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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BirdsInGreen I generally associate hummingbirds with colourful flowers, but they really blend in well with evergreen trees, giving them a safe place to rest. #Nature #Birds #NaturePhotography #Wildlife

A hummingbird with iridescent green and white puffed up plumage rests on a branch of a Cedar tree, surrounded by green foliage and small seed cones.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #NaturalSeeds Two house finches stop for a quick snack of cedar seed cones. #Nature #Birds #NaturePhotography #Wildlife

Two house finches perch on a branch and forage from a cedar tree, surrounded by green foliage and clusters of small, light-green seed cones. One bird, on the left, is a male house finch showing off his reddish-brown and grey body feathers with a distinctly red head and chest. The other bird, on the right, is a female house finch showing her mostly greyish-brown with streaked feathers.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I found this #frog the other day enjoying the sun. I guess this is the benefit of all of the rain lately. I haven’t seen a toad or frog in a few years. They were once summer garden regulars. I think this one is a Pickerel Frog. #FrogFriday #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #Nature

A Pickerel Frog sits camouflaged in tall green grass and shallow water.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BirdInABush; any bird in a hedge/bush Immature Goldfinch catching a quick nap in a cedar hedge. #Nature #Birds #NaturePhotography #Wildlife

A juvenile American Goldfinch with pale yellow plumage and black wing markings rests on a branch surrounded by green cedar foliage and developing cone-like structures.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

One of my favourite poses that Sparrows do quite often is the slight head tilt. I think it captures their curious, energetic, and playful personalities well. #BirdOfTheDay #StrikeAPose #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #Photography

A house sparrow perches on a thin, dry branch of a finished Lupin plant surrounded by pink flowers of a purple Heuchera plant and lush green foliage in the background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #50ShadesOfGrey My favourite bird to watch is the Junco. They are one of the few birds that find a home in my backyard during the very cold and snowy Canadian winters. #Nature #Birds #Photography #Wildlife

A dark grey and white Junco perches on a snow-covered branch of a cedar tree.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A White Admiral landed on my Oregano flowers the other day. It is the first time I’ve noticed one in my garden. I'm glad I had my camera close to hand! Below are the top pattern and the underside of the butterfly. #Nature #Macro #Butterflies #InsectThursday #NaturePhotography #Insects

A White Admiral butterfly with white markings and iridescent blue and orange spots on its wings rests on a cluster of small, light pink Oregano flowers set against a blurred green background.

The underside of the wings of a White Admiral butterfly are shown with their characteristic orange, white, and dark blue markings rests on a cluster of small, light purple flowers of an Oregano plant set against a blurred green background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The more time I spend gardening, the more fascinated I become with the variety of insects. Some of them are stunning to look at, with their colours and patterns. I don’t know that the insect is that I took a picture of but I find it beautiful. #Gardening #Nature #Macro ##NaturePhotography #Insects

A metallic green insect with amber-coloured hair on its legs rests on a cluster of small white chive flowers against a blurred green background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme #SingersAndWingers A photo I took the other day of a song sparrow getting in some quality preening time. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A Song Sparrow with its characteristic brown and white plumage is perched on a branch of a vibrant green cedar tree, preening its raised wing spread wide.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LookingAtYou A family of Canada Geese has settled in an office parking lot. You probably wouldn't want to be too distracted walking through that parking lot to work in the morning. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A Canada goose with a black neck and head stands in the foreground, looking towards the camera, while three goslings huddle behind it. Another adult goose walks to the left, looking down at the ground.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Looks like the rabbit got to my Aster that was just starting to grow. Lessson learned! Hopefully it tasted good 😀. Maybe it will come back if I protect what's left. #Gardening #Wildlife

A young Aster plant that was eaten by an animal. 2 small leaves remain on the plant, while 2 leaves are laying on the ground.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This eastern cottontail rabbit has been enjoying eating the dandelions in my yard while spending early mornings in the garden with me these past few weeks. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #Animals

An eastern cottontail rabbit rabbit with alert ears sits upright in lush green grass, its front paws crossed.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I finally found time yesterday to do some watercolor in my nature journal for this springs sparrows. They are such fascinating little birds to observe and record. #Nature #NatureArt #NatureJournal #Sciart #Watercolor #Sketching

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Anatidae Wood ducks are one of my favourite local ducks. Their vibrant colours and unique patterns make them stand out in any pond. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A male Wood Duck with vibrant green and blue iridescent head feathers, red eyes, and a chestnut breast floats in calm blue water surrounded by green reeds and dry leaves, its reflection visible below.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I have had this Trillium for years and I never realized that they turn a different colour after a few weeks of flowering. This Trillium started out all white. #Trillium #Bloomscrolling #Wildflower #Gardening #Nature #Flowers

A close-up view of several pink and white trillium flowers with delicate yellow centers, surrounded by lush green leaves and small clusters of tiny blue forget-me-not flowers.

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Mr Garden @mygardenuk.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social had chosen today's #BirdOfTheDay theme as #StaringRightAtYou, any bird staring right at you. The Alt Theme is #Yellow, any bird with Yellow in it's plumage. Here’s a Bluetit giving me an angry stare. 😂 #Birds #Bluetits #Nature #Garden #Twofer #NaturePhotography

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Grassland, a Grackle in the grass. I really love the intense stares that Grackles can give. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A Grackle with striking iridescent blue-purple neck feathers and intense yellow eyes stands on a lush green lawn looking towards the viewer.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I haven't seen many bees yet this early in the season, but last evening I saw one collecting pollen from a currant bush that's just about to flower. Pollinators are crucial to a healthy ecosystem, so I try to design my garden to attract them. #WorldBeeDay #Gardening #Zone5b #Bees #Pollinators

A fuzzy bumblebee with black and tan stripes clings to a green leaf, surrounded by small, light-colored flowers and buds of a currant shrub.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

My favourite flower of the season is the lilac. This morning, I captured this photo of my lilac bush just starting to burst into bloom as the morning sunrise shines on the flowers. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Bloomscrolling #SpringFlowers #flowers #Gardening

Clusters of light purple lilac blossoms against a backdrop of green leaves and bright blue sky.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #FeathersInFoliage. I got this photo the other day of a Chipping sparrow taking a short rest in my Cedar hedge. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

Chipping sparrow perched on a branch of a cedar tree, looking forward with a stern expression.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A cold start to May but the white Trillium in my garden didn’t seem to let that hold it back! Looking forward to the warmer weather finally arriving this weekend. #Trillium #Bloomscrolling #Wildflower #NativePlants #flowers #Ontario #Nature

Two white trillium flowers with yellow centers bloom among lush green foliage, with a blurred dark background.

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David Schmid @handle.invalid · 14/05/2026

The light behind them erases detail, leaving only form, connection, and movement. Shadows stretch farther than the figures themselves, turning a simple walk into a display of togetherness, of camaraderie. Black-and-white lets contrast speak louder than expression. 🌄👣

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David Schmid @handle.invalid · 12/05/2026

Patience is one of the most underrated skills in nature photography. Watch first. Learn the rhythm of light, wind, and movement. The strongest images come from anticipation, not impulse. 🌿📷

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Champion Awareness @championawareness.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Smile like a goat who just found the only open gate 😀 #photography #goats #farm #smile #monday

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Wyldefire @wyldefire.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

#BirdOfTheDay #Photogenic #Colorado #cellphone (not sure if I'm doing this right, but please accept my photogenic bird!) Taken as he trolled my apartment dumpster lol

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birdingwithkids.bsky.social @birdingwithkids.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Even during migration, it’s still worth it to spend some time with your backyard birds. Black-capped Chickadee. #birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #BirdOfTheDay #TRAHR

A black-capped chickadee perched on a flowering branch in front of a pink background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Photogenic. My favourite birds to photograph are sparrows. I find they give me a greater variety of fun poses than other birds around me. A close second would be seagulls. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A song sparrow with brown and white streaked plumage perches on the curved top of a little black garden fence, with a blurred green background of foliage.

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Dave R, photographer @daverphotog.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I love capturing images of aquatic birds doing this "flutter" The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #InMotion #duck #feathers #birds #photography #ECK

Image of a male Wood Duck fluttering its wings on the surface of a pond

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #InMotion. An American robin mid-swallow after a successful hunt in the grass. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

American Robin with a worm in its beak, standing in lush green grass.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay alt theme of #Black. A photo I took last week of a Red-winged blackbird enjoying a small snack before flying off to his next destination. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A black male Red-winged Blackbird stands on the ground, eating seeds, with bright red and yellow shoulder patches visible on its wings.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Yesterday, I went to look to see how high the Ottawa River was now that the snow melt is well underway, and I saw this lone Mallard Duck enjoying the gentle waves and sunny day after a cloudy week. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography #MallardMonday

A Mallard duck at the river's edge, water dripping from its beak as it strolls through the grass by the water.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BeautyInBrown. This morning I took this photo of a newly arrived White-throated Sparrow taking a rest in a Cedar hedge looking towards the rising sun. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A White-throated Sparrow resting on a branch, surrounded by the greenery of a Cedar hedge.

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Mike Hargis @miketakespics.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

"True peace is always possible." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Good morning my friends!

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay with the theme of #DucksOutOfWater A photo I took at Mud Lake, a nice urban park in Ottawa, of a Wood Duck relaxing on a log. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A male Wood Duck rests on a log, with a peaceful pond scene unfolding in the background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

This Robin, just out of the nest, might be a bit too young to be considered a juvenile, but this adorable little bird was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the #BirdOfTheDay challenge this morning. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography #juveniles

A baby robin sits on a cedar branch, nestled among dense, bright green leaves.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme of #naturalperch A female ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a scarlet runner bean vine. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #Photography

A female ruby-throated hummingbird perched on a scarlet runner bean vine surrounded by green leaves.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A seagull enjoying an empty beach on a stormy day at Parlee Beach Park, New Brunswick #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography #BirdOfTheDay #Gulls

A seagull perched on a sandy beach, surrounded by seaweed, watches the waves roll in along the shore.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

For Saturday’s #BirdOfTheDay blue theme. Blue jays are some of the boldest regulars in my backyard, loud, clever, and impossible to ignore. #Nature #NaturePhotography #Birds #BirdPhotography

A blue jay rests on a wooden table, clutching a seed in its mouth, its bright blue feathers contrasting with the natural wood and blurred green grass in the background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A beautiful walk in the forest at the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick. #ForestFriday #Nature #NaturePhotography #Travel

A tranquil waterfall in the woods flows over mossy stones, with bright autumn leaves and a boardwalk ascending the hill.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The first crocus buds are finally pushing through the soil in my garden. No matter how long winter feels, something beneath the surface is always preparing to bloom. A reminder that just because we can’t see progress, doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. #nature #garden #bloomscrolling

A patch of soil with purple crocus buds and several tulip plants beginning to sprout their leaves among the crocuses.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I just saw this neat sun halo while I was trying to take photos of an eagle gliding in the sky. #Nature #NaturePhotography

A striking sun halo appears in the sky, forming a large circular ring of light around the sun.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Reposting this old post of mine for #worldsparrowday. These are one of my favourite birds and I go out of my way to make my garden a place they can make a home they can thrive in. Sparrows play such an important role in our local ecosystem. #birds #nature #birdphotography

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I am spending the 1st day of #spring in a snowstorm and looking at garden photos to get inspiration. It is good to be reminded that no matter how long and heavy winter feels, spring finds its way back, bringing beauty, growth, and a fresh start with it. #Nature #Photography #Garden #SpringEquinox

An eastern cottontail rabbit sitting peacefully in a flower bed filled with wild pansy and chamomile blooms.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

A heron coming in for a landing at the salt marsh at Kouchibouac National Park, New Brunswick, Canada and a seagull enjoying an empty beach at Parlee Beach, NB. #birdoftheday #birds #nature #birdphotography #LandMeetsWater

A photo of the back of a great blue heron with its wings fully spread and its legs ready for landing on a grassy bank in full autumn colours.

A photo of a seagull walking on a sandy beach passing seaweed with ocean waves in the background.

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Wendy @theheronandrose.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A mallard duck relaxing on a log on a nice sunny day for today's #reflection theme of #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #BirdOfTherDay #Nature #Birdphotography

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