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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

As early spring migration continues, more and more species are arriving here in upstate New York. This week's favorite is the Northern Shoveler. A stunning, well adapted member of the dabbling duck family. Until we meet again....... #birds #springmigration #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Early spring migration is in full swing here on the Susquehanna River. Here are a few of the recent visitors. All images captured by me here in Owego, NY. Descriptions in the alt text. #birds #waterfowl #springmigration #photography

Wood Duck drake. He was one of many that came by dabbling away.

Ring-necked drake. I am seeing more and more of them as migration continues.

Northern Pintail drake. This was last week when the ice was stilling flowing out.

Ring-necked Hen glowing in the morning sun.

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

A Pileated Woodpecker heading up to a willow tree. A top view of its beautiful wings. #WoodpeckerWednesday #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Seeing this male Northern Cardinal waiting out the rain was a pleasant surprise on a wet, dreary day. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I was able to find the Northern Harriers this weekend. Watching them hunt is very exciting. Their abilities in flight are mind blowing to watch. This photo shows the female as she suddenly changes direction and drops into the field below. #birds #photography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

This female Northern Cardinal offered a welcome splash of color on another snowy winter day here in upstate New York. #birds #photography #cardinals

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

A recent "taillights" view of a female Northern Harrier. A well engineered raptor, and very exciting to observe. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I had the absolute joy of observing this female Northern Harrier yesterday as she hunted in a local field. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I waited in the brush for for what felt like forever and finally this Wood Duck emerged from the snag where he had been preening amongst the thick branches. Breathtaking to be this close to such a beautiful drake. #birds #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

The morning sunshine led me to this beautiful Eastern Bluebird. He was in a small group and the scattered flashes of blue were pleasing to observe on this cold, windy day. #birds #photography #naturephotography #canon #wildlifephotography #bluebird

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

A frontal view of a Wood Stork. They are born with head feathers, then lose them with age. Image captured 1/20/24 in Sarasota Florida. #birds #wildlife #photography #florida #canon #stork

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Probing Pileated. This week's entry for #WoodpeckerWednesday. Happy hump day to you all. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A portrait of Mary, the female of the mated pair here at home. There will be eggs in the nest any day now, reminding me that spring is just around the corner. #birds #photography #canon #naturephotography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

A Common Merganser hen skips across the water taking flight from the frigid Susquehanna River this morning. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Must of been a good joke! Double-crested Cormorant image captured in January of 2024 in Venice, Florida. #birds #photography #florida

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Canada Geese fly over a large raft of Redheads at the north end of Cayuga Lake #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

As the bright, warm sun sank lower in the sky, the frigid ten degree temperature faded for a moment. This Red-tailed Hawk had flown in and was preening close by. A very nice winter evening. #birds #photography #nature

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Rare for me to spot the Belted Kingfisher's this time of year, due to the frozen streams and rivers. Thankfully there is still some open water locally. One of my all time favorite species to observe. Image captured on the Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

And her hair was perfect. Female Hooded Merganser floating with the sun on the Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

An evening view of my favorite bald eagle, the female of the mated pair I follow here at home. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

This is the female of the mated pair I follow close to home. She trying desperately to bring up a pellet this evening. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

A portrait of a pretty girl. Common Merganser on the Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. steve-brigode.pixels.com #birds #merganser #canon #nature #wildlife #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

A foggy morning view of a trio of incoming Double-crested Cormorants. Image captured on The Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. #birds #photography #nature #wildlife

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A smiling Bullfrog brought to you with the intention of you smiling back. #frogs #nature #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A golden hour Sandhill Crane. Image captured at the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge in Seneca Falls, NY. #birds #wildlife #nature #photography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Kiss me! This Great Blue Heron image was captured on 1/12/2024 in Venice, Florida. The Venice rookery was a fun spot to photograph wading birds while visiting Florida. #birds #florida #canon #heron

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

"Nestorations" have been completed and there will be eggs in the nest sometime in the next couple weeks. These two Bald Eagles have captured my heart. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds #eagles #wildlife #photography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A springtime male Red-bellied Woodpecker. I hope you all enjoy your #WoodpeckerWednesday!

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

A dark forest view of a young Red-tailed Hawk. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds #canon #wildlife #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A male Eastern Bluebird perched on a snowy branch. Nice to see a few stick around for winter. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The cloudy gray skies finally lifted allowing some bright sun today, making for a colorful Mallard Monday. I hope you all found some peace on this day. Image captured on the Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. #birds #mallards #ducks #canon #wildlife #photography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

See a duck, post a duck. Doesn't have to be the same duck #birds #merganser

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

While the frigid temperatures dip into the single digits here in upstate New York, my mind fills with thoughts of summer. I love winter, but prefer it in the thirties. This Black Swallowtail butterfly image was captured in July, 2024 here in Owego, NY. #butterflies #summer #naturephotography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I was lucky to have an early morning encounter with this Coyote today as he crossed the frozen Susquehanna River. Image captured today here in Owego, NY. #wildlife #photography #canon #naturephotography #riverlife

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Caught this juvenile Bald Eagle flying through the falling snow this afternoon. Image captured on the Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. #eagles #wildlife #nature #photography #birds #teamcanon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

A female Grey Fox pauses briefly while listening for prey. Such a beautiful animal. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #nature #wildlifephotography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Today's favorite moment was this Belted Kingfisher coming in close during a golden hour snow shower. His hair was still wet from the last dive. Such a beautiful species #wildlifephotography #birds #naturephotography #canon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

The pounce. Observing the Red Foxes hunting this field was quite an experience. I appreciate their help in controlling the rodent population. Image captured in March of 2024 in Owego, NY. #wildlifephotography #nature #canon #bluesky

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The Pained Bunting. One of the most beautiful birds I have ever photographed. Image captured at the Celery Fields in Sarasota, FL one year ago today. #birds #wildlifephotography #teamcanon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

This juvenile Bald Eagle wasn't quite finished, however there was plenty left behind for the Black Crow. Image captured yesterday on the partially frozen Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. Carp was on the menu #birds #bluesky #teamcanon #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #baldeagle

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

A male Pileated Woodpecker uncovers a snack in a fallen tree. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds #woodpecker #bluesky #wildlifephotography #teamcanon #naturephotography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

A female Eastern Bluebird comes to rest, just long enough to capture this photo. #bluebird #birds #wildlifephotography #songbirds #bluesky #teamcanon

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

An in flight view of the extremely rare sighting of this juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron yesterday. Image captured on the Owego Creek here in Owego, NY. #birds #rarebird #bluesky #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #teamcanon #riverlife

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Wow! I found a juvenile Black-Crowned Night Heron yesterday on the Owego Creek here in Owego, NY. This a very rare sighting even in the summer time, let alone during the frigid winter we are having currently. Lost its way for sure! #birds #bluesky #nightheron #teamcanon #wildlifephotography

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Incoming Cormorant Image captured on the Susquehanna River here in Owego, NY. #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #birds #bluesky

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The Susquehanna River has, for the most part, filled with ice at this point, making fishing harder each day for the local bald eagles. They have other hunting options but it was nice to see this one with a fish this evening. Image captured here in Owego, NY. #birds #wildlife #photography #bluesky

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Steven Thomas Photography @stevenbrigode.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

A memorable Sunset. The frigid, frozen Susquehanna River has me thinking of warm days like this one form this past summer. Looking forward to another summer on the water. #kayak #riverlife #naturephotography #landscapephotography #sunset #teamcanon

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