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Violet

@fetchingviolet.bsky.social

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Backyard birder (all photos posted are mine, except for the ones that are my spouse's). Native plant gardener and most importantly avid list maker.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 11h

For the #BirdOfTheDay the graceful Little Blue Heron. #LongNecks

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 1d

It is hard to believe a little House Sparrow can create so many #droplets of water!!! #BirdoftheDay #bird #birds

A House Sparrow in a bird bath making quite a splash in the water

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for taking the time to make a place for people to share!

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from
@alan678.bsky.social is #wings. While many may not find the
Turkey Vulture the most attractive of birds - I think they may be the most graceful in flight. #bird #birds

A Turkey Vulture with its wings spread out gliding on the wind currents

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you so much! 😊

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 2d

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is the 'Family Paridae of Birds'. This little Black-Capped Chickadee just took its first flight and landed quite nicely on the fence. It seems to be just taking in the everything around it - life looks a bit different out of the nesting box. #chickadee #bird #birds

A Black-Capped Chickadee that has just fledged is holding onto a metal fence wire looking around

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you!

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 3d

This Great Blue Heron's beak wasn't full for very long! #BirdOfTheDay #Beakful #bird #birds

Great Blue Heron standing in leg heigh water with a fish in its beak

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 4d

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is themed 'Juveniles/Chicks' as chosen by @robcrank68.bsky.social. Yesterday I posted a juvenile American Robin so it is only fitting I post an American Robin chick today. #bird #birds #chicks

An American Robin chick in a nest on a branch with its mouth wide open and its eyes closed waiting to be fed.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 5d

For the #BirdOfTheDay #Spotted I choose this juvenile American Robin sitting in the perfect spot to be camouflaged. #bird #birds

Juvenile American Robin standing on a branch blending in with the orange foliage from a dying tree

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 7d

The #BirdOfTheDay alternative theme is #floofball and I have chosen this Red Bellied Woodpecker fluffed to the fullest on a cold snowy morning.

Red Bellied Woodpecker fluffed and hanging on to the side of a dead snow-covered branch.

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 8d

#BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #seabird I offer the humble Brown Pelican. #bird #birds

Brown Pelican sitting on a wooden post that is very weathered.

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 9d

Why did the Western Cattle-Egret cross the road? #BirdOfTheDay #Walks #bird #birds

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 10d

Ducks!!!
#BirdOfTheDay #ducks #duck #bird #birds

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 11d

White-throated Sparrow trying to stay warm on a snowy day. #BirdOfTheDay #AllWeathers #bird #birds

White-throated Sparrow sitting on a branch of a bush, puffed out, while it is snowing

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 12d

Tiny, mighty, and completely fabulous the Tufted Titmouse #BirdOfTheDay #TuftedTitmouse #bird #birds

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 12d

I love this shot I got of a Canada Goose with the Great Blue Heron in the background. The Heron looks unimpressed by the wing display. #BirdOfTheDay #Goose/orGeese #bird #birds

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 13d

Jane without a doubt made a difference! Thank you Jane.

Tee shirt that says "Every individual makes a difference" Jane Goodall

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 13d

Postman Butterflies - if I were taking a Rorschach Test, I would say it looks like a heart🧐 #butterflies #butterfly

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 13d

Everyone needs a little "pick me up" from time to time including this Downy Woodpecker on the Hummingbird feeder. #BirdOfTheDay #silhouette #bird #birds

Downy Woodpecker in silhouette sitting on a Hummingbird feeder

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 14d

Tiny Zabulon Skipper on a tiny Bluemist Flower. #butterfly

Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 14d

This American White Ibis was kind enough to stand still for me while I took its picture. #BirdOfTheDay #MainColourWhite #bird #birds

American White Ibis standing perfectly still in shallow water - bright blue eyes and orange beak and legs.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 15d

My absolute favorite bird is the Mouring Dove. They never fail to make me smile and for a few moments I feel at peace. Unfortunately, where I live, we are in hunting season for them right now. #favourite #birdoftheday #birds #bird

Two Mourning Doves perched in a tree, features puffed out

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 16d

Birds + water = my happy place.
#BirdOfTheDay #BirdWithThreeOrMoreColours #bird #birds

Female Mallard slightly in front of a male Mallard slowly gliding through water

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 17d

Ruby-throated Hummingbird checking to see if the nectar has been refilled overnight. #BirdOfTheDay #InMyGarden #bird #birds

A Ruby-throated Hummingbird with its head stuck almost completely in a flower

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