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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Surprising no one it was pretty rainy when we were out in Portland, OR last year. Tomorrow looks like it’ll be a wash here in Minneapolis and it reminded me of this heron hunting out in the wet fall fields. 🪶 #itsabird

Great blue heron standing in medium grass hunting rodents.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I discovered last night while taking the recycling out that there’s a Great Horned Owl in my neighborhood. Though this photo is from several years ago I hope to spot my new neighbor someday! 🪶 #itsabird

A great horned owl looking down at me all judgy like. Probably deserved for pointing a camera at it while it was sleepy.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Fort Wayne, IN sits at the border of the ranges of the Black-capped and Carolina Chickadees. I believe this to be the latter but whichever it is I always find chickadees such fun birds to watch. 🪶 #itsabird

A Carolina Chickadee perched on a rounded feeder arm.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I love a good Thrasher. Loud and fetching bird and not without a bit of whimsy. All around a fun one to watch when the opportunity presents itself. 🪶 #itsabird

A white breasted with dark triangle patches bird with a wide eye in dappled sun.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

My first of the species since I noticed the name update to the Northern Yellow Warbler and probably my best photo of the species under any name. Happy to see this little tennis ball in a nearby shrub. 🪶 #itsabird

A wee little yellow bird with black paint stroke like streaks in its wings facing to the left.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This week is all about juggling but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to take an opportunity to scout the birding scene too. Went and found an observation that had just the most delightful people and amazing birds. Great start to the week. #itsabird 🪶

Red-headed woodpecker at a feeder in Fort Wayne Indiana.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

New bird entered the chat today. Though Hairy Woodpeckers were regular visitors at the old house there’s a whole new spark of excitement the first time I see each species at the new house. 🪶 #itsabird

A black and white woodpecker with a hint of a red crest hanging on the side of a metal mesh peanut feeder.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Was so excited to see this fella at the feeder today. I ran to grab the camera. I’ve never seen this coloration on a House Finch in person before and I was thrilled he stayed nearby long enough for me to get outside. #itsabird 🪶

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

From time to time I get mildly obsessed with finding a specific bird species. There’s not much rhyme or reason for which ones spark this as best I can tell. Sometimes it’s weeks, others much longer to find them but the thrill is always the same. The Cinnamon Teal was one such bird. 🪶 #itsabird

A cinnamon teal floating in the ponds in Henderson, NV.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

New neighbor seems happy with the snacks I brought to the neighborhood feeder selection. #itsabird 🪶

Black-capped chickadee on a peanut feeder.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Today I go to a favorite, the Blue Jay. It’s been a very busy few months but an exciting time moving into a new home. Much closer to parks and trails I look forward to exploring and finding all the birds. 🪶 #itsabird

A blue jay perched on a branch with its tail out and its head looking back over its shoulder. Fresh spring leaves dot the frame of the image.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Position 3. Left full-back. For this I chose a bird that doesn’t mess about. The Lesser Black-backed Gull. Pulled this one all the way from Glasgow. 🪶 #itsabird

A gull atop a garbage bin. It stands vigilant guarding its prize the the ferocity of one thousand storms.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Position 2. Right full-back. For this I’ve selected a bird adept at finding interesting angles to block the play. The Chestnut-backed Chickadee. 🪶 #itsabird

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Love an excuse to revisit my old photos with a theme so gonna try to find a bird that represents each position on the pitch. So starting in position 1, the keeper, my Bird of the Game is the Broad-winged Hawk. 🪶 #itsabird

A blurry and poorly composed shot of a hawk landing high on a branch. Its wings spread.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Wee baby mallard hopes everyone stays safe from the storms. 🪶 #itsabird

A little yellow and brown ducking on the shores of a little lake.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Killdeer. I’ve been happy to see a few this spring in a number of places around the Twin Cities. Cool weird little guys. 🪶 #itsabird

A leggy ground shore bird with white tum, black rings on its neck, amber eye, and brown cap and back standing on red marshy ground.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Mottled Duck. A gorgeous duck that was found on the southern US coast. Very nice find on a Spring evening. 🪶 #itsabird

A mottled duck with her four ducklings. She keeps a keen eye on her surroundings with the little ones swimming close by.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Hairy Woodpecker. A frequent visitor at my house and always a welcome sight. 🪶 #itsabird

A female hairy woodpecker scaling a mulberry tree

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Hooded Oriole. This one found in Texas last spring was enticed by the fresh fruit put out daily at a small park right on the coast. 🪶 #itsabird

A yellow bird with grey wings a long curved bill perched on top of a bushy tree thing. 90 percent certain it’s a hooded and not an orchard but I’m not exactly an oriole expert.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Common Yellowthroat. Found last fall at a nice park where lots of birds were heard and few found at the end of the lens this girl popped out to say hello. #itsabird 🪶

A brown backed yellow bellied cutie poking out of dense thin leaves.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

My Bird of the Day today is this duck showing some serious skill balancing on one webbed foot after a serious snooze on a log. 🪶 #itsabird

A mallard balancing on one foot the other outstretched behind it. Standing on a log in algae filled water. For alt readers only the bird woke up, stretched, relieved itself, and went back to sleep. Relatable.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is this Song Sparrow enjoying a warm and sunny spring day. 🪶 #itsabird

White bellied buff brown backed bird with its wee lil head tilted up as it readies another burst of song

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

My Bird of the Day today is the Red-winged Blackbird. This female was basking in some spring sun while perching on a corndog. 🪶 #itsabird

A female RWBB in the sun her head slightly tilted. Her black beak shining as she stands atop a cattail.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happiest of Mother’s Day to all types of moms out there! I hope it’s a good one. 🪶 #itsabird

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Trumpeter Swan. A very elegant and classy bird this one was on the ponds of Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, WI. 🪶 #itsabird

A muddy swan head and neck. Its black leathery looking beak appears to have a dopey grin about it.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Got the feeder out! Hopefully these beauties show up in the backyard this spring. #itsabird 🪶

A Ruby-throated hummingbird landing on a flower stem its wings folded back behind and a kinda alien like curious expression on its face.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Northern Shoveler. One of my personal favorite ducks. #itsabird 🪶

A shoveler carrying along a pond. The light making its normally green head look purple.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I’m surprised as anyone that I logged my first Ruddy Duck in the Mojave desert when I live in a state/city known for their lakes. 🪶 #itsabird

A brown duck with a light blue bill floating in one of the ponds at the Henderson bird viewing area in Nevada

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Back from the desert and didn’t leave empty birded. Though this trip had other priorities it was nice to get out and find some birds far outside the range I’m normally in. My Bird of the Day today was a highlight for me the Gambel’s Quail. How could you not love this ridiculous bird. #itsabird 🪶

A grey desert chicken with fancy black plume coming from its head. It looks like a land angler fish only far more attractive and less horror story. It strides alongside a chain link fence. Its gait looks like a little wobbly top.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Glad to be out of the desert. Good trip with about ten lifers including this Verdin. The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve was really nice and coulda spent longer there if it wasn’t a balmy 92. #itsabird 🪶

A smol yellow headed white and grey bodied bird with its little bird feet hanging onto opposite sections of a chain link fence.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

My Bird of the Day today is Woodhouse’s Scrub Jay. A top contender for an additional arm tattoo if only I can get a clean portrait of one. I rather liked this photo of it further out in its normal habitat. 🪶 #itsabird

A bright blue jay in a dormant scrubby tree. Its head facing right as it considers its next short flight.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Spotted Towhee. This one found in Utah was very cooperative as we passed it on the trail. 🪶 #itsabird

An orange breasted black and white winged and starkly black headed bird with a very red eye. It sits at the top of some scrubby conifer tree.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the White-crowned Sparrow. This one was hanging out oceanside in California which isn’t such a bad place to be. 🪶 #itsabird

A grumpy looking sparrow on a bit of leafless twig. It’s grumbling about eating a seed for some reason. Its void like eye is caused by being witness to terrible crimes. It keeps flying to new places but no matter where it goes the past follows it.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is celebrating new beginnings and the start of the process of finding a new place to call home. What better bird for that than the ubiquitous House Sparrow. 🪶 #itsabird

A house sparrow perched on weathered wood.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

My Bird of the Day today is the Common Moorhen. This one was patiently waiting for tea time or something in the heart of London. 🪶 #itsabird

A black water chicken sat comfortably not on water but rather clovery green turf on the bank of a body of water

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Common Gallinule. I much prefer the name for the nearly identical Moorhen but they didn’t consult me when they went to name it. 🪶 #itsabird

A black water chicken with bright red lore and beak with just a touch of yellow at the tip of its beak. It is mid stride coming off the bank of a muddy grassy island.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Redpoll. With March here I’ll certainly miss the trip to the Bog but with other things going on it just wasn’t in the cards this year. I think it was relatively quiet up there this year anyway so maybe for the best. 🪶 #itsabird

A common redpoll sitting on a little branch. The sun hitting its flank and its red crest catching the light nicely.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today my Bird of the Day is the Downy Woodpecker. This one basking in the spring sun high above my folks’ deck. 🪶 #itsabird

Smol white bellied bird with black wings from nearly directly underwater

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The world doesn’t need wars. It needs accountability. Release the files. 🪶 #itsabird

A white-tipped dove standing on a fallen tree washed in sun.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

I get pretty excited for almost every bird I see and looking through my photos I generally remember each encounter. Some are a little more memorable like the Great Kiskadee on South Padre Island, TX that kept us company several times at a favorite birding spot. 🪶 #itsabird

A yellow bellied brown winged white head with black face banded bird sits proudly on a large branch.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I completed my taxes today and to celebrate this wildly inefficient and completely ridiculous system I’ve chosen the Yellow-billed Cuckoo as my Bird of the Day. 🪶 #itsabird

A grey bird with white belly and brownish wings spread wide as it shakes off the weight of compulsory tasks.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Went to the Latte Da production of The Glass Menagerie. It was beautifully done and I enjoyed it immensely. It got me thinking about what birds would look good in glass and I thought the Northern Cardinal would be an excellent choice. 🪶 #itsabird

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

After a successful juggling weekend with a lot of photography I’m happy to be back to looking at birds. I can kinda guess where they’re going and and how they behave. The same can’t always be said about jugglers. 🪶 #itsabird

A white-throated sparrow on the ground with its head slightly cocked.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Plenty of winter left here but the milder temperatures sure make it feel like spring isn’t that far off. 🪶 #itsabird

An American robin just standing on some brown turf with a hint of fresh grass coming up in the foreground

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Bird photography will always be my favorite but I’ve long wanted to do more wildlife, sports, and events. This weekend I get an opportunity to take some pics at a circus arts variety show and I’m super stoked to learn something new. 🪶 #itsabird

A cedar waxwing in Blaine, MN. It’s perched perfectly on a diagonal branch. Brown bird with yellow lower body and dark black mask.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

This SuperbOwl looks like a football. Happy Sunday y’all. Be safe. 🪶 #itsabird

A Northern Hawk Owl sits atop a power pole. Brown bird with big helmet shaped head and football shaped body.

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Watched Heated Rivalry today so my Bird of the Day is the Canada Jay. Seemed about as fitting as any (except maybe a loon). 🪶 #itsabird

A Canada Jay eyeing some peanut butter. A smol white bird with grey wings and long tail

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Jeffrey 🤹‍♂️ 🦢 ☃️ @sonar132.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Splish splash oriole taking a bath. Happy weekend, folks! 🪶 #itsabird

A Baltimore oriole female (best guess) splashing around a shallow bird bath. Yellow bird with grey wings and white belly.

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