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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · 8d

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These little beauties come up randomly in my yard after a rain.
#yardphotography #FlowerPower

Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · 23d

Feeling politically exhausted?

Keep this in mind:

Power is temporary. Precedent is powerful.

Every political tool used by one side can, and will, be used by the other in the future. This isn't a time for despair, but for documentation and organization. The pendulum will swing back.

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Aug 27

With everything going on in the world today, the Cracker Barrel logo seems trivial.

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · Aug 24

The obvious advantage of streaming over movie theater movies is you can watch them at home. The secret weapon of the streamers, particularly when it comes to movies where the characters have strong accents: subtitles.

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Aug 20

Let's deport politicians who don't have "positive attributes and contributions"

Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jul 23

Juvenile Night Crown Heron
#WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · Jul 17

We don’t deserve them.

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I 💙 Dogs @dogs100.bsky.social · Jul 17

Nobody cares more than 👇

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jul 18

Did you know the Purple Gallinule is sometimes called the "Swamp Hen"? These birds are incredibly agile, using their super long yellow toes to walk right on top of lily pads! #FunFacts #Birdwatching #Nature

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jul 16

Purple Passion Flower growing wild at the edge of my yard.
#BackyardPhotography #flowerpower

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Dammit Doug Smith @dammitdougsmith.bsky.social · Jul 15

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jul 10

Prithee tell. Where is the outrage from the so-called Pro-life crowd?

Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says www.bbc.com/news/article...

Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says

Eight children were among 15 people reportedly killed while queuing outside a clinic in the central town of Deir al-Balah.

www.bbc.com

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jun 6

Black Crowned Night Heron photographed at Bois D'Arc WMA (5/31/25)

#NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #NightHeron

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jun 4

So much to do.

Nest to build, eggs to incubate, babies to feed...and of course, spiders to eat.

Bois D'Arc WMA (5/31/25)

#CattleEgret #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Jun 2

The little blue heron has a fascinating transformation? Young birds are entirely white, often mistaken for snowy egrets, until they gradually develop their slate-blue plumage.

While they may nest in colonies, Little Blue Herons usually prefer to hunt alone.

#LittleBlueHeron #NaturePhotography

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · May 30

Last images from my recent trip to Bald Knob Wildlife Refuge.

1. Juvenile Blue Grosbeak (best guess)
2. Kingbird

#NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · May 29

More from a recent trip to Bald Knob Wildlife Refuge.

I was hoping to see it catch breakfast, but much to the disappointment of both of us, that did not happen 🙁

#GreatEgret #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · May 28

#greatblueheron taken at Bald Knob Wildlife Refuge.
#NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography

Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · May 10

I have a 150-600 that I use for my wildlife photography. Your pics are awesome, by the way.

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Apr 29

Blue Grosbeak. Photographed at Bald Knob Wildlife Refuge (4/26/25).

I followed an entire flock for about 20 minutes and these are the best shots I could get.

Apparently, they weren't in the mood to pose.

#NaturePhotography #birdwatching

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Apr 28

Sunrise visit to Bald Knob Wildlife Refuge (4/26/25):
The most plenteous bird was the Greater Yellowlegs.
#NaturePhotography #Birdwatching #GreaterYellowlegs #birds #shorebirds.

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Apr 26

Time to clear out my queue to make room for pics from my trip to a nearby wildlife refuge.

Roses from my yard.

#BackyardPhotography #flowers #roses

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Apr 18

Wisteria fun fact!

Did you know those beautiful, fragrant blooms are actually pea family members? 🤯

And some vines can live over 100 years! 💜

#wisteria #plantfacts #BackyardPhotography #Flowers

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Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Apr 17

Sweet Gum blooms? Yep, they flower! 🌳

While we often focus on the leaves & gumballs, here's the lowdown:

* They have separate male (catkins) and female flowers. 🌼
* They appear in the spring! 🌸
* Those blooms eventually become those infamous gumball fruits.

#NatureFacts #BackyardPhotography

Lee Manns @leemanns.bsky.social · Apr 16

Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is blooming!
💛 Gorgeous, fragrant yellow flowers, but remember: it's NOT true jasmine and all parts are toxic. ⚠️
Still, a stunning addition to a southern garden.

#BackyardPhotography #flowers #southerncharm

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