The ultimate 'not what it seems' photo. It looks like a bird on a bird, but it’s actually a branch perfectly aligned behind the house finch.

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Juvenile finch stopped by the habitat today.

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A rare moment of stillness from the energetic Bushtit visiting the habitat this evening.

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Male House Finch enjoying an evening snack.

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Puffed up and relaxed, this mourning dove has completely settled into a sleepy state on the fence.

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#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

When the sunset steals the show, forcing itself through the heavy evening rain.

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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

At twilight, a pair of mourning doves appear, one cooing with chest puffed out, the other resting peacefully.

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#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Spring arrival of the Hemerocallis Diva's Choice and lots of finches.

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#resistwithlove
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#wildlifephotography #photography

Blending into Nature

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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Nature's Natural Reds

#cherries #roses #housefinch #bird
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#resistwithlove
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#wildlifephotography #photography

Spotted a crow with a large twig flying toward a pine tree, followed by another one waiting to start building. They make it look so effortless, despite the size of that twig!

#crow #nestbuilding #birdwatching
#backyard-habitat #nature
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography

Different day, different
wildlife. Today’s habitat special guests are the squirrel and the Black Phoebe.

#squirrel #bird
#BlackPhoebe
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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Nature's Blue

#scrubjay #bird
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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
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Finch Friday

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#resistwithlove #flowers
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
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Finch Friday

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#resistwithlove #flowers
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Nature's candy coming soon. . . . 🍒

#BingCherries
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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

The beauty of the spring molt,
feather-by-feather.

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#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

The roses are blooming, and the house finches are showing off their spring colors.

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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Spring Yellow

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#resistwithlove
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#wildlifephotography #photography

Vibrant Spring Red

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#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

This mourning dove visited at dusk, head turning to bring me into focus as if to deliver a special message.

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#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Hopping around the habitat.

#scrubjay #bird
#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

BlueSky Monday Evening

#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove #BlueSkyMonday #clouds
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#photography

A long chapter closes, and a new one begins. 🇭🇺 Hungary!

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#resistwithlove #Hungary
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Spring storm incoming.

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#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#photography

Severe thunderstorm warning clouds.

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#resistwithlove #clouds #severethunderstormwarning
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Reconnecting with the soil and breathing in the fresh air. Habitat therapy is officially back in session. Feeling blessed to be back among the flowers.

#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove #roses #flowers #Photography
#morepowerfulthanhateislove

Nothing catches the eye quite like a dark, soaring silhouette against a bright blue sky. Happy #BlueSkyMonday.

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#resistwithlove #bird
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Sunday's Yellow-rumped Warbler visit.

#yellowrumpedwarbler #bird
#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove #flowers
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography

Sunny Sunday.

#Squirrel #dove #bird
#backyard-habitat #nature
#resistwithlove
#morepowerfulthanhateislove
#wildlifephotography #photography