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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Most songbirds can't hold food with their feet, but the Tufted Titmouse marches to the beat of its own drum. Pinning seeds down with its toes to hammer them open with its beak might look unusual, but hey, if it works, it works! 🔨🐦 #TuftedTitmouse #birds #BirdWatching #BackyardBirding

A Tufted Titmouse leans completely forward while perched on a curved black metal wire. The small gray bird holds a seed firmly against the wire under its feet, lowering its head and sharp beak to hammer into the seed beside a hanging seed cylinder.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are in that awkward fall lull where summer birds have flown south, but the Dark-eyed Juncos haven't arrived yet. The yard would be quiet if the blue jays weren't outside screaming all morning. Still waiting for the winter crew to settle in! 🍂🐦 #Birds #DarkeyedJunco #BirdPhotography

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Halfway up the pole and halfway through the work week. This fluffy Tufted Titmouse is paused mid-climb, gripping the metal with pure determination and keeping its eyes locked on the prize! We made it through Tuesday - the end is in site! 🧗‍♂️🐦 #TuftedTitmouse #birds #Wildlife #Photography

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The contrast between a grumpy Brown-headed Cowbird regretting not migrating south and a Tufted Titmouse thriving in the snow. As it cools down again, I also contemplate migration, but like this cowbird, I'll just stay put and complain. ❄️🐦 #BrownHeadedCowbird #birds #TuftedTitmouse #WinterBirding

A female Brown-headed Cowbird hunches on the rim of a snow-covered black mesh feeder tray, looking downward with fluffed brown feathers in a snowy winter setting. In the background to the right, a Tufted Titmouse flutters its wings mid-motion around the feeder pole.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

TFW when you're trying to eat your lunch in a crowded food court while someone hovers waiting for your table. Juncos are usually ground feeders cleaning up crumbs below, but thise one chose to loom directly over the Tufted Titmouse. Zero feeder etiquette. 🐦👀 #TuftedTitmouse #DarkEyedJunco #birds

A Tufted Titmouse perches on a decorated, snow-dusted seed wreath in the foreground, holding a seed in its bill. Blurred in the background above, a Dark-eyed Junco sits on a black metal hanger pole, looking down toward the feeding titmouse against a snowy winter backdrop.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Giving major "you go check if it is safe first" energy. Subordinate Black-capped Chickadees get pushed to the fringes, meaning they are the brave scouts volunteered to test out suspicious new yard feeders while the bosses watch from cover. 🐦👀 #Birds #BlackCappedChickadee #Nature #Wildlife

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Current status: so many things on my to-do list that I honestly cannot tell if I am arriving or departing. This Black-capped Chickadee perfectly captured that chaotic, one-foot-in-the-air energy. Coming or going? Why not both? 🏃‍♂️🐦 #BlackCappedChickadee #birds #Photography #Wildlife #nature

A Black-capped Chickadee is captured mid-motion balancing awkwardly on the curved tip of a black metal feeder hook. The bird has one foot touching the metal and the other raised in the air, with its wings flared outwards and feathers ruffled against a blurred, snowy white background.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Starting the week with the energy of a Tufted Titmouse trying to explain its entire weekend while actively chewing a mouthful of seeds. Zero table manners, one hundred percent enthusiasm. Happy Monday! 🥐🐦 #TuftedTitmouse #birds #BackyardBirds

A Tufted Titmouse perches atop a snow-dusted, wreath-shaped seed feeder decorated with a pinecone and a bright red ribbon. The small gray bird has its beak wide open, revealing white seed fragments inside its mouth against a soft, out-of-focus snowy background.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Other birds: "Time to fly south." Black-capped Chickadee: "I will just grow a bigger brain." While others flee winter, chickadees literally expand their hippocampus by 30% every autumn to remember thousands of hidden seed caches. A true nerd bird! 🧠❄️ #BlackCappedChickadee #birds #Birding

A Black-capped Chickadee perches on the curved black metal ring of a bird feeding station against a soft, snow-filled background. The small songbird tilts forward with its head lowered, displaying its solid black cap, white cheek patch, neat black bib, and buff-tinted flanks.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The epic annual migration of the Tufted Titmouse: an exhausting 30-foot flight from the oak tree down to the backyard feeder. These non-migratory locals shift from canopy insects to seeds, grabbing one kernel at a time to stash. 🐦❄️ #TuftedTitmouse #BirdWatching #birds

A Tufted Titmouse perches on a circular black metal ring of a bird feeding station against a snowy winter background. The small gray bird has a prominent pointed crest, a large black eye, a peach wash on its flanks, and rests beside a hanging seed cake ornament.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

While warblers flee to the tropics, Dark-eyed Juncos spend summers in Canadian boreal forests and view our freezing backyards as prime winter vacation spots. Looking forward to welcoming the original snowbirds back to the feeders! ❄️🐦 #DarkEyedJunco #BirdWatching #birds #FallMigration

A Dark-eyed Junco perches on a snow-dusted bare branch in winter, positioned beside a hanging spherical seed ornament decorated with a touch of green moss. The small songbird features a dark charcoal-gray head and back, a bright white belly, and a pale pink bill with a bit of seed at the tip.

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

At first glance, the Yellow-chinned Anole looks like a plain brown lizard. But zoom in and you find an incredible constellation of lime-green speckles and striking blue eyes. Always take a closer look to find nature's best details. 🦎✨ #yellowChinnedAnole #Herpetology #Nature #lizards #photography

A Yellow-chinned Anole is viewed from behind as it rests on moss-covered rocks and gravel. The lizard features dark brown and tan mottled skin dusted with bright lime-green speckles, a pale cream stripe along its spine, and a vibrant blue eye visible on the side of its head.

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

Proof that being the slow hiker who lags behind always pays off. My family powered ahead in El Yunque, and right after they vanished, my top target bird,a gorgeous Puerto Rican Woodpecker, swooped in and landed right beside me! 🐦✨ #PuertoRicanWoodpecker #birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Look at that dramatic toe splay! The Upland Grass Anole has hind feet that are 80% toe, gripping leaf edges like tiny grappling hooks. It is the exact white-knuckle energy of a rock climber clinging to a micro-edge and refusing to fall. 🦎🧗 #UplandGrassAnole #Herpetology #Lizards

A slender, mottled gray and brown anole perches lengthwise along a narrow green leaf blade in a dense tropical forest. The small lizard faces upward to the left, showing a pointed snout, delicate toes gripping the leaf edge, and a long, slender tail extending downward.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Meet the rainforest cleanup crew: the Puerto Rican Tree Snail. By grazing on algae and fungi from leaves, these snails recycle vital nutrients and keep the forest canopy healthy. Small size, huge ecological impact. 🐌✨ #PuertoRicanTreeSnail #Ecology #Nature #Rainforest #ElYunque

A dark brown Puerto Rican tree snail clings to a smooth, upright green plant stem surrounded by lush, pointed rainforest leaves. The snail's rounded, domed shell rests flush against the stalk in a moist, tropical forest environment.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

When you are birdwatching, but the bird is also birdwatching. This Pearly-eyed Thrasher was craning its neck to monitor the upper canopy. They are fiercely territorial and love keeping close tabs on rivals above. 👀🌳 #PearlyEyedThrasher #BirdPhotography #birds #Birding

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Think pigeons are plain? The Scaly-naped Pigeon begs to differ. With that fiery red eye and metallic neck scales, this Caribbean canopy frugivore looks like royalty while doing the vital work of dispersing forest seeds. 🐦✨ #ScalyNapedPigeon #birds #BirdPhotography #BirdWatching

A Scaly-naped Pigeon perches on a moss-covered tree branch in a lush, green forest. The large pigeon has dark slate-gray and rich plum-colored plumage, a subtle scaly pattern on the back of its neck, and a striking, bright red ring surrounding its eye.

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

You will hear Pearly-eyed Thrashers all over El Yunque, but seeing them is another story. These birds are master skulkers that love staying deep in dense rainforest thickets, making every clear photo a real victory. 🌿📷 #PearlyEyedThrasher #ElYunque #BirdPhotography #birds

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Arriving at the meetup with zero braking distance and 47 urgent updates to share. Gray Kingbirds form devoted pairs and greet each other with loud, chattering displays and fluttering wings, often teaming up to defend their high perches from larger predators.💨🐦 #Birds #GrayKingbird #Photography

Two Gray Kingbirds interact among slender bamboo branches with green leaves against a solid blue sky. One bird perches calmly on an upper branch, while the second bird swoops in below it for a landing with wings spread vertically, feathers fanned, and feet reaching downward toward the stalk.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A Puerto Rican Crested Anole (Anolis cristatellus) on the move. These "trunk-ground" lizards are built for speed and precision on narrow branches, complete with a yellow racing stripe down the spine. 🦎💨 #PuertoRicanCrestedAnole #Herpetology #WildlifePhotography #Reptiles

A Puerto Rican crested anole moves downward along a slender, weathered tree branch against a textured tree trunk background. The small brown lizard is mid-stride with its limbs gripping the wood, a distinct yellowish stripe running down its spine, and a long, thin tail trailing behind.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Taking a quick break from birding because the bold stripes on this Zebra Longwing against bright flowers were impossible to ignore. Sometimes you have to be open to what's in front of you. #ZebraLongwing #Butterflies #InsectPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Nature

A Zebra Longwing butterfly perches on bright, blooming flowers. The butterfly features elongated black wings patterned with bold, pale yellow stripes and slender black antennae, resting against vivid petals and soft green foliage.

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

When you know you have food on your face, but you have places to be. This Great Egret is fully committed to the power walk, snack on the beak and all. 🏃‍♂️💨 #GreatEgret #BirdPhotography #birds #BirdWatching #BirdHumor

A Great Egret walks across a bright green, sunlit lawn with its long neck stretched upright and head angled toward the sky. Its white feathers are illuminated by sunlight, its long dark legs are mid-step, and a small bit of food rests near the tip of its pointed yellow bill.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Channeling this Great Egret casually walking away from the kitchen with a snack, trying to act natural while the evidence is literally hanging out of my mouth. 🤫🐟 #GreatEgret #BirdPhotography #birds #BirdWatching #BirdHumor

A Great Egret with all-white plumage walks from left to right along a grassy bank against a backdrop of tall green vegetation. Its slender neck is extended forward, its long dark legs are mid-stride, and a small bit of food is visible at the tip of its sharp yellow bill.

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

Surveying my week on a Monday morning with the exact same energy as this Gray Kingbird scoping out its domain from a high perch: locked in and ready to intercept whatever flies into view. 🪶☕ #GrayKingbird #BirdPhotography #birds #BirdWatching

A Gray Kingbird perches attentively on a thin, leafless branch against a clear blue sky. The bird features a soft gray and white underside, darker slate gray upperparts, a subtle dark mask across its eyes, and a prominent black bill turned toward the left.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

On Sundays we strut. Bringing pure jungle royalty to the turf with immaculate plumage and an aggressive high-step. As the wild ancestor of all domestic chickens, this Red Junglefowl knows ancient pedigree speaks for itself. 💅✨ #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #redjunglefowl

A colorful Red JungleFowl rooster with a bright red comb and wattle, mottled black-and-white body feathers, brown wings, and an upright black and white tail strides across a sunlit green lawn, lifting its yellow leg high in mid-step.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

TFW you find the absolute best fruit on the tree but it’s just out of reach no matter how much bird-yoga you do. 🍇👀 This White-winged Dove was determined to find a way toward the ripest berry! #birds #whitewingeddove #birdwatching #wildlife #nature

A close-up photograph of a White-winged Dove perched high in a tree among dense clusters of small, round berries. The dove is angled forward with its neck bent downward awkwardly, reaching its beak toward a cluster of ripe fruit just beyond its reach.

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

Who’s that silhouette? 🕵️‍♂️ Even in backlighting, two key markers give away the Eastern Kingbird: a stout flycatcher beak and that unmistakable white-tipped tail! Royalty never truly hides in the shadows. 👑 #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #EasternKingbird

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Looks like a duck, swims like a duck... but isn't a duck! 🦆 The Common Gallinule is actually a sneaky member of the rail family (Rallidae) cruising around undercover. #birds #CommonGallinule #wildlife #nature #Photography #birding #WaterBirds

A Common Gallinule with dark gray plumage, a bright red bill with a yellow tip, and white flank feathers swimming in calm, dark water, framed by green leaves and hanging vines.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

When your preening routine requires contorting your neck into a complete loop. 🦢🔀 Fun fact: Egrets have a modified 6th neck vertebra that gives them their flexible S-curve! #GreatEgret #birds #BirdPhotography #Wildlife

A full-length photo of a Great Egret standing on ground with a dark background. The egret's long white neck is contorted into a circular loop as it reaches around to groom its back feathers with its yellow beak. Backlighting from sunlight highlights its long, wispy breeding plumes.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Staring blankly into the void as the reality of Monday sets in. This Great Egret perfectly captures that moment when you realize the weekend is over and it is officially time to face another full work week. 🤍💼 #Birds #GreatEgret #Nature #Wildlife #Photography

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Putting the "thoughtful" in thoughtful grooming. Is this Great Egret pondering the deep mysteries of the pond, or did it just remember it has a very insistent itch? The world may never know. 🤔🤍 #Birds #GreatEgret #Wildlife #Photography #Contemplation

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This Common Gallinule is putting on a balancing act! Despite living in wetlands without webbed feet, their long, unwebbed toes distribute their weight perfectly, allowing them to walk across floating lily pads and perch on slender branches over the water with total ease. 🌿👣 #Birds #CommonGallinule

A photograph of a dark-plumaged Common Gallinule perched on a thin, leafy branch extending over glowing, sunlit water. The bird is facing directly toward the camera, showing off its dark grey body, bright red facial shield, and yellow-tipped beak. Its remarkably long, slender greenish legs and unwebbed toes grip the branch securely while dappled sunlight illuminates the green foliage.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Angles are truly everything! After finishing its morning bath and shaking off the loose feathers, this Great Egret turned into profile to present its good side. A picture-perfect portrait of a focused, elegant hunter ready for the day. 🌿📸 #Birds #GreatEgret #Nature #Wildlife #Photography

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Behold the majestic Great Egret, a true symbol of grace and dignity! Or, you know, just a bird completely unprepared for a Monday morning photoshoot. We've all been caught staring blankly at the camera with bedhead, or in this case, with bath floof stuck to the beak. 🛁🤍 #Birds #GreatEGret

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The ultimate Friday feast! 🌴 This White-crowned Pigeon is demonstrating the intense balancing skills required to be a dedicated frugivore. They rely heavily on fruit-bearing trees and will stretch to reach every single berry. 🍇🕊️ #Birds #WhiteCrownedPigeon #WildlifePhotography

A photograph of a White-crowned Pigeon clinging awkwardly to a massive, hanging cluster of small green and yellow berries. The bird has a dark slate-grey body, red legs, and a striking white patch on the top of its head. Its wings are slightly spread for balance as it prepares to eat. The background consists almost entirely of the dense berry clusters and the textured trunk of a palm tree.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It looks like this Venezuelan Troupial is furiously tackling a project on a tight deadline. What is it actually doing? Meticulous foraging! They use that pointed beak to aggressively probe deep into the tree branches to uncover hidden snacks. 🌲✨ #Birds #VenezuelanTroupial #Wildlife #Photography

A photograph of a bright orange and black Venezuelan Troupial perched in a tree with thick, spiky green needles. The bird is hunched over a branch, pointing its beak straight down and looking intensely at the spot between its feet. The background is a clear blue sky visible through the dense branches.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Screaming our way into a brand new week! This Red Junglefowl is letting out a massive vocalization. While they use these calls to establish territory in the wild, this wide-open beak perfectly captures the chaotic Monday energy we all feel right now. 🐓✨ #Birds #RedungleFowl #MondayMood

A photograph of a male Red Junglefowl standing in bright green grass. The rooster has a prominent, textured red comb and wattles, striking golden-white neck hackles, a dark body with reddish-brown wing patches, and a long, curving black tail. Its head is tilted up and its beak is wide open in mid-crow.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

It is officially Friday! Time to veer off the straight and narrow and touch some grass like this Eastern Red-legged Thrush. #Birds #RedLeggedThrush #wildlife #nature #photography

A photograph of an Eastern Red-legged Thrush stepping off a dark grey paved path and into bright, sunlit green grass. The dark grey bird is facing right, displaying its bright red beak and matching red legs against the vibrant grass. The background consists of dark, out-of-focus trees.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The ultimate solo worker with a vibrant social life! 🤍 This Great Egret hunts entirely on its own, but every evening it returns to a shared colony to roost. It perfectly mirrors heading out for the day's tasks, only to reconvene with the fam to trade stories before bed. 🌿✨ #Birds #GreatEgret

A photograph of a bright white Great Egret standing alone in vibrant, deeply shadowed green grass. The bird is illuminated by a sharp patch of sunlight, highlighting its long, curved neck and bright yellow beak. It is looking thoughtfully to the right. The background is extremely dark, creating a strong contrast with the brightly lit bird.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Just a Black-and-white Warbler putting on a flawless nuthatch performance. 🪵 Unlike most warblers, they hunt for insects by creeping up, down, and entirely around branches like this. A masterclass in canopy acrobatics! 🌿✨ #Birds #BlackAndWhiteWarbler #Wildlife #Photography #Warbler

A photograph of a Black-and-white Warbler clinging vertically and slightly upside-down to a brown, textured branch. The bird features striking black and white striped plumage and is angled downward, appearing to search the bark for food. The bird and branch are surrounded by large, bright green, oblong leaves that filter the sunlight.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

An Eastern Red-Legged Thrush missing its signature red legs. I didn't notice this bird was unwell until reviewing photos months later! If you spot a bird with abnormal growths or crusting in the field, always try to note the location and call a local wildlife rehab. 🌿 #Birds #EasternRedLeggedThrush

A photograph of an Eastern Red-Legged Thrush perched on a complex tangle of bare, grey vines and branches. The bird has smooth grey plumage, a bright orange-red beak, and a striking red ring around its eye. However, its legs are pale, thick, and highly textured or crusted, lacking the typical smooth red appearance for the species. The background consists of dark shadows and scattered green leaves.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Caught this Red Junglefowl intensely searching for his motivation in the underbrush. Let me know if you find it down there buddy, because I definitely lost mine too. 🐓🌱 #Birds #RedJunglefowl #Wildlife #Chickens #Nature #Photography

A photograph of a male Red Junglefowl standing in a patch of dense, vibrant green weeds and foliage. The rooster is hunched over, looking intently down at the ground. He features a bright red comb, striking reddish-orange neck feathers, and a dark iridescent tail. No motivation is actually seen in the underbrush though.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This Greater Antillean Grackle is a whole mood. It is the Monday of a holiday week, you didn't take vacation days, and you are aggressively stomping out the door with breakfast in your mouth. Because you are an adult and you have to work, dammit. 💼😤 #GreaterAntilleanGrackle #Birds #Photography

A photograph of a Greater Antillean Grackle standing in bright green grass dotted with tiny white flowers. The dark black bird is captured mid-stride, aggressively stomping forward with one leg raised and a tiny piece of food in its beak. Its bright yellow eye is staring intensely forward. An out-of-focus brown fallen leaf sits in the background.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Loud in the sky, practically invisible in the trees! 🦜 Finding this perfectly camouflaged White-winged Parakeet hiding in the canopy at the Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Puerto Rico is a serious game of hide-and-seek. 🍃✨ #Birds #WhiteWingedParakeet #WildlifePhotography #BirdsofPR

A photograph of a small, green White-winged Parakeet perched on a branch deep within a tree. The bird's plumage blends almost perfectly with the surrounding dense green leaves, with only a small flash of yellow and white on its folded wing standing out. The lighting is a mix of dark canopy shadows and bright sunlight filtering through the foliage.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The weekend has finally arrived and this Greater Antillean Grackle is flying right into it! Known locally in Puerto Rico as the Chango, this bird is leaving the week behind without looking back. A fantastic way to kick off a carefree Saturday! ☀️🌴 #Birds #GreaterAntilleanGrackle #Chango

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This cooperative Black-faced Grassquit popped right out of the dense foliage for a perfect pose! 🌿 These seed-eating birds usually stay hidden in the thick grass, making this little fella a very welcome sight whenever it decides to make an appearance. 📸✨ #Birds #BlackfacedGrassquit #Photography

A photograph of a small Black-faced Grassquit perched on a broad green blade of grass amidst a dense background of tall, vibrant green grasses. The small bird is dark olive-brown and is facing slightly to the right, peering out from the foliage.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Pretending the weekend is already here. 🌿 This Common Gallinule is employing the classic resting tuck, burying its beak in its back feathers to conserve heat and energy. A highly relatable Wednesday mood. 💧 #Birds #CommonGallinule #Wildlife #Photography

A photograph of a Common Gallinule standing on a grassy, dirt bank. The bird has dark plumage and bright yellow-green legs. Its head is turned completely backward and tucked deep into its back feathers, leaving only its bright red facial shield and yellow-tipped beak visible. The background is a soft, out-of-focus green.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Caught mid-grooming! 🤍 Herons and egrets have "powder down" feathers that crumble to waterproof their plumage. Even the most elegant birds on the water occasionally end up with a little fluff stuck to their beak while getting ready for the day. 🌿💧 #GreatWhiteEgret #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Photography

A photograph of a Great White Egret standing on a slightly elevated grassy bank. The bird has bright white plumage, long black legs, and a sharp yellow beak with a few tiny white down feathers stuck near the tip. Its long neck is drawn back in a graceful curve, and delicate, wispy breeding plumes cascade down its back. The background consists of lush, out-of-focus green foliage and a hint of dark water.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Monday morning color coordination is key, and this Common Gallinule got the assignment. A close look at the top of the leg reveals a bright red and yellow "garter" band that matches its beak. The bent posture is a brilliant strategy to show off these matching accessories! #Birds #CommonGallinule

A photograph of a dark-plumaged Common Gallinule standing in bright green grass near a smooth, dark green body of water. The bird is bending forward and looking down toward its bright greenish-yellow legs. A distinct red and yellow band is visible at the very top of the leg, identically matching the bird's bright red and yellow beak. A dark grey rock sits on the far left edge of the frame.

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Wendy @wildsnwags.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Did you know Common Gallinule fathers are share equal duties incubating the eggs and feeding their chicks. This deep Sunday wing stretch is completely justified after all that hard work! Wishing a very happy Father’s Day to all the hardworking dads out there. 🌿💧 #Birds #CommonGallinule #FathersDay

A photograph of a Common Gallinule standing in bright green grass near a dark green pond. The bird is facing right, fully extending its left wing straight back and down toward the ground, revealing its dark plumage and a crisp white stripe along its flank. A dark grey rock is visible on the far left edge of the frame in bright daylight.

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