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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Dustin discusses one of the advantages of having a spotting scope (or binoculars)--the ability to digiscope while birding! Have you ever tried this technique? Link in bio for more. #birding #birdwatching #wildlifephotography

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What can birders actually learn by staying in one spot all day? In this clip, Dustin explains how Big Sits challenge even experienced birders to slow down, listen more carefully, and notice things they’d usually miss. 🎥 Link in bio #birding #birdwatching #naturelovers

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Bluebirds and swallows have started nesting—and Dustin walks you through our setup and early egg counts in this clip from our latest podcast. To watch the full episode, hit the link in our bio.⁠ 📍 Link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #birds #wildlife #birdsofinstagram #birding #birdwatching⁠

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

**Three big questions:⁠ 🔭 Do you really need a spotting scope?⁠ 🪑 Why would birders sit in one spot all day?⁠ 🐣 How do two species share nest boxes without chaos?⁠ ⁠ Catch this week’s Hike & Hearth Birding podcast for answers.⁠ 📍 Link in our bio.⁠

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

We’re Hike & Hearth Birding - nature nerds building a cozy online community for birders and anyone who loves the wild world around us. #birding #birdwatching #wildlifeconservation #naturelovers

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Big crest energy. If he started a garage band it would be named The Dive Bombers. #kingfisher #birding #naturelover #wildlifephotography

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

🌿 Meet the team behind Hike & Hearth! 🦉 Dustin: Birder, conservationist, wildlife photographer Lynn: Science communicator & nature writer Keep your eyes on the skies & your hearts in the wild, friends.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

In the home stretch—Friday is almost here! ✨ Green Heron (Butorides virescens) | 📸 Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth #birding #wildlifephotography #greenheron #naturelovers #birdsofbluesky

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Feelin’ glossie - Double crested cormorant. Photo by Dustin Neild of Hike & Hearth. #birding #wildlifephotography #birdnerd #naturelovers

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🧐 Did you know new bird species are still being discovered in North America? I sure didn’t—until Dustin dropped a fact in our recent vodcast that sent me down the rabbit hole once again. Turns out, science is constantly reshuffling what we thought we knew. Let’s dive in! ⬇️

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Still Discovering: How Science is Rewriting North America’s Bird List

While recording our recent Hike & Hearth vodcast, Dustin casually dropped some bird classification knowledge that intrigued me. And so…

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

🥳“This exciting project will implement a novel, innovative approach that can address the threats to grassland birds at scale and with the urgency that is required.” – Kiel Drake, Prairie Region Director at Birds Canada #birds 🌿 www.birdscanada.org/grassland-co...

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Grassland Conservation Takes Flight: Innovative Project Aims to Conserve Declining Grassland Bird Populations - Birds Canada | Oiseaux Canada

In a groundbreaking step to address the decline of grassland bird populations, Birds Canada and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Foundation (SSGF) have launched the Bird-friendliness Index Incentive Pil...

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

This is what happens when you're married to a birder. You're minding your own business, recording a vodcast with your love & the next thing you know, you're trying to figure out what other animals have red eyes like loons. So here we go, folks. I've climbed out of the rabbit hole with news to share!

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Seeing Red: Why Do Some Animals Have Red Eyes?

It started with a casual observation. During our latest Hike & Hearth vodcast, Dustin and I discussed the Common Loon, the newly announced…

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Dustin_New_England @poncedog.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Did you feel the #York #earthquake? We felt it here at #hikeandhearth HQ. Dogs were not amused.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Dustin took me for a hike through some local marsh that’s frozen over for winter. We saw bluebirds, blue jays, juncos, chickadees, titmice, and a winter wren. He’ll post a few photos later today so stay tuned! But first, time to defrost ourselves! 🥶 #winter #hiking #birding

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

In the mood for a bit of Friday bird trivia? Hit the play button on this video. You’ll find the answers in the comments!

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Check out Sibley’s Bird Trivia with me! Can you answer all 3?

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Why do we love Eastern Bluebirds so much? 🐦💙 Dustin has some ideas on why these living jewels captivate us in this highlight clip. #easternbluebird #wildlife #photography #birding

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Eastern Bluebirds: Their Colors Are Unmatched in Nature

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Alas, we have no photography to share on this Squirrel Appreciation Day. But our Bluesky devotion knows no bounds, so here’s a few fun facts to honor this nutty event! #squirrel #squirrelappreciationday #wildlife

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Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day! #wildlife #squirrel #bluesky

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It's been a long 24 hours, and we're not even sure what to say. So here's a river otter, everybody. Despite it all, nature remains a pretty awesome thing. So we're focusing on that. #nature #otters #wildlife #photography

A playful river otter peeking up out of the water and looking directly at the camera, surrounded by water lilies.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

What do nature lovers do when it's a bazillion below zero outside? We play Wingspan, of course! Never ever have we live streamed on YouTube before but there's a first time for everything, so here we go! If you need something cozy, relaxing and low key, c'mon over! Starts at 6:30 pm EST!

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Cozy Live Stream: Play Wingspan with Us on a Freezing New England Day! ❄️🌿

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I was reading an article on Hooded mergansers this morning. Did you know they have eyes that adjust for underwater hunting—like built-in goggles? They can spot fish even in murky water because of this. Birds are cool. #birding #BirdNerd #wildlifephotography

A pair of hooded mergansers gracefully swim on a calm body of water. The male displays a striking black and white crest with chestnut-colored sides, while the female has a warm brown body with a distinctive cinnamon-colored crest.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🌲🦉 Love owls? Learn how to enjoy birdwatching without stressing these amazing creatures! In our latest vodcast, we share ethical birding tips to protect owls and other wildlife. 🌿✨ Watch now and explore nature responsibly! #Birding #owls #WildlifeConservation #EthicalBirding

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Love Owls? Discover Ethical Birdwatching Tips to Protect Them

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

You. Will. Be. POPLAR! You’re gonna be POPLAR!

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

It’s finally Friday! And our first long weekend of 2025. Trying to figure out where to go wandering in New England. ❤️ winter hiking. No bugs. Less crowds. #winter #hiking #longweekend #newengland

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Eastern bluebirds are cavity-nesters that thrive thanks to nest box programs and conservation efforts. Want to attract bluebirds to your yard? Try installing a nest box! 🪺🌿 #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #ConservationThroughBirding #BluebirdHabitat

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Did you know Great Horned Owlets practice hunting before they can even fly? 🦉 They climb branches to build strength for their first flight! 🌿 Have you ever spotted an owl in the wild? #Birding #Wildlife #Conservation #owls #birdwatching

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Owls can fly in total silence—a cool fact, but our excitement to see them can put them at risk. In Monday's vodcast, we’re sharing how to ethically enjoy owl watching without harming them. 📺 Watch on YouTube @hikeandhearthtv. #owls #birdwatching #birdingethics

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The Secret to Owls’ Silent Flight | Ethical Bird Watching Tips

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

How are we navigating the next four political years? By focusing nature, birds, wildlife, & habitat conservation. We’re blogging & podcasting this year because we want to put something good into the world & help in some way. We’re choosing conservation as our path. What path will you choose?

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Recording today’s vodcast on the ethics of bird watching for owls! 🦉 We’re diving into responsible birding practices, how to observe owls without causing harm, and why ethical wildlife photography matters. Episode drops Monday on YouTube! #Birding #Owls #WildlifeEthics #Conservation

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Photography by Douglas 🍁 @darkwaterphotos.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection.” -- Ralph Smart The blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae, High Park - Toronto, Ontario. 🍁 #Birds 🪶 #Wildlife 🫎 #Nature🌿 #Photography 📷 #Archives 🖼️ #Photog4Hire🤠🤙📿

Large crested songbird with broad, rounded tail. · Color Pattern. White or light gray underneath, various shades of blue, black, and white above.

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SoCal Leslie @socalleslie.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Birders. This account is taking our photos and posting them as his/her own🪶. My willet shot from this morning . @saskajanet.bsky.social

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

On this week’s vodcast, we’re discussing the plight of the Eastern Bluebird and How You Can Make an Impact! Join us on YouTube and let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next! #birdwatching #wildlifeconservation #nature #wildlifephotography

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Saving Eastern Bluebirds: How You Can Make An Impact

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Very excited to announce the launch of our vodcast series on YouTube! In our inaugural video we discuss what the Christmas Bird Count is and why people count birds during the holidays. Enjoy, friends!

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Why Thousands of People Count BIRDS Every Christmas (Yes, Really!)

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

✨ Spotted a flash of gold in our backyard this morning ✨ It's a Northern Flicker, and this unique woodpecker is full of surprises! Head over to our blog to learn fascinating facts about these feathered friends. ➡️

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A Touch of Gold: A Northern Flicker Visits Our Yard

A Northern Flicker visits our backyard this winter! Learn fascinating facts about these woodpeckers and get tips for creating a bird-friendly haven.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Copyright matters! Here's our policy at Hike & Hearth. Let's celebrate creativity and ensure everyone gets the recognition they deserve! #supportartists #ethicalpractices

Hike & Hearth's policy on image use. We credit photographers when featuring their work in our content. We obtain explicit permission before using images commercially in our shop. Copyright matters! We support artists and ethical practices.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Winter is start to nip at our heels, here in New England. That always makes me think of one of my favorite shots by the other 1/2 of Hike & Hearth, @poncedog.bsky.social - we sure ❤️our winter birds ❄️ #easternbluebird #birdphotography #naturephotography

A small bluebird with a rusty-red breast and white belly sits on a branch covered in bright red berries. It's looking down at the berries, perhaps about to eat one.

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Even with a bum wing, Dustin can still appreciate the wonders of nature. 🐦 A flock of Common Mergansers graced our lake this morning, reminding him of the beauty that surrounds us. Dive deeper into the world of these fascinating "sawbills" in his latest blog post! ➡️

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Mergansers on the Lake: A Wildlife Encounter from our Cottage Window

By Dustin Neild Hey there, nature lovers! Dustin here, reporting from our cozy cottage on the shores of Long Lake. As some of you know, I've been temporarily sidelined due to a recent surgery for an a...

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

The little photography shop that could has finally launched! We've been at this for a few years. First an illness with my mum sidelined this venture, then my own health. But, we made it. So here's our shameless plug. We promise to get back to bird nerd stuff after this! 🦉

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Graceful Grooming: Great Blue Heron

Picture this: a calm morning by the water's edge, the sun rising gently over the horizon. There, amidst the reeds and ripples, stands a great blue heron, poised and elegant. With feathers preened and ...

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hello, Bluesky! Where's all our fellow bird nerds at? Looking forward to connecting with you and sharing our passion for wildlife with you all! This is just the beginning!

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The Majestic Great Blue Heron

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Hike & Hearth Birding @hikeandhearth.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Nothing better than running into wildlife during an early evening walk. So blessed to have conservation land in our neighborhood.

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Sunset Dance of the Meadow Deer

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