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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 · 15/09/2026

It was very chill. They nest in the same park every year and are very tolerant of nosy folks like myself.

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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

That is one of the nicest compliments I’ve gotten on a photo - thank you. I hope your migraine passes quickly 💚

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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

Finally logged it in Henderson, NV. I looked in CA, and TX before I finally got it.

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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

Thank you! This was part of my backyard project where instead of going out birding I focused on what was happening right outside my door.

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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 · 16/05/2026

We missed most of the fun in Minneapolis. Some good (harmless) crackles would be appreciated.

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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 · 08/04/2026

Hard to say if that’s better or worse than plucking.

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