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Raptor Ron

@raptorron.bsky.social

Retired Illinois naturalist, raptor educator and bird watcher

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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.

If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.

20.11.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 20456    πŸ” 8506    πŸ’¬ 1022    πŸ“Œ 1079
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The luxury effect: why you’ll find more wildlife in wealthy areas – and what it means for your health The discovery that affluent neighbourhoods have more diversity of nature has implications for human wellbeing – and sheds light on the structural injustices in cities

The luxury effect: why you’ll find more wildlife in wealthy areas – and what it means for your health

30.10.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4

Right on Kat! You are the first candidate I’ve ever contributed to and I’m an old fart. We need more brave, progressive people like you running for office. Keep fighting !

29.10.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Want to see another example of convergence between two birds from opposite sides of the world? πŸ₯„πŸ¦©
YouTube video by Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast Want to see another example of convergence between two birds from opposite sides of the world? πŸ₯„πŸ¦©

Here's another incredible example of convergence. Should we do a full episode on the spoon-billed sandpiper?

youtube.com/shorts/DhZV1...

29.10.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1

CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1

CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 280-to-1

Trickle-down economics was always a sham.

Nothing has ever trickled down.

18.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 13522    πŸ” 4795    πŸ’¬ 323    πŸ“Œ 183
A screenshot of a post by the Jane Goodall Institute on LinkedIn stating that they learned that Dr. Goodall passed away due to natural causes in California while on her speaking to her current speaking tour there.

A screenshot of a post by the Jane Goodall Institute on LinkedIn stating that they learned that Dr. Goodall passed away due to natural causes in California while on her speaking to her current speaking tour there.

The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.

01.10.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1603    πŸ” 475    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 63

Thanks for posting this on the 40th anniversary of FarmAid. I was at the first one in Champaign,Il in 1985.

20.09.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She’s one of the best wingers male or female I’ve seen in sometime. She is wonderful to watch!

04.08.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tohid Azimi photography
Juvenile Peregrine Falcon Siblings stoop racing

02.08.2025 22:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1357    πŸ” 199    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 18
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Our attempt to capture the logic behind several ordinances recently adopted in the Chicagoland area...πŸ€”

24.06.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a Great Horned Owl, Tonka, I worked with for 15 years. She was permanently disabled due to a wing injury. She was over 25 years old when she passed away! #owls #raptors

19.06.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Schaumburg, Illinois #NoKings Protest. More than a thousand lining streets.

15.06.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thousands in
Schaumburg Illinois

14.06.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Once in a while. Good morning Blue Sky

19.05.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 15298    πŸ” 1394    πŸ’¬ 309    πŸ“Œ 78
Blackburnian warbler on a branch

Blackburnian warbler on a branch

prothonotary warbler in a stump

prothonotary warbler in a stump

Here are a Prothonotary warbler and a Blackburnian warbler in Illinois. We've been talking about warblers a lot lately. Here is a link to our Blackpoll warbler episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9...

#warbler #birds #migration #podcast

19.05.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pope Leo spotted on the 2005 World Series broadcast

09.05.2025 22:05 β€” πŸ‘ 8600    πŸ” 1608    πŸ’¬ 149    πŸ“Œ 498

Well articulated. I appreciate you much more now than when you were in politics.

12.04.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As we said in the 70’s, β€œKeep on jamming β€œ!

11.04.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations , well deserved. Bravo!πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

21.03.2025 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Classic Trek, virtually indestructible!

19.03.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sell the team!

10.03.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out the way this Long-eared Owl changes the shape of its facial disk when it hears a rodent below it:

06.03.2025 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 608    πŸ” 201    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 23

Just a random reminder that trickle-down economics was invented by conservatives in the 1980s to justify massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. It’s been nothing short of a disaster.

22.02.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7967    πŸ” 1843    πŸ’¬ 268    πŸ“Œ 76

And I bet you’re nice and warm.

21.02.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cycling to school almost became extinct – until one man revived the bike bus Sam Balto took the idea from a local school to the White House and beyond, inspiring a global movement in which children feel the benefits of cycling together

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

21.02.2025 06:08 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I volunteer at a wildlife center and am looking to volunteer for a non-profit helping those to be most hurt by the current administration. If anyone has suggestions, I’m open.

19.02.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Excellent article Arleigh! Thanks for all of your research and testing!

18.02.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Top eBike Locks for 2025 I've tested dozens of locks over the last few years, and I hope this article helps you find the ideal lock for your eBike or cargo bike!

I’ve tested dozens of bike locks over the last few years, and I hope this article helps you find the ideal lock for your eBike or cargo bike!

bikeshopgirl.com/top-ebike-lo...

18.02.2025 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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It is important to counter misinformation even when it is just meant for amusement. Crows, plural, do hold grudges for up to 17 years. Individual crows, however, don't typically live 17 years in the wild. They pass the grudges through the generations as social information.
#bird #corvids #crows

17.02.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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