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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar" - A female Green #hermit #hummingbird lets loose a characteristic "grek" call as she alerts rivals to her unignorable presence. Matura, #Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Last weekend's #bioblitz was a real feat of stamina and focus. This was a survey of #Matura Beach in the dwindling daylight, as Common terns fished just off shore. It was also an event during the #inattogether campaign by #inaturalist. #Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #nature #birdsseenin2026

People walking along matura Beach in the dusk hour while comon terns fished off the coast during the T&T Bioblitz

A Common tern fishing off the coast of Matura Beach, Trinidad.

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

"Walk This Way" - A Crested #Caracara has all the swagger as it tramples through a ploughed field looking for something to eat. Tacarigua, #Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Rare Numbers" - A rare and critically endangered #Trinidad Piping-guan was included in the T&T #Bioblitz last weekend. Always great to see one! Matura, Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"Smorgasbord" - So many flies, yet so little light left for this Fork-tailed #Flycatcher as it dips and dives, attempting to get a last few meals before it heads off to its night roost. Tacarigua, #Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"Not Your Average Bird in the Bush" - A rare Double-Striped Thick-Knee made a brief appearance in a ploughed field. Tacarigua, #Trinidad. #stonecurlew #thickknee #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"I Have the Upper Ground!" - A Black-throated #Mango #hummingbird tries to defend its perch against a feisty immature Tufted #Coquette. Matura, Trinidad. #starwars #nectarwars #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

"A Howling Good Time!" - A Red Howler #monkey pauses to let forth an energetic howl, as it sits deep in a thicket of bamboo. Chaguaramas, #Trinidad. #animals #mammals #wildlife

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

"Food Delivery" - A Smooth-billed #Ani heads to its nest with a small bite of #grasshopper for its chicks. Tacarigua, #Trinidad. #birds #birdsseenin2026 #animals #wildlife

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

"Perturbed #Predator" - A Tropical Screech-#owl seems a little upset that I was crowding its #nocturnal hunting grounds. St. Augustine, #Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"Partial Eclipse of the Heart" - A view of the stages of the partial #lunar #eclipse of the #sturgeonmoon (August's #fullmoon ) last night. The coverage was up to 96% at the apex of the event. St. Augustine, #Trinidad. #2026 #astrophotography #nature #natgeoyourshot

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"The Circus is in Town" - A Long-winged #Harrier (species name Circus buffoni because of their clown-like facial pattern) stirs up a whirlwind of activity after it descends into an open field, looking for a victim to claim for breakfast. Debe, #Trinidad. #birds #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"Home Maker" - A Common waxbill with grass gathered to use as nesting material. Tacarigua, Trinidad. #birds #birdsseenin2026

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

"#Sunset Seat" - A visiting Fork-tailed #Flycatcher watches for chances at a last quick meal as the sun sets behind it. After evening victuals it will head to its overnight roost before another day of flycatching. Tacarigua, #Trinidad. #birds #animals #wildlife #birdsseenin2026

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PJ 🇮🇪☘️ @knotweed-ireland.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Bird of The Day - (Red & Grass Lands) Serious looking European Robin standing in the grass... Co. Galway, Ireland. #Red #GrassLands #BirdOfTheDay #Robin #Birds #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt

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It’s actually Dave @davidacody.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grassland. A couple of Ring-necked Pheasants squaring off or just chatting? #birds 🪶 #Nature #wildlife #BirdPhotography #photography #nikon #EastCoastKin

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

My #BirdOfTheDay entry for birds in grass- a Pinnated #bittern hiding in the high grass of central Trinidad. #birds

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Emma Lewis @petchary.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Please don’t buy these brands for Easter!

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Science Magazine @science.org · 04/03/2026

The U.S. National Institutes of Health has delayed posting calls for new grant applications for so long that large academic research programs may not have their funding renewed until next year—assuming those notices are approved at all. scim.ag/4aOl4UZ

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Delays in grant awards and funding calls worry NIH researchers

Many programs may be pushed into the next fiscal year, and some could face funding gaps

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

"Trembling" - A Grey #trembler moves through the dense dry forest, looking for breakfast. Gand Riviere, #SaintLucia. #birds

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

"Wild Colours" - A male Ruby Topaz #hummingbird glances at the lens for a moment, in between watching the competition for nectar. Orange Grove, Tacarigua, #Trinidad. #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

"Crowd Favourite"- The endemic Saint Lucia #warbler is one of those birds that will steal a show, whenever it shows up. Grand Riviere, #SaintLucia. #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

"Your Friendly Neighboorhood #Cuckoo" - If there's one bird I can count on here, that is scarce elsewhere it's a Mangrove cuckoo. Beausejour, #SaintLucia. #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

"Those Wings Are Broad!" - The Broad-winged #hawk is one of two raptors resident in Saint Lucia. If you hear their high-pitched, raspy whistling just look up and there one is! Grand Riviere, St. Lucia. #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Rest in peace legend - you've crossed that last river...

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

"As Sweet As Sugar" - An Antillean crested #hummingbird enjoys the sweet, sweet nectar of a purple bougainvillea flower. Grande Riviere, #SaintLucia. #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

"#Flowers Are Nice Too" - Typically you see seedeaters like this female Lesser Antillean #bullfinch eating, well, seeds, but they like flowers too depending on the type! Grand Riviere, #saintlucia🇱🇨 . . . . #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

"Attitude" - An Antillean crested #hummingbird was letting me know it had all eyes on me. Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. . . . #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

"Taking a Break" - This Green-throated carib #hummingbird feeds even while perched. Gros Islet, St. Lucia. . . . #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

"Court is in Session" - A pair of courting Great-crested grebes show off their wares. Hyde Park, London, England. . . . #birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

"Lying Down on the Job" - This Green #hermit seems to be lying down in the air while feeding, hovering at a horizontal plane. The ability of #hummingbirds to fly in any direction is amazing. Northern Range, #Trinidad. . . . #wildlife #animals #caribbean #nikon #trinidadandtobago #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

"Common #Beauty" - The more common the bird, the more they get ignored, but I refuse to not give this Yellow #Oriole its due. Tacarigua, Trinidad. . . . #birdwatching #wildlife #animals #birdphotography #caribbean #nikon #natgeoyourshot #trinidadandtobago #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

"Spotting #Game" - The best way to ID a White-winged #Becard is to look for the white #spots on their wings or tail feathers! Northern Range, #Trinidad. . . . #birdwatching #wildlife #animals #birdphotography #caribbean #nikon #natgeoyourshot #trinidadandtobago #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

"Luck in Spades" - The White-throated #spadebill is not an easy bird to find. Small, secretive and a lover of the deep forest shade. Main Ridge, #Tobago. . . . #birdwatching #wildlife #animals #birdphotography #caribbean #nikon #natgeoyourshot #trinidadandtobago #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

"Shout for #Freedom" - Happy #Heroes #Day to my fellow Jamaicans. Like this Jamaican #Tody, those who came before paved the way for us, with a shout that demanded our right to live free. St. James, #Jamaica. #birds #nature #wildlife #heritage #culture

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

"Going Native" - When in Tobago, the Blue-backed #manakin is one of several must-see birds. This bird has a tag but it was illegible in the low forest light. Main Ridge, #Tobago. . . . #birds #wildlife #animals #birdphotography #caribbean #nikon #natgeoyourshot #trinidadandtobago #BirdsSeenIn2025

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Jerome Foster Photography 🇯🇲 🇹🇹 🇱🇨 @jefotografi.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

"Going #Cuckoo" - It was great to finally see this #migrant cuckoo species after years of looking and hoping - the Yellow-billed cuckoo. Bon Accord, #Tobago. . . #birdwatching #birdsseenin2025 #naturelovers #savetheplanet🌍 #caribbean #wildlifephotography

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