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Advocate for accessibility in birding and the outdoors.
Birds. Native Plants. Pollinators.
Advocate for accessibility in birding and the outdoors.
Birds. Native Plants. Pollinators.
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#birdingmyway. Hiking poles, binoculars, flat surface, places to rest and take a break. @birdability.bsky.social #birdabilityweek
Heard one singing yesterday!
🪶House Finches don't get a lot of ❤️ because they're common, but these familiar birds have a cheery song (listen to video below) that you'll start hearing a lot more soon. Male House Finches sing year-round, but not as much from Oct to Feb. We're starting to hear them sing again when the ☀️ shines.
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Heard one singing yesterday!
Good news!
A concrete channel in Amazon Creek that runs from E 24th Ave to E 20th Ave has been almost fully transformed.
The restoration includes a natural sloped bank for increased flood water capacity, native plants for stormwater filtration, and a new pedestrian bridge.
www.klcc.org/environment/...
The restoration includes a natural sloped bank for increased flood water capacity, native plants for stormwater filtration, and a new pedestrian bridge.
www.klcc.org/environment/...
Project to restore Amazon Creek in south Eugene is almost done
A 65-year-old concrete channel that makes up a portion of the Amazon Creek from East 24th Avenue to East 20th Avenue has been almost fully transformed.
www.klcc.org
January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Good news!
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When planning your native garden don't forget the annuals! They're easy going, and readily self seed filling gaps and suppressing weeds while providing a wealth of pollinator benefits. Here's a few PNW options!
#nativeplants #nativegarden #pnw #oregon #flowers #gardening #wildflowers #annualflower
#nativeplants #nativegarden #pnw #oregon #flowers #gardening #wildflowers #annualflower
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
When planning your native garden don't forget the annuals! They're easy going, and readily self seed filling gaps and suppressing weeds while providing a wealth of pollinator benefits. Here's a few PNW options!
#nativeplants #nativegarden #pnw #oregon #flowers #gardening #wildflowers #annualflower
#nativeplants #nativegarden #pnw #oregon #flowers #gardening #wildflowers #annualflower
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Maybe Greenland could invade us instead?
January 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Maybe Greenland could invade us instead?
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A female Downy Woodpecker showcasing couture fashion by wearing a snowflake, a one-of-a-kind piece.
January 21, 2026 at 12:10 AM
A female Downy Woodpecker showcasing couture fashion by wearing a snowflake, a one-of-a-kind piece.
#One open bloom of Common Camas (Camassia quamash) for #BlueSkyArtShow
January 17, 2026 at 6:10 PM
#One open bloom of Common Camas (Camassia quamash) for #BlueSkyArtShow
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Do you have any leftover holiday greenery? 🌲 Put those trees, wreaths, and garlands to use for the birds! Find out how you can create a winter refuge for birds this winter with a few simple suggestions: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/your-ch...
Your Christmas Trees and Holiday Wreaths Can Double as Bird Habitat
When the temps drop and the snow flies, birds need thermal cover—that is, a place to get out of the cold and wind. Even in warmer climates, an unusually coo ...
www.allaboutbirds.org
December 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Do you have any leftover holiday greenery? 🌲 Put those trees, wreaths, and garlands to use for the birds! Find out how you can create a winter refuge for birds this winter with a few simple suggestions: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/your-ch...
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Before its final rest in the compost, our Christmas tree spends some time in the garden providing a bit of shelter for the birds. The House Sparrows appreciate the comfy roost near the feeder #birds
January 16, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Before its final rest in the compost, our Christmas tree spends some time in the garden providing a bit of shelter for the birds. The House Sparrows appreciate the comfy roost near the feeder #birds
Cornell's new Garden for Birds Project looks interesting.
#Birds #BirdHabitat #BackyardHabitat #GardenForBirds
#Birds #BirdHabitat #BackyardHabitat #GardenForBirds
Join the Garden for Birds Project to Boost Backyard Habitat
Grow native plants for the birds! Learn about Cornell’s new Garden for Birds program and how to participate.
www.birdsandblooms.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Cornell's new Garden for Birds Project looks interesting.
#Birds #BirdHabitat #BackyardHabitat #GardenForBirds
#Birds #BirdHabitat #BackyardHabitat #GardenForBirds
Greenland PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen:
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
"If we have to choose between the US & Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark. We choose NATO. We choose the Kingdom of Denmark. We choose the EU."
"Greenland does not want to be owned by the US. Greenland does not want to be governed by the US" he later added.
January 13, 2026 at 8:12 PM
January 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
"...these ancient nun-mapped trails can teach us to embrace the sweetness of slowing down, the curative powers of nature and the simplicity of walking."
Italy's new nun-mapped pilgrim trail
As Italy grapples with overtourism, a series of ancient trails resurrected by nuns winds through the forgotten landscapes where Benedictine monasticism shaped medieval Europe.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 8:44 PM
"...these ancient nun-mapped trails can teach us to embrace the sweetness of slowing down, the curative powers of nature and the simplicity of walking."
Important information on feeding fats to birds, danger to their feathers. #birds #feedingbirds #suet #feathers
Killing Songbirds with Fats: Feed the Right Fats, Safely!
About fats, and why they can be deadly to birds if not fed correctly: Key takeaway 1 = Always use a suet feeder that encloses suet in a cage. Fat in the feathers of birds can kill them. Fat - or any.....
www.nativebirdcare.org
January 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Important information on feeding fats to birds, danger to their feathers. #birds #feedingbirds #suet #feathers
I don't know this guy or live in his district, but I absolutely agree with him here. My Danish father lived in, worked in, and loved Greenland and the Greenlandic people. His time in Greenland shaped the rest of his life. He would be horrified to know what is happening now. #Greenland #Denmark
The White House says the U.S. military is “always an option” to take Greenland. That’s not strength—it’s reckless. Greenland isn’t ours. Denmark is our ally. Threatening allies destabilizes the world. Shut this down now. #CA32 #Greenland
January 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I don't know this guy or live in his district, but I absolutely agree with him here. My Danish father lived in, worked in, and loved Greenland and the Greenlandic people. His time in Greenland shaped the rest of his life. He would be horrified to know what is happening now. #Greenland #Denmark
#FirstLight this morning.
Wolf Moon hidden behind clouds behind me.
Wolf Moon hidden behind clouds behind me.
January 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM
#FirstLight this morning.
Wolf Moon hidden behind clouds behind me.
Wolf Moon hidden behind clouds behind me.
First bird of 2026.....
Western Bluebird outside my window!
I'll take it..."bluebird of happiness!"
#FirstBird #Bluebird #FirstBird2026 #HappyNewYear
Western Bluebird outside my window!
I'll take it..."bluebird of happiness!"
#FirstBird #Bluebird #FirstBird2026 #HappyNewYear
January 1, 2026 at 11:33 PM
First bird of 2026.....
Western Bluebird outside my window!
I'll take it..."bluebird of happiness!"
#FirstBird #Bluebird #FirstBird2026 #HappyNewYear
Western Bluebird outside my window!
I'll take it..."bluebird of happiness!"
#FirstBird #Bluebird #FirstBird2026 #HappyNewYear
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday
Wreath I made to be bird friendly.
Natural materials, no baubles, no glue, no glitter. Wire ends tucked into the back. Juniper berries and fir cones as food sources, if birds find the wreath. #Birds
Wreath I made to be bird friendly.
Natural materials, no baubles, no glue, no glitter. Wire ends tucked into the back. Juniper berries and fir cones as food sources, if birds find the wreath. #Birds
December 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#BlueSkyArtShow #Holiday
Wreath I made to be bird friendly.
Natural materials, no baubles, no glue, no glitter. Wire ends tucked into the back. Juniper berries and fir cones as food sources, if birds find the wreath. #Birds
Wreath I made to be bird friendly.
Natural materials, no baubles, no glue, no glitter. Wire ends tucked into the back. Juniper berries and fir cones as food sources, if birds find the wreath. #Birds
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Something gnawed your oak tree? Sink hole in your road? How Zurich’s beaver hotline is reassuring residents
Something gnawed your oak tree? Sink hole in your road? How Zurich’s beaver hotline is reassuring residents
As the number of the semi-aquatic creatures soars so can tensions. But the Swiss have a tried and tested system to calm the neighbours and restore harmony
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Something gnawed your oak tree? Sink hole in your road? How Zurich’s beaver hotline is reassuring residents
No! Not our Oregon White Oak!
Oregon officials have found the Mediterranean oak borer in six counties across the valley, just as another pest, the emerald ash borer, is killing ash trees in the region.
Oak-killing pest spreads through Willamette Valley, threatening native trees
Mediterranean oak borers are reddish-brown beetles native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. They are what entomologists call ambrosia beetles, meaning they bore into trees and introduce fungi that ultimately kill trees.
www.opb.org
December 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
No! Not our Oregon White Oak!
A beautiful video. Inspiring work and observations. Do check out The Wildlife Homestead on YouTube.
New video from The Wildlife Homestead. Check it out.
"I bought a homestead three years ago with the goal of managing the land to attract as many animals as possible. This is what happened in year three on The Wildlife Homestead."
"I bought a homestead three years ago with the goal of managing the land to attract as many animals as possible. This is what happened in year three on The Wildlife Homestead."
THREE YEARS of building a wildlife paradise on my land
YouTube video by The Wildlife Homestead
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A beautiful video. Inspiring work and observations. Do check out The Wildlife Homestead on YouTube.
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Remarkable bird science! Urban juncos developed shorter beaks over time, but "when UCLA.’s campus shut down during the pandemic, something remarkable happened: The beaks of juncos born on campus reverted to their wildland shape." #birds #birding #multispecies #pandemic #evolutionarybiology 🧪
How the Pandemic Lockdowns Changed a Songbird’s Beak
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Remarkable bird science! Urban juncos developed shorter beaks over time, but "when UCLA.’s campus shut down during the pandemic, something remarkable happened: The beaks of juncos born on campus reverted to their wildland shape." #birds #birding #multispecies #pandemic #evolutionarybiology 🧪
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Dark-eyed Juncos have been found to be evolving to better adapt to urban environments. Specifically, there is a gene that gives higher tolerance to heavy metals (ABCB6) that is becoming more common in urban Juncos as compared to more wilderness-living Juncos. #birds #nature #science
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM