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Tom Priddy
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Tom Priddy is a veteran Minor League Baseball photographer whose images have appeared in newspapers, magazines, online and on baseball trading cards. NPPA member. Retired journalist. And he photographs birds. Website: https://www.tompriddy.com/
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This House Finch looked cute hanging out at one of my feeders this morning. #birds #nature
February 7, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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It was good finding a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in my back yard today. He probably enjoyed the sun as much as I did. #birds #nature
February 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Are you kidding me? Haven't we had enough snow? (It stopped today after a few minutes, to much relief.)
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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Yesterday's snowstorm leftovers. #birds #nature
February 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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I had my pick of birds at the backyard feeders during today's snowfall. I counted as many as nine at a time. I'd guess about 3-4 inches so far. A very unusual day for South Carolina indeed. #birds #nature
January 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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The Great Snowstorm of '26 has begun in my back yard.
January 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The color of the day is: blue. #birds #nature
January 27, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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Sun's out today. I wonder if this is the same Eastern Bluebird I photographed last night at the same spot at the end of the sleet storm. Naaahhh . . . probably not. #birds #nature
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Last photo from today's sleet storm. It's a shame it had to get dark. #birds #nature
January 25, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Guess what I've been doing today while stuck at home watching the sleet and freezing rain. I'll give you a minute to think about it . . . Good guess. #birds #nature
January 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Either this guy isn't happy with the cuisine at my establishment or he's just not thrilled with today's rain and sleet. Either way, he doesn't appear to be a happy camper. #birds #nature
January 25, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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First bird of the sleet storm of 2026. (Had to pull out the D5 and work hard for this House Finch.) #birds #nature
January 25, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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I didn't see too many birds out today. I wonder if this Tufted Titmouse has any inkling that a big ice storm is just hours away . . . Think that would make a difference to his routine? #birds #nature
January 24, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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This House Finch is fascinating to study from the front . . . and the back. She (probably a female) stopped by today to grab a bite before our predicted winter storm. #birds #nature
January 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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Yellow-rumped Warbler quarterbacking a move. Thinking about it . . . thinking about it . . . fake left . . . liftoff to the right! I'm outta here. #birds #nature
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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We didn't get a single flake of snow this weekend, which is a bit disappointing. But then this guy showed up this morning . . . so I'm somewhat appeased. #birds #nature
January 19, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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No story today, just a few recent photos. #birds #nature
January 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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This morning I opened the blinds and immediately grabbed my gear and didn't stop until I had captured five different species, including this Eastern Bluebird. Despite this cold weather, I like the way things are starting off this year. (Well, in my back yard, anyway . . .) #birds #nature
January 16, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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A little more light would have been nice to have . . . but nevertheless I was able to capture my first two birds of 2026: a Carolina Chickadee shaking off some rain drops and a Downy Woodpecker. #birds #nature
January 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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Two of my grandchildren gave me a set of seed balls in the shape of birds eggs, and the Christmas present worked its magic this morning. #birds #nature
December 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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I don't shoot Mourning Doves very often because, well . . . they're like annoying neighbors. They're always around, butting in everywhere. But when they close their eyelids and scratch an itch I pay attention. #birds #nature
August 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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I put out fresh food and water this morning, and was rewarded with a visit from a Red-bellied Woodpecker. He tried to hide from me . . . but he let down his guard for one 320th of a second. I didn't have time to boost the ISO, but fortunately that was enough. #birds #nature
July 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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This little guy just plopped down in the seed tray and stayed a while. I guess he was tried from cracking open the seeds. #birds #nature
July 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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I was already seeing some beautiful birds yesterday morning when I took this shot of a Red-bellied Woodpecker. And with that I was very content with the morning's shoot. Then the Tanager came by, so I sort of forgot about this frame. But he has the stage all to himself today. #birds #nature
May 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Imagine my surprise this morning when I discovered this beautiful bird had stopped at my feeders. I believe it's a Summer Tanager, which would make it the third first-time bird in my backyard this year. I wish I'd had a little more light, but I'll take what I can get. #birds #nature
May 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM