#BirdOfTheDay theme is #Speckled, with speckled markings
Le Teich #wulp #eurasiancurlew #Numenius_arquata #Courlis #waterbirds #lakebirds #wader #wadern #nature#PhotographersOfBluesky #ThePhotoHour #WildlifePhotography #saltmarsh #samphire #zeekraal #Salicornia #Salicorne @robcrank68.bsky.social
A cinematic, ultra–high-resolution environmental photograph capturing a lush Inner Banks salt marsh in coastal North Carolina at peak summer sunrise. Warm golden light breaks low across the horizon, igniting a vast expanse of Spartina alterniflora (cordgrass) swaying in tidal rhythms. Meandering tidal creeks reflect molten amber and soft sky blues, forming organic ribbons through the marsh. The ecosystem is alive with detail—great egrets and blue herons stalk the shallows, red-winged blackbirds cling to reeds, fiddler crabs cluster along muddy banks, and minnows ripple beneath glassy water. Dragonflies hover midair, catching light like stained glass. In the distance, silhouettes of loblolly pines and live oaks frame the horizon beneath a humid, glowing atmosphere. Volumetric morning mist drifts across the wetlands, softening depth while preserving intricate foreground detail. Shot in an 85mm editorial wildlife style with shallow depth of field, HDR dynamic range, and hyper-real textural fidelity—each blade of grass, ripple of water, and wingbeat rendered with breathtaking clarity.
Where the Marsh Wakes with the Sun
#OurState #NorthCarolinaCoast #InnerBanks #SaltMarsh
#CoastalMorning
A b&w sketch of Philandros messing with Avin, they are both holding the other and laughing.
Theyre actually really lovey ass dorks behind closed doors
[ #Avin #Saltmarsh #ocsky #ocart #transmasc #dndart ]
Some b&w sketchs of Avins wedding dress. The front has a leg split, which shows off the garter on his leg. There is also a heart cutout on the front surrounded by sheer lace. The back has a longer train and another heart cutout in the back. Another version shows the veil attached to his horns that falls into the shape of a heart
Can I hear a little commotion for the dress? ✨️🩷✨️
[ #Avin #Saltmarsh #ocsky #characterdesign #ocart #transmasc ]
My #birdoftheday for #reflections is this #GreaterYellowlegs having a #tastySnack in a salt marsh in #NovaScotia.
#birds #bird #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #saltmarsh #longbeak #sonyalpha #birding #novascotiabirding #birdsofnovascotia #shorebirds #breakfast #snacking #feeding
A b&w drawing of Avin, wearing a wedding dress with a large cut out on the chest, sitting above Philandros who is removing the garter around Avins leg with their teeth. Theyre mad about it
Avin's such a little shit tbh, dont worry Philandros *will* get their revenge... pt2. later 👀
[ #Avin #Saltmarsh #ocsky #ocart #dndart ]
A sketch of Philandros gently cupping Avin's face to kiss him while Avin has to stretch upwards to reach them.
I am to be insufferable and add their wedding rings to everything forever now
[ #Avin #Saltmarsh #ocsky #ocart #sketch
Misty walk along the river Adur this morning. Saw an egret, oystercatchers, snipe, blackheaded gulls, skylarks on some beautiful #saltmarsh
#nature #sussex
I love this recent shot for the #SteppingOut theme
A Snowy #Egret tip-toes just so as it methodically explores a high-tide pool on the edge of a large #saltmarsh
The egret’s gorgeous reflection provides nearly perfect symmetry
#BirdOfTheDay
#EastCoastKin
#birds
#naturephotography
#Saltmarsh and the surrounding areas are ripe for extended exploration, adventure, and storytelling. Why stop at the Ghosts of Saltmarsh when you can spin up new adventures filled with peril, mystery, and treasure?
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TIDAL WETLANDS
Take the long way home.
16x16” • Golden Fluid Acrylic on Ampersand Claybord
#coastal #reflections #lowlands #saltmarsh #landscape #paintings #blueskyart #artwork
A muddy morning planting grasses for the salt marsh restoration project at Tayport on the River #Tay #GreenShores #saltmarsh #scottishwildlife #Fife
The ancients guard the marsh. I am exploring local SaltMarsh as my participation in the Edgeland Project. A 2yr project of 21 artist from across all media exploring the changes to Suffolk coastal region
Edgeland Project
#edgelandproject #suffolkcoast #saltmarsh
Here’s a #GreatBlueHeron in its element — in this case, tucked in a small tidal creek in a #saltmarsh
This #bird looks especially #blue, maybe it’s the subdued light
Excuse the blurry foreground — sometimes it’s hard to get a clean shot in the marsh
#BirdsInTheirElement
#BirdOfTheDay
#Herons
Sketch in notepad by Niki Bañados from Dana Lanceman's talk, in green, detailing their work on saltmarsh and wetlands, with illustrations of trees and birds.
Sketch in notepad by Niki Bañados of Milly Caley's talk, in purple, with illustrations of turtles, birds, fish and streetlights and information on marine impacts of light pollution.
Last night, Dana and Milly spoke at the #CooksRiverValleyAssociation meeting. We had great discussions about #lightpollution and #saltmarsh restoration. Niki Bañados (@stickwriter on Instagram) sketched these amazing illustrations of our talks! Check out more here www.nikibanados.com 🌊🧪🌐
A UKCEH and University of Essex project funded by Blue Marine Foundation reviewed #saltmarsh restoration sites across the UK & northwest Europe.
It provides recommendations for including additional restoration methods into the Saltmarsh Code.
www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/...
#BlueCarbon
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Brushwood fascines at Suffolk Yacht Harbour to increase sedimentation and allow expansion of the existing marsh.
BESE mats (biodegradable 3D structures made out of potato starch) are trialled at Two Tree Island to test their effectiveness for sediment accumulation and plant establishment.
Rock rolls installed parallel to the shore at Hebburn, Tyne to trap sediment.
🔓 Exploring quick wins to unlock #saltmarsh potential
Saltmarsh restoration in the UK is dominated by managed realignment, which is costly and slow to deliver. A new report explores small-scale methods that could provide quicker options and help habitat recovery.
www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/...
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A female Eastern #Bluebird stands watch on the edge of a #saltmarsh. The bright blue sky provides a lovely backdrop.
#ColorADay
#BlueTue
#BlueSky
#birds
#birdart
#naturephotography
#EastCoastKin
Understanding the Politics and Secrets of Saltmarsh
www.patreon.com/posts/147550...
#DnD #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #GhostsOfSaltmarsh #Saltmarsh #DMTips #GameMaster #DungeonMaster #DnD5e #CampaignPrep #NPCs #WorldBuilding #DMing #TabletopGaming #DnDCommunity #ADnD #OSR #DnDHomebrew #TTRPGCommunity
A vibrantly painted miniature of a sea snake. It's got green stripes and orange fins.
My wife is gonna start running ghosts of saltmarsh soon! I can't wait to roll out my pro-wrestler barbarian, Sigurd once again 💪
#miniatures #minipainting #art #painting #3dprinting #d&d #warhammer #zelda #saltmarsh
In Sept. 2025 at North Inlet-Winyah Bay, we took the final samples for the #saltmarsh #nitrogen experiment that has been my focus for the past 3 years. Here I am placing the plot quadrat, pushing and hammering in the corer, and cutting the very last core sample. Now to write the papers....
Happy #WorldWetlandDay! I'm pleased to be back at North Inlet today, remembering a warmer time in Sept. 2025 when we sampled our #nitrogen #saltmarsh experimental plots (you can see the boosted plant height from the fertilizer) for the last time, including pulling these belowground biomass cores.
#Saltmarsh and the surrounding areas are ripe for extended exploration, adventure, and storytelling. Why stop at the Ghosts of Saltmarsh when you can spin up new adventures filled with peril, mystery, and treasure?
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Learn more about The Crown Estate's ambitions for #nature recovery ⤵️
www.marinedeliveryroutemap.co.uk/info/Resilie...
#BlueCarbon #BlueEconomy #saltmarsh
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I don't know much about #Saltmarsh #CarbonSinks but I certainly know more than I did at the start of the week! Lovely to catch up with some colleagues from BES after the seminar as well
How do we get #saltmarsh cores? In our #nitrogen fertilization experimental plots @pie-lter.bsky.social,...
Lastweek we had a blast 🤩 We were in Ireland scouting #saltmarsh field sites with our @ucc.ie partner in the #blueshores project!!
Thanks for you hospitality @louisefirth.bsky.social, Amanda Amanda, Tony & Corryn.
#blueshores
How changeable is a New England summer! Doing fieldwork @pie-lter.bsky.social in July 2025, one day it's 90° and sunny, the next the stalwart team is shivering in the rain, some opting to wear PFDs for extra insulation. Needless to say, we cut our #saltmarsh biomass measurements short that day.
A #SnowyEgret and its near-perfect #reflection gracefully makes their way though a #saltmarsh tidal pool, probing for its next snack. Tender green marsh grass provides a delicate backdrop
#BirdOfTheDay
#walking
#birds
#egrets
#birding
#marshlife
#naturephotography
#EastCoastKin
#beautypersists
