iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I will always take a shot of these beauties when I have a chance. They allow us to get pretty close at my local lake. #birds #greatblueheron #heron

1382 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I am always thrilled when I see these beauties at Lake Betz! I just love watching them fly from tree to tree looking for food. 2-17-25 Red Headed Woodpecker #birds #woodpeckers #redheadedwoodpecker

0485 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Dive, dive, dive! A little Bufflehead fun on the lake #bufflehead #buffleheads #birds

1200 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Check out these Hooded Mergansers taking flight! #birds #hoodedmerganser #ducks

0151 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

My latest birding adventure is live on my YouTube channel. I see a coyote in this one. Please give it a watch if you have 5 minutes or so. Thanks so much! youtu.be/GIwVd7ojdZA

youtu.be

Kingfishers and Wile E. - My Big Year 12

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

120 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I have another birding adventure live on my YouTube channel. I manage to get some shots of the Pileated Woodpecker. Please have a look. Thank you. youtu.be/pb0sVoWR4vE

youtu.be

Biggest Woodpecker in North America - My Big Year EP8

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

030 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I went birding in Central Floria at Lake Apopka. The video is live on my YouTube channel please have a look is you have 10 minutes or so. Thank you. youtu.be/89Z5VtCMz7A

youtu.be

Central Florida Birding - My Big Year EP 7

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

020 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

My latest birding adventure in my Big Year 2025 is live on my YouTube channel. Please have a look if you have 4 or 5 minutes. Thanks so much! youtu.be/1VklTVH-LTI

youtu.be

Updated Bird Count | Digiscoping - My Big Year EP 6

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

030 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

My latest birding adventure is live on my YouTube channel. I see Horned Grebes which are rare in my area for the first time. Please check it out. Thank you! youtu.be/uD5csrySlKA

youtu.be

Horned Grebe A Rare Duck - My Big Year Ep 5

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

010 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

A Snow Goose is really rare in Central NC but I have seen 2 at my local lake including this youngster today. What a beauty Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 1-7-25 Snow Goose #birds #snowgoose #birdphotography #lakebetz

A young snow goose resting on a log in the water

0270 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

I have never seen as many Eagles in one spot as I did today. I saw 5 or 6 I believe it was hard to say for sure. This juvenile has a very intense look as it scouts for food. They got fairly close to me. What a morning. Lake Crabtree Dam - Cary NC 1-7-25 Bald Eagle #birds #eagles #birdphotography

A young Eagle flys high as it looks for food

1312 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

When the storms roll in so do the birds to our feeder. These Purple Finches may be the most beautiful "backyard" bird of all. So pretty. I saw 3 males and 4 or 5 females around the feeders. Never discount the birds you will see in your yard. My Backyard - Durham NC 1-6-25 Purple Finch

0352 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I don't often see Eastern Towhee in my yard. When the storms come in it seems they come to my feeders. I saw both the male and female but only got shots of the male. My Backyard - Durham NC 1-6-25 Eastern Towhee

0312 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

My latest installment of my Big Year 2025 is live. I would love if you could check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks so much in advance. youtu.be/bo177QMGfbk

youtu.be

A Falcon and Rare Sparrows - My Big Year EP 4

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

010 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I never get tired of seeing these beauties. I will always take shots of them when I get the chance. This one hung out for a bit. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-31-24 Red-Headed Woodpecker #birds #birdphotography #woodpecker

1414 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Another great morning at Lake Betz! I saw about 20 of these beauties fly in on the lake side but this one hung out by herself on the swamp side for some reason. Such a beautiful duck. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-31-24 Ring-Necked Duck #birds #birdphotography #ringneckedduck

0150 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year all! I just love the way the morning light was hitting this Song Sparrow. The morning light at Lake Betz can be amazing. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-31-24 Song Sparrow #birds #birdphotography #sparrow

a song sparrow in a tree with golden morning light hitting it

0100 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I have started my "Big Year" for birding this year. I will mostly be in 2025 but I was so excited to get going I started a bit early. Here is my first episode from my YouTube channel. I hope you watch and enjoy it. Thanks so much. youtu.be/kVdX4htSRlw

youtu.be

I'm Starting a "Big Year" for Birding - Ep 1 of My Big Year

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

130 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

This Cape May was looking for a tasty treat. Not sure if it found one or not at this moment but I'm sure there were plenty of treats for it on this day. Lake Lynn - Raleigh NC 10-24-24 Cape May Warbler #birds #birdphotography #lakelynn #warblers

a cape may warbler on a branch looking for a snack

1431 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

This female Black-Throated Blue got so close I actually cut off a bit of her tail in this shot. She couldn't have been more than 5 feet away. What a beauty Lake Lynn - Raleigh NC 10-24-24 Black-Throated Blue Warbler #birds #birdphotography #lakelynn #warblers

a female black throated blue warbler on a small branch

0320 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

These Northern Parula are full of personality. They are so much fun to watch but move very quickly making a good shot hard. Such a pretty bird Lake Lynn - Raleigh NC 10-24-24 Northern Parula #birds #birdphotography #lakelynn #parula

1290 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

This Blue Grosbeak had grabbed a nice snack from the top of this tree. We were checking out the sunflowers and saw this beauty singing from the tree top Dix Park - Raleigh NC 7-8-24 Blue Grosbeak #birds #birdphotography #grosbeak #dixpark

a blue grosbeak with an insect snack at the top of a tree

1450 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I think this juvinile hawk was calling to its parents as it saw me. I was able to get very close to this beauty Sandy Creek Park - Durham NC 7-1-24 Red-Shouldered Hawk

3391 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

This female Black-Throated Blue got VERY close to us. She posed for maybe a second and I got a decent shot. Such a beautiful bird. Lake Lynn - Raleigh NC 10-12-24 Black-Throated Blue #birds #birdphotogrpahy #warbler #lakelynn

a female black throated blue warbler on a tree branch

1180 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Eastern Bluebirds have always been a favorite of mine from my start in backyard birding to seeing them at Lake Betz they always bring a smile to my face. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 4-16-24 Eastern Bluebird #birds #birdphotography #bluebird #lakebetz

a blue bird on top of a snag with a spider web at the bottom of the picture

62469 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

This Red-Winged Blackbird got very close to me and posted up on this log. What a beauty! Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 4-16-24 Red-Winged Blackbird #birds #birdphotography #redwingedblackbird #lakebetz

a red winged blackbird on a log with ruffled feathers

0392 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

The Tree Swallows this year at Betz were something else. There were tons of them around. I just love watching these fast flyers it makes getting a shot difficult though. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 5-16-24 Tree Swallows #birds #birdphotography #treeswallows #Lakebetz

3 tree swallows on a snag one with its mouth open

0231 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I just love these little squeak toys! They are so much fun to watch and listen to. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 5-16-24 Brown Headed Nuthatch #birds #birdphotography #nuthatch

a brown headed nuthatch at the top of a snag

1340 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I never get tired of seeing these Belted Kingfishers such a beautiful bird. I have good luck seeing them at Lake Betz Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 3-12-24 Belted Kingfisher #birds #birdphotography #kingfisher

0472 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

This Norther Flicker was checking out a hole that a Red-Bellied Woodpecker had just worked on. Such a stunning bird. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 5-15-24 Northern Flicker #birds #birdphotography #northernflicker

a northern flicker on a tree near a hole in it

0412 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

I have been woking on a mini documentary on my local lake Lake Betz. It's been a labor of love. I hope you will watch and enjoy it. I appreciate any feedback good or bad. Thanks so much. youtu.be/DwWu-Hfs5BM

youtu.be

The Winter Birds of Lake Betz Morrisville North Carolina

YouTube video by PhotoGearFun

261 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

So many ducks. You can see Ring-Necked, Buffleheads, and Ruddys in this shot. What a morning at the lake! #birds #ducks #lakeBetz

1150 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

I finally got my (Ring-Necked Ducks) in a row. I had a little adventure today and went to the point at Lake Betz just in time for these beauties to fly in. A lifer for me! We got engulfed by fog shortly after they flew in. #birds #ringneckedducks #ducks

1162 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

With the clouds and fog this morning I was able to get a pretty good exposure on the Buffleheads. Such a brilliant duck. Hope you all have an amazing day. #birds #buffleheads #ducks

1261 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

The fog degrades the quality of this shot a bit but I love seeing the Great Blue heron in flight and will always take that shot. I love these beauties. #birds #greatblueheron #heron

a great blue heron in flight above a lake

1240 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I was hoping Felicia Fisher would fish as we saw her on our way out but no such luck. What a beautiful creature. #birds #kingfisher #birdvideo

0282 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

This American Goldfinch had a little snack right in front of me this morning at Betz. What a beauty. #birds #goldfinch #birdvideo

0101 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

This Red Headed Woodpecker was working hard to grab a snack from this snag this morning. If you look closely you can see its tongue. Such a beautiful bird. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-17-24 Red Headed Woodpecker #birds #woodpeckers #birdvideo

1211 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I mean come on now is this even real. Good morning from beautiful Lake Betz! #birds #sunrise #lakebetz

418412 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

I always get the biggest smile on my face when I see a Northern Flicker. Such a beautiful bird. Sometimes I get close to them at Lake Betz. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 4-16-24 Northern Flicker #birds #lakebetz #birdphotography #woodpecker

2493 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

We had lots of Tree Swallows this year at Betz this is a close as I was able to get to one. Maybe 10 feet away. Such a beauty. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 4-4-24 Tree Swallow #birds #lakebetz #birdphotography

1342 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

This girl grabbed herself a pretty good sized fish. They guys were chasing her trying to steal it. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-14-24 Hooded Merganser #birds #hoodedmergansers #ducks

1190 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Hey ladies check me out. This guy was doing his best to impress. They are so much fun to watch. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-14-24 Hooded Mergansers #birds #hoodedmergansers #ducks

a male hooded merganser displaying its mating dance for two females

4371 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

This boy worked so hard today. This is Bonnet he's our big boy. Such a handsome young fellow.

0120 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

The morning light at Betz is always so beautiful. This guy is trying to impress the female behind him who you can't see much of in this shot. These guys and gals are so fun to watch. #hoodedmerganser #mergansers #birdphotography #birds

0170 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Here is my buddy Felicia Fisher looking stunning as always. She hung out with me for a bit this morning. So pretty. #kingfisher #beltedkingfisher #birdphotography #birds

1301 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

What a morning at the lake! My best filming day so far. These Hooded Mergansers put on quite a display to try to win the heart of the female. They are so beautiful. Lake Betz - Morrisville NC 12-13-24 Hooded Mergansers #hoodedmerganser #Duckvideo #wildlifevideos #birds

1394 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

These Red-Headed Woodpeckers show the trees no mercy whatsoever :-) #birds #LakeBetz #woodpeckers

a red headed woodpecker drilling a tree with wood chips flying

2525 0

Philly V @philvignola.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I just love these little masked bandits! This one got pretty close to me. These Common Yellowthroats may be common but they are stunning! #birds #LakeBetz #commonyellowthroat

3382 0