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Being a bird nerd

Today I witnessed a flock of little black cormorants (Phalacrocorax sulcirostris) in the ocean today fishing together. The social lives of animals, for me birds in particular, is such a joyous thing to witness. Its funny how competitive they are with one another, despite using fishing strategies that are enabled by team work.

@jessisonline

Jan 23, 2024

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New years day ornithomancy

Ornithomancy is the practice of reading omens from the actions of birds — the first bird you notice on New Years Day is an omen for the year ahead of you. The first day of 2023 I saw a heron fly above the sea I was swimming in; 2024 a cormorant from my window in the bay; 2025 it was two starlings, together on a lamppost. I’ve spent some time this morning researching starling symbolism and seeing what resonates. Communication, cooperation, group dynamics, mimicry, shape shifting... we’ll see! I thought about my heron and my cormorant a lot throughout the year they marked, their little gift of googled symbolism. You don’t have to believe any of it, but it’s a nice bit of introspection to start your year off.

@ggg

Jan 1, 2025

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Have a meaningful relationship with a bird

ideally i would love to gain the trust and respect of a corvid 🐦‍⬛ they love to give and receive tiny gifts and i relate to that. goose and swan are also great options though a bit riskier since these guys can get mad as hell and those long necks are powerful i would also love to volunteer at a raptor sanctuary and help take care of falcons, owls, etc. i feel pretty sad and disturbed by most caged birds and having a parrot, for example is a massive emotional responsibility, their lifespans also mean it’s a lifelong commitment, i probably wouldn’t go this route but respect those who do it right 🫡

@jadewolf

Mar 2, 2025

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•U•sa•ha•na• Computer

My ebay window-shopping habit has spiraled out of control

@greenstar

Mar 12, 2025

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parallel play

it's fun to make stuff next to other people :,)

@greenstar

Feb 8, 2025

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Anders Zorn - Peeling potatoes (1916)

Anders Zorn is beloved for good reason. His work was so skillfully made. Zorn's sense of form in particular is really lovely (and often on display because he loved a nude). I've seen some of his work irl, but not this piece. Zorn's paintings have a lot of presence in person, so I imagine this one is even more cozy and lively when seen in the flesh. I love the diagonal composition and the use of light, as well as her cute cheeks and socks ♡

@greenstar

Feb 18, 2025