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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 57m

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#shorts #moth #insects Check out this beautiful Morning-glory Plume Moth in Zion National Park!

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 1h

This is a Morning-glory Plume Moth (Emmelina monodactyla) that I encountered in Zion National Park. To learn a bit more about these T-shaped moths, check out my new short on YouTube! #nature #insects #moth #science

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 17h

Yeah, good consideration!

ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 22h

Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii) are crepuscular, meaning that they are most active around dawn and dusk. One exception to this is that they rarely come out in high winds because the wind makes it more difficult to hear predators. #Wildlife #science #photography #nature

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 2d

I had the pleasure of being invited onto the Birding for Joy podcast! Candi was a terrific host and interlocutor, and the episode with our conversation is now out! Check it out wherever podcasts are available. #birds #podcast #BirdingForJoy #ABirdingNaturalist

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 3d

Western Whiptails (Aspidoscelis tigris) are found across southwestern USA and northern Mexico. This lizard is unusual for this genus in that this species has both males and females. Other species in the genus Aspidoscelis have only females. #reptile #nature #science #ArchesNationalPark

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 3d

Gambel's Quail (Callipepla gambelii) present an interesting issue for conservation biologists. Their populations fluctuate in boom and bust cycles based on rainfall. This dramatic variability means it's hard to tell if the whole population is stable, increasing, or declining. #nature #science #birds

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 4d

Saddly true.

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 5d

In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, here is a migratory Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus). This species travels from the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Alaska to the edges of the southern USA and Mexico. #migration #bird #science #shorebird #worldmigratorybirdday

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 6d

This Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) mother and fawn were so wonderful to watch as they enjoyed a salad in Arches National Park! The Pronghorn is the second fastest land mammal in the world! #Wildlife #nature #photography #sweet #nationalpark

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 7d

The Spotted Bird Grasshopper (Schistocerca lineata) is found across much of the continental USA except the southeast. It generally prefers sunny, well-vegetated habitats. I photographed this one on a Milkweed pod in Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. #nature #insect #NationalPark #photography

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 7d

This pair of Common Ravens (Corvus corax) was also enjoying the geology of Arches National Park. #NationalPark #birds #birdphotography #nature

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 9d

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#pelicans #birds #shorts America White Pelicans have fascinating social feeding behaviors!

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 9d

The American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) is an interesting species for many reasons, one of which is their synchronized feeding behavior! To see what I mean, check out my latest YouTube short. #birds #science #nature #photography

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 10d

Yesterday, the Drake's Beach Sanderlings searched Marin County to find birds. Starting early and ending late, we blasted from site to site and racked up some really nice birds! I send out a letter about the day to everyone who donates to support the team (see link below)! #birds #nature #bigday

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 12d

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Tomorrow is the Drake's Beach Sanderlings Bird-a-thon! Pledge any amount and support young birders!

#birding #birds #kids #conservation #science

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 13d

I saw this notice at Capitol Reef NP. I strongly object to item No. 3, in particular. I explain a few reasons in a short on my YouTube channel, but another point is that we the people are being asked to be informants. That kind of behavior has some dark history. #truth #publiclands #knowledge

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 16d

There are about 25 species of chipmunk in the world, and all but one (the Siberian Chipmunk) live in North America. I crossed paths with two species on my recent trip to Utah. The 1st photo is a Uinta Chipmunk (Neotamias umbrinus), and the 2nd is a Hopi Chipmunk (Neotamias rufus). #animals #nature

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 16d

That's a great book/location match-up!

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 16d

Really spectacular place!

ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 16d

It was so impressive on so many different levels!

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 16d

Sunsets (1st photo) and sunrises (2nd, 3rd photos) in Arches National Park are so beautiful!!! And what is a more fitting book to read there than Desert Solitaire by Edward Abby (4th photo)? #NationalPark #Utah #nature #sky #naturewriting #sunrise #sunset

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 19d

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Support Drake's Beach Sanderlings - 47th Annual Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon

The Drake's Beach Sanderlings are thrilled to be participating in Point Blue's 2025 Rich Stallcup Bird-A-Thon! Founded in 2000, this is the longest running youth Bird-a-thon team! Now in its 47th year...

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 19d

The 2025 Point Blue Conservation Science Bird-a-thon is coming up and the amazing youth team, the Drake's Beach Sanderlings, are participating on Oct 5!

To learn more about this team and donate to support bird conservation, use the link below!

#birds #birding #nature #conservation

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ABirdingNaturalist @abirdingnaturalist.bsky.social · 21d

Just heard my first Snow Geese (Anser caerulescens) of fall flying over the California Delta!!! #birds #California #goosemusic

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