alex
@igneousflock.dev
birder, software dev, sim racer, motorsport fan in Chicago. he/him π€π©Άπ€π
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Canal folk
January 8, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Canal folk
Here was my route. Actually, looking at yours again, the amt of gravel is the same, IIRC between Lewis & Clark park and the COR bridge. It was well-packed, I had no issues. The only difference in the challenge would be that there's actually two bridges - one over the canal and one over the river.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Here was my route. Actually, looking at yours again, the amt of gravel is the same, IIRC between Lewis & Clark park and the COR bridge. It was well-packed, I had no issues. The only difference in the challenge would be that there's actually two bridges - one over the canal and one over the river.
I rode from Alton to STL back in September and had a great time! Similar route but I crossed at the Chain of Rocks bridge. More gravel but it kept me off most roads.
January 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I rode from Alton to STL back in September and had a great time! Similar route but I crossed at the Chain of Rocks bridge. More gravel but it kept me off most roads.
Very proud to have qualified for the 2026 @iracing.com IndyCar Pro Series! The competition's gonna be tough but I can't wait for the challenge.
January 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Very proud to have qualified for the 2026 @iracing.com IndyCar Pro Series! The competition's gonna be tough but I can't wait for the challenge.
Extremely good year, many cool birds, demolished my initial goals. Aiming higher this year:
- 225 sp. in Cook County, IL
- 350 U.S. Species
- Reach 400 lifers (currently at 321)
- 225 sp. in Cook County, IL
- 350 U.S. Species
- Reach 400 lifers (currently at 321)
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Extremely good year, many cool birds, demolished my initial goals. Aiming higher this year:
- 225 sp. in Cook County, IL
- 350 U.S. Species
- Reach 400 lifers (currently at 321)
- 225 sp. in Cook County, IL
- 350 U.S. Species
- Reach 400 lifers (currently at 321)
Not getting to 200 IL birds this year but I saw a beaver today!
December 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Not getting to 200 IL birds this year but I saw a beaver today!
Noooo it was going so well
December 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Noooo it was going so well
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this is who you're expecting to respond to emails
December 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
this is who you're expecting to respond to emails
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Mockingbirds and wild rose hips. Day 12 #ArtAdventCalendar I think I drew this after reading that mockingbirds might eat winter moths? We have been inundated with the moths the last few years.
#NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #BotanicalArt
#NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #BotanicalArt
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Mockingbirds and wild rose hips. Day 12 #ArtAdventCalendar I think I drew this after reading that mockingbirds might eat winter moths? We have been inundated with the moths the last few years.
#NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #BotanicalArt
#NatureArt #WildlifeArt #birds #BotanicalArt
Hi! Sorry I donβt know much about mpls specifically, but usually Audubon chapters (they donβt always use that name) are a good place to start. Looks like the St Paul Bird Alliance and a Land of Lakes Bird Alliance both organize group outings landoflakesbirdalliance.org
Land of Lakes Bird Alliance
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December 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Hi! Sorry I donβt know much about mpls specifically, but usually Audubon chapters (they donβt always use that name) are a good place to start. Looks like the St Paul Bird Alliance and a Land of Lakes Bird Alliance both organize group outings landoflakesbirdalliance.org
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HARD BOILED DETECTIVE: another cruel sunrise over the city of the damned. another corpse. another widow. another cup of black coffee to drag my sorry ass back to life- *sputtering*
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
HARD BOILED DETECTIVE: another cruel sunrise over the city of the damned. another corpse. another widow. another cup of black coffee to drag my sorry ass back to life- *sputtering*
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
ME: do you like it? it's an ethiopian washed process single origin
DETECTIVE:
ME: are you getting apricot notes
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watching this in public was a huge mistake, oh my god. the fact he's still eating like he isn't being violently thrown around is killing me.
December 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
watching this in public was a huge mistake, oh my god. the fact he's still eating like he isn't being violently thrown around is killing me.
Heβs a trump supporter. Made several boomerposts about it on twitter over the years
December 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Heβs a trump supporter. Made several boomerposts about it on twitter over the years
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I slowed it down and zoomed in at the end, you see it on the left. I hope he comes back and that the Wren sticks around for the winter! The Wren also visited the photo setup and took a hilarious mugshot:
November 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I slowed it down and zoomed in at the end, you see it on the left. I hope he comes back and that the Wren sticks around for the winter! The Wren also visited the photo setup and took a hilarious mugshot:
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YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
November 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
YOU GUYS WANNA SEE SOMETHING CURSED???? HOW ABOUT NEON GENESIS LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS HOCKEY?????
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Been drawing so many reindeer at work these days π¦
December 26, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Been drawing so many reindeer at work these days π¦
Circuit racing is basketball but rally is baseball
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Circuit racing is basketball but rally is baseball
birdwatching! not biased
November 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
birdwatching! not biased