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The image shows a colorful bird with iridescent green feathers, an orange underside, and perched on a branch in a lush green environment.

Rufous-tailed Jacamar (Galbula ruficauda). These are common residents here at Tapir Valley.

Photo by @waxwingeco

Photo of a desk with labels for my next read, my current project, new art supplies, and a new candle

I picked up an old writing desk at a thrift store for $70, and it's made such a difference in how I engage with #art

Being able to have all my #fountainpens and #inks in an easily accessible place alongside journals and stationary makes it so much easier to do small bits of art through the week

🎶Everything Sucks 🎶 But look at this 🎶 cool fungus thing 🎶

Yay for tiny #mushrooms to distract from ✨the horrors✨

#plants #fungus #naturephotography

A western screech owl perched on the hand of BWJones.

It is #SuperbOwl Sunday.

Post up yer Superb Owls.

#SuperbOwlSunday

Get ready to flock together for the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count that’s happening Feb. 14-17!

Join our free webinar to learn how to get involved with the #GBBC. Learn bird ID tips, how to join a group, and explore fun ways to involve kids. #BackYardBirding
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Do you share your mushroom photos and observations on iNaturalist?

I’ve noticed that the mushroom and fungus photos there could use more people identifying them. Your observations would be extremely helpful, and I bet you could help other people verify their observations!

Northern Emerald-Toucanet, a mostly green bird with a toucan-like long, thick beak. Sitting on a brand next to a banana

My submission for #ToucanoftheDay, the Northern Emerald-Toucanet! (and his banana) in Poasito, Costa Rica

Inspired by‬ ‪@mikemelton #birds #nature #toucans #costarica #birding

"Do you have games on your phone?"

#birds

Photo of 3 hummingbirds of differing species perched on branches waiting for their turn at the feeder.

Hummingbirds in the queue ⌚

#naturephotography #birds #birding #bird #hummingbirds

Close-up photo of a Broad-billed mot-mot. Smallish bird with an orange head, a thick bill, and a gradient of orange, green, to blue on his belly

Broad-billed Mot-Mot through the scope

I'd never heard of these birds before my trip to Costa Rica, and now they are one of my favorites!

#birds #birding #bird #costarica #naturephotography #birdphotography

Very sneaky Blue-gray tanager - Costa Rica

#birds #birding #costaricabirds 🪶 #bird

Photo of a Blue-gray tanager, on a branch and hiding his face and beak behind the branch while peaking one little eye out at the camera. Clearly, he's very sneaky.

Me: Check out that bird over there! But don't make it obvious, we don't want to scare him away

My Mom:

One of my favorite hummingbirds 🥰 What an incredible shot!! 🪶

So is there a #CrapBirdPhotography group here on bsky?

Cause this little Volcano Hummingbird posed just perfect for me 🙄

#birds #birdphotography #crapybird #birding #costaricabirding 🪶 #bird #hummingbird

A detailed close-up of a vividly iridescent bird, displaying a dazzling array of colors on its feathers, including shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, and red. The bird's head is covered with tiny water droplets, enhancing its shimmering appearance. Its dark, pointed beak is slightly open, and the soft background is out of focus, emphasizing the bird's striking details.

The subtle, understated Fiery-throated Hummingbird at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica.

#birds #hummingbirds #nature #costarica

If you see this, quote with a bridge from your gallery.

The bridge at Tirimbina Biological Preserve, Costa Rica.

This is becoming absurd—federal employees are now being told to remove pronouns from their email signatures. We will always stand by our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, no matter how many things we’re asked to delete or change. Inclusivity is at the core of who we are.

If you see this, quote with a bridge from your gallery

The hanging bridge over the river, Selva Verde Lodge, Sarapique, Costa Rica

#costarica #travel

Person: "Owls wouldn't make good pets"

Me: "Oh yeah?? I'll give you several good reasons why they would.

Reason #1: Look at him!"

A vibrant, iridescent bird perched on a moss-covered branch, its feathers shimmering with hues of blue, green, and purple under the light. The bird's dark, glossy body contrasts beautifully with its brilliant metallic colors.

The Velvet-purple Coronet is a fantastic Colombian hummingbird, but this individual was just spectacular. The sun was coming up behind me after a morning of rain and the bird perched for me, glowing in the early light.

#hummingbirds #nature #birds @montezumalodge.bsky.social

Photo of a Clay-colored Thrush standing on a yellow step of a green metal stair case

The national bird of Costa Rica, Clay-colored Thrush 🪶

Some call it Costa Rica's most beautiful bird! While it may not have flashy feathers, seeing one just makes you smile

#birdphotography #birds #birding #costarica #costaricabirds #audubon #naturephotography

Thank you!! 🐦‍⬛

Stickers being sold on a website featuring different species of birds with important messages like "Housing is a Right" and "Fight 4 Trans Kids"

Becca Hallstedt @weneedtogooutside.bsky.social is a creative naturalist in Chicago and their website "We Need to Go Outside" has some of the best stickers I've ever seen. Check it out. weneedtogooutside.com/collections/...

Collared Aracari - from my recent trip to Costa Rica 🇨🇷. Stunning bird! 🪶

#birdphotography #birds #birding #costarica #costaricabirds #audubon #naturephotography #rainforest #toucan

One of my favorite photos from the Costa Rica Birding trip this month 🥰 Look at this sassy little guy

#addbirder #birds

I like the dated pen test specifying the kind of pen as well, that's a great idea!!

Wait this is so neat!! I love it. And what an awesome ink, that purple is great

Several fountain pens inks by Ferris Wheel Press are lined up, bordering a long piece of watercolor paper with 4 ink bottle stamps on it. Each stamp has a line below for writing the name of the ink

I settled on a new layout for ink swatching, and I'm super happy with it 🥰

Variety of tone and sheen in inks can be hard to see when writing with my fountain pens (I need to get a medium nib 😅), so this method lets me really see the colors!

My fellow ink lovers, how do you swatch new ink?