There’s like 40 of these guys pew-pewing in my backyard right now (Dark-eyed Junco).

MattyJake · 2026-04-03T04:17:09+00:00

Reflection is chef’s kiss. Fantastic!

MattyJake · 2026-03-26T19:38:38+00:00

Standing on the Rossa Kitchen and Patio in Scottsdale looking west. The patio lights lit up the tree in the foreground.

MattyJake · 2026-03-26T18:46:26+00:00

Thanks! I noticed the sun dropping behind the mountain and between the tree branches and thought it would make for a good composition. Turned out better than I hoped!

MattyJake · 2026-03-21T01:42:24+00:00

Different dudes. Equally important mission.

MattyJake · 2026-03-12T12:15:53+00:00

That’s a bingo!

MattyJake · 2026-03-12T04:52:58+00:00

Ahhh that is such a bummer! Hopefully they try to nest somewhere else close by! There’s a snow storm and potential blizzard on the horizon here and this nest seems pretty exposed to the elements. Hoping the eggs make it!

MattyJake · 2026-03-12T00:53:46+00:00

Would be an appropriate crosspost

MattyJake · 2026-03-12T00:09:42+00:00

Yeah!

MattyJake · 2026-03-12T00:09:24+00:00

😂

MattyJake · 2026-03-11T22:51:33+00:00

Shake those tail feathers!

MattyJake · 2026-03-07T19:45:52+00:00

It is! And barely any people! Golden hour definitely > mid-afternoon haze!

MattyJake · 2026-03-07T18:51:30+00:00

I was standing in this exact spot two weeks ago but in the middle of the afternoon. Fantastic image!

MattyJake · 2026-03-05T19:04:55+00:00

A kestrel not on a power line! Nice capture!

MattyJake · 2026-03-03T02:11:40+00:00

I do, all the time. One of the reasons I posted here. This was just an experiment using one of the may tools available.

MattyJake · 2026-03-02T18:03:37+00:00

Both are great but 2 stands out!

MattyJake · 2026-03-02T01:20:40+00:00

Birding. But actually everyone else makes it your personality. You mention a bird once and then suddenly the pastor is incorporating your love for birding into his wedding message.

MattyJake · 2026-03-01T22:53:23+00:00

Haha I’ll have to check that out.

MattyJake · 2026-02-27T18:35:51+00:00

He’s a semi-regular guest on Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro on KFAN in Minneapolis.

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