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Connecting the World through photography & storytelling; using Nikon D500 & D750 https://jamesfallettiphotography.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesfalletti/ πŸ“Œ New Jersey, USA

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Members of the Hackensack Art Club gathered for a photo at the reception for their exhibit, β€˜Seeds of Hope: Planting Creativity, Growing Community.’

07.03.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hackensack Art Club 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place recipients at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center πŸ₯‡πŸ₯ˆπŸ₯‰

07.03.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Black-bellied Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) is a large, migratory #shorebird that breeds in the Arctic and winters along coasts worldwide.

πŸ“ Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA
πŸ—“οΈ January 7, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500mm lens

@mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @audubon.org @nature.org

07.03.2026 11:06 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I am honored to share that I was awarded #first place in the #Hackensack Art Club's exhibition, "Seeds of Hope: Planting Creativity, Growing Community." It was a terrific show featuring many talented #artists, and I want to congratulate everyone for their hard work and support.

06.03.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The bird and nature walk organized by the Bergen County Audubon Society (BCAS) at Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus, NJ yesterday provided a refreshing late winter outing.

#BirdWatching #NatureWalk #BCAS #WinterBirds #Meadowlands
@aba.org @audubon.org @nycbirdalliance.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

05.03.2026 12:36 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

πŸ“ Cape Canaveral, Florida (USA)
πŸ—“οΈ January 7, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

#BrownPelican #PelecanusOccidentalis #CapeCanaveral #WildlifePhotography #birdwatching
@mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @audubon.org @nature.org

03.03.2026 04:10 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)

πŸ“Teaneck Creek Conservancy (Teaneck, NJ)
πŸ—“οΈ February 15, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

@teaneckcreek.bsky.social
#backyardbirding #winterbirding #peregrinefalcon #teanecknj #birdphotography @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org

28.02.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Short-Eared Owl (Asio flammeus) catching some remarkable Golden Hour Light

πŸ“ Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge (NY/NJ)
πŸ—“οΈ March 04, 2024
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500mm

@mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social
#ShortEaredOwl #AsioFlammeus #BirdPhotography #WildlifeRefuge #naturephotography

25.02.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I found this image of a Short-Eared Owl (Asio flammeus) taken a few years ago in 2024 during my visit to Liberty Loop at Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge.

#ShortEaredOwl #AsioFlammeus #BirdPhotography #WildlifeRefuge #naturephotography
@mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

24.02.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

19.02.2026 14:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern Cardinal - Male (Cardinalis cardinalis)

πŸ“Teaneck Creek Conservancy (Teaneck, NJ)
πŸ—“οΈ February 15, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

#backyardbirding #winterbirding #northerncardinal #cardinal #birdphotography @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @nycbirdalliance.org @nature.org

19.02.2026 09:35 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern #Cardinal - female (Cardinalis cardinalis)

πŸ“Teaneck Creek Conservancy (Teaneck, NJ)
πŸ—“οΈ February 15, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

@teaneckcreek.bsky.social @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @billpaquin.bsky.social
#winterbirding #northerncardinal #birdphotography

18.02.2026 11:21 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)

#Limpkins are large wading #birds, called β€œcrying birds” for their eerie screams. Found in Americas’ #wetlands. Also known as carrao or courlan.

πŸ“ Fort Lauderdale, Florida
πŸ—“οΈ Jan. 4, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500
@aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @mybirdcards.com @audubon.org

15.02.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the cutest couple in the bird world, the American Coots (Aphelocoma coerulescens) πŸ’œ

πŸ“ Orlando, Florida (USA)
πŸ—“οΈ January 8, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500

#americancoot #BirdPhotography #birdwatching #birding #valentinesday @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

14.02.2026 13:52 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bald #Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)πŸ¦…

It’s always a joy to watch the #baldeagles soaring around the Mario Cuomo Bridge and resting on the ice near Piermont Pier.

πŸ“ Piermont Pier, NY
πŸ—“οΈ Feb. 12, 2025
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 mm
#baldeagle #birdsofprey #raptors @nycbirdalliance.org @mybirdcards.com

13.02.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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White Ibis (Eudocimus albus)

πŸ“ Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA)
πŸ—“οΈ January 4, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

#whiteibis #BirdPhotography #birdwatching #floridabirds #ibis
@mybirdcards.com @billpaquin.bsky.social @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @birdnote.bsky.social @nature.org @audubon.org

12.02.2026 14:05 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you πŸ¦…

11.02.2026 03:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) πŸ¦…

πŸ“ Overpack County Park (Leonia, NJ, USA)
πŸ—“οΈ January 17
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 mm

#baldeagle #baldeagles #BergenCounty #birdsofprey #raptors
@aba.org @mybirdcards.com @nycbirdalliance.org @audubon.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @nature.org @billpaquin.bsky.social

10.02.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The Starship Gallery at Space Center Houston offers a fascinating glimpse into human space exploration.

The #StarshipGallery not only inspires curiosity but also embodies the spirit of discovery that defines humanity's quest into the cosmos.

#SpaceExploration #SpaceHistory #SEEC2026

08.02.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I presented at SEEC 2026 in Houston, showcasing how bird flight can bridge the gap to aerospace engineering through my session, β€œFlight by Design.” Educators engaged in cross-disciplinary lessons that highlight nature's role in innovation

#SEEC2026 #SpaceCenterHouston #Biomimicry #STEMEducation

07.02.2026 04:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Presenting my topic β€œFlight by Design: A STEM Journey Through Birds, Biomimicry, and Aerospace” (Grade Levels: K-12) for SEEC 2026

#seec26 #seec2026 #spacecenterhouston #nasa #stem #STEMEducation #birds

06.02.2026 01:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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On my way to SEEC 2026. Look out Houston… here I come βœˆοΈπŸŒŽπŸš€

#seec26 #seec2026 #dreambig #science #NASA
@esa.int @nasawatch.bsky.social @nasaspaceflight.com

04.02.2026 10:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Artemis II Launch Update πŸš€πŸŒŽπŸš¨

#NASA has completed the first Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal and is now moving off the February launch window, targeting March as the earliest possible launch opportunity for the first crewed #Artemis mission.

#ArtemisII #SLS #Orion #NASASocial

03.02.2026 13:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)

πŸ“ Cape Canaveral, Florida (USA)
πŸ—“οΈ January 7, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

#redshoulderedhawk #floridabirds #WildlifePhotography #birdwatching #raptor @mybirdcards.com @billpaquin.bsky.social @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social @audubon.org @nature.org

03.02.2026 12:13 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Bird Nerd Alert! While watching the #Artemis II wet dress rehearsal (WDR), I noticed some cool #birds flying by. I spotted vultures, white ibises, and a few gulls.

It’s wild how #birdwatching adds a little extra excitement to the SLS rocket prep.
#nasa #nasasocial
@aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

02.02.2026 20:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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02.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) is one of the few lifers I encountered while visiting Florida.
πŸ“ Cape Canaveral, Florida
πŸ—“οΈ January 7, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500 lens

#reddishegret #floridabirds #WildlifePhotography #birdwatching #ornithology @mybirdcards.com @aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social

02.02.2026 12:17 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Look at the log… of wait, it’s an American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)🐊

πŸ“ Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, FL
πŸ—“οΈ January 5, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500mm
#alligator #wildlifephotography #natgeoyourshot #reptiles #herpetology @nature.org @wcs.org @herpsocsg.bsky.social

31.01.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)

πŸ“ Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Titusville, FL
πŸ—“οΈ January 5, 2026
πŸ“Έ Nikon D500 | 200-500mm

#alligator #wildlifephotography #reptiles @nature.org @arc-trust.bsky.social

30.01.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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29.01.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0