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Wildlight Sam

Wildlife & nature photographer 🌿 Conservation advocate • Chasing wild moments across untamed landscapes .

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2026-06-28 03:53:18 UTC

A young cottontail (maybe only 4 weeks old, possibly a little younger based on the size) standing up to show me the nice big leaf it found for an evening snack.
#photography #nostr #wildlife
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2026-06-28 03:52:08 UTC

In a world that celebrates noise, nature reminds us that gentleness is its own kind of strength. 🐇🍃
#nostr #wildlife #photography #bunny
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2026-06-27 22:58:00 UTC

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Thanks for the likes and support⚡️♥️📸

2026-06-26 13:12:34 UTC

"Did you know that ducklings are capable of learning and recognizing their mother's voice while still inside the egg? This process, known as auditory imprinting, ensures they can follow her immediately upon hatching, a crucial survival mechanism in the wild. Nature's design is truly remarkable. ⚡️🦆
#nostr #bird #grownostr #lightning
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2026-06-26 13:11:01 UTC

A messy water dribble from a messy little duckling.
Mallards are a dabbling duck, meaning they feed on what they find on the surface or on land, as opposed to diving ducks, which just as the name suggests have to dive for their meals.
#bird #nostrbirds #nature #wildlifephotography
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2026-06-25 12:04:36 UTC

I don't know how I had failed to notice this, but boy oh boy do ducklings have some big stompers!
#nostr #nature #birds #photography
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2026-06-25 12:02:44 UTC

Mallard ducklings spring into the world more self-sufficient than other species of birds. They leave their nest almost immediately after hatching and are pretty good at finding their own food. Their mother provides warmth and protection since the ducklings aren't quite waterproof yet and too long in the water can cause hypothermia.
#nostr #nature #wildlifephotography #zaps
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2026-06-24 13:55:03 UTC

The pollen fluff stuff was an unpaid actor.
#frogs #wildlife #photography #memes
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2026-06-24 13:51:35 UTC

For years, I have wanted to see frogs in my local woods, and yet I had no luck. I knew they had to be there, but for whatever reason they just weren’t showing themselves to me. Finally, on a warm day after a good rain, three of them were hanging out in an area that tends to have pool water, even as the summer dries everything out. The only problem was that I wasn’t expecting to see frogs at all, so all I had was my Sigma 150-600, and that’s not always the ideal lens for small creatures at close range.
#nostr #nature #photography #wildlife #lightning
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2026-06-22 16:07:27 UTC

A baby pacific wren chirps for food as one of its parents makes deliveries to each of the hungry little mouths it has to feed #birds #babybird #nostr #Lightning #nature
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2026-06-22 13:20:49 UTC

Perched Oriental Cuckoo
#bird #nature #nostr #Monday
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2026-06-22 02:57:19 UTC

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Thanks so much for letting me know about the DM issue. I am still learning the ins and outs of Nostr ☺️ . I truly appreciate your comment and support . I believe my inbox is configured correctly now, so please feel free to give it a try again. If you’d like to be among the first to receive it, I’d be delighted to share it with you once it is live ♥️⚡️📸
Payment wallet : wildlightsam@rizful.com

2026-06-21 17:48:07 UTC

Heron Fumbles Fish
Don't ask me about the focus because I don't know, ok 😅 . The main thing is that this Great Blue Heron fumbled this fish 𓆞 . And then, after I stopped filming, it fumbled it AGAIN 𓅦𓅡𓆀 😭
#nostr #nature #lightning #birdphotography
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2026-06-21 00:48:05 UTC

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Thanks for the kind words. It was such an exhilarating moment to witness in the wild ☺️⚡️📸

2026-06-20 06:43:21 UTC

Another fantastic hunt by this Great Blue Heron, but unfortunately it would fumble this fish — twice! #nostr #nature #wildlife
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2026-06-20 06:23:13 UTC

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Thanks for the support ⚡️📸

2026-06-20 00:48:00 UTC

Trying to save up for an extra battery for my Canon 90D so I never miss a wildlife moment. 🔋📸
If you enjoy my wildlife photography, your zaps are greatly appreciated. ⚡❤️
#nature #new #grownostr #animal #photography
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2026-06-19 14:15:23 UTC

The fumble in action. This Great Blue Heron would never get to eat its catch as it somehow managed to drop the fish twice. What baffles me is that the fish was probably dead based on where the heron's beak pierced it, so after the second time it dropped it I'm not sure how it got away.
#nostr #grownostr #nostr #lightning
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2026-06-19 14:14:23 UTC

A close call for Bob the Barred Owl's face, which this American Robin narrowly avoided striking as it bombed. Robins aren't shy about letting predators know they aren't welcome, and will frequently dive them and alert other birds in the area that things aren't safe.
#nostr #photography #wildlife #nature
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2026-06-17 12:22:09 UTC

The wind doesn't need to be that strong to ruffle this Yellow-Rumped Warbler's head feathers as it perches out in the open.
#photostr #art #nostrart #artstr
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2026-06-17 12:20:22 UTC

Up-close and personal with a red-winged blackbird!
At the bird sanctuary, birds are very used to people, so with help from a little seed in front of the camera, this red-winged blackbird had no problem coming right up to say hello! ⚡️
#nostr #grownostr #photography #wildlife
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2026-06-15 19:47:28 UTC

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If you enjoy the stories I capture through my lens, consider buying me a coffee ⚡️☕️

2026-06-15 19:46:29 UTC

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If my adventures behind the lens bring you joy, consider buying me a coffee ⚡️☕️

2026-06-15 19:42:34 UTC

Chesnut-backed chickadees are small — they weigh between 8.5 to 13 grams, but sometimes this is still just a little too heavy for the delicate blossoms they like to hang from, and a petal comes loose while they hang! Luckily, this chickadee had a good grip on the rest of the flower, so it was able to finish rooting around for worms.
#nostr #bird #nature #wildlife
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2026-06-15 19:39:15 UTC

The Rufous Hummingbird is one of those small wonders that quietly reminds you how alive the world really is.
It travels astonishing distances for something so tiny, crossing thousands of kilometers with a courage that doesn't ask for attention or praise. There's something deeply humbling about that-how such a small body can carry so much direction, instinct, and purpose without ever hesitating.
When you see one, it doesn't feel like just spotting a bird. It feels like witnessing motion turned into life. A flicker of copper and fire moving through the air, never staying still long enough to be fully contained by the eye. It appears, disappears, and reappears like a thought you almost forgot-but somehow needed.
And then there's the sound. That soft, fast hum that doesn't feel mechanical, but alive. On a quiet trail, it becomes part of the landscape itself—blending with wind, leaves, and sunlight. It doesn't interrupt nature; it completes it.
The Rufous Hummingbird also carries a deeper message without ever speaking. It reminds you that size has nothing to do with strength. That beauty doesn't need to be loud to be powerful.
And that persistence can exist even in the smallest heart.
In many ways, it feels like a symbol of return-of seasons changing, of life moving forward even after stillness, of hope arriving in motion rather than words.
To walk and hear them buzzing around you is to be reminded that life is not just happening far away or in big moments. It is happening right here, in small wings, in brief encounters, in the quiet spaces we often overlook.
And maybe that's what makes the Rufous Hummingbird so unforgettable-it doesn't stay long, but it changes how you see everything after it leaves.
#nostr #nature #photography #art
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2026-06-09 19:15:01 UTC

The Sandhill Crane can remember migration routes for years and pass them down across generations. Some flocks travel over 4,000 kilometers using the same ancient sky paths their ancestors followed long before modern cities even existed. Their loud, echoing calls can be heard from miles away — almost like a language carried through time.
#nostr #photography #bird #art #nature
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2026-06-09 19:09:41 UTC

For me, it doesn't matter what the weather is doing, spring isn't really here until | get eyes on a Rufous Hummingbird. There's just something | love about walking down a trail and hearing their buzzing everywhere.
#nostr #bird #photography #zaps
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2026-06-09 19:07:49 UTC

The bird sanctuary is abuzz with the chirps of the tree swallows! These birds are often seen in open areas without too many trees, so the name comes from the fact that they nest in tree cavities.
#bird #nostr #grownostr #photography
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2026-06-06 22:11:07 UTC

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Thanks for the reposts and zaps 𓅦𓅡𓆀 📸⚡️

2026-06-06 00:55:22 UTC

Bob on his favourite branch during the day, watching his mate Helen in a nearby tree as she calls. There's a chance their babies may have hatched, but I can't say 100% for sure yet — Bob seems to be more actively hunting during the day, but Helen isn't yet. But Helen made this one call that I've only heard her make when she has owlets, so who knows!
#nostr #photography #owl #nature
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2026-06-06 00:52:50 UTC

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Yep ☺️📸 Capturing moments like this is what I do daily. Thanks for supporting my work ⚡️

2026-06-06 00:50:52 UTC

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⚡️📸♥️

2026-06-06 00:50:39 UTC

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Thanks for supporting my photography 📸⚡️

2026-06-06 00:50:28 UTC

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Thanks for supporting my photography 📸⚡️

2026-06-06 00:49:49 UTC

Lately, I've been trying to practice taking habitat shots rather than my usual close crops. It's still a work in progress, but I was happy with how this one turned out. I think once I got my 600mm all I wanted was to use that zoom to its fullest possible extent, so there is some unlearning to do.
#nostr #photography #nature #bird
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2026-06-05 18:17:11 UTC

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I'm in Delta, BC 📍😀

2026-06-05 03:32:01 UTC

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Yeah, owls (like other birds of prey) have talons for catching food 😀

2026-06-05 02:37:25 UTC

Taking off from the perfect landing point on this mossy tree, Bob the Barred Owl moves along on his search for food.
#photography #grownostr #owl #bird
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2026-06-05 02:35:55 UTC

This shot isn't quite perfect, but l am just too excited to have Bob the Barred Owl dive for prey right in front of me, as well as actually facing toward me, which almost never happens. Typically, he will be facing me on his perch, then he'll turn around and dive in the other direction.
#photography #nostr #nature #bird
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2026-06-05 02:32:55 UTC

Two little lovebirds sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! 🎼
Bob and Helen the Barred Owls met up for an evening smoochie before heading their separate ways to hunt.
#nostr #grownostr #photography #wildlife #zaps
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2026-06-04 15:27:12 UTC

A very busy Bewick's Wren was hopping to and fro in the bushes and branches lining the trails. Also I just learned how to say their name properly yesterday, so embarrassing
. This is what happens when you
don't talk to people about birds who actually know about birds haha
#nostr #photography #bird #nature
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2026-06-04 15:24:58 UTC

Raccoons have super-sensitive front paws. They can feel things really well underwater too. The water makes their nerve endings extra sensitive. So they can sort of “see” stuff around them by touching. Even in water, they figure out what objects are super precisely without looking!
#Raccoon #nostr #nature
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2026-06-02 01:05:43 UTC

Tucked among the grass, the Northern Flicker was ousy rooting around for worms and other tasty treats hidden in the dirt. In the past I've never been able to get a good angle on flickers when they are on the ground, they always seem to get nervous just as l start to crouch down. But this one didn't seem to mind my presence at all, and posed quite a few times for the camera.
#nostr #photography #photostr #bird #zaps
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2026-06-02 01:03:22 UTC

Don't let their small size fool you — Pacific Wrens have some powerhouse vocals! This stump was the perfect stage for this wren to sing his spring opera.
#bird #photography #photostr #nostrart #artstr
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2026-05-30 00:57:34 UTC

#nostr #owl #nature #bird
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2026-05-30 00:57:02 UTC

Barred owls go by many names: northern barred owl, striped owl, hoot owl and eight-hooter owl! Eight-hooter owl might be my personal favourite.
#nostr #photography #owl #zaps #bird
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2026-05-29 01:22:45 UTC

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Thanks for supporting my photography 📸⚡️

2026-05-29 01:22:31 UTC

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Thanks for supporting my photography 📸⚡️

2026-05-28 19:08:55 UTC

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Haha lol 😀

2026-05-28 00:05:03 UTC

Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus), a rare, nocturnal raptor native to Australia. The species is known for its owl-like forward-facing eyes with striking bright red irises. It is the only fully nocturnal bird of prey in its family, resting in trees during the day and hunting at night. It's primary food source is the long-haired rat (Rattus villosissimus), making its population size closely tied to rodent outbreaks.
#nostr #bird #photography
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2026-05-27 23:59:14 UTC

Ward's trogon showcasing its vibrant purple and scarlet plumage. This species is native to the northeastern Indian subcontinent, extending into Southeast Asia, including countries like Bhutan, India, and Myanmar. The male, pictured here, is easily identifiable by its wine-purple back, bright red belly, and distinctive blue eye-ring. These birds are typically found in mature tropical hill forests, where they tend to remain still on mid-level perches while foraging for insects and fruit.
#nature #nostr #bird
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2026-05-26 04:53:47 UTC

What's better than one cover girl?? TWO cover girls!
In my years watching this pair of owls, I've never been lucky enough to catch two babies at the nest cavity at once.
📸 Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 C DG OS
#photography #owl #nostr
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2026-05-25 12:20:51 UTC

The "oh big stretch!" rule applies to barred owlets too! Also, can we get a little commotion for the noodley little owlet legs 😍
#owl #bird #nostr #photography
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2026-05-25 12:16:18 UTC

#BarredOwl
Working up the courage to peek out of the nest can be tiring, so this Barred Owlet took a little rest in the nest entrance.
📸 Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 C DG OS
#bird #nostr #new
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2026-05-25 02:36:45 UTC

While cooling down in the creek, this barred owl showed off one of its nictitating membranes!
This special eyelid protects owls from debris when they attack, but maybe it's possible that this owl was using them for splashing googles.
📸 Canon 90D with Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 C DG OS
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2026-05-25 02:36:14 UTC

Hi Nostr 🌿
I'm Samantha, a wildlife & nature photographer capturing wild places, quiet moments, and untamed beauty through my lens.
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