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Walk With Me Softly

@walkwithmesoftly

Paintings and photos of birds and possibly other nature-related stuff. Come hang out and relax! All images posted are (c) me unless otherwise stated.

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The morning light was excellent on this Heron wading quite deep into the bay. ๐Ÿชถ
#herons #gbh #birdwatching

20.12.2025 17:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 20 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh my! This is absolutely stunning. What an amazing piece. Bravo! ๐Ÿ‘

19.12.2025 13:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well everyone, it has been *real* interesting (anxiety triggering) being laid off, but I am pleased to share that I received a job offer this week that I am beyond excited to accept!

With this happy news, please enjoy this adorable goose who thought I was going to feed them. ๐Ÿชถ #goose #portrait

19.12.2025 11:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The red shouldered hawk and the squirrel they were looking at. ๐Ÿชถ #raptors #hawks

15.12.2025 01:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Okay, not a bird this time... but oh my goodness that cute nose. I had the pleasure of seeing her raise her 5 babies to adulthood. Never named, just called her Mama.

#wildlifephotography #racoons #trashpanda #notabird

28.11.2025 20:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They are quite amazing! I still get giggly when they cruise along with me on occasion when I am mountain biking.

28.11.2025 20:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hawks hawks hawks hawks hawks hawks... everybody! ๐Ÿชถ #buteo #hawks #birdwatching

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. These red shouldered hawks were certainly looking for their next meal.

27.11.2025 22:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Now that's it's cold and the leaves have fallen, I find myself missing our only species of humming bird, the ruby-throated. In their place, the migratory waterfowl have started arriving.

Goodbye, warm weather!

#hummingbirds ๐Ÿชถ

26.11.2025 21:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 18 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Unfortunately it did not and I was not offered the position. Still laid off and unemployed.

19.11.2025 15:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I heard it was woodpecker wednesday! Well here is a yellow bellied sap sucker male, poofin his crown a bit. Happy Wednesday! ๐Ÿชถ
#woodpeckers #birdwatching #nature #wildlife

19.11.2025 13:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 36 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

LOL ๐Ÿ˜† ๐Ÿคฃ

19.11.2025 03:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rehoboth, DE

18.11.2025 23:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Easy to grow seed bombs loaded with various wildflower seeds, designed to be tossed and activated by nature.

Easy to grow seed bombs loaded with various wildflower seeds, designed to be tossed and activated by nature.

We have 14 varieties of wildflower seed bombs for sale! Each variety is specifically designed for your region in the United States, hand rolled, air dried, and ready to support pollinators. โ™ฅ๏ธ

We hope to expand to Canada soon!

#smallbusiness #seeds #gardening #nature #plants #seedbombs

16.11.2025 14:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 236 ๐Ÿ” 32 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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a close up of a man 's face with blue eyes and a beard ALT: a close up of a man 's face with blue eyes and a beard
18.11.2025 18:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More Sneak. ๐Ÿชถ #heron

18.11.2025 18:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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He Sneak. ๐Ÿชถ

#greenheron #herons #birdwatching

18.11.2025 18:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Had an interview today and oof, dont feel great about it. #iwhiffed

Anyway, here's an extra kawaii-looking male pileated woodpecker. May his bright expression help you feel better too, if you need it. ๐Ÿชถ #woodpecker #birdwatching #kawaii

17.11.2025 20:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 22 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Corvid appreciation post, featuring this lovely and curious fish crow! ๐Ÿชถ #corvids #crows #birdwatching

15.11.2025 16:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 59 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A pair of Trumpeter Swans face each other with their necks curved. Water is dripping from the beak of the one on the right. Golden light shines on the swans.

A pair of Trumpeter Swans face each other with their necks curved. Water is dripping from the beak of the one on the right. Golden light shines on the swans.

My entry for the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Swans. This is a pair of Trumpeter Swans from Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.

#Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #PhotographersUnited #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin

15.11.2025 01:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 263 ๐Ÿ” 24 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This image made me exclaim out loud how gorgeous this capture is. Well done! The colors and the frozen-in-time droplets from the swan's beak? Exquisite.

15.11.2025 02:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Get your own!"

#redtailedhawk

13.11.2025 14:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Someone needs a napkin. They got their breakfast squirrel all over their face ๐Ÿฅด.

๐Ÿชถ #redtailedhawk #buteo #hawks #birdwatching

13.11.2025 14:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 21 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Read something that isn't scrolled.

You might experience something different.

13.11.2025 05:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I like this photo because it shows the subtle, yet beautiful pattern of the feathers across a male cardinal's back. The odd lighting and dash of bright red makes my focus always come back to that thoughtful, glimmering eye. ๐Ÿชถ #cardinal #birdwatching

13.11.2025 05:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you!

11.11.2025 19:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Both, I believe! He has come by every day to sit and peck a bit, slurp some sap, and then get a nice meal of ants to round out breakfast.

11.11.2025 19:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The "I'm coming for your lunch money" vibe that this grackle was giving off was too funny. Still one of my favorite pictures and birds. ๐Ÿชถ #birds #blackbirds #grackle

11.11.2025 16:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 52 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿชถ #GBH

10.11.2025 18:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great Blue Heron showing great focus towards nabbing the next meal. I never realized just how sharp the tips of their beaks were until I got a closer look. ๐Ÿชถ #birdwatching

10.11.2025 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Found it. ๐Ÿชถ ๐Ÿ’ฉ

09.11.2025 02:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0