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vickieann-nc.bsky.social

@vickieann-nc.bsky.social
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Nature loving, tree hugging liberal. Liberty and justice FOR ALL. I rescue wild flowers from the dozers. I TNR feral cats. Bee keeper. Kayaking beach lover.

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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The bald eagle pair, uniting for the evening. Pender County, NC. It’s a regular event for these two this time of the year. Photo credits, my older son, BGS. He has a lot of patience, and a tripod!
A bald eagle on a dead tree branch watches as its mate soars toward it
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still a few blooms left for the bees.
White cone flower blooms with bumble bee on board
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Ocie, the feral kitty, requested some food on brick sill, sheltered from the rain this morning. She has other dry feeding stations, but she chose this window. I think she knows we have a visiting cat inside & wanted to check it out.
Muted gray tortie cat on brick window sill.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sweet Witty the kitty is visiting for a few weeks while her mom is traveling. She has a bob tail. Since she is a rescued stray, we have no idea if she was born that way or was injured. No matter. She’s a delight!
Black and white tuxedo cat balanced on window side table.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The resident green frog is actually more bronze this time of the year. He thinks I don’t see him if he sits completely still!
Bronze, black & white frog is sitting in running stream of water.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A pair of bald eagles this evening in Pender County, NC. Photo credit to my son, BGS.
A bald eagle perched on a dead tree limb as a second eagle is landing with outstretched talons. A pine limb is in the left foreground.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I’m happy a Monarch finally chose my milkweed. I have counted six moving between 3 plants.
Three black, white & yellow striped monarch butterfly caterpillars  close together on a milkweed plant
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Spotted the Milky Way this evening while waiting for ISS to pass over.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Bogue Inlet sunset.
Pinks and orange glow over water as sun sets.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Late this afternoon, in Matthews NC, my younger son caught some white tail deer action.
Handsome buck white tailed deer with background of canes.White tailed deer turning to run, giving view of his antlers
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Monarchs and a Gulf Fritillary enjoying what I believe is a spotted bee balm. Arlie Gardens, Wilmington, NC butterfly garden. Photo credits to my son, BGS.
Two orange and black monarch butterflies and an orange with white and brown Gulf fritillary butterfly  on same plant.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Remembering Jimmy Buffett today. 12/25/1946-9/1/2023.
Single cockle shell on sand with foamy surf approaching.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly. I will always love you. 1946-2026
Photo of beautiful Dolly Parton.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Shelf fungi? On a an exposed oak tree root.
Flat mushroom growing from tree root.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Left-leaning
Red orange mushroom leaning to the left, growing in moss.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Textures
Two mushrooms in shades of brown and gray, growing in green moss.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
There was a flurry of Eastern swallowtails on my milkweed today. This one slowed enough for a picture.
Yellow and black striped swallowtail butterfly on orange milkweed flower.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The White Oak River winds toward Swansboro, NC.
Coastal river winds through salt marsh, by weathered tree snags.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Morning glories along the Tideland Trail in Cedar Point, NC.
Purple morning glory bloom Cluster of white morning glories with purple throats, entwined in cedar tree
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I checked something off my bucket list this morning! Spotted from a distance, then zooming in, a pair of Painted Buntings. Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, NC
Male Painted Bunting. Red, blue, yellow & green. Female Painted Bunting on a feeder. Yellow-green.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Making cucumbers. I love our honey bees!
Honey bee on yellow cucumber blossom.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Making squash 🐝
Bumble bee pollinating yellow squash blossom.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Remember to stay hydrated!
Cluster of honey bees getting water from bird bath
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Decency. Intelligence. Poise. And CLASS. #gohigh
First Lady Michelle Obama seated, smiling.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 15/06/2026
If you talk about Michelle Obama today, please make it about this video
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
On President Obama Appreciation Day I’m remembering the pride and hope I felt when I I had confidence this nation would continue the path toward “Liberty and justice for all”. Photo from rally in Charlotte, NC in July 2016.
President Obama and Hillary Clinton with US flag in background.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Yard art
Variety of plants with varying colors next to bird bath on wooden deck.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Found a banded tulip shell in the marsh today, but it was occupied! I watched the hermit crab crawl back to deeper water.
Hermit crab visible in a banded tulip shell.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Worth the “four wheel” drive through the Holly Shelter Gamelands today to see these Yellow Pitcher plants and other bog inhabitants.
Uniquely shaped tubular pitches of yellow pitcher plant.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I met Penny today at Lowe’s. She’s 12 years old. A very happy rescued pup whose mom is taking great care of her.
Brown elderly dog wearing pink hat riding in shopping cart.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Amazed to be so close to this Tufted Titmouse.
Gray tufted tirmouse sitting on large gray rock.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Enjoying Mother’s Day. Avoiding news of current events today.
Pink rhododendron with bumble bee.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
This little guy hopped to smell the roses 😉🐸
Green tree frog nestled in petals of a pink rose.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
An enthusiastic crowd in Monroe, NC #NoKingsDay3 #Velshi
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Ocie, the feral kitty, spots something interesting.
Gray cat is perched on a large rock.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Woodland phlox. And garden frogs.
Two green frog figurines sitting on bird bath among lavender flowers.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Delicate Rue Anemonies. Also called Wind Flower.
White flowers
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Virginia bluebells….in NC!
Blue bell shaped flowers
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
An early azalea bloom. It’s a variety I grew from a gifted cutting so I don’t know its name.
A lavender azalea blossom.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
I went away for a few days and come home to find my wildflowers are “going wild”! Trout lily (dog tooth violet), plus a selfie of the bloom.
Yellow lily bloom with green mottled leaves. A view of yellow lily bloom with blue sky above.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Camellias showing off.
Cluster of pink camellia blooms.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Bloodroots have popped out overnight. Spring is coming.
Yellow centers in white daisy like bloodroot wildflowers snuggled  against an oak tree.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
More crocus showing up. Spring is coming!
Purple crocus growing close to gray rock. Light purple crocus with darker veins of color. Bright orange center shine in the sunlight.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Lovely rendition of “America, the Beautiful” by Brandi Carlile. Brought back memories of being inspired by my country without a tyrant trying to destroy it.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Look what survived 9” of snow and the brutal cold!
Cluster of purple crocus peeking from under large gray rock. The yellow antlers and bright orange stigmas in the crocus center create quite a color contrast.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Around 8” of fluffy snow was rough on feral cat Ocie. I cleared a path from her heated garage bed to her favorite spot for making “deposits”. She appreciated the clear deck and heated birdbath. She’s relieved it’s melting now.
Gray cat on cleared path in snow. She is returning to garage. Gray cat perched on edge of heated bird bath to have a drink of water as she surveys the snow.
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We had snow in NC this weekend. A LOT of snow! We are not equipped for this!
Stone and metal yard art frog in snow.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/01/2026
Pictured: Someone who actually won a Nobel Peace Prize
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vickieann-nc.bsky.social @vickieann-nc.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Ocie is the last remaining feral cat living here. She is well fed, has clean water supply and multiple safe, heated places to sleep. Don’t let the sweet expression fool you… she is only as domesticated as she chooses to be!
Muted gray tortie cat on a wooden garden bench. Muted gray tortie cat on garden bench. Her left ear tip was clipped when she was neutered and returned to her home territory.
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