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Emily – Bird and nature photography based in Portland, Oregon – oregonbackyard.com All images copyright 2023–2026 oregonbackyard.com. Please do not copy/reupload/reproduce without permission.

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Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Fledgling crow sunning #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #wingsopennotflying

A fledgling crow, wings partly open and drooping at sides revealing wing pinfeathers, suns on a fence in front of a green background with purple flowers

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"MEEEEEEW" #cat

A cat on his throne in front of a sunny window says "MEEEEEEEEW"

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Leggy lil office buddy #photography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #spider #arachnid

A light brown spider hangs from a ceiling in an upside-down photo, with long hairy leggies and a cute little spider-face.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Juvenile Scissor-tailed Flycatcher #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #texas

A young Scissor-tailed Flycatcher perches on a pine tree branch in front of a blue sky.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Wow!

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Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

New visitor passed through the backyard for a couple of days, a chipmunk! #photography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #chipmunk

A chipmunk stands alert among grass and white clover in front of a backyard fence.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A green tree frog on a buttonbush leaf with a Pipevine Swallowtail and American Bumble Bee in North Texas #photography #nature #wildlife #texas #frog #butterfly #bee

A well-camouflaged green tree frog in focus on a leaf, with a blue and black Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly and three bumblebees also perched on the buttonbush's flowers.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Thanks, it was definitely a lucky moment!

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

A Bushtit takes a walk along a branch #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #outforawalk

A Bushtit taking a step along a branch against a blue sky, right foot gripping the branch and left foot stepping up in the air out front.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

A young crow stretches its wings in the nest #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #nesting

A young crow with bright blue eyes stretches its wings (with wing pin feather sheathes visible) in a nest made of sticks in a green-leafed tree.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Downy Woodpecker hanging out looking for insects at the Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area, Portland, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #photogenic

A Downy Woodpecker hangs horizontally from the underside of a tree branch that is partially covered with spots of lichen.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Northern Mockingbird doing its best gray branch impression to blend into a brush pile in North Texas #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #texas #birdoftheday #camoorcontrast

Northern Mockingbird perched in a tangle of branches, the gray bird blending into the gray branches.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Song Sparrow singing the backyard #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #thesongfactor

A Song Sparrow faces the viewer directly, singing with beak wide open.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Eastern Phoebe on a thorny branch in North Texas #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #texas #birdoftheday #insectivores

An Eastern Phoebe perches on a branch covered in lichen and rough thorns. The phoebe's beak is slightly open.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Cinnamon Teal splashing in the water at Ridgefield NWR, Washington #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #washington #birdoftheday #splashingaround

A Cinnamon Teal spreads its wings while standing up out off the water, splashing water droplets and making ripples in the water.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

What a feast, your local robins are very lucky!

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

American Robin with a mouthful of juicy berries at Mount Tabor Park in Portland, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #comeeatwithme #turdidae

An American Robin stands on the ground, with a bunch of dark blue/black berries in its beak.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Do you have a stream they come to or do they hunt for land insects in your yard too?

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Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I couldn't believe how smooth the water flows over them, dippers are such amazingly well adapted creatures and fun to watch!

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

American Dipper foraging in the Clackamas River at Milo McIver SP, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #stunday #birdoftheday #abcd

An American Dipper in the river with water flowing over top. The stream is clear and smooth with feather detail visible through the water.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Thank you!

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Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Common Mergansers at Milo McIver SP, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #ducksoutofwater

A row of Common Mergansers on a rocky shoal in the river. The center merganser is calling with its beak open wide.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Moss leaves collect mist from a nearby waterfall into droplets, in the forest at Cascade Creek, Alaska #moss #macro #photography #alaska #forestfriday

Closeup of bright green moss leaves, glossy due to water, and with droplets forming around the leaves.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

American Crow portrait #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #oregon #birdoftheday #headshots

An American Crow looks over its shoulder against a bright yellow backdrop.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Black-capped Chickadee among the leaves #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #oregon #birdoftheday #leafandlight

A Black-capped Chickadee perches in a green leafy tree with sunlight and leaf shadows.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

American Coot at River S Unit, Ridgefield NWR, Washington #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #reflections

An American Coot floats in a marsh with its reflection in the water below, with water droplets on its head and bright red eye visible.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Killdeer along the shore at Black Creek Lake, Texas #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #texas #birdoftheday #jklmnop

A Killdeer walks along the grass along the shore.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

They are usually so elusive! But this guy seemed very enthusiastic about being visible and meeting local singles in his woods 🤣

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Spotted Towhee singing at Oaks Bottom WR, Portland, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #woodland

A Spotted Towhee sings, with a brilliant red eye glowing in the sunlight, perching on a mossy branch against a green background.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

American Dipper taking a rest from foraging at Cascade Creek, Alaska #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #alaska #birdoftheday #birdbutts

An American Dipper stands on a mossy rock, looking back towards the viewer, in front of a running creek.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Thank you! Sunrise over the Texas prairie is always a delightful time.

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Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

California Scrub-Jay investigates a strange three-trunked tree #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #manmadeperch #thursjay

A very puffed-up California Scrub Jay perches on top of a tripod.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Harris's Sparrow in plum tree in North Texas #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #texas #birdoftheday #blackheads #grey

A Harris's Sparrow perches on the branch of a plum tree against a golden background lit by morning light.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Thank you! That one was very cooperative and mostly climbed one side of the tree, it is very funny (and frustrating) when they like to spiral up the trunk. 🙂

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A curious Wilson's Warbler peeks out along the trail in Mount Tabor Park, Portland, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #birdoftheday #warblers #rareencounters #addbirder

A Wilson's Warbler peeks out from behind a branch, with a bright yellow head and black crest glowing in the sunlight.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A tiny (<5mm!) mushroom nestled among moss by Cascade Creek, Alaska #mushroom #moss #fungi #fungifriends #mossymonday #mushroommonday #macro #macromonday #photography #alaska

A tiny, brilliant red mushroom rises through brown moss on the forest floor.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Black-capped Chickadee portrait #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #macro #oregon #birdoftheday #feathers

A Black-capped Chickadee perches over a green background, with fluffy feathers ruffled by a breeze.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Honestly quantity makes good luck, 2 of ~1700 frames I shot that day were particularly interesting keepers!

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Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Anna's Hummingbird makes a sudden stop in flight #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #oregon #birdoftheday #smallbirdsinflight

An Anna's hummingbird quickly goes from forward flight to hovering with tail spread, in front of a salvia bush blooming with white and red flowers.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Bonaparte's Gull flying in rainy Petersburg, Alaska #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #alaska #birdoftheday #weather #gulls

A Bonaparte's Gull flies in the rain against a background of green trees, with bright orange feet tucked up under the tail.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Juvenile Bald Eagle being swarmed and attacked by Glaucous-winged Gulls over an island in Alaska #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #alaska #BirdOfTheDay #LargeBirdsInFlight #gulls

A flock of Glaucous-winged Gulls follows and attacks a juvenile Bald Eagle landing on an island with mountains in the background.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Young Dark-eyed Junco foraging in backyard #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #BirdOfTheDay #attitude

A young Dark-eyed Junco stares directly into your soul, judging you intensely for being a human and not a juicy little worm, while foraging for insects amongst green clover and grass.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Thank you! This was 1/1000s, a very lucky moment when it paused to hover for a split second.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

American Dipper caught a little snack at Milo McIver SP, Oregon #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #oregon #BirdOfTheDay #snacks

American Dipper standing on a rock with water running over and splashing, with a small insect in its bill

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Thanks! They were at the pond next to the Cathlapotle Plankhouse, it is such a wonderful place.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Thank you! Hummingbirds are definitely one of my favorite backyard visitors.

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Bufflehead at Carty Unit, Ridgefield NWR, Washington #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #duck #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth

Bufflehead duck with iridescent head feathers swimming by on calm water

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Brown Creeper at River S Unit, Ridgefield NWR, Washington #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth

Brown creeper zooms up a tree trunk

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Black Phoebe, River S Unit, Ridgefield NWR, Washington #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #pnw

Black Phoebe perched on a branch with some lichen

Oregon Backyard Photography @oregonbackyard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Northern Harrier, River S Unit, Ridgefield NWR, Washington #birds #photography #birdphotography #pnw

Northern Harrier coming in for a landing with wings spread and feet out