* The Ducks: * Three ducks are clearly visible standing on the top rail of the fence. * The one on the far left is facing forward, showing its white neck and dark body. * The two in the center are oriented toward the right; one has its head tucked back as if preening. * A fourth duck is partially visible behind the fence on the right, mostly showing its black and white back. * Muscovy ducks are easily identified by the red, fleshy "caruncles" around their beaks and eyes, which are visible on the ducks in this image. * The Setting: The fence overlooks a green, grassy area with some shrubs and trees in the soft-focus background. * Photography: The image was captured with a 40-150mm lens at a focal length of 150mm (300mm equivalent). The aperture was f/5.0, and the shot was taken from about 16 meters (53 feet) away. 2025-05-26 09:49

Four Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) standing on a dark metal fence.
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷

From robcrank68 :
> Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOutOfWater, any Duck that is out of the water but NOT FLYING. The Alt Theme is Finches, any Finch will do.

Key details: * The Bird: The finch is the central focus, looking directly toward the camera. It features a vibrant red plumage on its forehead, throat, and breast, which contrasts with its brownish, streaked back and wings. * The Setting: It is perched among blades of green grass interspersed with tiny yellow wildflowers (likely Oxalis or a similar ground cover). * Photography: The photo has a shallow depth of field, with the grass in the immediate foreground and background softly blurred, making the bird stand out sharply. 2026-04-18 12:52 This was captured with a 100-400mm lens with a 2x teleconverter, effectively at 800mm (1600mm equivalent). The shot was taken at a distance of about 8.8 meters (29 feet).

A male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) nestled in a lush green lawn.
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From robcrank68 :
> Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is DucksOutOfWater, any Duck that is out of the water but NOT FLYING. The Alt Theme is #Finches, any Finch will do.

A close-up side profile of a Texas spiny lizard nestled among lush green grass and small yellow wildflowers. The lizard has its mouth slightly open, revealing a small pink tongue as it appears to be tasting the air or approaching a flower. Its textured, patterned scales provide natural camouflage against the sunlit garden background. 2026-04-09 12:25 ISO 2000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 5m

Texas spiny lizard blep.
#TexasSpinyLizard 🦎 #WildlifePhotography #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷

2026-04-09 14:05 ISO 5000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 5m Hummingbird photo captured landing on the feeder perch.

Black-chinned Hummingbird coming in for a landing.
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Hummingbirds

2026-04-09 16:17 ISO 5000 f/12.0 830mm 1/200s 9m white winged dove sitting on a peak of a bird-feeder, wings half-open, and looking directly at the camera.

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme #naturalperch, we have a white winged dove sitting on a peak of a bird-feeder.
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House finch sitting on the hummingbird feeder looking for something else. It is not interested in the sugar water found there.

Strange and unusual hummingbirds this time of year. (Captured from the better half's phone, with high zoom)
#Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #iPhone 📱 #Birds 🪶

Squirrel about to leap out of a shrub, front paws already dangling free, tail straight up for balance. 2026-03-26 11:29 ISO 4000 f/12.0 600mm 1/400s 11.5m

The Texas common Yellow-Tail "bird", trying to work out how to get more seed from the feeder. 🐿️
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Hummingbird landing on the feeder ring. Green iridescent black wings, white underbelly, black chin, yellow pollen on the beak. 2026-03-29 13:26 ISO 5000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/400s 5m

Black-chinned Hummingbird showing off all his feathers, with a wing span spread for best viewing.
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Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) on the walkway, looking up and walking toward the camera. 2026-03-29 13:46 ISO 1000 f/12.0 874mm 1/400s 4.5m

Texas spiny lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) on the walkway, looking up at the strange guy with a camera.
#Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem

Black-chinned Hummingbird showing his dark blue / black chin while landing on the feeder. 2026-03-29 14:58 ISO 2500 f/13.0 1600mm 1/400s 5m

Black-chinned Hummingbirds show spring is here!
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Hummingbirds

2026-03-22 07:47 ISO 10000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 4.8 m Early morning, shortly after dawn, a Black-chinned Hummingbird came and the sunbeam reflecting the bright purple-and-black throat coloring.

2026-03-22 08:15 ISO 10000 f/13.0 1600mm 1/500s 4.8 m Morning Black-chinned Hummingbird sitting on the feeder, looking up. His iridescent green feathers on display

Todays #BirdOfTheDay is #Migratory - We are just now seeing Black-chinned Hummingbirds coming up from Mexico.
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem

Carolina Wren in the grass, looking up and to the right. 2026-03-21 08:04 ISO 10000 f/13.0 1394mm 1/320s 8m

Spring is here, and so are the Carolina Wren
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Wrensday

Male Northern Cardinal, perched on the edge of a birdbath. The background is blurred, focusing attention on the bird in the foreground. 2026-01-19 10:30 ISO 8000 f/13.0 1284mm 1/400s 10m

"Alright, who's the big shot with the flashy black box? You've been pointing that thing at me for a full minute. Either produce some premium sunflower seeds right now, or I'm going to fly to that window and peck at it until you do. And don't even think about getting any closer."

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Spotted Orbweaver beginning a web. 2025-11-18 15:31 ISO 4000 f/9.0 1120mm 1/400s 3 m

Spotted Orbweaver hanging in the middle of her web, waiting while the wind carries some bugs. 2025-11-18 15:31 ISO 4000 f/9.0 1120mm 1/400s 3 m

Ms Hilda made an appearance! Camped out in front of a window even. She was pretty shy, and ran off if you came too near.

Spotted Orbweaver (Neoscona crucifera)
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#Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #Arachnid #Spider 🕸️ #OMSystem

raccoon looking back at the camera, while illuminated by the motion detection lights. 2025-11-04 22:36 ISO 10000 f/2.8 190mm 1/100s 52 m

Behold, the secret meeting place of the mysterious ringtail. Was not able to capture a photo while on the bird feeder, so featured here on the ground.
#Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem

Bonfire night, how could you forget? Maybe skip the 36 barrels of powder.

Thank you, M.Zuiko 100-400mm with a teleconverter. Focus bracketing, 15 frames, focus differential 3.

2025-10-26 13:23 ISO 125 f/8.0 300mm 1/200s 2.7m crop 25%

Went to the wildflower center, and saw a few monarch butterflies. 🦋

#Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem

2025-10-29 15:58 ISO 1000 f/13.0 1120mm 1/800s crop 24%

Early evening moon, first quarter (53%). Clear blue cloudless sky.
Supermoon coming 5 Nov. Hopefully someone can get a good view with 14% larger.

#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #moon 🌙 #lunar #photography 📷

Blue jay, sitting on a branch high in the tree, looking down. 2025-10-14 14:35 ISO 5000 f/10.0 1120mm 1/320s 11 m

What are you looking at down there? Have any peanuts?
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Thursjay

Carolina wren sitting on the edge of a seed disk. 2025-10-09 09:26 ISO 3200 f/11.0 1120mm 1/400s 9 m

Saw this little Carolina Wren attempting to claim all the seeds in the morning.
#Birds 🪶 #Wildlife #Nature 🌲 #Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Wrensday

full moon composite image from 100 frames. 2025-10-06 20:03 ISO 1000 f/13.0 1120mm 1/250s crop 23%

🎶 > The lunatic is on the grass, Got to keep the loonies on the path

Full moon, illumination 100%
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ruby-throated hummingbird with his eyes closed, after taking a sip, while resting on the feeder. 2025-10-06 18:09 ISO 8000 f/10.0 1120mm 1/200s 5m crop 74%

Looks like someone has a case of the Mondays.
#Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Birds 🪶 #Hummingbirds

Almost full moon 2025-10-05 19:40 ISO 500 f/9.0 1120mm 1/200s

> The moon and Saturn are in conjunction. The best viewing time is tonight at 19:38.
said the sky guide app. Need more zoom for Saturn.
Waxing gibbous moon, 99%
#astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #moon 🌙 #lunar #photography 📷

very dark nighttime photo of a house gecko walking along the stone. 2025-10-05 19:44 ISO 10000 f/8.3 470mm 1/100s 3 m crop 55%

Late, in the dark, while I was just packing up, this little gecko decided to come by and say hello.
#OMSystem #naturephotography #nature #photography 📷

House Finch perched on the rim of a seed tray below a seed feeder. 2025-10-03 13:53 ISO 6400 f/9.0 1120mm 1/1000s 10 m crop 62%

Finch Friday! For todays special, we have a little house finch looking at the spill tray below the seed.
#Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Birds

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, mostly behind a glass feeder. 2025-10-03 17:02 ISO 8000 f/9.0 1120mm 1/320s 5m crop 25%

He's just playing coy, hiding behind the glass. Little Blep, because he knows I am watching.
#Photography 📷 #OMSystem #Birds 🪶 #Hummingbirds

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