly crossing a path from the creek toward a nearby pond in Longmont, Colorado.

In this horizontal color photograph, the turtle fills the frame in a tight, ground-level view. Its snout and left eye occupy the upper left quadrant, the eye fixed on the camera, while folds of weathered neck skin gather at the base. A small piece of debris clings to its mouth just beneath the eye, adding an unpolished, natural detail.

Much of the left side and upper corner fall into deep shadow, contrasting with the sharply rendered textures in the light. The shell is mostly cropped out, but the left leg—armored and almost dinosaur-like—extends into the far right of the frame, its claws firmly planted, grounding the scene with a sense of weight and quiet determination.
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 24/04/2026
Over the past few years, I’ve been incredibly proud to see more and more progressive women serve in Congress. We’re fighting for working people — and we’re not stopping.
Reps Grijalva, Jayapal, Ramirez, and Mejia stand outside the Capitol
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