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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

This House Finch looked cute hanging out at one of my feeders this morning. #birds #nature

Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

It was good finding a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in my back yard today. He probably enjoyed the sun as much as I did. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Are you kidding me? Haven't we had enough snow? (It stopped today after a few minutes, to much relief.)

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I had my pick of birds at the backyard feeders during today's snowfall. I counted as many as nine at a time. I'd guess about 3-4 inches so far. A very unusual day for South Carolina indeed. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The Great Snowstorm of '26 has begun in my back yard.

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Sun's out today. I wonder if this is the same Eastern Bluebird I photographed last night at the same spot at the end of the sleet storm. Naaahhh . . . probably not. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Last photo from today's sleet storm. It's a shame it had to get dark. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Guess what I've been doing today while stuck at home watching the sleet and freezing rain. I'll give you a minute to think about it . . . Good guess. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Either this guy isn't happy with the cuisine at my establishment or he's just not thrilled with today's rain and sleet. Either way, he doesn't appear to be a happy camper. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

First bird of the sleet storm of 2026. (Had to pull out the D5 and work hard for this House Finch.) #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I didn't see too many birds out today. I wonder if this Tufted Titmouse has any inkling that a big ice storm is just hours away . . . Think that would make a difference to his routine? #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This House Finch is fascinating to study from the front . . . and the back. She (probably a female) stopped by today to grab a bite before our predicted winter storm. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler quarterbacking a move. Thinking about it . . . thinking about it . . . fake left . . . liftoff to the right! I'm outta here. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We didn't get a single flake of snow this weekend, which is a bit disappointing. But then this guy showed up this morning . . . so I'm somewhat appeased. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

No story today, just a few recent photos. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This morning I opened the blinds and immediately grabbed my gear and didn't stop until I had captured five different species, including this Eastern Bluebird. Despite this cold weather, I like the way things are starting off this year. (Well, in my back yard, anyway . . .) #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

A little more light would have been nice to have . . . but nevertheless I was able to capture my first two birds of 2026: a Carolina Chickadee shaking off some rain drops and a Downy Woodpecker. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Two of my grandchildren gave me a set of seed balls in the shape of birds eggs, and the Christmas present worked its magic this morning. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I don't shoot Mourning Doves very often because, well . . . they're like annoying neighbors. They're always around, butting in everywhere. But when they close their eyelids and scratch an itch I pay attention. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I put out fresh food and water this morning, and was rewarded with a visit from a Red-bellied Woodpecker. He tried to hide from me . . . but he let down his guard for one 320th of a second. I didn't have time to boost the ISO, but fortunately that was enough. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

This little guy just plopped down in the seed tray and stayed a while. I guess he was tried from cracking open the seeds. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

I was already seeing some beautiful birds yesterday morning when I took this shot of a Red-bellied Woodpecker. And with that I was very content with the morning's shoot. Then the Tanager came by, so I sort of forgot about this frame. But he has the stage all to himself today. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Imagine my surprise this morning when I discovered this beautiful bird had stopped at my feeders. I believe it's a Summer Tanager, which would make it the third first-time bird in my backyard this year. I wish I'd had a little more light, but I'll take what I can get. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Only thing I can think of to explain this seemingly mean countenance is that this Northern Mockingbird was unhappy with the cuisine du jour in the back yard. Or maybe he was just overusing his mocking skills. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Another Rose-breasted Grosbeak came to visit yesterday. Or, maybe it's the same one. If you're interested in more bird photos, you can visit my website here: www.tinyurl.com/tomsbirdphotos #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The Brown Thrasher always look so serious. I wish he would use that stern look to scare away the darn squirrel that's been pestering me today. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Ehhhhhh, I think it's time for another Eastern Bluebird. (Is it ever not a good time?) #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Nah. I'm not gonna even try to figure out what's going on here. I'll just consider it a surprise gift from the bird gods and leave it at that. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Those Eastern Bluebirds can't resist a mealworm snack, and I'm good with that. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

He came back a second day! The Rose-breasted Grosbeak, who first visited our back yard yesterday, made a repeat appearance again this morning. Imagine my surprise. Never saw one before; now visited two days in a row. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

These American Goldfinches are so bright it's hard to miss them when they stop by the backyard feeders for a bite. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

This Red-bellied Woodpecker stopped by yesterday. Briefly . . . very briefly. If you're listening . . . please come back often. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

I'm not sure what this little one was yelling about, but I'm just happy he stopped by for a bite to eat this morning. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I have two bird cameras: one that I use most of the year, the Nikon D500, and one I use in the lower light of winter because of better ISO, the Nikon D5. Yesterday was the changing of the guard . . . er, cameras. (It's kind of a big deal for me.) #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Last night I got a little taste of the eclipse of the moon, standing out in front of my home in the middle of the night, but tonight was a second act, and it was even better. I wasn't wearing my pajamas and it didn't interrupt my sleep. It was a bit more conventional.

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

One of the "features" of growing old is that you often have the opportunity to discover what is happening around you at 3 and 4 in the morning. What fun! But this morning about 3:30 I decided that since I was awake anyway I might as well go outside and see what's happening with the eclipse.

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

What's the hardest common backyard bird to photograph? I would argue it could be the American Goldfinch. I don't think I've ever been satisfied with a photo of these little birds. The head always seems fuzzy, unsharp and dirty. But I'll keep trying. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I guess I haven't been catering to the Northern Cardinals recently. They don't seem to care for the mealworms or the little seeds, so I'll have to stock some more black oil sunflower seeds. I've run out. This female took a look and split, staying just long enough for a photo. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I've seen quite a few Carolina Wrens around here recently. And I guess that's to be expected here in, uh . . . Carolina. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Does anyone else look at this and see an elderly gentleman with a wide Santa Claus beard? #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

This little guy was hanging out at the feeders this morning, keeping an eye out for the Robins that were hogging the mealworm feeders. He managed to sneak in when the Robins were taking a break. But he wasn't happy about the situation. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Is this possibly the bird equivalent of being mooned? #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I was happy to be corrected about the full dates of this year's Great Backyard Bird Count, so I was able to count this beautiful Carolina Wren in this weekend's tally. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I was happy to be corrected about the full dates of this year's Great Backyard Bird Count, so I was able to count this beautiful Eastern Bluebird in this weekend's tally. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

OOPS! I got the start date wrong! These count after all.

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

It's a shame that the Great Backyard Bird Count didn't start until today, because I shot this beautiful bird yesterday on a bright, sunny Valentine's Day. But I would never think of saying it doesn't count in some way or another. #birds #nature

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Tom Priddy @tpriddy.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

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