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Janet Hill

@saskajanet.bsky.social

Welcome to the prairies! In my day job I'm a microbiology prof in Saskatoon @hilllabsask.bsky.social, and weekends are for the birds (literally). ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Citizen scientist. Volunteer for birds. Photos by me.

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This time of year I think everybirdy is focussed on their own thing

12.10.2025 03:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Totally worth the effort. Fall is a wonderland if you appreciate the LBJ

12.10.2025 03:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He has such a hard life

12.10.2025 03:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Always sifting. Great vid!

12.10.2025 02:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Gonna vote #2. I love the context and the greens

12.10.2025 02:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday! This is a great bird and a wonderful way to celebrate. I was at Last Mountain Lake today and saw both Horned Lark and Lapland Longspur. I guess theyโ€™re on the move

12.10.2025 02:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

These little beauties are on my A-list because they stay with us all winter

12.10.2025 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh no

12.10.2025 01:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cutie

12.10.2025 01:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚

12.10.2025 01:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

(Ask me how I know) ๐Ÿคฃ

12.10.2025 01:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In the middle of January, weโ€™ll think back on those moments and sigh ๐Ÿ˜‚

12.10.2025 01:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definitely. A catโ€™s best tool

12.10.2025 01:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He achieved it briefly and then settled on to a lap to celebrate his independence ๐Ÿ™„

12.10.2025 01:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Perfecto! Those few minutes at the end of the day can be Solid Gold

12.10.2025 01:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Definition of mercurial (currently snoozing in lap)

12.10.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Harrisโ€™s Sparrow standing in a small creek with its reflection. Its striped tones of dark brown and tan are lit by the morning sun and the creek is a dark black. There are a couple pink rocks by the creek also catching the sun

A Harrisโ€™s Sparrow standing in a small creek with its reflection. Its striped tones of dark brown and tan are lit by the morning sun and the creek is a dark black. There are a couple pink rocks by the creek also catching the sun

Itโ€™s been such a warm Fall here, but apparently thatโ€™s changing tonight!
But for now, we still have a few of the fancy sparrows visiting while they rest up before continuing their journey.
One of my favourites is the Harrisโ€™s Sparrow and this one was having a good drink!
#Birds ๐Ÿชถ

12.10.2025 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 242    ๐Ÿ” 28    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I am overcome with jealousy. What a beauty!

12.10.2025 01:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I saw both horned larks and lapland longspurs today in SK - virtual high-five!!

12.10.2025 01:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He doesnโ€™t know what he wants ๐Ÿ˜‚

12.10.2025 01:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If not baby, why baby shaped ๐Ÿ˜น

12.10.2025 01:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The suffering continues as he snoozes in lap. Poor guy

12.10.2025 01:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

His signature

12.10.2025 01:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ the suffering is real

12.10.2025 01:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And the little crest. So cool to have them visit

12.10.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes indeed. Wish I could see (and hear) more of them in the spring

12.10.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cute!

12.10.2025 01:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Silky grey cat held by a person in a green fleece shirt. Cat looks alarmed.

Silky grey cat held by a person in a green fleece shirt. Cat looks alarmed.

โ€œHALPโ€
Betelgeuse complained about being lonely and now there are consequences #Caturday

12.10.2025 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 372    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿ˜

12.10.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really noticed their distinctive sounds this time

12.10.2025 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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