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American Coot. Arizona.

Today's theme for the #birdoftheday is #shoutitout. This coot looks like it's yelling at a neighbor's kid to get off its lawn 🤣.

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Orange-crowned Warbler. Arizona.

A perfect #sideview for the #birdoftheday
This species was hard to photography, moving around so quick. This one paused for just a moment!

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Canada Geese. Wisconsin.

Today's theme for the #birdoftheday is #fourormore. I don't take a lot of group shots, but the sunset on this day was beautiful and made for some pretty silhouettes!

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Vermillion Flycatcher. Arizona.

One would think with Cardinals and Blue Jays around, I'd have plenty of photos of birds with #primarycolors, but I actually had to dig pretty deep for this one! This brilliant flycatcher was an exciting one to see! #birdoftheday

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Thanks, Rob!

White-winged Dove. Arizona.

Today's alt #birdoftheday theme is #pigeons&doves and I thought I'd share this species I only got to see at the aviary in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. (I haven't edited any February photos yet!)

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Neotropic Cormorant. Arizona.

Today's theme for the #birdoftheday is #wingswideopen. This was my first time seeing this beautiful species of Cormorant!

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Northern Cardinal. Wisconsin.

Have a nice orange #borb for today's #birdoftheday.

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Phainopepla. Arizona.

Sometimes you gotta keep shooting, even when you think it's too dark to take photos anymore. A silhouette #powerpose for today's #birdoftheday.

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Northern Shoveler. Arizona.

This pretty female Shoveler is both #brown and has #ruffledfeathers for today's #birdoftheday theme.

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Mallard. Wisconsin.

It was a very cold morning that made all these #waterdroplets freeze on this Mallard. It always amazes me how resilient our winter birds are. #birdoftheday

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Black-tailed Gnatcatcher. Arizona.

I missed yesterday's #birdoftheday theme, so I figured I'd make up for it by also posting for today's alt theme: #cute. This little guy was super curious and came very close to figure out what I was doing.

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Herring Gull. Wisconsin.

Revisiting an old favorite from Lake Michigan for today's #birdoftheday theme #wingsoverwater. It was a windy day and this gull kept trying to find a calm spot to land.

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Great Blue Heron. Kentucky.

This heron was enjoying the #peacefulsolitude right before dark (at least until I tried to get a bit closer). Great Blue Herons are considered apex predators in their wetlands. #birdfacts #birdoftheday

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Costa's Hummingbird. Arizona.

Hummingbirds are notorious for their high metabolism. When nectar is scarce, they will supplement their diet with small insects. #birdfacts #collectingfood #birdoftheday

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Chihuahuan Raven. Arizona.

I'm seriously lacking in good #corvid photos for today's #birdoftheday. This beautiful bird was seen at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum during their free flight program. It's an amazing experience if you're down there!

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This was taken in Wisconsin 😂. I've posted so many photos from my Arizona trip, it was muscle memory.

Northern Cardinal. Arizona.

Here's a raggedy-looking molting Cardinals for today's #birdoftheday theme, #birdbutts. This was from last fall and, I suspect, was a juvenile molting into his adult colors!

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Cactus Wren. Arizona.

This wren seemed like he was posing for a #portrait, I was happy to oblige. Cactus wrens are the largest wren species in North America! #birdoftheday

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Thank you ☺️

American Coot. Arizona.

This Coot is just about to surface after #divingforfood, which is today's #birdoftheday theme! It came up a giant mouthful of weeds: hunt successful.

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Thank you!

Vermillion Flycatcher. Arizona.

Today's theme for the #birdoftheday is #birds&bugs and I immediately thought flycatcher! This one caught a large dragonfly and lost hold of ut. I was lucky to capture it diving to try and catch it again.

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I just assume it's constant screaming in their heads 🤣

American Coot. Arizona.

This #waterbird must have had beef with another because it was chasing it down! You can see the wake of the other in the foreground. #birdoftheday

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Cassin's Kingbird and Gila Woodpecker. Arizona.

Late entry because I forgot to hit "post" this morning 😞. My favorite #oddcouples photo is these two on a very popular branch. There was also a Northern Flicker involved! #birdoftheday

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Rock Wren. Arizona.

Sometimes you take a photo you are sure won't be in focus and are pleasantly surprised! I could barely see this guy through the leaves, but he could sure see me! #staredown for today's #birdoftheday.

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It's superbowl day, so here are some superb owls from the Raptor Education Group Inc in Antigo, Wisconsin.

Hope everyone has a fun time tonight whether you're watching the game or not!

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Dark-eyed Junco. Wisconsin.

This very striking male Junco posed for me last fall. Perfect for the #posted theme for today's #birdoftheday.

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