Amy Gann
@amygann
Artist. Photographer. Archivist. I have spent most of my life studying and preserving history. Now I photograph & paint wildlife. And study history. All photos by me. No AI.
A burrowing owl looks over its territory. For the #birdoftheday theme of #momentsofmajesty #birds #owl #burrowingowl #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin
"How you doin'?" -Great blue heron trying to be suave For the #birdoftheday themes of #perfectpoise and #momentsofmajesty #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin
Yeah, redwings are a bit known for being fearless if anything invades their territory. It it a bit of an annoyance to larger birds and they usually leave but this one liked the spot! Here is one chasing a bald eagle. They will take on anyone to defend their nest and territory
Beautiful shot, Alan! I hope this offering of bird butt fits the call for decorum😂
A great blue heron tells a redwinged blackbird to go away. The blackbird was harassing the heron, so when it landed, the heron made sure it knew to leave. For the #birdoftheday theme of #openbeaks #birds #heron #greatblueheron #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #EastCoastKin
A great blue heron on an island in the middle of the river. It was trying to cool off with this posture and a gular flutter For the #birdoftheday theme of #openbeaks #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin
As the sun rises over the wooded hills, it sets the morning mist over the river alight with an orange glow #sunrise #dawn #protectnature #stunday #blueskyartshow
A great blue heron stands in the river as a mist filled with the glow of the morning sun fills the air. For the #birdoftheday theme of #amongtheripples #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #sunrise #EastCoastKin #stunday
A great blue heron in the river as the light of a new day rolls across the water. For the #birdoftheday theme of #amongtheripples #birds #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin
A moment after stepping off the island, a great blue heron pauses in the river. Sunrise has turned the world tones of warm hues reflecting off the morning mist. For the theme of #quiet #birds #heron #greatblueheron #sunrise #EastCoastKin
A great blue heron stands on a small island in the middle of the river. It is surrounded by a morning mist that is reflecting the light of dawn. #birds #heron #greatblueheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin
Pelicans starting the day in the river. For the #birdoftheday theme of #upanddown #birds #pelican #protectnature #EastCoastKin
As dawn begins to brighten the world, a large group of sandhill crane can be seen in the water. For #scape and #flyday #birds #sunrise #crane #sandhillcrane #protectnature #EastCoastKin
Grooming those hard to reach places requires some skill for a green heron. For the #birdoftheday theme of #contortionist #birds #heron #greenheron #protectnature #EastCoastKin
Going from flower to flower in search of food, goldfinch have been active in the fields. For the #birdoftheday theme of #finches #birds #goldfinch #protectnature #EastCoastKin
A small painting for an art auction to raise funds for a local bird sanctuary. Because I said I would try to post more art #art #painting #acrylicart #owl #wildlifeart #colorful #protectnature @bsky.art
Burrowing owl who paused to look at the people walking by its home. It seemed confused by the clicking of the camera. For the #birdoftheday theme of #birdsilove. More appropriately, they are birds I miss as i don't see them in my new home state. #birds #owl #burrowingowl #protectnature #eck
Although sandhill crane are often spotted by me, it is only recently that I have able to see their colts. For the #birdoftheday themes of #lifer and #birdsilove. #birds #crane #sandhillcrane #colt #babybird #protectnature #EastCoastKin
Okay, I don't have the one when he lifts his head on my phone (when he first sees them) but they immediately parted and the last shot is that. "What? We weren't doing anything"
A bright morning allows the white faced ibis to show off its iridescent feathers For the #birdoftheday theme of #reflections #birds #ibis #whitefacedibis #protectnature #EastCoastKin
A sandhill crane colt watches its parents before imitating their actions. For the #birdoftheday theme of #cutie and #thewaitinggame #birds #babybird #sandhillcrane #colt #protectnature #EastCoastKin
Wild Muppet or sandhill colt? After years of only seeing sandhill crane during migration, I am now able to witness colts explore. This one was coming through the grass to a clearing. For the #birdoftheday theme of #cutie and #thewaitinggame #birds #babybird #sandhillcrane #protectnature #eck
Yes! They are lovely! I thought of you when I saw this ground squirrel nearby
A sandhill crane colt and its parent gathering mud and painting their feathers for camouflage. #birds #sandhillcrane #colt #babybird #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin
Whooping cranes. For the #birdoftheday theme of #ebony&ivory (birds with black and white plumage) #birds #cranes #whoopingcranes #endangeredanimals #protectnature #EastCoastKin
Celebrating those who stand up for their neighbors, those that defend the Constitution rather than an individual, and those fight for the promise of America. This 4th of July remember that dissent is patriotic. #4thofjuly #independenceday #nokings #dissentispatriotic #humansofbluesky #protest
Marsh wren is not good at hiding. For the #birdoftheday theme of #peekaboo. #birds #wren #marshwren #protectnature #EastCoastKin
A trumpeter swan showing juveniles how to strengthen their wings For the #birdoftheday theme of #wildmotion #birds #swan #protectnature #EastCoastKin
An egret that has flung its head back as it encountered something unpleasant in the water. A moment so brief I did not realize it happened until I looked at the pictures. For the #birdoftheday theme of #wildmotion #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin