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last summer I was sitting at the pond near my apartment when I saw a green heron (i didn’t know what that was at the time) and thought to myself “there are so many birds around at all times and I have no idea who any of them are!” I’ve been having so much fun learning my local natural history and being able to tell who’s around from their songs and calls and peckings. I wonder how many other things I’m always surrounded by that I don’t recognize because I haven’t noticed yet. Like fonts or types of bridges or insects.

@jackantonoff

Sep 13, 2024

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@jackantonoff

If you want to get into bird identification I highly recommend the app Merlin ID by Cornell - it helps identify based on images, descriptions, and sound recordings (which I find the most helpful)!! plus it’s free!! there are a few other apps like eBird and BirdsEye for tracking birds in your area

Sep 13, 2024

@memoryquilt

i was about to send this post to u until i realized u posted it LOL i love how u love birds <3 anytime i see a bird i think of u

Sep 13, 2024

@jackantonoff

memoryquilt omg hahaha i love that. I think of you when I see red trucks

Sep 13, 2024

@memoryquilt

jackantonoff 🥹🚗❤️

Sep 13, 2024

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