Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialJanet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 11/10/2026I'll miss these birds. Safe travels, friends! #migration #birds 312511
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialPaul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 11/10/20263) Trump might be trying to pin things on Zelenskyy, but the optics of Russian bombing on Ukraine immediately after the deal are really bad 0215
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialPaul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 11/10/20262) It actually doesn't do much to impact gas prices (the amount of diesel to enter the market is not really enough to help things) 1155
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialPaul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Prediction: By Tuesday, Trump's "oil deal" with Russia will be undone. Why? Not because of it being "TACO Tuesday". Short 🧵 4246
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAl Yellon @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social · 11/10/2026This series had some fascinating, compelling baseball. #MLB www.bleedcubbieblue.com/mlb-analysis...bleedcubbieblue.comA few thoughts about the White Sox/Guardians division seriesCleveland became the 11th team to overcome a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-five postseason series. 161
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialDannyboy wildlife @dannyboywildlife.bsky.social · 11/10/2026White porcupine #leucistic 121234
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The Nation has asked a federal appeals court to intervene before the clearing begins. They shouldn’t have to fight the federal government to protect their sacred plants and homeland. We stand with the Tohono O’odham Nation. 💚tonation-nsn.govNo Wall - Tohono O'odham NationThe Tohono O’odham Nation is a federally recognized, sovereign Tribe with 37,000 enrolled members; its reservation lands are located in Southern and Central Arizona. The O’odham have inhabited this re... 161169303
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11/10/2026The Tohono O’odham consider these saguaros sacred, part of their family. Now they’re fighting in court to stop their removal from their own land. 4788152
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Starting tomorrow on Indigenous Peoples’ Day federal contractors are scheduled to begin removing thousands of saguaros and other desert plants from Tohono O’odham land in Arizona for Trump’s border wall, according to tribal officials. 14926301380
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialNick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com · 11/10/2026What a city 🏃🏾🏃🏼♂️🏃🏻🏃🏾♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾🏃🏾♂️ 09411
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAndrew Morkes @naturechicagoland.bsky.social · 11/10/2026I've posted a new article on my blog. Riis Park Natural Area (RPNA) Offers Birding, Fishing, and Nature Walks on Chicago’s North Side 170 bird species have been sighted. Sledding is available in the winter. Noted landscape architect Alfred Caldwell designed the RPNA. @chicagoparks #birdingtinyurl.comRiis Park Natural Area Offers Birding, Fishing, and Nature Walks on Chicago’s North Side - Nature in ChicagolandWindy City Bird Lab hosts free birding series at Riis Park. 041
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialStephen Boisvert 🇨🇦 🟦⭐⭐⭐⭐🟦 @srboisvert.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Some of yesterday's migrants at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Chicago. 2286
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialCertified Illinois Expert @mrillinois.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I have been inside 129 Illinois public libraries and don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this in Sterling: three-story stacks with glass floors to let in more light, original to the 1904 Carnegie building. 46939170
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialRobert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 10/10/2026I’ve seen Chinese mantises a few times, but this one — walking on a Fulton Street sidewalk — appears to be a Carolina mantis. The state insect of South Carolina! 3515
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialJanet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Haven't seen a Blue Jay in about a week. Decided to put out the bird feeders since it's fall. I filled the peanut wreath, turned around to close the shed door, turned back and ---- BAM 🤣😂. How do they know??! 😂 #birds 3562174
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialSajad Alipour @sajadalipour98.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Astragalus lineatus Lam. Fabaceae Mazandaran, Iran June 2026 Elevation 2950m #astragalus #fabaceae #wildflowers #botany 05010
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialDannyboy wildlife @dannyboywildlife.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Some are curious about how Tarp bear acquired her name. 1322537
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialNick Ulivieri @nuphoto.com · 07/10/2026Time flies. TEN YEARS ago to the day, 10/7/2016, I made my first visit to the Vista construction site. Deep foundation work had just begun and there wasn't much to see above ground but cranes, drilling equipment, and tons of rebar. Here's a look back at where the 1,191' tower would rise. 2424
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialWolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Another Mexican gray wolf, Flor, has crossed back into New Mexico from Mexico. He’s the fourth wolf known to use this corridor in recent years. His movement underscores the need to halt further border wall construction in areas of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Read more: bit.ly/4yEhtlTwesternwatersheds.orgAnother Mexican Gray Wolf Crosses U.S.-Mexico Border, Underscoring Need for Action Against Border Infrastructure - Western Watersheds ProjectFor Immediate Release October 8, 2026 Media contacts: Greta Anderson, Western Watersheds Project (520) 623-1878, greta@westernwatersheds.org Michelle Lute, Wildlife for All, (505) 552-2501, michelle@... 8416119
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialBrigitte Webster @tudorfoodrecipe.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Awesome girls’ history night out @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @hallierubenhold.bsky.social 0184
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialLake Michigan @lakemichigan13.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This one goes out to Dr Bryan Huffman of Holland MI who has met his goal of swimming across all 5 of us. 🌊🌊 329633
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialWolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Exciting news! The Center is hiring a Social Media Content Creator to support the organization's online presence working closely with the Communications and Social Media Manager to keep everything aligned with campaigns and brand guidelines. Learn more: ow.ly/6LxQ50ZWqvX 4336112
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialRobert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Now’s a good time for visiting cemeteries in early evening — while you still can. St. Boniface and Calvary will start closing earlier (5 instead of 7 p.m.) after Oct. 15. And I’m told Graceland will start closing earlier (4 instead of 6 p.m.) after Oct. 22. 2286
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAl Yellon @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Congrats to PCA! #Cubs #MLB www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs...bleedcubbieblue.comPete Crow-Armstrong is named Baseball America’s MLB Player of the YearOne of many awards likely to come PCA’s way. 03210
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialCertified Illinois Expert @mrillinois.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The nameless grave of Victor Lawson, publisher of the Chicago Daily News, supported by the great Loredo Taft. I will be presenting on Illinois cemeteries tonight in Wauconda and Thursday in St. Charles! 0254
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialLake Michigan @lakemichigan13.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Sunday sparkles 🌊🌊 015116
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialBrett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 04/10/2026Slow motion pelican coasting above the coast bliss. 🪶 33930173
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialEric Erins @ericerins.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I always forget this kind of weird bit of 1920’s Terra Cotta on this two story commercial building up by Loyola. Fort Dearborn to the left. The entire Michigan Ave street wall in the middle, culminating with the Wrigley building and surrounding factories to the right. Look up 1223
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialRobert Loerzel @robertloerzel.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Here’s the sunrise on Sept. 26, seen from inside the Chicago Cultural Center’s Preston Bradley Hall during the annual Ragamala concert, as Samarth Nagarkar was singing. 1445
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialBlock Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The Chicago Brand Museum in the South Loop is a trip down memory lane. buff.ly/8V7cYir 0162
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance @sandiegozoo.bsky.social · 05/10/2026⚠️Busy beavers at work⚠️ 6487119
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAndrew Morkes @naturechicagoland.bsky.social · 05/10/202617 seconds of nature bliss at Marian R. Byrnes Natural Area. It's hard to believe that this site is located in Chicago but the southeast side of the city has several restored nature areas such as this. I'll be publishing my article about this Jeffery Manor gem tomorrow. #hiddengems #chicago #birding 0102
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialCertified Illinois Expert @mrillinois.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Schoenhoffen pyramid at Graceland Cemetery. A glorious day for a walk. 0203
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialSlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Of course they do, they can't see over the fucking steering wheel. Accident waiting to happen. 055998
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialCertified Illinois Expert @mrillinois.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Sullivan’s grave and the Getty tomb he created, both at Graceland 0282
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialJanet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Melissa Blue. What a lovely name for a butterfly (Plebejus melissa) #invertebrates 934665
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAndrew Morkes @naturechicagoland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Rainy days in Chicago create alot of talk in my family about umbrellas. "Where are the umbrellas? This umbrella is broken! We need new umbrellas!" I thought I'd share this essay. I hope that your day is a dry one, with a sturdy, just-right umbrella in your hand as you weather, well, the weather.morkesthisandthat.comDad’s UmbrellaBY ANDREW MORKES, AUTHOR OF “MORKES THIS and THAT” Photo by ALTEREDSNAPS on Pexels.com The mud rooms, car trunks, and closets of America are cluttered with beat-up umbrellas that blow-o… 041
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAndrew Morkes @naturechicagoland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Looking for a great hike this weekend? Perhaps a little fishing? Birding? If so check out my article, Visit Winding Creek Conservation Area for Spectacular Skies, Great Hiking, Birdwatching, and Fishing, to learn more about a great nature spot. tinyurl.com/ykv4ky6c @discovermccd #prairies #birds 051
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialIllia Ponomarenko @ioponomarenko.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Captain Marat Mambetov of Ukraine’s 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade “The Ghost of Kyiv.” Gone into the skies forever on a combat mission today. 4449874
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialRobert Falls @robertfalls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Rehearsals onstage today with the great Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra! 1203
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialWolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026CPW has temporarily suspended lethal wolf removals. The decision comes amid concerns that the state’s wolf population may not grow this biological year, along with potential evidence of an infectious parasite that could affect wolf survival. 🔗Read more: ow.ly/aXll50ZTCk9ow.lyColorado to stop killing wolves amid worries over falling population, parasites and low pup countsCPW says it will continue to work with ranchers to mitigate wolf attacks but that it must address low adult wolf survival rate and pup survival rate expected to fall 631091
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialDale Bowman @bowmanoutside.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The Bowman Brothers went underground at Grand Caverns on our annual trip to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive. Very cool to be at the oldest continuous running tour of caves in the United States (since 1804). It was discovered in 1802. 091
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance @sandiegozoo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Providing excellent care for this golden girl 🦫 225856
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialWolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It's officially pumpkin season, which happens to be a special treat for our ambassador wolves this time of year! 🎃🐺 Although wolves are classified as carnivores, they can sometimes have an omnivorous diet. Along with meat and eggs, wolves may also enjoy fruits like pumpkins. #wolffact 4232301254
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialSlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When someone uses your driveway to turn their car around. 071367
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAndrew Morkes @naturechicagoland.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Some photos from my exhibit at the Beverly Area Arts Alliance Beverly Art Walk yesterday. Very happy to be included in what is now one of the best days of the year in Beverly/Morgan Park. And so pleased that so many friends and family came out to support me. 022
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialAl Yellon @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Here's the complete #Cubs and #MLB Wild Card TV schedule. www.bleedcubbieblue.com/chicago-cubs...bleedcubbieblue.comThe Cubs and Padres TV schedule is for late-night baseball in the Wild Card SeriesGet ready to stay up late for Cubs games this week. 194
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialHeather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This is the 8th major profile of Emanuel since December 2024 that failed to mention Laquan McDonald. Here’s what he told the Senate, about the teen’s murder, during his Senate confirmation hearing in 2021. “That tragedy sits with me, as it has, every day and every week for the last seven years.” 847592
Reposted by @nmmatza.bsky.socialThe Onion @theonion.com · 26/09/2026Cat Internally Debates Whether Or Not To Rip Head Off Smaller Creature It Just Met theonion.com/cat-internally-debates… 241624148
