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Data Architect and sucker for pugs 🐶, coffee, dragonflies, crows, photography, videography, the moon 🌕, Duolingo, Halloween 🎃, moths and nature. Ally 🏳️‍🌈

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With winter making its way to North Texas so are the dark eyed juncos. Welcome back, we've missed you!

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A dark eyed junco sits peacefully on a branch. It looks over to its left with its back to the camera.
December 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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I found this House Sparrow, seemingly lost in thought. I figured he's probably either thinking 1) does the multiverse really exist or 2) should he grab another seed for the road.

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A House Sparrow perched on a terra cotta planter, seemingly lost in thought. A jalapeno plant is in the background.
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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1st: "You said we'd be fine."

2nd: "We are fine."

1st: "How are we fine?"

2nd: "Just trust me, I've done this before."

1st: "Great." (sighs)

North Texas

#photography #squirrels
#sqrlpix #Texas
Two squirrels cling to a hanging bird feeder. They are both looking at the camera and looking like they could use help getting down.
December 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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First Sparrow: "Did y'all hear what that squirrel did the other day?"

Second Sparrow: "Yep. Finch told us all about it."

Third Sparrow: "That ol' rascal just can't help but get into trouble."

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#Texas #backyardbirds
Three Sparrows perched around a cylinder bird feeder. They look like old friends sitting at a bar having a meal together.
December 5, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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The squirrel eventually figured out how to get out of its predicament and is doing just fine. The House Finch turned to look at me and we both had a chuckle.

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House Finch perched on a bird feeder looking directly at the camera. The Texas sun illuminates its red chest.
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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House Finch: "Need help over there?"

Squirrel: "Um, no I'm good, thanks."

House Finch thinks to himself: "This should be interesting."

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#Texas #backyardbirds
A squirrel hanging onto a bird feeder which is hanging off the side of a porch. A House Finch watches from another nearby feeder.
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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I came up with a haiku after leaving seeds for this lucky house finch. A Thanksgiving appetizer.

What is this I see?
A pile of seeds, for me?
Don't mind if I do.

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#Texas #backyardbirds
I like to leave some seeds on the fence. This house finch was the first to find them.
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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"In return for the seeds I will grant you two seconds to take my picture. One.." I scrambled to get this shot. And just like that the tufted titmouse was gone.

North Texas

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#Texas #backyardbirds
Tufted titmouse perched on a crape myrtle.
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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"More seeds please." Confused at first where the voice came from, I noticed this tufted titmouse looking at me, then motions towards the feeder. "Coming right up!" I said.

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A tufted titmouse perched on a yellow feeder.
November 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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This is what the scene looked like literally seconds after breakfast was served. I had to duck my way out of incoming White-winged Doves. That's what I deal with.

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Six or seven White-winged Doves crowding on a platform when breakfast is served.
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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These two loving House Sparrows decided to have breakfast at a local restaurant serving fresh seeds. Actually, that sounds like a good idea to me!

North Texas

#birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #backyardbirds #Texas
Two House Sparrows having breakfast from a caged platform. The Texas morning sun is shining brightly.
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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This morning I woke up to what sounded like someone playing a tiny clarinet or some kind of woodwind instrument. Went outside and found this squirrel playing the peanut. Yes, you heard that right.

North Texas

#photography #squirrels
#sqrlpix #Texas
A fox squirrel sitting on a fence holding a peanut up to its mouth. The way he's holding it looks like he's playing it like an instrument.
November 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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#photography #fotografía
#flowers #fujifilm #xt5
#アサギマダラ

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November 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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The Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) have mostly moved on towards their final destination. Only a few stragglers are left like this one clinging to the flower of a Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii).

North Texas

#photography #butterflies
#monarchs #Texas
A monarch butterfly hanging onto a Gregg's Mistflower.
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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I took my camera on an afternoon walk and spotted this monarch enjoying the blooms of an abelia.

North Texas

#photography #butterflies
#monarchs #Texas
A monarch butterfly on a blooming abelia. Its wings spread apart under a sunny Texas sun.
November 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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I heard a whisper coming from this Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) while taking its picture. In the softest voice it said "To everyone who sees this post: have a wonderful week."

North Texas

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#monarch #Texas
#queenbutterfly
Queen butterfly hanging onto a Gregg's Mistflower. The sun is shining bright on its wings, highlighting the contrast between the black outlines and stark white spots.
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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This Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii) gets some love by another monarch (Danaus plexippus).

[Note to self: start a Gregg's Mistflower garden for next year.]

North Texas

#photography #butterflies
#monarchs #Texas
A monarch butterfly on a Gregg's Mistflower. Its wings are spread wide allowing the sunlight to illuminate them.
October 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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I noticed a few with a different pattern which I learned are the Queen butterflies (Danaus gilippus). Again, the Gregg's Mistflower is one they can't get enough of.

North Texas

#photography #Texas
#butterflies #gardening
Queen butterfly floating on a Gregg's Mistflower during a sunny day in Texas.
October 24, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The arrival of the Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) is always an exciting time. They are here, flourishing amongst the flowers. This one is enjoying a Gregg's Mistflower (Conoclinium greggii), a Texas native perennial.

North Texas

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#monarchs #Texas
A monarch butterfly clinging to a Gregg's Mistflower. The sun shines bright on its amber colored wings.
October 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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These aromatic asters (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) have been silent all summer long until just days ago when they exploded in blooms. Before word could get out, these honey bees were dancing all over it.

North Texas

#photography #flowers
#bees #Texas #gardening
A Western Honey Bee on an Aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium). The aster is in full bloom with light purple petals.
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Any trick-or-treaters this Halloween? My Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) is offering "treats" to all pollinators out there celebrating the season! 🎃🐝

North Texas

#gardening #salvia
#Texas #Halloween
Two terracotta jack-o'-lanterns smiling next to a Scarlett Sage in a terracotta pot.
October 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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A beautiful lady, yes. Certainly. But if the feeders are not filled by 7 in the morning, she lets me know. Loudly. Every morning. She prefers peanuts.

North Texas

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#birds #birdphotography
#nature #naturephotography
#backyardbirds
A Bluejay perched on a branch, head turned to give a side eyed look back to the camera.
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Sept 18 (2 days ago) was the last time I saw a hummingbird around which means they have likely moved on. Posting one of the last and decent pictures I took. I hope I helped them in some small way.

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#nature #naturephotography
#hummingbirds #Texas
Hummingbird holding its position before a red feeder.
September 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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This tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird (likely female or male juvenile) decided to rest here so that I could take its picture.

"Thank you" I said. It stuck its tongue out and then flew away.

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#nature #naturephotography
#hummingbirds #backyardbirds
Ruby-thoated Hummingbird (likely female or male juvenile) is resting on a branch. It is turned to the side and the sun is shining bright.
September 17, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Suddenly, I felt as though I was being watched. I turned to see this Northern Cardinal, staring at me, with such intensity. "Intensity, my dear sir", he said to me. "Intensity!"

I sat and pondered.

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#backyardbirds #wildlife
A bright red northern cardinal with an intense look in its eye.
September 16, 2025 at 2:31 AM