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Paul Wallace

@paulmwall.bsky.social

Greetings from Georgia! Mostly birds and by mostly I mean all. Fan of Johnny Cash and the planet Saturn. Physics professor, dad, cat guy. Ex pastor but not angry about it

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This is the way

01.03.2026 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Alan

01.03.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‹

28.02.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s ironic haha but thank you!

28.02.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Prothonotary warbler, George Pierce Park, Gwinnett County Ga 6/12/23

28.02.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Prothonotary warbler perched on a diagonal branch, body facing the camera, head turned toward the right of the frame. This super yellow bird is quite yellow. He has a black eye and a black beak and is mostly just extremely yellow. Did I mention his yellowness.

Prothonotary warbler perched on a diagonal branch, body facing the camera, head turned toward the right of the frame. This super yellow bird is quite yellow. He has a black eye and a black beak and is mostly just extremely yellow. Did I mention his yellowness.

Somewhat yellow #primarycolours #birdoftheday #birds

28.02.2026 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 125    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow

27.02.2026 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

West Point Lake Dam, Troup County Ga 4/10/22

26.02.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Osprey gliding, wings fully outstretched, seen from below. The bird is flying against a bright blue sky, up and to the right of the frame. She has a white belly and underwing covers and her primary wing feathers and tail feathers are lightly barred. Her bright yellow eyes look straight ahead.

Osprey gliding, wings fully outstretched, seen from below. The bird is flying against a bright blue sky, up and to the right of the frame. She has a white belly and underwing covers and her primary wing feathers and tail feathers are lightly barred. Her bright yellow eyes look straight ahead.

I bet ospreys never think, Man what a drag to be an osprey #wideopenwings #birdoftheday #birds

26.02.2026 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I love Amy-Jill Levine. Such a deep soul and outstanding writer

26.02.2026 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
St Marks NWR

St Marks NWR

St Marks! But you probably knew that already.

Bonus points for finding the hovering kingfisher

25.02.2026 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Pictured is a Winter Wren – a very small brown bird that is perched on a branch and putting his heart and soul into his song.  We have had Winter Wrens breeding on our property since we moved here.  These birds are faithful members of the dawn chorus, greeting me every summer day before sunrise with their bubbly song.  These birds are often found in dense, moist coniferous and mixed forests, which is what we have around our house.

Pictured is a Winter Wren – a very small brown bird that is perched on a branch and putting his heart and soul into his song. We have had Winter Wrens breeding on our property since we moved here. These birds are faithful members of the dawn chorus, greeting me every summer day before sunrise with their bubbly song. These birds are often found in dense, moist coniferous and mixed forests, which is what we have around our house.

The #birdoftheday theme is #powerpose, I am submitting this petite, but powerful, #WinterWren – a bird that makes up in volume for what he lacks in size. Lake Placid, NY (8 June 2025). wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b...

24.02.2026 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely shot!

24.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He's got my respect

24.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Pine warbler, Lullwater preserve, Dekalb County Ga 1/16/25

24.02.2026 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pine warbler on the sidewalk. He is a round bright yellow bird with olive upperparts, a lovely bright yellow eye ring, and a sharp dark beak. His body faces the camera and his head is turned to the right. You can just see his tail jutting out behind him on the left of his body. His legs are straight and firmly planted and he looks super ready for business.

Pine warbler on the sidewalk. He is a round bright yellow bird with olive upperparts, a lovely bright yellow eye ring, and a sharp dark beak. His body faces the camera and his head is turned to the right. You can just see his tail jutting out behind him on the left of his body. His legs are straight and firmly planted and he looks super ready for business.

Oop how could I overlook this fine stanced up boy on #powerpose day? #birdoftheday #birds

24.02.2026 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Lullwater Preserve, Dekalb County Ga 4/18/25

24.02.2026 11:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Green heron standing on a half-sunken branch, toes splayed, neck fully extended, body facing the camera, head turned slightly to the left of the frame. His neck is streaked in white and chestnut, his head is blue-green, his eye is yellow, and his beak is long and daggerlike.

Green heron standing on a half-sunken branch, toes splayed, neck fully extended, body facing the camera, head turned slightly to the left of the frame. His neck is streaked in white and chestnut, his head is blue-green, his eye is yellow, and his beak is long and daggerlike.

Green heron in zoop neck mode #birdoftheday #powerpose #birds

24.02.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you! I’m also excited for spring migration. It’s coming!

23.02.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, Clark County NV 1/19/26

23.02.2026 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Eared grebe swimming away from me, looking back over her right shoulder. The bird is in nonbreeding plumage, dark above and light below, and her feathers are floofed up nicely. The water is smooth and blue.

Eared grebe swimming away from me, looking back over her right shoulder. The bird is in nonbreeding plumage, dark above and light below, and her feathers are floofed up nicely. The water is smooth and blue.

LIFER eared grebe! in floof mode #birds

23.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Great blue heron, Cooper Creek Park, Muscogee County Ga 10/9/23

21.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Great blue heron balanced on one foot, standing on a boardwalk rail, backlit. Side view, facing right. Nearly featureless distant green-gray background. The bird’s lifted foot is just visible at the base of the plume of her neck feathers.

Great blue heron balanced on one foot, standing on a boardwalk rail, backlit. Side view, facing right. Nearly featureless distant green-gray background. The bird’s lifted foot is just visible at the base of the plume of her neck feathers.

Dinosaur in repose #oneleg #birdoftheday #birds

21.02.2026 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you 😊

20.02.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks tom

20.02.2026 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Black skimmer, Jekyll Island, Glynn County Ga 6/3/23

20.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black skimmer skimming. The bird is flying to the right, low over calm blue surf, her lower beak dragging through the shallow water picking up snacks. She is black above and white below, very contrasty, and her long beak is bright red with a black tip.

Black skimmer skimming. The bird is flying to the right, low over calm blue surf, her lower beak dragging through the shallow water picking up snacks. She is black above and white below, very contrasty, and her long beak is bright red with a black tip.

Oh so that’s why it’s called a skimmer #birdoftheday #wingsoverwater #birds

20.02.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 66    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0

Truly a handsome boy

18.02.2026 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Black vulture, Azalea-Willeo wetland, Fulton County Ga 8/9/20

18.02.2026 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Side view of black vulture facing down and to the right. Only the front half of the bird is visible, and the bird is peering down, long neck extended, his shoulders hunched and high. His beak is caked in mud. His shoulders show deep purple, his neck feathers are floofed, and he has a white crown. Not sure why? Is this leucism? I do not know. The background is bright unfocused green.

Side view of black vulture facing down and to the right. Only the front half of the bird is visible, and the bird is peering down, long neck extended, his shoulders hunched and high. His beak is caked in mud. His shoulders show deep purple, his neck feathers are floofed, and he has a white crown. Not sure why? Is this leucism? I do not know. The background is bright unfocused green.

It’s Ash Wednesday so #birds

18.02.2026 13:10 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0