Mark Fields (he/him/his)

@mrikigai

Birds, Politics, Science, SF Giants, Son/Grandson of WW1, WW2, Civil War Vets. Cancer survivor. Friend to 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 I don’t follow back automatically. All photos taken by me unless I repost. Canon R5ii and R7 RF 200-800, RF 18-150, Sigma EF 150-600 or iPhone.

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Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 23d

Is this thing recording? You're on mute! #Birds #Nature

A close-up, fisheye-lens style photograph of a mourning dove perched directly in front of a smart bird feeder camera. The dove’s round, tan and peach-colored body dominates the foreground, looking remarkably pear-shaped due to the camera angle.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 23d

This darn squirrel finally figured out a way to get to my camera feeder again. I’ve probably moved it six times and he’s knocked it down and broken it several times but 🤷🏼‍♂️ I thought I finally had him fooled. Hey buddy, there’s corn for squirrels on the tree behind you. #Birds #Squirrels #Nature

A fluffy gray squirrel with a white belly standing on a red bird feeder tray. The camera looks up at the squirrel, highlighting its thick fur and sharp claws gripping the teal metal bars. The background shows a sunlit, open backyard with trees and a clear blue sky.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 23d

Happy #Caturday from Yuki. We must have at least 1000 photos of her, but this is one of my favorites. Those piercing eyes see into my soul. #CatsOfBlueSky

A close-up portrait of a grey Scottish Fold cat looking directly forward. The cat has a dense, blue-grey coat, a round face, characteristic tightly folded ears, and long white whiskers. She is wearing a light blue collar with a small plastic clasp. Her large, wide-set eyes are a striking pale mint or sage green color with large, dark pupils.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 25d

Wild turkey left a nice present at my front door today. #Birds #Nature #Feathers #Sonoma

A close-up of a large, brown-and-tan speckled feather held upright by a hand. Sunlit from behind, the feather's intricate, horizontal patterns glow warm gold against a clear blue sky, with a blurry background of green trees and a gray driveway. The feather is Semi-translucent chocolate brown with glowing golden-tan speckles, a solid black central quill, and a creamy-white tip.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 25d

I put up a couple corn feeders for the squirrels so they wouldn’t eat all my bird food but so far all they did is sniff at it. This California Scrub-Jay was more interested. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California

Medium sized bird with blue and gray back and a white belly holding onto a corn feeder in front of a green bush.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 25d

I suppose people who are #religious can’t handle this reality. #Liberating #Responsibility #Existence

"There's no evidence that the universe has purpose or intent, and it doesn't care about us at all.
The laws of physics will continue to operate whether we exist or not.
I don't find that depressing - I find it liberating, because it means meaning isn't imposed from outside.
It's something we create for ourselves, and with that comes
complete responsibility for what we do."
- Brian Cox

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 25d

Why did the Turkey family cross the road? Probably on their way to my birdfeeders. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 25d

Well, hello there. Mourning Dove got too close for the camera to focus. #Birds #Goofy #Nature

An extreme close-up, wide-angle shot of a light peach-colored Mourning Dove peering directly into the camera lens. Its large, dark beak is centered and heavily out of focus due to being so close. The bird's round head and curious eyes peek from behind the blurry beak, while a soft-focus background shows green trees and a building under a bright sky.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· 25d

Scrub-Jay discovered my feeder with spicy seed cakes. Squirrel carried the whole feeder and cake away last time I put it up without spicy food. They carried It about 100 feet away and I couldn’t find it for a while. lol #Birds #Sonoma #California #Squirrels #Nature

A California Scrub-Jay with vibrant blue wings and a gray-white body perches on a wire bird feeder filled with seeds, set against a lush background of green foliage.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jul 7

Lots of birds today in #Sonoma They seem to love cloudy days ☁️ Probably makes them feel safe from predators. #Birds #California

Four female house finches at a feeder, one looking toward the camera with her head bowed down and toward the left. Green trees and grass in the background with overcast skies.
The chest and bellies feature a pale, off-white background heavily marked with distinct, vertical brown streaks.
The head, crown, and nape are a soft, mottled grayish-brown. They have grayish-black beaks made for cracking seeds.

Three female house finches at a feeder and one in the center background caught mid air just arriving. Green trees in the background with overcast skies.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 29

Warm day in #Sonoma today so this #California Scrub-Jay had a quick hydration/bath break just now. Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/...

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 28

I don’t see many #hummingbird borbs. This guy paid us a visit last evening. #birds #nature #Sonoma

Close-up photograph of a small hummingbird perched on the rim of a bright red feeder. The bird is facing away from the camera but has its head turned slightly, showing a vibrant, iridescent reddish-pink head and throat. Its body features mottled grey, green, and white feathers. The bird rests on a red plastic surface decorated with small, embossed bird-footprint patterns. The background is a dense, slightly overexposed mix of lush green leaves and tree branches under a bright sky.

The bird has a distinct teardrop or pear shape. Its body is quite plump and rounded at the bottom, tapering upward toward the neck and head.

It appears as an oval or egg shape sitting vertically. Because it is facing the feeder rim, its chest and belly look broad, round, and compact.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 27

Foggy night coming back to Sonoma from San Francisco. #California

Fog obscuring the red colored Golden Gate Bridge after leaving San Francisco.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 27

Pair of Mourning Doves on a cloudy windy day in #Sonoma #California #Birds #BirdPhotography #Canon R7

Two brown mourning doves rest along the peak of a dark gray shingled roof against a plain, bright white sky. The dove on the left is positioned facing left with its eye closed, while the second dove is positioned a short distance away on the right, facing right with its eye open.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 26

I think one of my neighbors is missing a chicken. Red tailed hawk was on him first and then the vultures came in. #Birds #Sonoma #California #Nature #BirdPhotography

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 26

My camera feeder took a sharp photo of a California Towhee this morning with his eye and beak in focus. You can see the reflection in his eye. Squirrel in the background raiding the other feeders, of course #Birds #Nature #Sonoma

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 22

Happy Father’s Day! I hope all of you dads had a good one. My kids were great today. A couple of beautiful male #Hummingbirds just now #Birds #Sonoma #Nature

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 17

Out on the road today, but here’s a bit of a House Finch “Borb” my camera feeder caught and a Lesser Goldfinch. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California

A small, round-shaped bird called a male house finch is standing on a bright red bird feeder platform. The bird has a compact, plump, and rounded body with a short, thick beak and a rounded head.
Coloration: It has a bright red head and chest that blend into brown, streaked feather

A small, round bird known as a Lesser Goldfinch is perched on a blue metal bar that is part of a bird feeder.
The Bird's Shape: The bird has a compact, plump, and rounded body shape with a short, conical beak and a distinctively rounded head.
Coloration: It features a solid black cap on its head, with bright yellow feathers on its chest and underparts.
Setting: To the right, part of a larger, darker-colored bird is visible in the frame. The birds are standing on a bright red feeder platform scattered with black sunflower seeds, with a soft-focus view of a green backyard in the background. — AI generated and human reviewed description

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 13

I like this sequence of photos I took of a hummingbird the other day. Looks like it’s dancing to me 🥰 💃🏽🧑🏻‍🩰 🕺 #Birds #Nature #Dance

In this photo a small hummingbird is perched on a thin, textured tree branch against a pale, clear blue sky. The bird is captured in a dynamic, mid-stretch pose, extending its dark-toned wings upward and outward to its sides, revealing the intricate, translucent-looking feather structure. Its body is angled slightly upward, displaying muted, earthy green and grey plumage, with a lighter, whitish belly. The bird’s long, slender beak points horizontally to the left, and it is firmly gripped to the branch with tiny, dark feet. The branch itself, appearing somewhat bare and slightly weathered, stretches across the frame, with out-of-focus twigs extending into the background, completing this serene nature photograph.

In this photo a small hummingbird is captured mid-motion as it lands on or takes flight from a thin, bare tree branch. The bird is facing forward, with its wings spread wide to the sides and up above its head as if signaling a touchdown, displaying delicate, translucent feathers. Its body is mottled with shades of brown and gray, and its long, slender beak points slightly upward. The branch is textured and brown, contrasting against a clear, solid light-blue sky that fills the background.

In this photo a small hummingbird is perched on a thin, textured tree branch against a clear, pale blue sky. The hummingbird is positioned facing forward with its long, slender beak pointed slightly upward. Its wings are fully extended outward to its sides, held in a wide, horizontal position as if it is about to take flight or has just landed. The bird's feathers appear in shades of muted brown and gray, with the light shining through the individual flight feathers of its outstretched wings.

In this photograph a small hummingbird is perched on a slender, textured tree branch against a clear, light-blue sky. The bird is facing directly toward the viewer with its sharp, needle-like beak pointed slightly upward. Its wings are outstretched to its sides in a display of motion, with the sunlight illuminating the delicate, translucent feathers of the wings. The bird’s body has mottled, brownish-gray plumage, and the branch it rests on curves across the lower portion of the frame.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 13

Pulling some photos off my cameras today. American Bushtit from last month. Range is on the West Coast, Nevada, New Mexico and into Central America. Looks like a ping-pong ball with a long tail 🙂 they are very small and jumpy. #Birds #Sonoma #California #BirdPhotography #Canon R5ii

This photo shows a small, plump bird perched on a curved tree branch against a clear, light blue sky. The bird is facing slightly toward the right, with its round, fluffy, brownish-gray body filling much of the frame. It has a short, dark, stubby bill, a dark eye, and a long tail that extends behind it along the branch. The branch itself is textured with rugged, light-brown bark, and a small, weathered knot or bud is visible on the right side.

A central map of North America illustrates the bird's distribution. A light purple color denotes the year-round range, which covers the western coastal areas of the United States and Mexico, extending inland across various western states.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 13

A few good photos from my camera feeder the past few days. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma Lesser Goldfinch and House Finches. The varied colors of the male house finches is wild. Males typically exhibit a range of red, orange, or yellow pigment—often depending on their diet during molt.

A close-up, eye-level shot shows a small bird, likely a goldfinch, perched on the bright red, plastic base of a bird feeder. The bird is facing left, with its black-capped head and yellow-green chest clearly visible. Its beak is slightly open, holding what appears to be a small piece of food or seed shell. The bird's long, thin legs are firmly gripping the red perch.

The background is softly out of focus, depicting a sunny backyard scene. To the right, a portion of a house with light-colored walls and dark trim is visible, along with a green lawn and several trees under a blue sky. The overall lighting is bright and natural, suggesting a clear day.

A close-up, eye-level photograph shows a male house finch perched on the bright red plastic tray of a bird feeder. The bird has a distinct reddish-orange crown and throat, with a brownish, streaked body and wings, and a short, stout beak that holds a small seed fragment. Below the bird, the red tray is filled with a scattering of sunflower seeds. The background is slightly out of focus, showing a residential yard with mature green trees and a corner of a building under a bright blue, clear sky.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 13

Camera feeder took a shot right as he kicked the seeds out of his way to find better ones 🙂 #Birds #Nature

On the left, a bird is perched, with its leg and part of its body visible. It is standing on a bright red feeding tray scattered with various types of seeds. Below the red tray, a pile of seed hulls and uneaten food rests. Between the bird and the background, a chaotic shower of sunflower seeds and debris is frozen in mid-air, cast out by the bird's movement. In the background, a sunny, green backyard is visible, complete with a lawn, trees, and the side of a white building, all softly blurred to emphasize the action in the foreground.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 12

Stay hydrated 😅 Very hot day in #Sonoma #California Western gray squirrel getting a drink. #Nature #Wildlife

A grey squirrel is captured mid-drink from a shallow, grey circular birdbath in image_2.png. The squirrel is perched on a wooden deck railing, its body angled toward the water with its bushy, textured tail held high and curved gracefully behind it. The scene is set against a backdrop of vibrant green leaves and branches, creating a soft, natural environment. To the left, a small, dark sensor or device is visible on the edge of the birdbath, and the bottom of the frame shows the vertical black metal spindles of the railing.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 10

Hooded Oriole #Birds #Sonoma #California

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 10

Finally had a chance to get my hummingbird and oriole feeders back up today. Hoping I can do some bird photography again soon. Painting and prepping for fire season a lot lately 😥 Anna’s Hummer and Hooded Oriole #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California

An Anna's hummingbird, distinguished by its vibrant, iridescent magenta head and throat, is perched atop a red plastic hummingbird feeder. The bird is facing left, with its long, thin, dark beak held straight out. Its body is covered in mottled gray-brown feathers.
The feeder is in the foreground, featuring prominent molded red flowers used for feeding. In the background, a lush green bush with many leaves sits beside the corner of a modern house, which features white siding, dark trim, and a round vent near the roofline. The scene is lit with natural daylight, creating a sharp, close-up perspective of the bird.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· Jun 6

Yuki’s favorite pose for #Caturday and every day. #Cats

A solid grey Scottish Fold cat is lying completely flat on its back on a textured, light grey carpet. The cat's fluffy belly is fully exposed, and all four of its paws are curled softly upward in a relaxed posture. Its head is tilted slightly away and to the left, showing its characteristic folded ears. The cat's thick, plush tail extends straight down toward the bottom of the frame. At the very bottom edge of the image, a thin strip of a light brown wooden surface or baseboard is visible.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· May 25

Getting my bird feeders back up after an interruption for graduations and house painting. Happy to see this Oak Titmouse back right away this morning . One of my favorite local birds. 😊 #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California Just heard a couple Great Horned owls too but too dark to see now.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· May 23

#BirdOfTheDay theme is #SingForYourSupper, so here's an American Robin. #Birds #Nature TIL that each male has a different song and they build a personal repertoire of sounds. This allows other robins to identify them as distinct individuals.

A low-angle, close-up shot captures an American Robin perched on the tip of a textured, light-brown evergreen branch against a clear, solid blue sky. The bird is viewed from behind and slightly to the side, with its body angled toward the right. Its plumage consists of a dark gray-brown back and wings, a bright, rusty-orange chest, and white feathers near the tail. The robin’s yellow beak is partially visible as it looks over its shoulder toward the right side of the frame. The branch it sits upon is thin, prickly, and sunlit, contrasting with the robin's shaded, cool-toned back.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· May 18

It’s finals week for my kids. Study companions #Cats #CatsOfBluesky #Sonoma I don’t know how they’re gonna cope when they move to a dorm.

A cluttered study desk covered in textbooks, two laptops, and exam papers, shared by two cats: a grumpy-looking grey Scottish Fold lounging in a plush bed on the tabletop, and a fluffy Siamese cat curled up asleep on an adjacent chair.

Mark Fields (he/him/his)@mrikigai· May 12

Had to fill up for the first time in a while today in #Petaluma #Sonoma #California #GasPrices #Oil #Iran