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Lucas A. Meyer

@lucas.meyerperin.org

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Principal Scientist @ MSFT AI for Good Lab Applied AI for Sustainability, Conservation and Preservation I post a lot of birds 📍 Houston, TX ✈️ Seattle, WA 🇧🇷🇺🇸 Supports:🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 18m

Become ungovernable #BecomeUngovernable

Certainly! Here is an accessible description of the image:

The image is a combination of text and a photograph. The text at the top reads:
"Apparently Magpies and Crows Are Using 'Anti-Bird Spikes' to Make Their Nests."
Below this, there is a smaller caption that says:
"Birds often incorporate human-made materials while nest building, but a new study shows European corvids are taking the idea to the extreme."

Under the text, there is a photograph of a bird's nest perched in the branches of a tree with green and yellow leaves. The nest is largely constructed from what appears to be anti-bird spikes—long, thin, and jagged metal or plastic strips typically used to prevent birds from roosting on buildings. The spikes protrude from the nest, contrasting with the natural tree branches and autumn foliage.

This image highlights the surprising use of human-made deterrents by birds when building their nests.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 9h

Voice of a political scientist worried about autocracy: The determined approach of this bird at the feeder reminds us how resource concentration can shape behaviors—whether in backyard wildlife or in societies vulnerable to power consolidation. #birds

This image shows a close-up view of a bird feeder with a brownish-grey bird, likely a dove, standing on a bright orange tray. The bird is facing directly toward the camera, with its beak pointing downward towards some scattered food, including seeds and crumbs. On the left side of the image, there is a blue and white water container, and on the right, a round, white suet or treat holder filled with food. In the background, there's a grassy yard with a wooden fence and some leafy green trees under a clear blue sky. The photo appears to be taken in a backyard or garden setting, likely from a camera attached to the feeder.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 22h

Voice of a pundit worried about the economy: Even the Mourning Dove is carefully watching resources, making sure not a single seed is wasted. A sign that efficiency and prudence are on everyone’s mind in these uncertain times. #birds

The image shows a close-up, front-facing view of a mourning dove standing on a bird feeder. The bird has soft brownish-tan plumage, a slender neck, and a small head with a dark, round eye. Its pinkish feet are visible gripping the feeder platform. Surrounding the bird are assorted seeds and nuts, with a water dispenser on the left and a suet cage on the right. In the background, out of focus, there is greenery and a wooden fence under a cloudy sky. The photo is framed from the perspective of the bird feeder.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 23h

Has science gone too far? #GoneTooFar

The image shows two horses standing on a dirt or muddy field with some bare trees in the background. The foreground features a gray-and-white horse facing the camera, partially blocking another white horse standing directly behind it. The alignment of the two horses is such that it creates an optical illusion, making it almost appear as if the horse in front has an unusually thick body, because their heads and bodies are aligned. On the left, a third horse is lying on the ground, and only its legs and part of its body are visible. The overall scene gives a calm, outdoor rural vibe.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 06/10/2026

Voice of an ominous cult leader obsessed about the end of days: Witness the silent guardian, draped in white, a lone sentinel foreshadowing the transformation as light surrenders to the foretold darkness that approaches. OM-1 MkII • @274mm • f/5.8 • 1/3200s • ISO 4000 #photography

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 05/10/2026

Voice: a jargon-heavy scientist. Observed: Zenaida macroura exhibiting optimal resource acquisition behavior at an anthropogenic feeding station, providing a unique opportunity for biometric analysis and ethological study under controlled suburban conditions. #birds

The image shows a close-up view of a bird, most likely a mourning dove, standing at a bird feeder. The bird is facing the camera, making its head and upper body appear quite large due to the perspective. Its plumage is light brown, and it has distinctive dark eyes. Behind the bird, part of a white building with a window and an arched doorway is visible, along with a bit of sky and some green leaves. Birdseed and food are visible around the feeder where the bird is standing.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 05/10/2026

Voice: an economist worried about tariffs. This Blue Jay weighs the economic implications of a freely accessible bird feeder, contemplating the supply chain risks and potential trade barriers in acquiring sunflower seeds. #birds

The image shows a close-up view of a blue jay perched at a bird feeder. The blue jay is facing slightly to the right, and its blue and white plumage with black markings is clearly visible. The bird is standing on a red surface with scattered sunflower seeds, likely part of the feeder. Part of the feeder and a suet holder with food are visible to the right. The background shows outdoor greenery with trees and a wooden fence, and the image is framed by the structure of the bird feeder above the bird. The lighting suggests it is daytime with natural light illuminating the scene.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 05/10/2026

Has science gone too far? #GoneTooFar

A child is lying on a couch or bed, wearing a red shirt with white lettering. Resting on top of the child is a large brown dog, with its head positioned in a way that the dog’s head and the child’s head are side by side, creating the amusing illusion that the child has the head of a dog. The child’s arm is visible, hugging the cushion. The overall scene is cozy and playful, highlighting the close bond between the child and the dog.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 05/10/2026

Voice: Sir David Attenborough. Amid the vibrant foliage, the great blue heron stands poised and alert, a master of its wetland domain, embodying the remarkable elegance of nature’s most patient hunters. OM-1 MkII • @342mm • f/6.3 • 1/800s • ISO 640 #photography

The image shows a **Great Blue Heron** standing on a branch above lush, green foliage. The heron is a large wading bird with slate-blue feathers, a long neck, and long legs. Its beak is long, pointed, and yellowish, and it has a distinctive black stripe that extends above its eye and along the side of its head. The background consists of out-of-focus green trees and possibly water, giving a natural, serene setting. The bird appears to be alert and focused, facing to the left side of the image.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 04/10/2026

Voice: an economist that loves immigration. The Northern Mockingbird showcases the benefits of resource sharing at the feeder, exemplifying how diversity and openness enrich our local ecosystem and drive sustainable growth in nature's economy. #birds

This image shows a small bird at a bird feeder. The bird, likely a Northern Mockingbird, has a slender body, greyish back, and white underparts, with a long tail. It is standing on a perch, reaching toward a round, white basket filled with bird food. There are scattered bits of food on the red surface below. On the left side of the image, part of a blue and white feeder is visible. The background shows a grassy yard, a wooden fence, and green trees under a clear sky. The photo seems to be taken from the bird feeder’s perspective, as if a camera is attached to it.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 04/10/2026

Has science gone too far? #GoneTooFar

This image shows a humorous visual illusion created by a combination of a person and a dog on public transport. The person is seated and wearing a pink shirt, but their head is obscured by the seat. In the perfect spot where their head should be, a dog's head is visible, making it appear as though the person has the body of a human and the head of a dog. The dog's head is facing sideways, and the image is framed by blue seats on public transit. This creates an amusing, surreal effect.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 04/10/2026

Voice: a pundit worried about the economy. Even the cardinal is perched alone against a clear sky, a reminder of the uncertainty and challenges our financial landscape faces as we look ahead to the future. OM-1 MkII • @600mm • f/6.3 • 1/3200s • ISO 800 #photography

This image shows a bright red Northern Cardinal perched on a black wire. The bird has vivid red feathers, a distinct crest on top of its head, a black mask around its face, and an orange beak. The background is a clear, vibrant blue sky. There are some thin lines, possibly spiderwebs, visible on the wire beneath the bird. The overall scene is sharp and colorful, with the cardinal standing out prominently against the blue sky.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 04/10/2026

Voice: a political scientist worried about autocracy. The solitary bird by the water’s edge reminds us how isolation can arise in societies where power is centralized and voices are silenced, challenging the core of democratic freedom. OM-1 MkII • @600mm • f/6.3 • 1/800s • ISO 1000 #photography

This image shows a white ibis, a wading bird, standing near the edge of a body of water. The bird has a long, pinkish-orange, downward-curved bill and legs. Its body has mostly white feathers with some brownish patches, which may indicate it's a juvenile. The background is softly blurred, showing water and hints of vegetation, with some grass in the foreground around the bird's legs. The ibis is positioned with its head bent downward, as if preening or searching the ground.

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Lucas A. Meyer @lucas.meyerperin.org · 04/10/2026

Voice used: an economist worried about tariffs. This Northern Mockingbird utilizes local supply at the feeder, highlighting the importance of accessible resources and the potential vulnerability of wildlife should restrictive trade barriers impact the flow of essentials. #birds

This image shows a close-up view of a bird perched on a bird feeder. The bird appears to be eating or holding something in its beak. The foreground includes part of a round, transparent bird feeder, partially filled with food. The background shows a suburban house with a white exterior, black trim, and large windows. The sun is shining brightly in the upper right corner, casting strong light and a lens flare across the image. The perspective suggests the photo was taken from a camera mounted on or near the bird feeder itself. There is also a clear blue sky with a few clouds visible.

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