S.W.I.F.T.

Good morning #Bluesky

#birds

Tree swallow with a total super hero vibe
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What can I say, I'm a sucker for the song birds.

#birds #savethesongbirds

Was excited to add this wayward duck to my life list. This is an Eurasian Wigeon that has been wintering at the Nisqually Refuge with a flock of American Wigeons. He kinda stands out in the crowd.

#birds #lifelist

Handsome Hooded Merganser

#birds #nisquallywildliferefuge

I am absolutely in love with this picture of a Golden Crowned Kinglet. This was at the Nisqually Refuge today. The colors, the frame, the proud stance. Love it!

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Handsome Double-Crested Cormorant striking a pose!

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SWIFT

I’m so excited to finally launch our website. It still has a little tweaking to do but it’s getting there. Check it out to see what SWIFT is all about!

www.swiftnest.org

Mt St Helen’s eating clouds and spitting them out to the left

#weather #volcano #mtsthelens

Excited to add a new bird to the life list! Barrow’s Goldeneye! Spotted these two on Coldwater Lake at the base of Mt. St. Helens.

#birds #birding #birdwatching

Sometimes I capture an image that I’m not interested in editing. I like it just as it is. Kinda like this one. It’s just peaceful and simple. #birds

Epic sky battle! 🦅⚔️ These two bald eagles are locked in a high-stakes aerial duel—are they fighting for territory, food, or something more? Drop your best guess in the comments! 👇 #SkyKings #EagleShowdown #WildDrama #birds

Yes. I have a separate PTSD claim. My point is that there are ancillary issues associated with this condition even though I’m not being actively treated. It’s incurable and must be monitored for the rest of my life.

The Burden of Cancer: Why the VA’s 0% Rating for My Service-Connected Leukemia is Unacceptable Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering event. It doesn’t just affect your physical health—it changes your mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Dealing with a service-connected cancer brings both good and bad days. On the tough days, like today, frustration sets in. It's on days like this that I feel compelled to address a critical issue. www.linkedin.com/posts/darren...

The spring like weather in the Pacific Northwest has been a treat for taking pictures of #birds. I'm ready to spring forward and get going with the sunshine!

The "Ring-necked duck" name is misleading – Despite its name, the chestnut-colored ring around its neck is nearly impossible to see in the field. A better name might be "Ring-billed Duck" since the white band near the tip of its bill is much more noticeable.

#birds #diverdown

I was fortunate to be able to get up close and personal with this beautiful Red-winged Blackbird.

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Me watching the shit show meeting between Frump and Zalensky

#birds #freeukraine #freedom

To all the couples out there, happy valentines day!

#birds #valentine

I was greeted out my back door by some little feet prints

#birds #birdprints

This Golden-crowned Kinglet may be tiny, but it’s a winter warrior with serious punk rock vibes. Caught this one looking both regal and mildly unimpressed.

#BirdNerd #TinyButTough #BirdPhotography #BackyardBirding #Birds #BirdLovers #FeatheredFriends #BirdWatching #Nature #Wildlife #PNWBirds

Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits of Birding: An Interview with Darren Ullman Name: Darren UllmannPronouns: He/HimLocation:  Castle Rock, WashingtonOccupation: Owner at Wild Birds Unlimited Vancouver WashingtonTell us a bit about yourself and your project Battle Birders: I’ll t...

Here is an interview I recently did about why I’m starting Battle Birders

www.birderbraindoc.com/post/explori...

American Coot 🇺🇸American Kestral 🇺🇸American Bittern 🇺🇸

🫡 ‘merica

#birds #merica #mindfulbirding #birdwatching #veterans #firstresponders #makebirdinggreatagain

“Jack, I want you to draw me like one of your French girls”

#otter #cheaphumor #marshlife #nature

As the crow flies, so should we—fearless, direct, and free. No detours, no doubts—just forward, soaring toward what sets our souls alight.

#AsTheCrowFlies #KeepSoaring #FearlessPath #NatureInspires #birds #birding #veterans #firstresponders

Snowy crows feet 👣

#birds #itsthelittlethings #crow #winterbirds #gettingaway #birding

You’re not alone. 🦆

Like these pintails, we stand together. Battle Birders is a space for veterans & first responders to find peace in nature.

Join us for mindful birdwatching, camaraderie, and a chance to reconnect—with nature, with yourself, and with others who understand.

#birds #ptsd #VA

Grace in motion—this incredible Red-tailed hawk commands the skies with its striking wingspan and fiery tail. Nature at its finest. #BirdsInFlight #NatureBeauty #WildAndFree #birds

Me: A highly skilled, tactical, elite flyer.
Also me: forgets how to bird mid-branch 🤦‍♂️

Join the squad and follow us @BattleBirds—where even the best have ‘technical difficulties’ sometimes!

#birds #mindfulbirding #nature #healing #firstresponder #veteran #mentalhealth #follow #community