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Lorraine Boyd
Cohoes, NY

08/01/2022
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Flower with S21 phone, bird with D500 & 150-600mm lens

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crop and enhance 2 photos, create collage

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Bull Thistle is a big favorite among pollinator insects. But I didn't realize, until I watched an American goldfinch pulling what is called the down from the plant (then doing research) that besides feeding on the seeds, that the female uses the down to line the nest. Flowering starts in mid June, making the goldfinch nesting season later (between June & early August). I love learning new things while enjoying my photography!

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!