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Mairead D

@maireadd100.bsky.social

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Nature aficionado, proud Canadian 🇨🇦 All photos are mine. NO DM's.

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Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 17h

#Photography #ECK #TextureTuesday #Macro #Bugsky #GarlicChive #Bee

A fuzzy Common Eastern Bumblebee drinks nectar from the showy white flowers of a Garlic Chive plant.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 18h

#Photography #ECK #RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #Yarrow

Yellow Yarrow flowers bloom along the rocky shore of Lake Huron under a cloud-filled blue sky in summertime.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #PinkMon #BloomScrolling #Coneflower

One of the last vibrant pink Coneflowers of the season shows off its beauty in the bright fall sunshine.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #MacroMonday #MinimalMonday #Bugsky #Bee

A sleeping Common Eastern Bumblebee clings to a bare plant stem on a chilly fall morning.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #SilentSunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #Raindrops #Leaves

Raindrops bead on colourful fallen Maple leaves in autumn 🍂

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Stunday #Macro #Bugsky #Buddleja #Butterfly #Bee

A Clouded Yellow Butterfly and a Common Eastern Bumblebee drink nectar from the small purple flowers of a Buddleja shrub.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyArtShow #Lights #ClassicMono

A black and white image of park lights illuminating the surrounding trees, casting shadows on the winding path below.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #GreenSat #Macro #Bugsky #Dragonfly

A close-up view of a Green Darner Dragonfly clinging to the slim branch of a leafy shrub.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BNWMacro #ClassicMono #Bugsky #Beetle #Dahlia

A close-up, black and white image of a Spotted Cucumber Beetle atop the petal of a Dahlia flower.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ForestFriday #Scape #Tree

A Chestnut tree on a grassy hill in late summer, surrounded by small shrubs, at the break of dawn.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Flyday #Macro #Bugsky #FlowersOnFriday #Loosestrife #Butterfly

A close-up view of a Silver-Spotted Skipper drinking nectar from a panicle of small white Gooseneck Loosestrife flowers.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #InsectThursday #ColorADay #YellowThu #Macro #Bugsky #Yarrow #Wasp

A close-up view of a Common Aerial Yellowjacket Wasp atop the golden flowers of a Yarrow plant.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #RoseWednesday #BloomScrolling #ColorADay #RedWed

Cherry red, ruffled Garden Roses surrounded by dark green leaves.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #WordlessWednesday #Macro #Bugsky #Aster #Bee

A close-up image of a Common Eastern Bumblebee asleep on a pink Aster flower.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BloomScrolling #Macro #TextureTuesday #Masterwort

A close-up view of a cluster of Great Masterwort flowers with greenish-white, papery bracts and multiple pincushion-like blooms.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #BlueTue #Macro #Bugsky #Salvia #Bee

A close-up view of a Western Honey Bee drinking nectar from a blue Salvia flower.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyMonday #MinimalMonday #Lake #Sky

Crystal clear lake water under a cloud-filled blue sky is edged by a sandy beach and green trees.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #MacroMonday #ColorADay #PinkMon #Bugsky #Stonecrop #Bee

A close-up view of a Common Carder Bee drinking nectar from the small pink flowers of a Stonecrop plant.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BNWMacro #ClassicMono #Dahlia

A black and white, close-up image of a pale, lightly striped Dahlia flower backlit by sunlight. A budding flower hangs above it, and dark leaves provide a verdant backdrop.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #SilentSunday #Macro #Bugsky #Coneflower #Butterfly

A colourful Monarch Butterfly drinks nectar while perched atop the orange disc florets of a white Coneflower. More flowers and greenery are visible in the background.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BNWMacro #Bugsky #Bee

A black and white, close-up image of a Western Honey Bee, speckled with grains of pollen, perched atop a Hibiscus petal.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyArtShow #Golden #Macro #Bugsky #Goldenrod #Wasp

A close-up view of a Northern Paper Wasp drinking nectar from the small, bright flowers of a Goldenrod plant.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #FlowersonFriday #PurpleFriday #Macro #Raindrops #Crane's-bill

A close-up view of raindrops beading on the purple petals of a Crane's-bill flower. A closed flower bud and green leaves are also visible.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Flyday #Macro #Bugsky #Bee

A close-up view of a small Western Honey Bee perched atop a graceful Blue Cat's Whiskers flower. Greenery is visible in the background.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Scape #ForestFriday #Sunrise

Dark trees line the barely visible pathway up to the top of the reservoir park under dawn's red sky.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #InsectThursday #ColorADay #YellowThu #Macro #Bugsky #Clematis #Bee

A resourceful Common Eastern Bumblebee searches within a Golden Clematis flower for pollen to add to the impressive basket on her hind leg.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #RedWed #Macro #Bugsky #Fly #Daylily

A close-up image of a Common Green Bottle Fly perched atop a red Daylily flower petal.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #RoseWednesday #WordlessWednesday

A cluster of lush, pink Shrub Roses in full bloom, surrounded by greenery.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Twosday #Snails

A mother and her baby White-lipped Snail out for a stroll atop a black iron railing after a rainstorm.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Bugsky #Macro #TextureTuesday #ColorADay #BlueTue #Hyssop #Bee

A fuzzy Half-black Bumblebee amidst the abundant violet flowers of an Anise Hyssop plant.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #THANKYOU A big thank you to all of my wonderful friends here on Bluesky for your likes, follows, reposts, and thoughtful comments. I'm especially thankful to everyone associated with East Coast Kin for all of your kindness. With appreciation, Mairead 🤗

Raindrops on a slim green branch reflect the colourful garden in the background.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyMonday #MinimalMonday #Lighthouse

A small white Lighthouse atop a rocky outcropping looks out over a lake under a blue sky.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #MacroMonday #Bugsky #ColorADay #PinkMon #Butterfly #Bee

A Red Admiral Butterfly, seen from the side and hanging upside-down, shares space with an Eastern Carpenter Bee on a panicle of pink Buddleja flowers. Small Daisies, green grass, and an iron fence are visible in the background.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BNWMacro #ClassicMono #Macro #Bugsky #Bee

A black and white, close-up image of an Eastern Carpenter Bee, wings shining in the sun, drinking nectar from the flowers of a Bluebeard shrub.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Stunday #SilentSunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #Sunrise #ManitoulinIsland

Sunrise over Manitoulin Island paints the sky in pastel shades which reflect on Lake Mindemoya below. Rocks are visible beneath the surface of the clear water. Pine trees and a dock appear on the right side of the image; an island is in the center, on the horizon.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Macro #Bugsky #Goldenrod #Bee

An Eastern Carpenter Bee drinks nectar from the small yellow flowers of a Goldenrod plant.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyArtShow #Undulating #ColorADay #GreenSat #Abstract #Water

Sunlight over the undulating waves of Lake Huron highlights the algae-covered stones below the surface.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ForestFriday #FungiFriday #Mushrooms

Two mushrooms with freckled tops and fringed edges amidst fallen branches and tree bark on the forest floor. If anyone can identify the type of mushroom, please let me know! 😀

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Flyday #Macro #Bugsky #Dragonfly

A Common Darter Dragonfly spreads its wings as it rests atop an Anemone flower bud. Greenery is visible in the background.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Scape #Rainbow

As seen from the garden at the park, a rainbow arches over the sky at sunrise. Sunlight illuminates the high-rise buildings on the horizon, as the rainbow appears to land on the roof of the tower on the right. Park benches, a pathway, flowers, and greenery dominate the foreground of the image. There are several people midground observing the beautiful colour show.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #InsectThursday #ColorADay #YellowThu #Macro #Bugsky #Butterfly

A Clouded Yellow butterfly drinks nectar as it perches atop a panicle of small, purple Buddleja flowers.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BloomScrolling #RoseWednesday

The summer sun highlights the soft pink petals of a Garden Rose in bloom. It is surrounded by green leaves and a single tight rosebud.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #RedWed #WordlessWednesday #Macro #Leaf #Raindrop

A close-up view of a raindrop hanging from a red Dogwood leaf in early fall. The water droplet reflects the surrounding green and red leaves.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #TextureTuesday #Macro #Sunflower

A close-up view of a Sunrich Gold Sunflower, its lush yellow rays surrounding both golden florets and green disks. Spiked green leaves are visible in the background.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #BlueTue #LakeHuron

A view of Bickell's Creek as it empties into Lake Huron at Gore Bay. The water is bordered by green bull rushes under a blue sky. Trees cover the grass and hill to the right; boats and a long breakwater are visible in the harbour to the left. A plump of Canada Geese gathers in the water on a sunny, late summer day.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyMonday #MacroMonday #Bugsky #Hoverfly #Chicory

A black and yellow striped American Hoverfly drinks nectar from the stamen tubes of a light blue Chicory flower.
*With apologies for the double post - I realized I initially posted the unedited image and hastily deleted it! Oops!*

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #ColorADay #PinkMon #MacroMonday #Chrysanthemum #Raindrops

A close-up view of a pink Chrysanthemum flower dotted with raindrops.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #Stunday #SilentSunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #Sunset

A small fishing boat is backlit by the light of the sun setting over the water of Lake Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BNWMacro #ClassicMono #Roses

A close-up, black and white image of two double blooming Garden Roses surrounded by greenery.

Mairead D @maireadd100.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

#Photography #ECK #BlueskyArtShow #Minimal #ColorADay #GreenSat #Macro #Raindrops

Three raindrops on a blade of ornamental grass display inverted reflections of the park behind them. The cement path, bordered by green grass and trees, as well as the grey sky above, are visible.