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Jack Maynard(he/him) @jhmsparky.bsky.social · 3h

I'm always stoked to see a Varied Thrush in the woods. Winter is coming! #birding Lane County, Oregon today

Varied Thrush on a broken branch with moss

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Lori @lorilorikeet.bsky.social · 11h

For #BirdOfTheDay #BestBeaks, a Ruddy Duck showing off its beak mid-preen.

Ruddy Duck in the water, facing back mid-preen of its tail

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 5h

Did someone say #BestBeaks ? This is the only correct answer #birds

Gorgeous chestnut coloured duck with white cheeks and a very bright blue bill.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 12h

Aaaannnd back on the regular commute. #GoodMorningFromSaskatoon (again)

Arched concrete bridge across a prairie river with city skyline beyond.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 12h

And now I’m looking back from the bridge that was on the horizon at the bridge I was standing on. Lots of steps today 😂

Wide prairie river with trees on the left bank and the brick hotel on the right bank. An arched concrete bridge is just visible on the horizon.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 15h

#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where a meeting downtown means a detour! You can see the usual bridge on the horizon. Happy Friday!

Wide prairie river reflecting the morning sky. Right riverbank is covered in trees, and on the left is a small city with a prominent castle-like hotel on the left bank.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

So cool that Jay is sharing the journey to create another amazing painting. Check out the video in the thread - amazing!

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

LOOK AT THIS DUCK I met on my visit to Ontario. It does not have a blue bill and yet is quite fancy. Wood Duck! #birds

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Melissa Blue. What a lovely name for a butterfly (Plebejus melissa) #invertebrates

Close-up of a lavender/blue butterfly perched on a purple clover flower. It has a narrow white edge around its wings, and a very fuzzy body.

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Dave Palmer @davepalmerusask.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon and good afternoon! You’ve seen this bridge from both sides now 🎵

A view of the University bridge looking toward downtown.

A view of the University Bridge looking from downtown.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Another flight oversold, another plea for people willing to stay behind. They got 2 for $800 each but the third one didn’t step up until an offer of $2000. Sorry about your luck, first two to cave!

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A nice trip down east and now it’s time to go home ☺️

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Here there be giants (Eastern White Pine)

Low angle view of a huge tree trunk with massive roots littered with brown needles. The trunk splits into three parallel trunks and extends above the top edge of the frame.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A belated Good Morning from Gillies Grove, a significant remnant of once-abundant old-growth forests within the territory of the Algonquin (Ontario, Canada)

Wide angle view down a forest path surrounded by very tall trees. The morning sun is peeking through the green canopy.

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Glen Grambo 🇨🇦 @glengrambo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Back to mid July when I spent a few early mornings at a marsh with a Sora family. Dad had just caught a dragonfly nymph, sprinted back, and fed the babies. But two babies both grabbed the nymph and ran away with it together! Dad seems just as interested as I as to how this would turn out! #Birds 🪶

A Sora adult with its mottled brown feathers, black mask and candy corn bill, stands in a marsh with brown and green reeds. His back is to us and his head is turned as he watches two of his fluffy black chicks run away together, both holding tightly with their beaks to a big juicy dragonfly nymph that dad had just fed them.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just a little grebe. A pied-billed grebe. Such a fluffy butt #birds

Cute little grebe with short, pointy yellowing bill, dark feathers and a fluffy white keister.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sunset glow and harvest moon 😍

View of an airport terminal reflecting the setting sun’s orange glow. Just above the roofline is a big full moon and an airplane taking off.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Some beautiful stuff in here about the human-bird connection. From Atwood’s late partner Graeme Gibson who had dementia: “I no longer know their names, but then, they don’t know my name either.” #birds

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EveryHeron 𓅣 @everyheron.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

To those who do not quite grasp the appeal: “I don’t think it’s a question of what birders are seeing that you’re not. It’s a question of what they’re feeling that you’re not,”

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Flight is overbooked by 3 bodies. Opening bid from airline is $800 to stay behind…

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This month in the 2026 Birds Canada calendar features a breathtaking shot of two Evening Grosbeaks photographed by Missy Mandel. Did you know that Evening Grosbeaks moult completely just once a year, at the end of the breeding season?

A male and a female evening grosbeak perch next to each other on a branch

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

"Come along, Junior!" Migrating Western Grebes. Saw a gathering of a couple of dozen on the weekend. Wow! #birds

Handsome black grebe with white neck, red eye and long stabby yellow bill is swimming in front of a grey and white mini-me.

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earth pod @earthpod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

inturtpretive dance

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Shaggy Mane mushroom time. These photos were over 24 hrs. So fast! 🍄

Shaggy brown mushroom growing in a lawn in front of a raised garden bed surrounded by cedar boards.

Shaggy brown mushroom growing in a lawn in front of a raised garden bed surrounded by cedar boards. Now the cap is half as long and more of the stalk is exposed.

Shaggy brown mushroom growing in a lawn in front of a raised garden bed surrounded by cedar boards. Cap is almost gone - reduced to a black-rimmed saucer on top of the stalk.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I recently had a chance to examine the world of wonders under an old cow pie on a natural grassland and for those who've never looked, I assure you it's AMAZEBALLS. So. Much. Life. Check out this report, "Cow Patty Critters", by KD Floate, AAFC Lethbridge publications.gc.ca/collections/...

Screen shot of cover of a report called "Cow patty critters: an introduction to the ecology, biology and identification of insects in cattle dung on Canadian pastures"

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Birder K @birderk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Fucking dowitchers, man. #BirderProblems

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Never before has a turtle turtled this hard. Zoom in and appreciate The Foot

A fantastic painted turtle stands on a snag in a stream. Turtle has a smooth black carapace with bright red edges. Its neck and legs are a glorious riot of yellow racing stripes. It has its neck fully extended staring at the sky and the back right leg and foot are completely extended. This is an epic pose by a creature at the peak of its powers.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#GoodMorningFromSaskatoon where we have this weather on repeat. Not complaining!

Arched concrete bridge over a prairie river with city skyline beyond.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Should be making dinner but it’s VERY birdy in the yard atm and there’s a queue for the bath 😂 #birds #migration 1 Downy 1 Hairy 1 Flicker 2 Butterbutt 2 Red-breasted nuthatch 1 White-breasted nuthatch 4 House sparrow 6 Robin 2 Magpie 1 White-throated sparrow 3 Blue jay 1 Chickadee

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Painted Lady butterfly visiting the salvia. These flowers are so popular as fall arrives in the garden #invertebrates

Orange and black and white butterfly perched on a spike of vibrant purple flowers. Background is abstract brown tones.

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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sunrise song. You'll want the volume up for this one, but not too high. Every coyote within a half kilometre radius decided to make themselves known this morning while I was enjoying the sunrise from the kayak. A truly magical moment. #mammals 🌿

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Pan: The Reverist @ok2panic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When you dream, what do you see?🌈

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Blue Jays are some of the best clients at my little bird spa. The level of contentment on display here is kind of ridiculous #birds

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Teen American Robin dropped by to show me their eyebrows, which are pretty fabulous tbh #birds

Somewhat scruffy-looking red-breasted thrush standing on a green lawn looking directly at the viewer. It has white eyebrows and is looking very serious.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What a day! Don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of this place. Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, Saskatchewan 💙💛💚

View down a forested path with green grass trail and yellow foliage.

View across a huge expanse of grass to a butte on the horizon. Yellow leafed tree in the foreground and the sky overhead is bright blue with puffy white clouds.

A creek meanders through with rolling hillside and yellow tree filled coulees in the background.

Looking across a wide expanse of grass to hills on the horizon. Sky overhead is clear and blue.

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Birds Canada @birdscanada.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Birds Canada is protecting the birds we love by engaging people through science. Together, we’re working towards a future where all bird species will thrive in healthy habitats. We’re excited to share what’s next, and we hope you’ll come along for the journey.

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Mike Saunders 🇺🇦 @hardwaterhacker.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Elegant - any elegant looking bird. The alt is #Scruffy - any bird looking a bit worse for wear. I'm going with this elegant Western Grebe. #birds #nature #wildlife

A horizontal photo of a Western Grebe on calm water in soft morning light. The grebe is on the left, looking to the right, body slightly angled towards the camera. The bird has a bright white breast, neck, throat, and chin. The top of the head is black. The black extends down the back of the neck. The head feathers stand up, giving the bird a square buzz cut look. The back feathers are gray and wet from a recent dive.

The grebe has piercing red eyes. Only the right eye is visible. It has a long, pointed beak. The beak is pale orange. The top of the beak is dark, nearly black.

The scene is filled with soft morning light. Shades of pale pink and gold fill the scene. The water is still other than small ripples from the bird. The water appears pale blue.

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Janet Hill @saskajanet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Betelgeuse also enjoys heights. He is so high. Happy #Caturday, everyone!

Silky grey cat with green eyes looks down from his perch on top of a white refrigerator. He looks alarmed, but that’s his usual expression.

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