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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I love fall in our native plant garden. While my neighbors gardens are dying, mine is still bursting with life. Both the New England Aster and Heath Aster are vibrating with bees activity. #plantnatives , #urbangardening , #gardens , #nativeplantgardens

New England Aster in full bloom with purple/lavender colored blooms.

Heath Aster bush in full bloom with lots of small white flowers.

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Presenting the official bee of Toronto, Ontario 🇨🇦 Bicoloured Agapostemon #pollinators , #nature , #bees , #getoutside , #nativeplants

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our spring/summer friend is leaving soon. Now that September is here, this will likely the last sighting until next year. Safe travels Mr. Baltimore Oriole. 🥰 #birds , #urbanbirding , #backyardbirds , #getoutside

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Had a staring contest with this Baltimore Oriole and lost. He can be my poker buddy any time. 🤣🥰 #birds , #backyardbirds , #urbanbirding , #nature , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A Great Crested Flycatcher looking proud and regal. 🥰 #birds , #urbanbirding , #getoutside , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Without fail, this tree in a local park is always filled with Cape May warblers this time of year. I'm looking forward to fall migration, but also sad to see our seasonal inhabitants leave. 🥰 #birds , #warblers , #urbanbirding , #getoutside , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Sigh*** When the Smooth Aster starts blooming, I know summer is coming to a close. 🥰❤️ #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #urbangardening , #nature , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Mr. Baltimore Oriole likes to take a break from parenting every once in a while and indulge in some grape jelly. 🥰 #birds , #urbanbirding , #backyardbirds , #nature , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Yesterday's #BirdOfTheDay theme was #Warbler of which I have many on my page. One I have never posted is the Ovenbird. My nemesis because it will NEVER stay still for me to get a decent capture! *I think 1st pic is actually a Savannah Sparrow🤣🥰❤️ #birds, #urbanbirding , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Can't get enough of this female Baltimore Oriole who keeps stopping by. Starting to load up on that jelly before making the upcoming long migration. #birds , #backyardbirds , #urbanbirding , #nature , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Look who else popped by! I haven't had a sighting of a male Baltimore Oriole for a couple of months now. #birds, #summer , #urbanbirding , #backyardbirds , #nature , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Isn't she lovely? A female Baltimore Oriole stopped by the backyard today. 🥰 #birds , #summer , #urbanbirding , #backyardbirds , #getoutside , #joy , #nature

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It's been over a month since an Oriole has been at my feeder! Today was the first female Oriole I've seen this season. Hopefully more of the family will stop by. The House Finches and Sparrows have enjoyed more grape jelly than Orioles this season. #birds , #backyardbirds , #urbanbirding , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Check out this Eastern Carpenter Bee I found in the garden this morning. The Swamp Milkweed has been visited by a diverse bunch of pollinators. #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #pollinators , #bees , #carpenterbees , #nature , #urbangardening , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #EgretsAndHerons. I realized I haven't posted many Great Blue Heron photos. These were taken in my favourite local park. #birds , #urbanbirding , #greatblueheron , #getoutside , #summer , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #EmeraldBackdrop (images where the background color is green) I couldn't decide between this Northern Flicker, Northern Cardinal or Northern House Wren...so I'm posting all three! 🤣🥰 #birds , #urbanbirder , #getoutside , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I'd like you to meet the Sensitive Fern that enjoys the shade at the back of the garden. The real heroes, reserving the spotlight for others. #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #gardens , #ferns , #gardening , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The #BirdOfTheDay theme by @robcrank68 for today is #OneTwoThreeFour , I chose an Eastern Bluebird for Thrush family representation for the alt theme #ForJanet Doesn't it look like it's wearing a Canadian tuxedo? 🤣 #birds , #getoutside , #urbanbirder , #BlackinNature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Presenting the Silver-Spotted Skipper! A butterfly that is native to southern Ontario. Thank you for visiting my garden today! 🥰❤️ #gardens , #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #ButterflyWeek

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Posting late #BirdoftheDay photos for the #triplets theme. Offering some Trumpeter Swans , Turkey Vultures , Ring-neckedducks , and Cowbirds. Enjoy! 🥰❤️ #birds , #urbanbirder , #Blackinnature , #getoutside , #weouthere , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Such an active morning in the garden! I've seen at least six different species of butterflies, including this Red Admiral. There's a lovely constant buzzzz coming from the garden. Nature's aum. #ButterflyWeek , #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #pollinators , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A Great Gold Digger Wasp stopped by for a Swamp Milkweed flower breakfast. Not a coffee drinker. #urbangardens , #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #summer , #getoutside , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This is not the same butterfly I previously posted, but was in the garden at the same time. I'm curious if it is the same species. #citizensciencenerd , #urbangardening , #summer , #joy , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #getoutside

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Who is well versed in Butterfly punctuation? Not sure if this is a Question Mark or Eastern Comma. Been enjoying my morning coffee while watching all the pollinators hard at work in the garden. #ButterflyWeek , #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #gardens , #gardening , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Temporarily given up on birds and taken to different winged living things. Pretty sure this is a Common Eastern Bumblebee, but feel free to correct me. Identification is not my strength here. #gardens , #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nativeplants , #nature , #getoutside , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Allow me to introduce some old friends - the Black Swallowtail, the Brown-belted bumble bee, and the Ligated furrow bee. Just some of the visitors who enjoy the selection of my #nativeplantgarden. #urbangardening , #plantnatives , #nature , #getoutside , #joy , #Butterflyweek

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Sharing is caring. I've been eyeing this purple coneflower growing outside my neighbor's garden with the weeds for a couple years now. Finally asked if I could transplant to my garden. They said yes, stay tuned to see if the transplant was a success. #plantnatives , #urbangardening, #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Four years ago I transformed our tiny front "lawn" into a Monarch Way station. Success! #butterflies , #Monarchbutterfly , #gardens , #gardening , #nativeplants , #nativeplantgarden , #plantnative , #ButtrrflyWeek

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Cedar Waxwing returned! In the almost 20yrs I have lived here, I've only once spotted a Cedar Waxwing in our neighborhood. Having two sightings in two days required another photo! 🥰❤️ #birds , #urbanbirding , #backyardbirds , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Common Milkweed. I saw lots of Monarch butterflies in the garden today. Maybe they have laid eggs on these plants! They've got lots to munch on! #gardens , #plantnative , #nativeplantgardens , #nature , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Hoary vervain is in bloom, and taking over the garden a little. 🥰 #gardening , #gardens , #nativeplants , #plantnative , #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Summer heat and increased foliage has me taking photos in my garden. Enjoy some beautiful Swamp Milkweed. #nature , #gardens , #plantnative , #nativeplantgarden, #joy

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I was just minding my own business gardening when I saw this Cooper's hawk swoop down from our neighbor's tree into another neighbor's shrubs, where it grabbed a bird and flew off into a tree. I grabbed my camera and captured the amazing scene. #birds, #urbanbirding, #BlackInNature , #getoutside

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OntarioBlackBirder @ontarioblackbirder.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Stripes. Wondering if the pattern on this Northern Flicker would count? #birds , #urbanbirding , #getoutside , #nature , #joy , #BlackInNature

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