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@hillja.bsky.social
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Love walking in the wetlands and woods, cats, birds, and puppies. Definitely progressive and saddened that hate seems so prevalent right now!

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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#caturday #bobthecat #tuxedocat Love my very aloof, sometimes snuggly tuxedo kitty!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
#Caturday Bob the Cat soaking up some loves!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#flowers #endofseason #newiPhonecamera From my porch. Been laid up a bit, slowed down, but flowers and birds lift my heart!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
#birds #pelicans Every summer the great American white pelicans grace some of the wetlands around the Portland, Oregon ponds. (This is at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge.) notice the egrets like to hang with them.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/08/2026
El-Sayed on Trump posting image of him & his wife in a restaurant w/ caption "2 DIFFERENT Americas": "He's right. One in which your overlords are 2 people who don't like each other joined in the interest in making billions off of you, or 2 people who genuinely love each other enjoying pancakes ... "
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#usps #foreverstamps It’s the last day to buy Forever Stamps at the current price. They go up on Sunday. (I guess you can get them from a vending machine tomorrow!)
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
#birds #wetlands #herons Only 4 or 5 herons in the rookery with at least 6 spotted around the edge of ponds and lakes. I guess the young are trying their wings. This one didn’t seem bothered by us on the trail. More focused on cleaning up for the day ahead!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
#caturday Neighbor cat telling me he needs to come in!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
#LovingDay #Pride #Loveislove Lest we forget … it was 1967 that the Supreme Court handed down the decision making interracial marriage legal in all 50 states.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
#birds #herons #wetlands This gbh thought it was pretty well hidden so let me get pretty close. It did take off shortly after the second picture. Love our wetland walks and the trail crosses these big rocks so I had no choice of how close to be.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
#birds #herons Yellow crowned night heron in NY, posing for the amateur (that’s me) and the more professional photographers! (Saw a bunch, plus egrets, and other shore birds.)
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
#birds #goslings #wetlandwalk Most of the goslings are now getting big. Walking at the wetlands is good for the sould during these crazy times!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Let’s treat mothers better every day of the year. #healthcareforall #paidfamilyleave
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Mama with 8 ducklings. #wetlands #signsofspring #ducklings #birds Baby ducks will always make me smile! Also saw an osprey flying - that might be interested in the ducklings for another reason. That’s a thought for another day!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Beautiful day at the wetlands. #birds #egret
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Before the catch. #egret #wetlands
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Egret about to strike! Yes, success! #birds #wetlands #egret
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
#bittern #wetlandwalk #heron The usually shy American bittern was on the path we walk. The herons were mostly at the rookery, but some were out getting provisions. And the signs of spring were all around. (Sorry the bittern photo does not do this handsome bird justice!)
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
#walkinthewetlands #findingcalm #signsofspring We walk at the wetlands to find peace for a few moments. The herons are really hanging around the rookery, flying in and out.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
#birds #heron #foggymorning There is a gathering of great blue herons all around the rookery in the trees across a pretty big pond. This lone heron was off on its own so I could actually get a photo.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
#Portland #rain #spring #HopHop Had a slightly damp walk in SE Portland and across the Sellwood Bridge! 6+ miles with my walking buddy, preparing for the 15K in April.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
#daffodils #smiles #signsofspring
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#birds #egrets #wetlands #herons Early spring weather has the gb herons hanging out around the nests and chasing around in pairs. This is where we go to walk and breathe.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
#caturday #comfortcat We got Bob in 2016 because I needed a kitten! (You can guess why.)
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
#heron #wetland Beautiful crisp morning at the wetlands today. This handsome bird was just standing very still, waiting…
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
She was in the tree alone (after the crows stopped harassing her) then she called out and in flew her friend. They made actual musical conversation with each other. Is this courtship? It was a stunning treat on our walk. #baldeagles #birds #Portland
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Great blue heron at the wetlands. #birds #heron #aftertherain
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
#birds #wetlands The usually shy northern bittern was very much out and about, probably not expecting human visitors on the wetland trail. The road to the wetlands was a river but we walked around and were the only humans on the trail. #fernhillwetlandsoregon
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
#artsintegration #STEAM #artseducation The arts can engage learners, deepen and enhance learning! #essentiallearning
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Chief’s heir, Gracie Hunt is badmouthing the choice of Bad Bunny for the super bowl halftime. Well, it looks like the Chiefs may not make it this year anyway. #kansascity #superbowl #halftime #maybetheywillprovemewrong I like some of their players, but actually root against their kicker.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
#birds #egrets
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
#birds #egret #wetlands Morning walk at the wetlands.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Purchasing power? What universe do they pull these numbers from??
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Happy #caturday from the neighbor cat who will pose for a photo unlike Bob, our cat!!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
#egret #wetlands This egret was actually pretty well hidden which allowed me to get a picture with my phone. It did finally decide the woman with the fancy camera was too close!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Supreme Court won’t revisit landmark decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide - USA TODAY #goodnews
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Thank you New York City!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Exactly!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Fernhill Wetlands. Great blue heron.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
#NoKingsPDX Portland does its thing. From people giving out roses to frogs to boats on the river with signs, it was great! Notice, nothing is burning.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
My monarch is a butterfly! #butterfly #monarchsinAmerica
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
#goodmorningnewyork Visiting the grands in NY.
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
#wetlands #sunrise #mypeacefulplace
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
#calm #breathe A moment of peace from the Oregon coast. #sunset
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#beautifulPortland #dragonboats Just spent time in Portland, Oregon. Lots of people on the waterfront. It was clean and SAFE!
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
#pdx #beautifulcity #walkingwithfriends
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Elon Musk 🇺🇸 Parody @elonmusk-parody.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
IT AIN'T GONNA GO AWAY New song about the Epstein Files
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
#CraterLake #soblue #NationalParks
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
#BeavertonFarmersMarket #bestmarket #somethingforeveryone Bought peaches (Sweet Sues), raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, Himalayan dumplings, crab cocktails, waffles, hot sauce…..
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hillja.bsky.social @hillja.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
#portland #lilies #sellwood I love my city! Can you smell these aromatic beauties?
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