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American Rivers @americanrivers.bsky.social · 16h

🧠 Peak performance is taking action to defend #RoadlessRule protections before the public comment deadline this Tuesday, October 6: act.americanrivers.org/page/101689/…

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The real question is how this Permitting Reform bill expands global emissions. Most of the fossil infrastructure that will get built without review will be used for methane-gas exports. Advocates’ claim that US emissions will go down is like the three card monte of the campaign for this bill.

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Erik Schlenker-Goodrich @riogranderift.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Green NGO movement is not a monolith. But my informed sense is that most folks are alarmed by the permitting deal. So let me say this respectfully, gently, but firmly to my beloved comrades: political access is not political power.

Josh Siegel: "I later called another speaker on the call, Erik Schlenker-Goodrich, executive director of the Western Environmental Law Center, who explained the divide among greens this way: 'The elephant in the room is Sens. Heinrich and Whitehouse are perceived to be champions of environmental issues, and a lot of the large environmental groups are reluctant to push back for well-intentioned reasons to maintain relationships with them."

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

For today's #BirdoftheDay theme of #Black&Red, here's a bird who's like I'm sure will feature a lot today, a male Hairy Woodpecker! #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's fall, which means Salmon spawning season is here again! Got out for the first couple surveys this week; no fish yet, the water is way too low still, but got a couple nice walks out of it!

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A view of the moon setting over the trees this morning, seen as I was heading out to work this morning. #Photography

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the best encapsulations of what we actually need to do to fix (some) of the problems of our society. Patriarchy is the root of so much suffering.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On my recent pelagic trip, we got an extra surprise as a pod of Orcas cruised past the boat! They were moving fast, so this is the only decent shot I got, but it was so exciting! #Nature #Photography #Birds #Seabirds #Whales

A few seabirds flying over the open ocean, above the dorsal fin of an Orca as it crashes back into the water; the bird at the top is entirely dark brown, a Black-footed Albatross. Lower in the frame are Pink-footed Shearwater, dark brown birds with white bellies; and Sooty Shearwater, smaller, entirely brown birds.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A package deal this morning for AB's two #BirdoftheDay themes of #Seabirds and #Airborne; a Black-footed Albatross soaring effortlessly over the open ocean. Taken last Sunday on my very first pelagic birding trip! #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #Seabirds

A large, long-winged bird soars over open water; its plumage is mostly dark brown with white on the face; a Black-footed Albatross.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Got a twofer for Rob's #BirdoftheDay, satisfying both themes of #Pairs and the alt of #Green. In this case, a pair of Tree Swallows on a nest box in Eastern #Oregon, against a backdrop of spring green grass! #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding

Two birds sitting on a wooden nest box against a green background. The birds have iridescent blue backs and white fronts; Tree Swallows. There is a teazel thistle head behind the box.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Everyone needs more Downy Woodpeckers in their life!

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Repost if you want more 🌿 Nature 🌳 Trees 🐝 Bees 🍏 Orchards 🐸 Ponds 🥕 Healthy, spray-free veg 🚄 Sustainable public transport 🌍 Climate action 🐞 Insects 🌊 Clean water & air 🦊 Wildlife 🦋 Hedgerows 🌻 Wildflowers ♻️ Waste reduction 🐬 Sewage-free, plastic-free oceans & rivers

Red clover, buttercups and long grass in a wildflower meadow

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Well, I think Rob's #BirdoftheDay theme of #Borbs is calling out for a Spotted Towhee, one of the borb-est of all borbs. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding

A bird perches on an apple twig; it has a black head and back, with some white stripes on the back. Its sides are orange, and it has an intense red eye. It is all fluffed up, making it not a bird, but a borb!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The challenges we face must be met by a bold progressive populist movement that strengthens democracy and shakes up the system. We can’t simply return to the path we were on before Trump. We cannot allow Big Money to dominate our politics and economy. And we cannot capitulate to the oligarchy.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

For Helen's #BirdoftheDay theme of #TheDivers, here's a Common Loon/Great Northern Diver transitioning from Winter to Summer plumage. These beauties, along with two other Loon species, frequent the bays of the #Oregon Coast in Winter. #Nature #Photography #Birds #thepeoplescoast

A long, heavy-bodied bird sits on the water. It has a dark head with a large black bill and an intense reddish eye. The back is shiny black speckled with white.

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay are struggling to feed their chicks. Nesting success is at its lowest level ever recorded due to a shortage of menhaden. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is considering changes to how menhaden are harvested. Take Action: abcbirds.info/4dSwgRg

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A bonus #BirdoftheDay photo, because with the alt theme of #Corvids I couldn't resist posting a photo of one of my favorites, the spectacular Pinyon Jay. These are higher altitude bird, specializing in feeding on, you guessed it, Pinyon pines! #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding

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Center for Biological Diversity @biologicaldiversity.org · 22/09/2026

Just when you thought they couldn't cause more trouble than they already are: An underwater AI #DataCenter could be coming to Cook Inlet, Alaska. A preliminary permit application for the data center is being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Take action bit.ly/3UFCKfT

Two beluga whales break the surface of calm, dark water. One is larger and appears white, the other is smaller and appears gray. Text over the image reads "Don't let Cook Inlet belugas become the latest casualty of the data center boom.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is a fun, super educational event! Highly recommend if you're in the area and interested in learning about the abundant fungi of the Pacific NW. Yachats is located in one of the prettiest stretches of the Oregon Coast, too.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Seriously?!? The goddamn Clean Water Act? There is nothing these ghouls won't destroy. I'm convinced there are many people in power right now who would willingly sacrifice everyone on Earth, including their own families, and leave the planet a burnt-out husk, for just a little more money and power.

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Erik Schlenker-Goodrich @riogranderift.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"Man is the most insane species. He worships an invisible God and destroys a visible Nature. Unaware that this Nature he's destroying is this God he's worshipping." -Hubert Reeves

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For Alan's #BirdoftheDay theme of #LightandShadow, here a Western Meadowlark perched on a wire, greeting the morning sun with song. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #Oregon

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Just got back from my first pelagic birding trip. An amazing day! So many good birds, and I'll have lots of photos to sort through... Tomorrow, when im less exhausted. Until then... Here's a Black-footed Albatross. Taken with my phone, to illustrate how close these amazing birds were! #Birds

An uncropped phone photo showing a Black-footed Albatross, a large brown bird with a pale face, sitting on the ocean. Not seen in this photo is that it was taken just off the stern of our boat.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pelagic pelagic pelagic pelagic...!

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

For AB's #BirdoftheDay today, here's an #Elegant Great Blue Heron, feathers blowing in the wind as he stalks along a tidal mudflat on the #OregonCoast. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #thepeoplescoast

A large gray bird with a white face and large yellow bill stalks along a mudflat. There is a thin layer of water below it, which is ruffled by the wind, as are the bird's feathers.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

So goddamn mad right now. Been seeing campaign signs around saying "Oregon's Conservation Workforce for [Republican Governor candidate] Christine Drazan". Which is odd since I, as a (at least tangential) conservation professional don't know anyone voting for that RWNJ. Finally got a good look at...

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Speak up for Osprey in the Chesapeake Bay! The 2026 Osprey breeding season in the Chesapeake Bay has ended, and nesting success there is at its lowest level ever recorded. Tell the ASMFC to adopt conservation-minded reforms that protect menhaden: abcbirds.info/46ZMft1

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For AB's #BirdoftheDay theme of #Silhouette, here's one from the beginning of the year; a pair of Sandhill Cranes against a clouded yellow sky. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

"Hey! You interrupted my drink!" For Alan's #BirdoftheDay theme of #AngryBirds, a Mountain Chickadee giving me the dirtiest look imaginable. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #Oregon

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Which way is up? For Helen's #BirdoftheDay theme of #BirdsInAbstract, here's a photo of a Great Egret and its reflection taken back in 2023. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #WillametteValley #Oregon

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Dr. Jonathan Foley @globalecoguy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Climate scientist here. 👋 We are NOT fucked. BUT we are behind where we should be. The good news is that we have the solutions we need to stop climate change. We just need to get busy deploying them! And here’s the proof. Almost 120 solutions, with more coming. drawdown.org/explorer

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

More wildlife corridors, please!

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This is legitimately astounding news. I've never worked with Atlantic cod, but everyone even tangentially related to fisheries knows this story, and I think a lot of us ( myself included) weren't sure it would ever rebound in a meaningful way. Certainly gives hope to other stocks in trouble.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

For AB's #BirdoftheDay theme of #Herons&Egrets, here's a recent one of a Great Egret at the #Oregon Coast. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #thepeoplescoast

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A single glorious passionflower bloom, seen in the neighborhood on my evening walk. #Bloomscrolling

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Going with Helen's alternate #BirdoftheDay theme of #BrightAccents, here's one from earlier this year of a Red-winged Blackbird in eastern #Oregon showing off his epaulettes. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Attention Philadelphia! We're hosting a rally to demand that Drexel University maintain The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum open to the public. Join us on Tuesday morning at 10am in front of the academy. Please spread the word, we need all hands on deck! RSVP here: luma.com/1qwnrqz2

A dinosaur on a white background with the text SAve the academy of Natural sciences museum rally Tuesday Sept 8 10am in front of the academy 1900 ben Franklin Parkway. "Tell Drexel University "Keep the museum open!" with the logos for Philly Science Action, Skype a Scientist, and Green Philly

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Monterey Bay Aquarium @montereybayaquarium.org · 01/09/2026

🍣 Choosing sustainable seafood is a positive action nearly all of us can take to protect ocean habitats and wildlife. Our refreshed Sushi Guide will make those choices even easier.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Any day spent foraging in the woods with @sirisharmony.bsky.social is a good day, but it's an even better day when you come home with several pounds of lobster mushrooms! Many for eating, and a couple pounds that will be used for natural dying. See alt text for lobster mushrooms facts! #Mushrooms

A trio of baskets filled with orange mushrooms in the back of a pickup truck. Interestingly, lobster mushrooms are not actually a separate species of fungus; rather, they're any of a number of mushrooms (usually Russula brevipes) parasitized by another fungus, Hypomyces lactifluorum.

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

For Helen's #BirdoftheDay theme of #BirdsUpClose, a rather surprising pic I got earlier this year of a Bewick's Wren; surprising because of how close I was able to get to this skulky, flighty bird! #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #WillametteValley

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Possibly a repost for a previous #BirdoftheDay, but for AB's theme today of #Parenting, here's an Anna's Hummingbird sitting on her nest. #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #Oregon

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Michael @thecorvallisbirder.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Late to the #BirdoftheDay party today, but for Rob's theme of #BestoftheMonth, here's two of a Great Egret I captured at a nearby wildlife area. These magnificent birds gather in good numbers this time year, giving plenty of photo ops! #Nature #Photography #Birds #PNWBirding #Oregon

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