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Kowhugger

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Music, art and nature lover who’s always up for the best vegan food.👋 🌱

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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I figured there was a story on this male blue dasher’s pose. Called obelisk posture, it’s for thermoregulation with the butt pointed at the sun or possibly dominance or territory related if they’re male. #bluedasher #dragonfly #pachydiplaxlongipennis #obeliskposture #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Every year, I look forward to the monsoon season and the return of the possibility of an amazing sunrise or sunset. This morning was a treat. #sunrise #skywatcherranch #monsoonseason
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
#cliffswallow #petrochelidonpyrrhonota
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The first time I’ve seen a raptor “mantling”, and as I understand it, these two adult Red-tailed hawks hanging out would be mates as adults are usually solitary. So, I guess sharing isn’t a thing among mates and it’s every bird for themselves. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #redtailedhawk #buteojamaicensis #skywatcherranch
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
After seeing Guac a few weeks ago, I couldn’t get the performance out of my head so I went back for the final performance in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon and I’m so glad I did! #guac #JoaquínOliver #ManualOliver #PatriciaOliver #parklandfloridashooting
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
One of three great horned owls nests we’re keeping an eye on. These are the youngest babies. #greathornedowls #bubovirginianus 4.29.26
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Male Bullock’s Oriole. #bird #bullocksoriole #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve 4.28.26
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Surprise visitor. #hoppermountainnationalwildliferefuge #bobcat #lynxrufus
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Last night’s sunset was a stunner. #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve #sunset
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Roadrunner breakfast. #roadrunner #geococcyxcalifornianus #vasquezrocks
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Does this large rock make my Easter island head look small? @huskeypaul , @garydsande and I started out our hike Saturday watching someone unload these heads and their suitcases. The largest took up much of his truck bed. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #vasquezrocks #kirksrock #vasquezrockstoindiancanyon #easterislandheads
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Golden hour Allen’s hummingbird sporting a glorious gorget. #allenshummingbird #selasphorussasin #descansogardens 3.13.26
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Green Heron patiently waiting for dinner. #greenheron #butoridesvirescens #descansogardens 3.13.26
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Tonka’s been having a pretty hard time including a second (asymptomatic) cancer diagnosis but I think we’re on a better path. Here he is doing what he loves best, enjoying the smells of Spring! 🐕 #canine #dogsofinstagram #dogsoffacebook
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Perspective is everything—two sides of the same “coin.” I was greeted by the calls of this Cooper’s Hawk upon arrival. #coopershawk #accipitercooperii #ballonafreshwatermarsh
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Four minutes to sunset. California momentarily remembered it was winter earlier this week and the mountains got snow. The highest peak pictured, Mount San Antonio (aka Baldy), is also the highest in Los Angeles County at just over 10k ft. #downtownlosangeles #losangeles #mtsanantonio #mtbaldy
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Poop shooting. #poopshooter #everybodypoops #osprey #pandionhaliaetus
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
It’s about time someone said “no” to the toddler-in-chief! www.npr.org/2026/02/20/n...
npr.org
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to the president's signature economic policy.
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
#Rainbow 🌈
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
#sunrise #goodmorning #skywatcherranch☀️
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Feed me! #allenshummingbird #selasphorussasin
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
What do you mean you’re going to a Superb Owl party without me? 😉 Juvenile one of two. 5.31.25 #superbowl #greathornedowl #bubovirginianus
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Lucky me! I spotted this cute couple (brown 976 and Pink 856) this morning and I’ve been smiling about it all day! Bios in comments. #californiacondors #gymnogypscalifornianus #lifer #sununo
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🌅 #sunset #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
“…white and male voters are among the most likely to approve of Mr Trump’s job performance, while younger voters and members of ethnic minorities are among the most strongly disapproving. People who have the most education—college graduates and postgrads—are least likely to support Mr Trump.”
economist.com
Donald Trump’s approval rating
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
#amandagorman #alexpretti
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Another stunner. 😍 #sunrise #skywatcherranch
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
🌄 #sunrise #skywatcherranch
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
#sunset #apollocommunityregionalpark
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
The Scaley-breasted Munia is native to India and Southeast Asia but has established feral populations from the pet trade. #lonchurapunctulata #feral #scaleybreastedmunia #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve 1.15.26
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Face! 😍 Osprey #1 from the bird lottery yesterday. #osprey #seahawk #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve #pandionhaliaetus
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I pretty much hit the bird lottery today including this lifer sporting the best ‘do in the basin; a female belted kingfisher. Fun fact, unlike many bird species, the females are more colorful and wear two belts. 🐦 #kingfisher #sepulvedawildlifereserve #beltedkingfisher #megacerylealcyon
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
#xmas #christmas #crimble #thebeatles• @thebeatles Happy Crimble 🎅🎄
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Despite being (somewhat) primarily left-handed, I blow out my right-hand gloves. There needs to be a company that just sells either/or because I have a stack of beautiful left-hand gloves that are perfectly fine. 🧤 #skywatcherranch
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Red-tailed hawk. Definitely a different subspecies than I’m used to seeing. #redtailedhawk #buteojamaicensis #burroakwoodsconservationarea
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Northern Cardinal #northerncardinal #cardinaliscardinalis #overlandparkarboretumandbotanicalgardens
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Red-bellied Woodpecker #redbelliedwoodpecker #melanerpescarolinus #overlandparkarboretumandbotanicalgardens
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Pretty sunset! 😍 #hannibalbridge #riverfrontheritagetrail #sunset #missouririver
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Annie and Lola Lennox. One of the most beautiful things I’ve witnessed. #annielennox #lolalennox #hoorayforhollydays
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Full cold super moon rising. 12.4.25 #fullcoldmoon #supermoon #coldmoon #moonrise
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Golden hour osprey. 11.29.25 #osprey #pandionhaliaetus #seahawk #fishhawk #sepulvedabasinwildlifereserve
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Another shot of color from the G4 severe magnetic storm. #auroraborealis #magneticstorm #skywatcherranch
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It finally cleared up enough to see if I could see any color from the G4 severe magnetic storm. #auroraborealis #magneticstorm #skywatcherranch
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Forgive the crappy photo but I got a bird lifer last week and it was super-exciting. #whitetailedkite #ballonafreshwatermarsh #birdnerd #birdlifer #elanusleucurus 10.15.25
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Long-billed curlew photo-bombed by a plover butt. #hollywoodbeach #oxnard #longbilledcurlew #numeniusamericanus #plover #ploverbutt 10.21.25
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Posted @withregram • @janegoodallinst The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes. #janegoodall #drjanegoodall
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
I keep seeing comments from the right that disagrees with the facts. The numbers do not lie. From The Economist and The Prosecution Project. #politicalviolence
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
#charliekirk #democracy @michaelfanoneofficial My statement to the American people on the death of Charlie Kirk.
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Bow Chica Wow Wow! 9.2.25 #commongreendarner #dragonfly #anaxjunius #venturasettlingponds
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Kowhugger @kowhugger.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Good day, sunshine. ☀️ 🌅 #sunset #skywatcherranch
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