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Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #birdmigration, aggregated by home.social.

  1. The Wisdom of the Turnings

    Happy Memorial Day! For many of us, this day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. But the land keeps its own calendar. This essay reflects on the sacred year here in Kansas City as it turns through migrating wings, hedge apples, first frost, thawing clay, and spring storms.

    pagangrove.wordpress.com/2026/

  2. The Spirituality of Seasonal Transitions

    Happy Memorial Day! For many of us, this day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. But the land keeps its own calendar. This essay reflects on the sacred year here in Kansas City as it turns through migrating wings, hedge apples, first frost, thawing clay, and spring storms.

    pagangrove.wordpress.com/2026/

  3. The Spirituality of Seasonal Transitions

    Happy Memorial Day! For many of us, this day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. But the land keeps its own calendar. This essay reflects on the sacred year here in Kansas City as it turns through migrating wings, hedge apples, first frost, thawing clay, and spring storms.

    pagangrove.wordpress.com/2026/

  4. The Spirituality of Seasonal Transitions

    Happy Memorial Day! For many of us, this day marks the unofficial beginning of summer. But the land keeps its own calendar. This essay reflects on the sacred year here in Kansas City as it turns through migrating wings, hedge apples, first frost, thawing clay, and spring storms.

    pagangrove.wordpress.com/2026/

  5. 👀 Sitting quietly at the breakfast table, maneuvering slowing to get a pic through a glass door of a skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak on our feeder.

    They pass through here each year from Central America or northern South America. They cross the Gulf of Mexico in one night 😲, so we make sure we have plenty of food available for them to refuel.

    From here they fly to the Northern U.S. and Canada. Whew! Sometimes your feeders help out those that are just passing through.

    #BirdMigration #Grosbeak #Bird

  6. 👀 Sitting quietly at the breakfast table, maneuvering slowing to get a pic through a glass door of a skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak on our feeder.

    They pass through here each year from Central America or northern South America. They cross the Gulf of Mexico in one night 😲, so we make sure we have plenty of food available for them to refuel.

    From here they fly to the Northern U.S. and Canada. Whew! Sometimes your feeders help out those that are just passing through.

    #BirdMigration #Grosbeak #Bird

  7. 👀 Sitting quietly at the breakfast table, maneuvering slowing to get a pic through a glass door of a skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak on our feeder.

    They pass through here each year from Central America or northern South America. They cross the Gulf of Mexico in one night 😲, so we make sure we have plenty of food available for them to refuel.

    From here they fly to the Northern U.S. and Canada. Whew! Sometimes your feeders help out those that are just passing through.

    #BirdMigration #Grosbeak #Bird

  8. 👀 Sitting quietly at the breakfast table, maneuvering slowing to get a pic through a glass door of a skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak on our feeder.

    They pass through here each year from Central America or northern South America. They cross the Gulf of Mexico in one night 😲, so we make sure we have plenty of food available for them to refuel.

    From here they fly to the Northern U.S. and Canada. Whew! Sometimes your feeders help out those that are just passing through.

    #BirdMigration #Grosbeak #Bird

  9. 👀 Sitting quietly at the breakfast table, maneuvering slowing to get a pic through a glass door of a skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak on our feeder.

    They pass through here each year from Central America or northern South America. They cross the Gulf of Mexico in one night 😲, so we make sure we have plenty of food available for them to refuel.

    From here they fly to the Northern U.S. and Canada. Whew! Sometimes your feeders help out those that are just passing through.

    #BirdMigration #Grosbeak #Bird

  10. CW: Long Hashtag List for the Life Sciences

    Life Sciences Hashtags

    • Animal Behaviour
    #AnimalBehavior #AnimalBehaviour #AnimalCognition #AnimalPsychology #AnimalResearch #AnimalSocieties #AnimalStudies #BehavioralEcology #BehaviouralEcology #BehavioralScience #BehaviouralScience #CameraTraps #ComparativeCognition #CriticalAnimalStudies #Learning #Memory #PositiveReinforcement #Sociobiology #TrailCam

    • Astrobiology
    #AlienLife #Astrobiology #Biosignatures #Cryosphere DeepIce #EarthScience #Exoplanets #GeoScience #Habitability #Karst #MicroHabitats #OceanWorlds #OriginOfLife #PlanetaryCaves #PlanetaryScience

    • Behaviour Science
    #AnthroZoology #Behavior #Behaviour #Behaviour2023 #BehavioralScience #BehaviouralScience #Biopsychology #CognitiveDevelopment #ComparativeCognition #DevelopmentalPsychology #Ethology #Learning #Memory #Neuroethology #PhilosophyOfMind #PleasureActivism #Psychology #SelfOrganisation #SelfOrganization #SocialNetwork

    • Biochemistry | Group: @biochemistry
    #Actin #AminoAcids #Biochemical #Biochemistry #Catalyst #Catalysis #DNA #Enzyme #Enzymes #Hormones #IonChannels #Kinetics #Metabolism #Metabolomics #mRNA #Peptides #Polymer #Protein #Proteins #RNA

    • Bioinformatics | Group: @bioinformatics
    #BigData #Bioinformatics #RStats

    • Biology | Group: [email protected]
    #Biochemistry #Biology #Biomes #Botany #Ecology #Ecosystem #Evolution #Genetics #Habitat #LifeCycle #MarineBiology #Microbiology #Zoology

    • Biomaterial Science
    #Biofilm #Biofilms #Biologics #Biomaterials #Biotechnology #MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #SustainableDesign #SyntheticBiology

    • Biomedical Science
    #Biomedical #BiomedicalEngineering #BiomedicalScience #NetworkMedicine #SystemsBiology

    • Botany
    #Botany #Botanical #Botanist #FloraIncognita #Florespondence IAmABotanist #Phenology #PlantBiology #PlantCells #PlantID #PlantIdentification

    • Cell Biology | Group: @cellbiology
    #CellBiology #CellDivision #CellMigration #Chloroplast #Cilium #Cytoskeleton #EndoplasmicReticulum #Eukaryotes #Golgi #Lipids #Macrophages #Membrane #Membranes #Microtubules #Mitochondria #Nucleus #Organelle #Organoids #Ribosome #SingleCell

    • Developmental Biology
    #ChildDevelopment #Connectome #Connectomics #DevelopmentalBiology #Embryology #Embryos #EvoDevo #GeneRegulation #Pregnancy #Proteomics #ReproSci #SexDet #StemCells #Transcriptomics

    • Ecology | Group: @ecology
    #AgroEcology #BehavioralEcology #BehaviouralEcology #Biodiversity #BiodiversityCrisis #BiodiversityLoss #Biogeography #ConservationBiology #Ecocide #EcoGrief #Ecological #EcologicalMonitoring #EcologicalSurvey #Ecology #Ecosystem #ForestEcology #Habitat #InvasionEcology #InvasiveSpecies #MassExtinction #OldGrowth #Riparian #WildCounts

    • Entomology | Group: @entomology
    #Beetles #Bugs #Coleoptera #Crustaceans #Entomologia #Entomology #Hemiptera #Hymenoptera #iNaturalist #Insect #Insects #InsectPhotography #Invertebrates #Isopods #Lepidoptera #Metamorphosis #Orthoptera #Pupa #Taxonomy

    • Genetics
    #BasePair #CellDivision #Chromosome #Chromosomes #Clone #Epigenetics #DNA #Gene #GeneExpression #GeneRegulation #GeneticallyModified #Genetics #Genome #Genomics #GMO #Meiosis #Mitosis #Mutation #RNAseq #Telomeres #Variants

    • Immunology
    #Antibodies #Antibody #Antigen #AutoImmune #BCells #Immune #ImmuneSystem #Immunity #ImmunoCompromised #Immunology #ImmunoTherapy #Interferon #Macrophages #Monoclonal #MonoclonalAntibodies (#mAbs) #Neutrophils #TCell #Vaccinated #Vaccine #Viralimmunology

    • Marine Science
    #Acidification #Algae #Aquatic #Cetaceans #Coral #CoralBleaching #CoralReefs #DeepSea #Diatoms #Estuary #Eutrophication #Kelp #KelpForest #MarineBiology #MarineLife #MarineMammals #MarineScience #MarineTaxonomy #Oceanography #Oceans #OceanWarming #Phytoplankton #Reefs #SeaBed #SeaFloor #SeaGrass #Seaweed #ScubaDiving #Snorkeling #UnderWaterPhotography #Zooplankton

    • Microbiology | Group: @microbiology
    #Antibiotics #AntiMicrobial #AntiMicrobialResistance (#AMR) #Bacteria #Bacterial #Bacteriophage #Bacteriology #Cilia #Microbes #Microbial #MicrobialEcology #Microbiology #Microbiome #Microbiota #MicroOrganisms #Phage #Protists

    #EColi #Legionella #Pseudomonas #Salmonella #Streptomyces

    • Molecular Biology | Group: @molecularbiology
    #Biophysics #CellBiology #MolecularBiology #MolecularEvolution #ProteinEngineering #ProteinStructure #Proteomics #StructuralBiology

    • Mycology | Group: @mycology
    #Fungi #Fungiverse #Mushrooms #Mycelium #Mycologists #Mycology #Mycophile #Spores #Sporespondence

    • Ornithology | Group: @ornithology
    #BirdID #Birding #BirdMigration #BirdPhotography #BirdResearch #BirdsOfMastodon #Corvid #eBird #Migration #Nesting #Oology #Ornithology #Raptor #SeaBirds #ShoreBirds

    • Virology | Group: @virology
    #AntiViral #AvianFlu #Bacteriophage #BirdFlu #CoronaVirus #COVID #COVID19 #GiantViruses #HIV #InfectiousDisease #Ebola #Measles #Phage #SARS #SARSCoV2 #Vaccine #Vaccines #ViralLoad #Viralimmunology #ViralPersistence #Variants #Virology #Virome #Virus #Viruses

    • Zoology
    #Animals #Biology #Zoologist #Zoology

    (Click to access Scientists in the Formal, Natural & Social Sciences)

    (See Index for More Hashtags)

    #SciFedi #LifeSciences

  11. Severe space weather can affect not only technology, but also wildlife. A new study shows that nocturnal birds, such as thrushes and warblers, change their migration behavior during geomagnetic storms. The birds may rely on the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate, and get confused when it is disturbed by solar activity. #SpaceWeather #BirdMigration #SpaceCom space.com/severe-space-weather

  12. Severe space weather can affect not only technology, but also wildlife. A new study shows that nocturnal birds, such as thrushes and warblers, change their migration behavior during geomagnetic storms. The birds may rely on the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate, and get confused when it is disturbed by solar activity. #SpaceWeather #BirdMigration #SpaceCom space.com/severe-space-weather

  13. Severe space weather can affect not only technology, but also wildlife. A new study shows that nocturnal birds, such as thrushes and warblers, change their migration behavior during geomagnetic storms. The birds may rely on the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate, and get confused when it is disturbed by solar activity. #SpaceWeather #BirdMigration #SpaceCom space.com/severe-space-weather

  14. #Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

    Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

    When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

    Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

    This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

    What to expect:

    • Easy walking on flat dyke trail
    • Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
    • Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
    • Binoculars & scopes to borrow
    • Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

    This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

    Who We Are

    #SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

    #Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

    Our work is grounded in:

    Ecological stewardship
    Mental health advocacy
    Anti-racism and equity
    Generational knowledge sharing
    Community-led care and accountability

    * This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

    zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magn

    #wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed

  15. This is what I do.

    How to Make #Hummingbird Nectar Audubon's 7 Steps!

    August 15, 2024

    "To make #HummingbirdNectar following the #Audubon guidelines, you will need to mix a 1:4 ratio of white granulated sugar to water, boil the mixture for 2 minutes, let it cool, and then fill your feeder.

    "Hummingbird nectar, also known as sugar water, mimics the natural nectar found in flowers that hummingbirds feed on.

    "The #AudubonSociety’s recipe ensures that the nectar provides the proper nutritional balance for hummingbirds while being easy to prepare at home.

    Use a 1:4 ratio of sugar to water (e.g., 1 cup of sugar to 4 cups of water)

    Boil the sugar-water mixture for 2 minutes to dissolve the sugar and eliminate any impurities

    Allow the nectar to cool before filling your feeder

    Do not add any dyes, honey, or artificial sweeteners, as these can be harmful to hummingbirds

    When preparing hummingbird nectar, it’s crucial to maintain the 1:4 sugar-to-water ratio as recommended by the Audubon Society.

    This ratio ensures that hummingbirds receive the necessary energy to sustain their high metabolism without causing potential health issues.

    Regularly clean and refill your feeder, especially during hot weather, to prevent mold and spoilage. Additionally, storing any unused nectar in the refrigerator can help extend its freshness."

    Learn more:
    birdsidea.com/how-to-make-humm

    #SolarPunkSunday #HummingbirdMigration #SolarPunkSunday #BirdWatching #BirdMigration #FeedingBirds

  16. #HummingbirdMigration map reveals new locations across #US

    by James Powel, Lori Comstock and Kinsey Crowley
    Updated April 1, 2026

    "#Hummingbirds are beginning to appear farther north as the fast‑winged birds continue their annual spring migration.

    "Sightings have been reported across the Gulf Coast in recent weeks, and as far north as New Jersey, where a male ruby‑throated hummingbird was spotted March 31, according to Hummingbird Central’s interactive migration map. Another hummingbird was seen near Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 22, AccuWeather reported.

    "Forecasters say hummingbirds will continue moving north as temperatures rise, becoming more common across central and eastern states by May.

    [...]

    "How to invite hummingbirds to your yard

    "With impossibly fast wings, small bodies and long distances to travel, hummingbirds must eat every 10 to 15 minutes and visit 1,000 to 2,000 flowers per day, according to the National Audubon Society.

    "If you want to boost your chances of seeing a hummingbird in your own backyard, the National Audubon Society says flowers, perches, insects and water are key. Here's what the organization suggests:

    - Flowers: Plant native, flowering plants in your yard. Red or orange tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, as do natives like honeysuckle, bee balm and hummingbird sage, which are rich with nectar.
    - Perches: Give them somewhere to rest, both open and somewhat sheltered.
    - Insects: Hummingbirds also get protein from small insects. Avoid pesticides in the yard, plant insect-pollinated plants in addition to hummingbird-pollinated plants and try hanging overripe fruit near a hummingbird feeder to attract fruit flies.
    - Bathtime: Hummingbirds like to bathe. Giving them fine, fresh water to do so could help attract them. Consider a misting device or a drop fountain.
    -Feeders: Hummingbird feeders also help give hummingbirds nectar, the necessary fuel for their long migrations."

    Read more:
    usatoday.com/story/news/nation

    #SolarPunkSunday #BirdWatching #Hummingbirds #BirdMigration

  17. A busy night for migrating birds. Over 480,000 crossed our county in southeast Michigan.

    For folks in the US, find out what birds are crossing your county during spring migration at BirdCast.

    dashboard.birdcast.org/

    #BirdMigration #BirdCast #birds

  18. Busy night for spring bird migration in Cook County, Illinois: an estimated 1/2 million birds crossed the county.

    cc @chris

    dashboard.birdcast.org/region/

    #birds #BirdMigration

  19. Lessor Black-backed Gull ‘RHRF’, Havergate Island, Suffolk. Ringed there as a chick in 2016. Next sighting was El Jadifa, Morocco in March 2020, then seen back annually on Havergate since 2021. #nature #birds #gulls #birdmigration

  20. Herring gull ‘VNF’. Ringed as a chick on Havergate Island, Suffolk, on 27.6.14. Recorded on Guernsey, Channel Islands, in Aug 2014 then the French Atlantic coast in Feb 2015 and the following two winters. Recorded back at Havergate in April 2017, were all subsequent sightings have been recorded except for a record from Dungeness, Kent on 03.03.18. #birds #gulls #birdmigration

  21. Kane Brides posts about an incredible Swan U-Turn on migration, from Aberdeen to the Washes, back again.. and then back to the Washes, most likely as they were too dry the first time round.

    linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:l

    "This one swan didn’t just clock phenomenal mileage - it tested a habitat, moved on when it failed, then returned when conditions improved. That’s nature performing its own understated but unmistakable site assessment."

    #BirdMigration #ornithology #ecology #WhooperSwans

  22. Glad I made it out to Detroit River Hawk Watch today. November weather has not been kind for hawk migration or the observers doing the daily counts.

    From today's summary:

    "Apparently, the Weather Gods could only sustain their November cruelty for so long before their conscience began to play on them.

    We were granted a one-day reprieve from the strong adverse winds that have been the main entrée on the weather menu this month."

    hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?

    #HawkCount #BirdMigration #Michigan

  23. Annual outing with students to Malone, New York to see thousands of Snow Geese during their migration south from the Arctic. (Also thousands of Canada Geese and a chance to see Cackling and Ross’s Geese as well). Such a blast!
    (p.s. this is not a silent video, the geese are quite loud for immersive experience)
    #birding #birdmigration #geese #SnowGeese #NewYork #Adirondacks

  24. Light to moderate SSE winds produced some excellent movements of wildfowl and waders off Thorpeness,Suffolk, in the last two days as birds move from Northern Europe / Russian breeding grounds to wintering areas in eastern / southern Uk and the French channel coast. Movements logged on Trektellan, a website used across Europe for logging migration patterns. Screenshot of today’s count. #birdmigration #birdwatching #nature #seabirds #seawtching

  25. De pimpelmees invasie vanuit het noorden zet ook deze week door | The blue tit invasion from the north continues this week #birds #birdmigration |

  26. On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay it's incredible to think of the epic journeys iof THOUSANDS of miles the #birds make twice a year!

    UK #birders, seen a #redwing yet? I'm still waiting...

    (#Paintings by me because taking photos of birds is too damned hard. 🤣)

    More here: janetomlinson.com/collections/ <<< have a look

    #BirdMigration #ornithology #autumnmigration #birding #autumn

  27. Migration season is upon us. Recorded these Starlings when taking a break on our holiday trip quite close to the Autobahn. The constant chatter and imitation of other birds is so fantastic.

    #fieldrecording #nature #BirdsOfMastodon #birds #BirdSong #BirdMigration #BioAcoustics #soundscape

  28. Just a reminder, Lights out during peak bird migration!
    Please share, it's important, it saves lives.

    #nature #birdmigration #wildlife #biodiversity #birds

  29. Motus (wildlife tracking network) (Zoology 🦥)

    Motus is a network of radio receivers for tracking signals from transmitters attached to wild animals. Motus uses radio telemetry for real-time tracking. It was launched by Birds Canada in 2014 in the US and Canada. As of 2022, more than 1,500 receiver stations had been installed in 34 countries. Most receiv...

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motus_(w

    #Motus #Zoology #Telemetry #BirdMigration #Geopositioning #RadioTechnology

  30. #Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

    Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

    When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

    Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

    This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

    What to expect:

    • Easy walking on flat dyke trail
    • Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
    • Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
    • Binoculars & scopes to borrow
    • Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

    This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

    Who We Are

    #SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

    #Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

    Our work is grounded in:

    Ecological stewardship
    Mental health advocacy
    Anti-racism and equity
    Generational knowledge sharing
    Community-led care and accountability

    * This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

    zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magn

    #wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed

  31. #Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

    Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

    When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

    Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

    This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

    What to expect:

    • Easy walking on flat dyke trail
    • Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
    • Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
    • Binoculars & scopes to borrow
    • Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

    This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

    Who We Are

    #SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

    #Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

    Our work is grounded in:

    Ecological stewardship
    Mental health advocacy
    Anti-racism and equity
    Generational knowledge sharing
    Community-led care and accountability

    * This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

    zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magn

    #wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed

  32. #Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

    Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

    When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

    Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

    This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

    What to expect:

    • Easy walking on flat dyke trail
    • Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
    • Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
    • Binoculars & scopes to borrow
    • Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

    This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

    Who We Are

    #SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

    #Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

    Our work is grounded in:

    Ecological stewardship
    Mental health advocacy
    Anti-racism and equity
    Generational knowledge sharing
    Community-led care and accountability

    * This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

    zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magn

    #wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed

  33. #Vancouver #YYJ - a fab #Decolonized #Birding event coming up! Special Bird Service events are excellent #decolonization programs in the BC birding world ❤️

    Magnificent Migration: #Sandpipers Shenanigans. You'll see thousands of them!

    When: Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 11:00 am–2:00 pm

    Where: Brunswick Point, Delta (meeting location shared closer to date)

    Target Species: #WesternSandpiper

    This gentle shoreline walk will centre sandpipers and the many winged travellers who rest and refuel at Boundary Bay on their incredible journeys. Expect communal watching, storytelling, and an appreciation of small movements—of wings, tides, and time. Whether you’re a long-time birder or just getting started, this event is grounded in care, connection, and curiosity.

    What to expect:

    • Easy walking on flat dyke trail
    • Sandpiper identification tips and shared observations
    • Inclusive, welcoming scenes for all experience levels
    • Binoculars & scopes to borrow
    • Rest breaks, snacks, and educational story-sharing

    This event is hosted on the Stolen, Traditional and Ancestral territories of the sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Semiahmoo, and Stz’uminus Nations.

    Who We Are

    #SpecialBirdService (SBS) creates #inclusive and restorative pathways into nature, with a focus on birding, experiential education, and community care.

    #Birding and #OutdoorEducation have historically been dominated by white, colonial norms that have excluded and marginalized Global Majority communities. We hold space intentionally to challenge those histories and to support belonging, healing, and relationship-building in nature.

    Our work is grounded in:

    Ecological stewardship
    Mental health advocacy
    Anti-racism and equity
    Generational knowledge sharing
    Community-led care and accountability

    * This event is part of Special Bird Service’s monthly #BirdingBeyondBarriers series; a collaboration with Nocs Provisions designed to make community-driven birding more #accessible with a focus on deep observation, curiosity and connection. Each walk will highlight different target species and ecosystems throughout the year. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us, courtesy of our friends at Nocs Provisions, and let’s spot our feathered friends together! *

    zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/magn

    #wildlife #birdlovers #birdwatchers #Birdwatching #DecolonizedLearning #NatureWalk #GuidedWalk #InterpretiveBirding #BIPOCFriendly #diversity #BirdMigration #Spring #DeltaBC #BCBirders #ecological #avian #POCLed

  34. #SandDune Vote:
    Some Tribal Perspectives on
    Proposed Wind Port on #Wahsumkik

    “..For both #Wabanaki people and non Wabanaki people...It has a great amount of history. It's ecologically sensitive and important to the #ecosystem of our coast...” - Darren Ranco,
    PhD, #Penobscot Citizen, Professor at the University of Maine, MITSC Commissioner, #Maine #ClimateCouncil committee member.

    April, 2024

    "Sears Island (known also by the Penobscot name Wahsumkik) is the largest #undeveloped island within the state and one of the largest on the eastern seaboard, and considered important to #BirdMigration. Construction of a wind port operation would require the destruction of 70 acres of #forest and would impact a yet to be assessed area of marine eel grass. The destruction of a sand dune was
    reportedly missed in a first assessment of the site, thus prompting the Governor's bill."

    allianceforsearsisland.org/wp-

    #ProtectSearsIsland #WindTerminal #SandDunes
    #Searsport #ProtectWahsumkik #MackPoint #Wahsumkik
    #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectTheDunes #GovernorJanetMills #WabanakiAlliance #CulturalGenocide #EnvironmentalRacism #PenobscotNation #Passamaquoddy #ProtectTheForest #CorporateColonialism #Wassumkeag #WednesdaysForWildlife

  35. CW: Long List of Animal, Plant and Fungi Hashtags

    Hashtags for Animals, Plants and Fungi

    Animals

    (See Animal Kingdom For Taxonomy)

    Amphibians
    #Amphibians #Caecilians #FrogFriday #FroggyFriday #Frogs #Newts #Salamanders #Toads

    Birds
    #BirdBuddy #BirdID #Birding #BirdsInBackYards #BirdMigration #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdsOfPrey #BirdPhotography #BirdResearch #BirdWatching #Chickens #Corvid #DuckTuesday #eBird #Hens #Oology #Ornithology #OzBirds #Raptor #SeaBirds #ShoreBirds #WaterFowlWednesday #WrensDay

    Insects & Spiders
    #Ants #Aphids #Arachnids #BedBugs #Bees #Beetles #Bugs #Butterflies #Cicadas #Cockroaches #Coleoptera #Crickets #Damselflies #Dragonflies #Earwigs #Entomologia #Entomology #Fleas #Flies #FlyFriday #Grasshoppers #Hemiptera #Hymenoptera #iNaturalist #Insect #InsectPhotography #Insects #InsectSaturday #InsektenSamstag #Invertebrates #Leafhoppers #Lepidoptera #Locusts #Mayflies #Metamorphosis #MiteMonday #Mites #Moths #Orthoptera #Planthoppers #Pupa #Scorpions #Silverfish #Spider #SpiderSunday #StickInsects #StinkBugs #Termites #Thrips #Treehoppers #Wasps #WeevilWednesday

    Reptiles (#Reptiles)
    #Crocodiles #Lizards #ReptilesOfMastodon #Snakes #Tuatara #Turtles

    Sea Creatures
    #Dugongs #FishEyeFriday #FishFriday #FishyFriday #Hagfish #Lamprey #Manatees #MolluscMonday #Phytoplankton #Rays #Seals #Sharks #ShrimpSunday #Skates #Sturgeon #Whales #Zooplankton

    Mammals (#Mammals)
    Cats (#Cats)
    #CatsOfMastodon #Catstodon #CatsOfYore #Caturday #DeepThoughtsOfCats #FediCats #Feline #MastoCats #ToeBeansTuesday #TongueOutTuesday #WhiskersWednesday

    Dogs (#Dogs)
    #DogsOfFediverse #DogsOfMastodon #Dogstodon #MastoDogs #MonDog #SnootBoopTuesday #SunDog #WoofWednesday

    Equine
    #Asstodon #BrumbySunday #Donkeys #Horses #MustangMonday #StallionSaturday #Wedsneigh #WildHorseWednesday #Zebras

    Farming
    #Cattle #CowsOfMastodon #Deer #GoatsOfMastodon #Pigs #SheepOfMastodon #Sheepturday

    Lagomorphs
    #BunnyButtFriday #Hares #HouseRabbit #MastoBun #Pikas #Rabbits #RabbitsOfMastodon #SundayBunday #SundayIsBunday

    Marsupials (#Marsupials)
    #Bandicoots #Kangaroos #Koalas #Opossums TasmanianDevils #Wallabies #Wombats

    Monotremes (#Monotremes)
    #Echidna #Platypus

    Primates (#Primates)
    #Apes #Bonobos #Chimpanzees #Gorillas #Humans #HumanSuitSaturday #Lemurs #Man #Monkeys #Orangutans

    Rodents (#Rodents)
    #Beavers #Capybaras #Guineapigs #Hamsters #Mice #Porcupines #Rats #Raturday #RodentsOfMastodon #Squirrels #Voles

    et al.
    #Anteaters #Antelope #Bats #Bears #Camels #Elephants #Fursday #FurSuitFriday #Hedgehogs #MammothMonday #MastodonMonday #Moles #Mongooses #OtThursday #Pangolins #Sloths #SlothSaturday #StoatSaturday #Tapirs #TuesdayTiger #TuskTuesday #Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday

    Useful Links

    See Nature & Animals | Fedi.Directory

    Plants
    #Agriculture #Autumn #BalconyGarden #BloomScrolling #Botany #Botanical #Botanist #Ferndiverse #FernFriday #Fernstodon #Flora #FloraIncognita #FloralFriday #Florespondence #FlowerFriday #FlowersOfMastodon #Foliage #FoliageFriday #Forest #ForestFriday #Horticulture #HousePlants #HousePlantsOfMastodon #IndoorGardening #Lichen #Liverwort #Gardening #GardeningAU #GardeningMastodon #GrowYourOwn #Hydroponics #Landscape #Moss #MossMonday #Mosstodon #MossyMonday #Orchids #Permaculture #Phenology #PlantBiology #PlantCells #PlantID #PlantIdentification #SeedySaturday #Succulents #SucculentSunday #Swamp #ThickTrunkTuesday #ThornyThursday #TreesOfMastodon #TreeTrunkTuesday #TreeTuesday #Weeds #Wilderness #WildFlowerHour #WildFlowers #Woodland

    Useful Links

    See Gardening Under Lifestyle & Hobbies | Fedi.Directory

    Fungi
    #Boletes #FungalFriday #Funghi #FunghiFriday #Fungi #FungiFriday #FungiOfMastodon #FungiPhoto #Fungiverse #Fungus #FungusAmongUs #FungusFriday #MagicMushrooms #Mushroom #Mushrooming #MushroomMonday #Mushrooms #MushroomsOfMastodon #MushroomPhoto #Mushroomstodon #Mushtodon #Mycelium #Mycology #MycologyMonday #Pilz #Pilze #Psilocybe #Psilocybin #Shrooms #ShroomSong #Spores #Sporespondence #Toadstool #TodayInMushrooms #Yeast

    Fediverse Groups

    For more about how groups work Click Here

    Gardening Group
    Discussion group about gardens and gardening
    • Address: @gardening

    Plants Group
    Discussion group about plants, including gardens and wild species
    • Address: @plants

    (See Index For More Hashtags)

    #AnimalHashtags #HashtagsAnimals #PlantHashtags #HashtagsPlants #FungiHashtags #HashtagsFungi #HashtagLists #ListsHashtags

  36. Another great video from Cornell's Ornithology Lab - this one highlights the importance of the Yukon Delta for migratory birds from around the globe.

    If the area is compromised, we will disrupt migratory patterns for millions of birds!

    "Alaska's Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge"
    youtu.be/4yyMEoqG0jA

    #Wildlife #Nature #BirdMigration #Yukon #YukonDelta #USFWS #BirdHabitat