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Amateur wildlife Photographer, western PA, originally from SE Michigan. Came into photography after retirement and I got my first Nikon, a D-40 in 2008. For more photos: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaHurstPhotography All photos I post are mine.

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If, if there is so much fraud in our elections, can we then think that the current idiot was not fairly elected? I mean, we didn't have the SAVE Act in 2024, did we? They say he always projects what he does...

12.03.2026 17:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have a lot of stupid people here, that's why we've ended up with the mess we have now.

12.03.2026 00:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Council workers, lol. We actually call these buzzards, a lady yesterday called them turkey buzzards. We have crows and ravens, and our crows will. If it's fresh, even a Bald Eagle will partake. But the vultures are the main cleanup.

12.03.2026 00:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I thought it was a Turkey Vulture. They are our true signs of spring in Western PA. Wonderful video.

11.03.2026 17:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really? We have them everywhere! They tell us when spring is really here. Who cleans up roadkill for you (which is their primary occupation)?

11.03.2026 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, you know, Pete Kegseth can't figure out anything except how to look and speak nauseatingly at their press conferences.

11.03.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks, Rob. We see them there every spring so I was looking for them.

11.03.2026 17:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I laughed when my son-in-law had me on his phone, not by name, but by mother-in-law. I guess he didn't think I was a monster since I gave him his beautiful, fantastic, wonderful wife. ๐Ÿ˜‚

11.03.2026 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social said today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsOpenNotFlying and the alternate is #Black&White. I think this guy fits both as he tries to impress his lady with his might. Western PA #Vultures #birds #wildlife #nature #nikonZ #EastCoastKin #birdphotography

11.03.2026 17:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 43 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And it's spring in western PA! Finally! My daffodils in the garden today. #flowers #spring #daffodils #nikonZ

10.03.2026 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Remembering Rusty. Today is his "unofficial" birthday (since I never knew his actual birthday, but I think that March 10th is pretty close). He passed away at the age of 19 on November 6, 2010. Even though he got a bit grumpy in his old age, I still miss him a lot. #cats #memories

10.03.2026 13:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

When I told an acquaintance that he was playing bassoon, she said he would be very popular since very few people choose the bassoon. He also plays clarinet in the school marching band.

08.03.2026 00:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StandingInWater. Even now, as things warm up, we still have a lot of ice, so I offer a group of #NorthernPintail ducks standing on ice, which is hard water. Western PA #birds #ducks #wildlife #nikonZ #nature #EastCoastBirds #birdphotography

07.03.2026 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 25 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear, hope you feel better very soon.

07.03.2026 22:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I agree 100% with you that music & the arts need to be taught in schools. I am proud to have a 15 y/o granddaughter who's a violinist & has performed in local symphony orchestras here in western PA and my grandson, the bassoonist, is hoping to achieve the same thing when he's a couple years older.

07.03.2026 22:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Says the wife of a rapist...

07.03.2026 17:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sonny's gorgeous. I only come here for the #cats and #birds.

04.03.2026 16:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We all feel that from time to time, it's only now the terror is so much worse. Take some time, not sure where you are, this winter has been rough for many of us too, keeping us cooped up inside. Hoping for warmer days, some time in the woods and fields to restore our balance. Hugs. Take care.

04.03.2026 15:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I agree with Michelle. This country is full of white misogynistic men who don't even want women to vote. Only producing their babies and cooking their meals. Welcome to MAGA Republicans.

01.03.2026 21:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Very nice, Sharon. I love the babies!

01.03.2026 20:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social said today's #BirdOfTheDay main theme is #FourOrMore. These were all taken last year. Western PA #birds #EasternBluebirds #Cormorants #TrumperterSwans #CanadaGeese #nikonZ #EastCoastKin #wildlife #nature #birdphotography

01.03.2026 17:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 29 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And what did his boss, trump feed the USA Hockey Team when they visited the White House after winning gold (and disparaging the women's hockey team who also won gold)? McDonald's. That's all that idiot in the White House eats. I rest my case...

25.02.2026 23:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I got this one in 2018, still works great.

25.02.2026 17:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you Alan.

25.02.2026 14:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He'd probably get kicked.

24.02.2026 21:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, Carly!

24.02.2026 21:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alan's @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay choice is #PowerPose, any bird showing strength through its stance. I have a #RedShoulderedHawk, sub-adult #BaldEagle and even a little #EasternBluebird who can show his might when needed. #birds #EastCoastKin #nikon #wildlife #birdphotography #nature

24.02.2026 18:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 35 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wonderful photo, jayne!

23.02.2026 16:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Alan. ๐Ÿ˜Š

22.02.2026 23:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice catch Mary! Beautiful!

22.02.2026 21:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0