Rick Shag

@rickshag.bsky.social

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He/Him, Granite Stater, creative stuff doer, food lover, music addict, bird liker, aspiring robot, cynical optimist, feminist/ally, frequent nap taker.

A female Mallard duck captured mid-flight over a calm body of water. Her wings are fully extended, showcasing intricate feather details and a striking iridescent blue speculum bordered by white stripes. The background is softly blurred, featuring earthy tones and hints of green vegetation along the shoreline.
A male Mallard duck swimming in cold water near a sheet of ice with dripping water droplets. Its iridescent green head, bright yellow bill, and brown chest contrast against the rippling dark water. Droplets cling to its feathers as it moves through the current.
An American Robin perched on a sumac branch, holding a small red berry in its beak. The bird's bright orange breast contrasts with its grayish-brown wings and head. The muted, earthy background emphasizes the vibrant red sumac berries, creating a striking winter scene.
A fluffed-up male House Sparrow perched on a thorny branch amid a snowy winter landscape. The bird has a mix of gray, brown, and black feathers, with a chestnut-colored crown and a distinctive black bib on its throat. Its feathers appear puffed up for insulation against the cold, and small snow-covered branches weave through the frame, creating a cozy yet chilly scene.
A common loon floating on calm water near patches of aquatic vegetation in Portland, Maine. The bird has a sleek black-and-white plumage with a dark head and a sharp, pointed beak. Gentle ripples surround the loon as it drifts, with soft lighting reflecting off the water's surface.
An Eastern Bluebird perched on a textured tree branch, displaying its vivid blue back and warm orange chest against a softly blurred natural background. The bird appears alert and poised, with delicate claws gripping the branch firmly.
A vibrant red Northern Cardinal perched on a slender, leafless branch in a natural setting. The bird's bright red plumage contrasts sharply against the muted, blurred background of earthy tones. The male cardinal, with its signature crest and black mask around the beak, appears alert and focused. The surrounding branches are adorned with a few dried leaves and tendrils, adding texture to the scene.
A close-up of a pileated woodpecker clinging to the side of a tree trunk. The bird has striking black plumage with white stripes running down its neck and a vibrant red crest on its head. The woodpecker is positioned next to a freshly pecked hole in the bark, with wood chips scattered nearby. The background consists of blurred trees and soft natural light filtering through the forest.
Flying white seagull with a clam in its mouth
A blue jay sitting in a cluster of tree branches.
cloth face mask with picture of a bee on it
A young male cardinal sitting on a tree branch with a mischievous expression on his face.
A bumblebee curls itself around a yellow wildflower for a thorough job collecting pollen.
American robin flying away from a tree.
purple finch sitting on a sumac branch