Mike M
An entropic mess & believer in crazy thoughts. Pro-democracy, anti-capitalist/anti-fascist. Realist & idealist. Knows that peace & freedom aren't free. Contains multitudes. Also loves nature & photography.
- Uninvited dinner guests showing up without even a heads-up text. Rude!
- If looks could kill! "Sorry, owl. Didn't intend to kick that twig and wake you up, but that happens when you perch within 30 feet from the trail." This could be the same one as before but either way this Great Horned Owl gives zero f--ks about my excuse. 🪶 #birds #owl #nature #photography
- No model pose here. Just a very icy side eye from this Great Horned Owl perched on an interior branch of an oak tree. 🪶 #birds #owls #nature #photography
- Discovered a new nest dweller out on the trail - new and fast. Out of a burst of about 60 shots, this was the only in-focus photo I got yesterday. Will go back until I confirm what kind of bird, but I'm thinking it could very well be an Oak Titmouse. 🪶 #birds #nature #photography
- No model pose here. Just a very icy side eye from this Great Horned Owl perched on an interior branch of an oak tree. 🪶 #birds #owls #nature #photography
- Today, I looked over when I got to where I previously saw the bluebird. It was on the same post! But before I was camera ready, it flew towards an adjacent field. When I spotted it again, it was on this strange perch - and not the least bit fooled. 😂 🪶 #birds #nature #photography #decoyfail
- Can't tell if this Western Bluebird I saw yesterday was posing for me or giving some side eye. No matter. They are a beautiful, bright, and lively contrast to some of the darkness in our human world right now. 🪶 #birds #nature #photography #joy
- Can't tell if this Western Bluebird I saw yesterday was posing for me or giving some side eye. No matter. They are a beautiful, bright, and lively contrast to some of the darkness in our human world right now. 🪶 #birds #nature #photography #joy
- No new birds on my walk today, but got a photo of a new winged friend nonetheless! Though since I have no intimate knowledge of butterflies, I can't confirm if I found a Pale Swallowtail or a Tiger Swallowtail. However I can absolutely confirm that it is gorgeous. #butterfly #nature #photography
- If you're not in Sonoma County, and your area doesn't offer this kind of service, maybe it can be a starting point to petition your local government officials for something similar. Here's the link from the OP: sonomacounty.ca.gov/new-health-t...
- Walking is not only great for health but sometimes along the way a new feathered friend lands next to you - and doesn't even flee when you stop suddenly to take in its beauty. Thankful for my Spotted Towhee friend here who allowed me to photograph it before flying away. 🪶 #birds #nature #photography
- On my afternoon walk today, this very graceful Great Blue Heron landed in the field just about 100 feet from where I was. I must have watched it for a good 10 minutes. (Birds and other wildlife help to calm me at least a little bit these days.) 🪶 #birds #nature #photography #serenitynow
- I often love the unintended effects of trying for a tough shot with my compact bridge camera. With a lot out of focus and a background blurring by, I'm always drawn in by the look of intense determination on the face of this Great Horned Owl. 🪶 #birds #nature #photography
- Sometimes a dreary task turns up gems - like today as I was consolidating files from all my storage devices. Forgot all about this bird battle I saw back in 2013. Spoiler: There was plenty of fruit on many trees there on that day; I don't think any birds went hungry! 🪶 #birds #nature #photography
- Important for all to inform themselves on how the US government now treats those it sees as "the enemy" - including US citizens. Gird yourself for any possiblity & how you would handle what happened to the detainees in this story. Also, I say refuse to sign anything that is improper or inaccurate.
- Bird drama! Outside today & suddenly a lot of squawking. Rushing to setup, got one blurry shot as a bird got loose from another and flew away. On the left, the Flicker that escaped its attacker; on the right, likely a Cooper's or Sharp-shinned Hawk that lost its meal. 🪶 #birds #nature #photography
- Towards rolling surf, I walk unencumbered. One shadow among millions ready to face the tempest of evil buffoons gathering. We will get drenched, in battle of right over might; surrender not to entropy, creativity be thy barbed weapon. #ScenicSaturday #landscapes #photography #poetry #badpoetry
- Even on #FinallyFriday I must submit to the throne's demands: The only King to whom I shall bow down in servility is this troll-like King who enjoys his residence under the bridge, er, bed 🤪🐰 #cute #pets #rabbits #NoKings
- Spring had sprung. Now just waiting for that ideal spring weather to arrive. The kind of warmth that provided me with this photo a few years back. #ladybug #beetles #flowers #nature #photography #insects #equinox
