#buffalotreehopper #insects #invertebrates #photography

Piping Plover earlier this spring at Whitefish Point, in Michigan's upper peninsula. I did not truly appreciate just how teeny tiny these birds are prior I seeing them in person. #pipingplover #birds #upmichigan

The science is clear: Metal music is good for you This music genre blows away stereotypes. It has a role in emotional regulation—and the potential to help us survive impending doom.

RIP Prince of Darkness 😔

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I love this shot of a bee on some grass I got last weekend at Huff Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. #insects #bees #savenativebees

We went hiking in the woods for my birthday last weekend. Here's a Yellow Rumped Warbler, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Michigan.
#warbler #birds #michigan

Last weekend we went on a Cerulean #warbler tour with Michigan Audubon Club. We did see a Cerulean, but I didn't get a photo. I did get these photos of a White-Crowned Sparrow, a Yellow Warbler, a Great-Crested Flycatcher, and a Redstart though. #birds #birdphotography

A yellow and black hooded warbler sits on a branch.

Welcome to warbler season! This #hoodedwarbler is a new #lifer for me. Such a cute little bandit.

Another bird #painting! This time a #nuthatch. Acrylic in canvas.

Cooper's Hawk eating a bat for lunch at Blandford Nature Center, March 8th, 2025.
#birdofprey #coopershawk

I started trying to paint again. Here is my Red Belly Woodworker. Acrylic on canvas.

The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to…

In a new era where Trump and his allies control all three branches of government and tech companies bend to their will, the technology you choose to use may be your last line of defense against digital surveillance.

A few more Swan photos from last weekend (March 1st) in Grand Rapids, MI.

Swan feet!

Nationwide economic blackout on February 28: List of stores being targeted

The blackout is scheduled as a way for Americans to boycott major retailers that have pulled back on DEI policies.

Here is some example text: "UNGEGN, IHO, nor UNCLOS have dictated the Gulf of Mexico should be recognized as the Gulf of America. As President Donald Trump does not have any affiliation or authority over these entities, this is not an accurate reflection of this international body of water."

A 2 minute act of armchair activism:

1. Open Google Maps - make sure you’re signed in.
2. Click on the ‘Gulf of America’ to cause a pin
3. Click the tri-line menu (top left)
4. Click [Edit] the map.
5. Choose [Your opinions about Maps].
6. Add text your text.
7. Add a screenshot.
8. Click Send.

Winter walks are wonderful. Photo by me.

Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do.

Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.

A spikey cone on a thorny stick with four curls branching out in front of an all white backdrop of snow.

Guess I should start posting things here. Here's a neat winter plant.

Workers At Rogers Park Insomnia Cookies Protest, Quit In Droves Over Company’s Response To Shooting A manager said she was fired after closing the shop when a shooting victim ran into the store. Since then, multiple employees have quit, while Insomnia faces a federal complaint and city business viol...

Workers at a Rogers Park Insomnia Cookies quit in droves over the company's response to a shooting. buff.ly/3ZeNhi1