Lyn Heideman
I'm only here for the birds. And, as it turns out, what's good for birds is good for people, too.
(Note on links to articles: if the article has a paywall, I post a gift link; if there's no "gift" notation, the article has no paywall.)
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- The Washington Post was consistently doing some of the best climate reporting out there in recent years. This is a huge loss (h/t @sammyroth.bsky.social) open.substack.com/pub/climatec...
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- Astoria the Wild Turkey drinks water in The Battery. Cold weather increases her need for water, and her caregivers provide as much as she wants. 🦃 ❤️ 💦
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- So I guess we are supposed to believe that Trump isn’t shutting down the Kennedy Center because pretty much every show and performer canceled on them and the facility would’ve been completely empty for the remainder of his term.
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- Astoria the Wild Turkey hops down from her perch on a bench in The Battery. 🦃 ❤️ ❄️
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- "The point is: a big wave is gathering. For Democrats, tonight is another piece of evidence that the 2026 midterms are going to be a good year for them (if the elections are free and fair, which is not guaranteed)." 1/2 open.substack.com/pub/gelliott...
- Astoria the Wild Turkey goes for a sunlit walk on the snow in The Battery. 🦃 ❤️ ❄️
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View full threadPreventing window strikes by birds starts with small changes at home. For example: • Adding bird-safe decals to windows • Reducing nighttime lighting • Placing feeders thoughtfully Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/why-bir.... #birds 🌎
- Thank you so much, Lyn, for posting this important info on preventing bird window strikes.
- It was a sad day in Big Bear. #Jackie&Shadow were away from the nest for nearly 4 hours. Only they know why. In that time, ravens made multiple visits and ultimately breached both of the eggs. Hope to see a 2nd clutch. Courtesy #FOBBVCAM | Friends of Big Bear Valley #raptors #birds #baldeagles
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- One of the brightest displays of aurora I’ve seen in awhile! Magical stuff this last week up here in Alaska
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- Astoria the Wild Turkey walks around The Battery. She appears to be handling the snow and cold with her usual aplomb. 🦃 ❤️ ❄️
- The problem won’t be gone until you are, Tom. Pull all ICE and CBP agents out of Minnesota and stop attacking American communities.
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- This red grouse was walking along the path just ahead of me so I sat and waited. #birdoftheday #EyeContact
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- Another shot of the kestrel from yesterday. #birds #photography
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- JBS 24 & JBS 25 are very well fed. Even have tiny baby crops & a full pantry. But instinct has kicked in & 1 eaglet has begun food competition ~ it’s pretty minor. The cuteness wins over any bonking stress. Courtesy #JohnBunkerSands Wetland Center Eagle Cam #birds #baldeagles #birdsofprey #raptors
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- This giant ICE Army they are building this year is also likely to be at polling places during the midterms in heavily Democratic precincts with the excuse being that they are looking for “illegals trying to vote.”
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- What #bluebirds think of snow. Eastern Bluebird #Kennebunk #Maine 1/26 #Sony a6700 #Sigma 16-300 @ 450mm eq.fov Program #birds & wildlife mods. #Photomator #FrameMagic #nature #birdphotography #Point’nShootNature
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