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Heather
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Burnt Out Bird Nerd | Birds and Bugs

She/Her in STEM
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This raccoon has something stuck in its mouth or on its teeth, as it works to clear that, we get a great view of a raccoon's teeth.

Always interesting to see these sorts of things on video.
February 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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This is Lexa. She really hopes you’ll be her valentine. Wouldn’t want to waste this look on just anybody. 14/10 (IG: bambiandlexa)
February 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This is giving The Blighted Stars @meganeokeefe.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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This is Milo. He has the reflexes of a sloth and the composure of a statue. Learning catch is going to take a minute. 12/10 (TT: milocrazy8)
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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This is Remi. She feels so powerful in her snowsuit. Loves the satisfying swishy sound it makes when she walks. 12/10 diva material (TT: ferikitz)
February 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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oh my god, i’m crushed. catherine o’hara you queen
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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A little lighthearted moment from my backyard to bring a little joy when things are bleak. #birds #mammals 🌿
January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Starting a rewatch of Schitts Creek
January 31, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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❤️
January 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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A moment of calm for your tl
January 26, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Snowy Ptarmigans!
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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Pop of color and a lovely tune for a gloomy midwinter day.
Rose-breasted grosbeak
January 26, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Lincoln's Sparrow in the snow 🪶
January 27, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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🪶 If you need a breather, take a minute to listen to Common Loons (and a Barred Owl) call on a northern lake in late summer. (Bonus appearance by an alarmed sparrow of some sort?)
January 26, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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I stumbled across the local great gray owl this evening. He/she decided they'd rather hunt where I wasn't. I'm surprised I managed a sort of in focus image as they slipped silently into the forest. #birds
January 25, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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Art is resistance. Keep making it! ✨
January 25, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Sorry not sorry.

Gars and Minnesotans WILL outlast ICE👍

*sound, on NSFW
🎥remixed from TJ Jaskowski
January 22, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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As the first W2s start going out, FreeTaxUSA is once again offering free federal & state taxes to qualifying filers. If your filing isn’t complicated- they may be worth a look. Good for teens with first jobs, so pass it on to young family members even if you don’t qualify.
#taxes
January 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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APA only has a handful of dogs left that need to go to unicorn homes that don't have other pets or children. If that describes yours and you want to help keep a dog warm for the weekend, please reach out to them at [email protected]. They also have cats with medical needs.
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Happy Penguin Day everyone!
January 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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#BirdOfTheDay theme is #FeedingTime. This is from last Spring - a White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) feeding a juvenile.

The White-throated Dipper is the national bird of Norway, although this one was in the UK.

#birds #photography
January 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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It’s Penguin Awareness Day which seems like a great excuse to post the greatest ever Wikipedia edit.
January 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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How to get into nature.
January 20, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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LOOK AT THESE DUDES. My #FeederWatch highlight of the weekend? Heck it might be the highlight of the whole dang season! #birds
January 18, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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January 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM