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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Lesser Goldfinch at the camera feeder this morning. I haven’t seen as many of these guys this year 🙁. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma. Lesser Goldfinch from the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/le…

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Took a couple pics of this California Scrub-Jay at the bird bath today. Really pretty birds, but they sure are noisy. #Birds #Nature. #Sonoma #California. Audubon Bird Guide - www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/ca…

A California scrub jay perched on the edge of a gray plastic bird bath, featuring a bright azure-blue head, wings, and long tail, a pale gray-brown back, a grayish-white throat and chest with a faint dark collar, and a dark bill, against a soft-focus green and brown background.

A scrub-jay with a vibrant sky-blue head, wings, and long tail, a grayish-brown back, a pale white chest, and a dark face mask leans down to drink from a gray plastic birdbath. The background features softly blurred green foliage and sunlit tree branches.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Got a few pics of a Red-breasted Nuthatch today. Very cute and quick little guys 🥰 #Sonoma #Birds #Nature I’m ot sure if this guy is a male or a female. They have the cutest little nasally tooting sound. Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/re…

An eye-level, close-up photograph captures a Red-breasted Nuthatch perched securely on a slender, textured brown branch amidst a dense canopy of lush green foliage.
The bird has a black cap that extends down the back of its neck, contrasted sharply by a bold white eyebrow stripe and a dark line running through its eye. Its back and folded wings exhibit a slate-blue-gray plumage, while its underparts display a warm cinnamon-rust orange color. Its sharp, dark bill points intently downward.

A Red-breasted Nuthatch perched facing left on a textured brown tree branch, surrounded by green foliage and blurred out-of-focus background light. The small songbird features a distinctive black cap, a white stripe above its eye, a black eyeline, a blue-gray back, and a warm rusty-orange breast and belly.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Texts from her talking to MAGA donor

Eric, I really wish you would stop
papering all these things. It's really
dangerous and not helpful to you or
me while you could simply just call
me on signal.
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What a nightmare you'll literally
cost me my ambassadorship
stop writing

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

California scrub-jay on my deck just now. Warm day today in #Sonoma #California #Birds #Nature

A California scrub-jay with blue feathers, a gray back, and a white stripe over its eye perches on the edge of a circular gray birdbath next to a wooden deck railing.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Happy #Caturday from our pampered cat Yuki. She loves to put her front paws inside my slippers. #CatsofBluesky

A close-up of a fluffy grey cat with folded ears, squinting in bright sunlight while resting its feet inside and its chin on a brown slipper

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My son loves this photo I took earlier this week. Male House Finch eating berries. He said it looks like a gruesome scene of a lion eating a gazelle 🤭 #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #BirdPhotography

A close-up, eye-level photograph captures a male House Finch facing right as it perches on a cluster of elderberries. The small bird has a robust, conical seed-eating bill, currently stained with dark red juice from the fruit. Its head, face, and upper breast are a dusty reddish-pink, while its back and folded wings feature detailed brown-and-white streaking.
The bird stands directly atop a drooping cluster of ripe and decaying red elderberries, which hang from thin red stems. The berries vary in texture and color—some are plump, dark, and shriveled, while others are coated in a pale, whitish bloom. Bright green, serrated lance-shaped leaves surround the bird and the fruit cluster, interspersed with thin brown branches. The background is a soft, out-of-focus mix of warm sunlight and foliage.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I did’t even realize until today that I did get a photo of the Northern Harrier with a rodent this past Monday at Schollenberger Park in Petaluma. 😊 #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography #Canon R5ii RF200-800

A medium-close action shot captures a Northern Harrier in mid-air flight against a soft, out-of-focus background of distant blue-gray hills and a golden-brown field below. The raptor is banked slightly to its left, displaying mottled brown and buff plumage across its back and underwings with dark-barred flight feathers. Its head is turned forward, highlighting sharp yellow eyes and a hooked beak. Its bright yellow talons are extended downward, clutching a small prey item.

A raptor, likely a northern harrier, is captured mid-air in a dynamic downward swoop over a muted green and golden field. The bird is angled diagonally across the frame with its wings lifted high, displaying mottled brown and dark gray feathers on the upper wings and a barred pattern on its tail. Its head is tilted downward, focusing intently on the ground below, while its yellow talons are extended downward, carrying a small caught prey. The background consists of soft-focused, low-lying brush and vegetation, creating a natural, sunlit field setting that keeps the sharp focus entirely on the descending bird.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Black Phoebe on my roof today, and a shocked looking Chestnut-backed Chickadee 😮 #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California

A dark charcoal-grey or black bird with a contrasting bright white belly perched facing right on the rough, grey speckled shingles of a roof, set against a solid, vibrant blue sky.

A small bird, likely a chickadee perched on a metal rod next to a dark feeder against a bright, hazy white background. The bird has a rounded, fluffy body, dark cap and bib, white cheeks, and is facing slightly right with its beak open.

The bird features a dark, near-black cap on its head and a matching dark bib under its chin. Its cheeks and a patch on the back of its neck show contrasting white plumage. Its belly and chest are a soft, pale off-white or light gray, while its back, wings, and flanks display muted brownish-gray tones. Its feet and short beak are dark gray or black.

The bird has an alert, animated, and vocal expression. With its small dark eye focused forward and its beak parted open, it appears to be singing, calling out, or excitedly chirping while perched.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’ve been trying to get a good shot of a Red-winged Blackbird with both red shoulder patches showing and I finally got one yesterday at Schollenberger Park in #Petaluma. #Sonoma. #California. #Birds. #BirdPhotography #Canon R5m2 RF200-800

A male Red-winged Blackbird perched amongst leafy green branches. The bird has glossy black plumage with striking, vibrant red shoulder patches bordered by a thin yellow margin (visible on its left epaulet). Facing forward with its head slightly angled, the bird has its beak open as if vocalizing or calling out. Its wings are slightly spread or fluffed to showcase its red

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

😂 is Mike gonna be there doing the coverage himself. It’s just keeps getting dumber. #Idiocracy #Politics. #1stAmendment.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Young non-breeding male Red-winged Blackbird I captured at Schollenberger Park in #Petaluma this week, or this may be a Tricolored Blackbird? #Birds #Nature #Sonoma He’ll get those red wings eventually. www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/re… (Edited 5:10 PM via @skeetsapp.com)

An immature male Red-winged Blackbird with dark, mottled black and brown plumage and a developing reddish-orange shoulder patch perches alertly on a thin diagonal branch among green foliage.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Got a few shots of this Northern Harrier hunting at Schollenberger Park in #Petaluma yesterday. Juvenile or female I presume. I was hoping it would catch something and I could get a shot of that but nope. #Sonoma #California #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography

A Northern Harrier (marsh hawk), is captured in mid-flight. The bird is banking sharply downward with its wings arched and broad primary feathers spread, angled as if scanning the ground or preparing to drop toward prey. It has distinctive dark brown and mottled plumage are visible on its back and wings, contrasted by a prominent white patch (rump patch) right above its tail. Its head is bowed downward, focused intently below. The background features a soft-focus, muted blue-gray hillside under a clear sky, with natural daylight highlighting the texture of the hawk's wings and back.

A medium shot captures a raptor in flight, viewed from behind and slightly above as it glides low over a marshy landscape. The bird's wings are spread, with the left wing angled sharply upward in mid-flap and the right wing extended outward. A bright white rump patch is clearly visible at the base of its dark-tipped tail. The background consists of a textured, low-lying field of green grasses and muted brown foliage under natural daylight.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Saw this Eurasian Collared-Dove yesterday in Petaluma. It’s invasive to North America, but still nice. It competes with our native Mourning Doves. #Birds #Sonoma. Build a wall 🤷🏼‍♂️😔 California classifies them as a game bird with no bag limits and a year-round open season.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Song Sparrow in #Petaluma at Shollenberger Park yesterday. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California #BirdPhotography #Canon R5m2 RF200-800 lens Song Sparrow from the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/so…

A small brown-and-white striped bird, likely a song sparrow, standing on a post.
Dense green foliage and some reddish-brown leaves in the background. A weathered wooden post with a white-painted top section in the foreground.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Immature Black-crowned Night Heron. In Shollenberger Park Petaluma yesterday. Holding a piece of wood for some reason in the last shot. #Birds #Nature #Petaluma #Sonoma #California. #BirdPhotography. #Canon R5m2 RF200-800 From the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/...

A juvenile night heron standing on a weathered, rough branch. The bird has brown and white streaked plumage, bright orange-yellow eyes, and a sharp, pointed grayish-blue beak. It has its left leg planted firmly on the branch while the right leg is lifted up mid-step. A dense cluster of tall, vertical reeds and marsh grass, featuring a mix of dry beige stalks and vibrant green stems.

A juvenile night heron with brown and white streaked feathers stands on a weathered log over water, with tall reeds in the background looking up to the sky.

A juvenile night heron with brown and white streaked feathers stands on a weathered log over water, with tall reeds in the background looking down to the water holding a wood chip in it’s beak.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Another photo from Schollenberger Park in #Petaluma yesterday. #Birds #Sonoma #California. Red-winged Blackbird. They love this park.

A male red-winged blackbird is perched on a thin, weathered wooden branch. The bird has glossy black plumage with a prominent, vibrant red and yellow shoulder patch (epaulet) visible on its wing. It has a sharp, dark pointed beak facing toward the left.
The background is a soft-focused, muted green, creating a natural outdoor setting.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Took a walk at Schollenger Park in #Petaluma yesterday. Big Fat Towhee my son would say.🙁 He’s very politically correct except when it comes to birds apparently #Sonoma #California #Birds (Edited 12:41 PM via @skeetsapp.com)

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The gas station I often use in Petaluma yesterday 😳 #California Hoping to buy EV SUV soon. #gasoline #Oil #Iran

Car Wash with
Gasoline
without
Wash 6.398
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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Got a few pics of Black Phoebe today. They almost always liked to perch in our apple tree. #Birds #Sonoma #California #BirdPhotography

Black Phoebe, perched upright on a thin, bare branch. The bird has a dark, sooty gray-black head, back, wings, and tail, which sharply contrasts with its crisp white belly and underparts. It is facing toward the right side of the frame. The background is a brightly lit, soft, and out-of-focus blend of vibrant green and yellow foliage.

A sharp, close-up photograph of a Black Phoebe perched gracefully on a curved, dark metal garden hook. The bird has a sleek, dark charcoal-black head, breast, and back, contrasting sharply with a clean white belly and undertail. Its dark, slender beak is slightly pointed, and it gazes alertly toward the right. Its tiny dark feet grip the rounded top of the bar securely, and its long tail extends downwards. The background is a soft, out-of-focus wash of warm, dappled green and earthy tones.

A small, dark bird with a black head and back, lighter gray-white underparts, and slender dark legs. The bird is perched facing forward on the edge of a dark roof gutter, angled slightly to the left. The background features a textured dark roof shingle surface and out-of-focus green foliage in the upper left corner, illuminated by bright daylight casting soft shadows.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Black Turnstone on a rock in #Monterey Bay #California #Birds #Nature this past weekend. Black Turnstone from the Audubon Bird Guide: www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/bl…

A small, plump shorebird, likely a turnstone or similar sandpiper, stands balanced on a single leg on a rugged, light-colored granite boulder. Its plumage is a mottled mix of dark brown and white, with a stark white lower belly. A distinct, dark, rounded shadow is cast on the rock immediately to the left of the bird. In the background, deep blue water ripples under bright daylight.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Juvenile western gull in #Monterey #California this past weekend. I got lots of shots and it seemed to have a real personality. #Birds #Nature

A juvenile Western gull stands facing forward on a sandy path, captured in a full-length, eye-level shot outdoors in bright daylight. The bird has its head curved downward and inward, with its bill tucked close to its chest as it preens or rests. Its plumage is a mottled mix of dusty grayish-brown and soft tan, featuring softly textured feathers across its rounded head, neck, and plump body. Its slender, dark-tipped bill is pointed downward, and its long, pale pink legs and webbed feet stand firmly on the earth, casting a dark, rounded shadow directly behind it on the ground. In the background, a low bank of green foliage dotted with small white flowers forms a natural border behind the bird.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Nuttall’s Woodpecker today at Tolay Lake Regional Park in #Sonoma #California #Birds #Nature

A Nutall's woodpecker clings to a vertical, light-colored dead tree branch against a clear blue sky. The bird is captured from behind and slightly to the side, showcasing its striking black-and-white barred back and wings. Its crown is a vibrant red, contrasting sharply with its black-and-white patterned head and nape. The long, dark tail feathers rest against the weathered bark as the woodpecker faces upward and to the right.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

California ground squirrel in #Monterey #California last weekend. I’ll never forget the first time I saw these when I was 6 years old wearing my brand new red tennis shoes. The first new shoes I ever got, the rest were always hand me downs from my older brothers. 🙂 #Nature #Squirrel

A California ground squirrel stands upright on its hind legs on a sandy, sunlit ledge, looking off to the left. Its fur is a mix of brown, gray, and tan speckles, and its short, bushy tail rests on the ground behind it. The background consists of out-of-focus, rugged rock formations under bright daylight.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Pretty little Anna’s #hummingbird visited today. 🥰 #Birds #Nature. Looks it’s time to fill this feeder again 😓

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Couple photos of seagulls, one in the sun out in the ocean, and the second one is back in a ravine in the shade. Love the ocean colors. #Birds #Nature #Ocean #Monterey #California

A seagull floats in choppy, dark navy-blue and black ocean water, surrounded by swirling patterns of white sea foam.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A Great Blue Heron enjoying the sun at Berwick Park in Pacific Grove #Monterey #California #Birds #Nature

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Bewick’s Wren at Point Lobos State Nature Preserve, Carmel in #Monterey County. Taken Saturday #California #Birds #Nature #Singing

A small Bewick's wren perches atop a weathered pine cone with its beak wide open in mid-song. The bird is primarily soft ash-gray on its rounded breast and belly, contrasting with an earthy grayish-brown back and crown. A striking, clean white "eyebrow" stripe (supercilium) runs boldly over its dark eye, bordered below by a subtle dusky eyestripe. Its slender, dark gray bill points upward, while its long tail extends behind, patterned with alternating bands of dark charcoal and pale grayish-brown. The rough, pale-brown pine cone it stands on is framed by blurred, sunlit tree branches in the background.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Dark-eyed Junco yesterday at Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in #Monterey County #California #Birds #Nature

A dark-eyed junco perched atop a weathered, jagged tree stump, angled slightly to the right against a soft-focus background of muted green foliage and pale sky. The small songbird has a distinct jet-black hood covering its head, throat, and upper chest, contrasting sharply with its pale pinkish-beige conical beak and dark eye. Below the hood, its underside is creamy off-white, flanked by warm, buff-brown sides and dark gray-brown wings that fold neatly over its back.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Little Chestnut-backed Chickadee seems to be viewing his reflection in the bird bath. #Birds #Nature #BirdPhotography

A Chestnut-backed Chickadee perched on the rim of a deck-mounted birdbath, looking down into the water against a soft-focus leafy green background.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Went to #Monterey Bay this weekend and took thousands of photos. Just starting to cull them. I like this shot of a Great Egret; the reflection is nice. #Birds #Nature #California

A white egret stands perched atop a floating mat of kelp and driftwood in bright blue water. The bird is viewed slightly from behind, facing toward the right with its slender black legs planted firmly. In the foreground, the calm, rippling water casts a distorted, bright white reflection of the egret's plumage. Bits of brown seaweed float scattered across the vibrant surface under bright daylight.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Funny photo yesterday from my camera feeder. Female house finch 🤪. #Birds #Nature

Brown and tan female House Finch turned to the right with her beak open and pink tongue sticking out and slighty curved down sitting at a orange and blue bird feeder with grass and trees in background.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Very scrawny little female house finch at my camera feeder yesterday. #Birds #Sonoma #Nature

A dramatic low-angle, close-up view of a streaked brown finch standing tall and alert on a red bird feeder perch. The bird faces directly toward the camera with its legs wide apart, chest puffed forward, and head tilted upward toward the sky. An outdoor yard with lush green trees and a building is visible softly in the background.

A wide-angle, close-up shot from a low perspective of a thin streaked brown finch perched on a red and blue feeder platform. The bird stands with its long, dark legs spread wide, stretching its neck and looking upward to the right with a large, dark eye and a conical beak. The background shows a sunny, tree-lined backyard and the side of a building.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If there isn’t a candy bar called Nootbaar there should be. #Candy #Diamondbacks #SFGiants #MLB.

Television broadcast view of Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Lars Nootbaar standing in the batter's box against the San Francisco Giants, holding his bat upright while focused toward the mound.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wow didn’t know I watched history yesterday 🙁 #SFGiants #MLB

COMCAST
BUSINESS

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

HISTORY MADE YESTERDAY VS CINCINNATI
• Giants were 2,208-0 when leading by 6+ runs
in the 9th inning until yesterday's loss
• 11th loss when leading in the 9th inning.
Most in MLB and most in franchise history (since 1901)
• Have yet to sweep a team in a 3+ game series
• First time since 1925 Giants won a game when trailing
by 4+ runs in the 9th & leading by 4+ runs in the 9th

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here’s a couple photos of a Downy Woodpecker that was on my feeders about a week ago. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma I always wonder why they developed that redhead. It almost looks like the halves of their brain.

A male Downy Woodpecker hangs under a wire suet cage, showcasing his agile mechanics against a soft, muted backdrop. The bird’s sleek black-and-white patterned plumage is punctuated by a vivid splash of crimson on the nape.

A male Downy Woodpecker hangs under a wire suet cage, showing his agility against a soft, muted backdrop. The bird’s head faces forward so we see his red head feathers on the rear head.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Happy #Caturday evening from Yuki. She’s lonely tonight because I’m the only one home right now. #Cats

A chubby, solid-gray Scottish Fold cat sits curled up tightly in the small, circular, cream-colored plush perch of a cat tree. Its dense, plush fur fills the padded basket, and its thick, fluffy tail hangs down over the front edge. The cat's distinctive ears are folded flat against its round head as it looks toward the camera with a calm, watchful expression. The background shows a dimly lit indoor room.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Acorn woodpeckers at Howarth Park in Santa Rosa this morning. Taken with my son’s iPhone. #Words #Nature #Sonoma

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Mark Fields (he/him/his) @mrikigai.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Broad shoulders. Nice Symmetry. I’ve learned my lesson as a husband to say something nice. How did I do? 🤔#Birds #Nature

A medium-sized wild bird (likely a dove) captured from a steep, close-up angle facing away from the camera as it leans forward over a feeder.

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