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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

An adorable gosling with its goose parents at Ipswich River Wildlife Preserve. #birds #birdphotography

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Really interesting walk yesterday through the very foggy Longmarsh Preserve in Durham, NH. Lots of birds, as usual, but I also saw my first ever wild mink.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I missed the eclipse (too tired), but I got a couple of decent shots of the full moon last night at the beach. Here's one.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Guys, are we about to find something out that is horrifying

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Can confirm. And if this happens nationwide we are absolutely all going to fucking die.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Not my best work, but I managed to catch this last night before dinner. #moon #bird

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Good morning from this social anxiety seagull. Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday with zero anxiety! Pickering Ponds, Rochester NH #birds #birdphotography #goodmorning

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Tonight, by request, I made crab cakes for my parents, and some roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta, lemon, and shallots. All really good!

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this. (elon's email is at the end)

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

We are long overdue for a Butlerian Jihad

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Good morning from this Mallard, hope everyone is doing ok today. Willand Pond, Dover, NH #birds #birdphotography

A female Mallard duck captured mid-flight over a calm body of water. Her wings are fully extended, showcasing intricate feather details and a striking iridescent blue speculum bordered by white stripes. The background is softly blurred, featuring earthy tones and hints of green vegetation along the shoreline.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Pics of tonight's Snow Moon. I've decided that this year, I want to take more moon photos that focus on the context and the scene, not just the moon herself. #moon #moonphotos

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Hiking on the Dover Community Trail yesterday and caught this beautiful little robin stopping on the sumac for a snack. #birds #birdphotography

An American Robin perched on a sumac branch, holding a small red berry in its beak. The bird's bright orange breast contrasts with its grayish-brown wings and head. The muted, earthy background emphasizes the vibrant red sumac berries, creating a striking winter scene.

An American Robin perched on a sumac branch. The bird's bright orange breast contrasts with its grayish-brown wings and head. The muted, earthy background emphasizes the vibrant red sumac berries, creating a striking winter scene.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A fat little house sparrow, puffed up against the cold and wind. Portland, ME #birds #birdphotography

A fluffed-up male House Sparrow perched on a thorny branch amid a snowy winter landscape. The bird has a mix of gray, brown, and black feathers, with a chestnut-colored crown and a distinctive black bib on its throat. Its feathers appear puffed up for insulation against the cold, and small snow-covered branches weave through the frame, creating a cozy yet chilly scene.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

A common loon (I think) hanging out under a dock in Portland, Maine. #birds #birdphotography

A common loon floating on calm water near patches of aquatic vegetation in Portland, Maine. The bird has a sleek black-and-white plumage with a dark head and a sharp, pointed beak. Gentle ripples surround the loon as it drifts, with soft lighting reflecting off the water's surface.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Male Eastern Bluebird, looking very serene and serious. Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge Newington, NH #birds #birdphotography

An Eastern Bluebird perched on a textured tree branch, displaying its vivid blue back and warm orange chest against a softly blurred natural background. The bird appears alert and poised, with delicate claws gripping the branch firmly.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Northern Cardinal, November 2023 Claremont, NH #birds #birdphotos

A vibrant red Northern Cardinal perched on a slender, leafless branch in a natural setting. The bird's bright red plumage contrasts sharply against the muted, blurred background of earthy tones. The male cardinal, with its signature crest and black mask around the beak, appears alert and focused. The surrounding branches are adorned with a few dried leaves and tendrils, adding texture to the scene.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

If you see this post, post or quote repost a Bridge from your photography or artwork...

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

A young pileated woodpecker busy making holes in this tree. Lamprey River Preserve - Durham, NH #birds #birdphotography

A close-up of a pileated woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk. The bird has striking black plumage with white stripes running down its neck and a vibrant red crest on its head. The woodpecker is positioned next to a freshly pecked hole in the bark, with wood chips scattered nearby. The background consists of blurred trees and soft natural light filtering through the forest.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

December's Cold Moon (ft/Venus), Rye NH. #moon #moonphotos

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

View of the Adirondacks from Burlington, VT, on this day 2 years ago. This photo has a very special meaning to me, as it marked the real beginning of my journey to leave my marriage, concluded about 1 month ago.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Experimenting with Topaz AI to go back and fix a ton of botched photos. It doesn't work miracles, but it does some pretty impressive work! Here's a belted kingfisher that it helped me salvage: #birds #birdphotos #topazai

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

It's to fix some of the ones that didn't come out so pretty.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Seen this morning in the yard, a dark-eyed junco and a very proud young house finch. #birds #birdphotography

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Common merganser gearing up for takeoff Rochester, NH #birds #birdphotography

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Testing out my new camera this morning at the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Caught an eastern bluebird (male) and a northern mockingbird. Newington, NH #birdphotos #birds

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

A solitary sandpiper, the only time I've ever seen one! Quechee Gorge, VT September 2023 #birds #birdphotography

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Just got back from 3.5 days in the White Mountains. The weather was bleh, but I had a wonderful time napping, eating. reading, watching movies, shopping, and a little hiking. Here's a pic from yesterday's hike, about 6 miles on the Presidential Rail Trail in Jefferson:

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

What do you think I'm yelling for?!

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Checked in yesterday, doing some maximum chillaxing. I love it here!

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Tomorrow is the last time I'll see the inside of my perfect little mountain house, and although it's a bit sad, I'm very much ok with that. Moving on.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Even though the circumstances kind of suck, it feels great to be getting stuff done. Doctor/dentist appointments, scheduling moving trucks, cancelling my cable/internet, and tomorrow moving out and THROWING A TON OF STUFF INTO AN ENORMOUS DUMPSTER. Excited for a new start.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

Love birds, or know someone who does? Visit the growing collection of bird photos and products at my Redbubble shop! Featuring vibrant prints, apparel, iPhone cases, coffee mugs, and many other great gift options, enjoy these feathered friends every day. t.co/glvJcIxySP

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 27/10/2023

Stay in touch with a selection of 50 (and growing) different greeting card designs in my Redbubble shop! From charming birds to breathtaking landscapes, find the perfect card for upcoming holidays or to say hello to friends and loved ones "just because". t.co/gqzutGczz6

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 24/10/2023

Did you know that clever and beautiful blue jays are part of the corvid family of birds, along with crows and magpies? For prints, magnets, stickers, clocks, coasters, and many more items featuring this and other blue jay photos, visit my Redbubble shop! www.redbubble.com/people/RickS...

A blue jay sitting in a cluster of tree branches.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

With flu season in upon us and COVID still a major concern, these photographic, non-medical cloth masks have got you covered. Choose from over a dozen unique designs to keep you protected and fashionable. Stay stylish and safe this flu season! t.co/cbWaDhvuXp

cloth face mask with picture of a bee on it

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 18/10/2023

"Punky" the northern cardinal made a stylish return this week with his full-grown feathers! This and many other photos of Punky, and other local birds, are available as prints, notebooks, stickers, magnets, throw pillows, clothing, and more! t.co/fPQFfICJWC

A young male cardinal sitting on a tree branch with a mischievous expression on his face.

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Rick Shag @rickshag.bsky.social · 17/10/2023

Summer may be gone, but the buzz of bees lives on in our hearts! 🐝🌷 New products up in the shop today, featuring this photo of a bee hard at work. Celebrate pollinators all year round with prints, mugs, clothing, and over 50 other products and gifts! redbubble.com/shop/ap/1537...

A bumblebee curls itself around a yellow wildflower for a thorough job collecting pollen.

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