Like most people, I have been paying attention to the news and it's making me anxious and upset. I plan on continuing to post beautiful birds, interesting insects, and fun science facts. It's a nice mental health break for me and I figure it might be for you too. Red-banded Hairstreak #inverts - ThreadSky

jencross.bsky.social • 25 days ago

Like most people, I have been paying attention to the news and it's making me anxious and upset. I plan on continuing to post beautiful birds, interesting insects, and fun science facts. It's a nice mental health break for me and I figure it might be for you too.
Red-banded Hairstreak #inverts

Comments

lynn101.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you. It helps.

meezer3.bsky.social•25 days ago

Yes, me too. I find relief in my photography too. Being that it's winter keeps me from finding calm in walking outside in our local forest preserves.

marinamueller935.bsky.social•25 days ago

Lovely photo 🤩

mrtoads.bsky.social•25 days ago

I love the way Hairstreaks rub the wings with those fake antennae by the eyespots. The “antennae” look like they’re waving up and down alternately, drawing the bird to attack the wrong end as the butterfly heads off the other way.

lakeclouds.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thank you Jen! Your photos are beautiful and perfect distraction
for the trashy chaos that's occurring in DC! How did this happen?

rosemmason.bsky.social•25 days ago

Agree! I'd like to share this video of an odd dinosaur-like bird with everyone, the shoebill stork.

Birds are descendants of dinosaurs, but this species looks rather like a living fossil.

https://bsky.app/profile/nature-view.bsky.social/post/3lgsm4sw5z22u

tigerswallowtail.bsky.social•24 days ago

TY for your sincere gesture. 😊 Ian

debboda1.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you so much.

mvwinall.bsky.social•24 days ago

Jen am right there w/you my mental health is seriously challenged by whats happening around us Thanks for the lovely pics & fun facts Anything to break up the sad state of affairs we are facing daily Have a wonderful day!

agaland2dogs.bsky.social•24 days ago

It is. Thank you.

dcgadvocates.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thank you. I need this break 🙏🏽💕

nh-nancy33.bsky.social•25 days ago

I appreciate your posts!

cindymassicotte.bsky.social•24 days ago

I have really enjoyed seeing the pictures you post, refreshing. Thank you

bethannm.bsky.social•25 days ago

I enjoy your posts. We have monarchs where I live and I so enjoy watching them while I am on my patio.

margueriteturl2.bsky.social•25 days ago

Love these beauties!

jencross.bsky.social•25 days ago

Yeah, me too. Looking forward to spring!

margueriteturl2.bsky.social•25 days ago

Me too!!!

friskyferretsmumma.bsky.social•25 days ago

💞☺️😺🌺🌳
Thank you...

gosologofar2023.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you for sharing, we need all the breaks we can get!!

classyearlgrey.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you, Jen, 💙

seanm4c.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you. It is important now more than ever to enjoy the beauty of our world. 💛

mysticmacfinnian.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thank you! 🙏

egandale.bsky.social•25 days ago

I appreciate your efforts and talent.

cb1964.bsky.social•25 days ago

Yes
Thank you 🙏

lizardmobile.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you! I love your posts!

ginapowers67.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you for sharing your work! Definitely a good distraction.

thesouloftheearth.bsky.social•25 days ago

Me, too! Gorgeous photo!

findingwren.bsky.social•25 days ago

Can confirm

m4n1l0v3fr0g5.bsky.social•25 days ago

I always come on here and look forward to your pictures & posts. I appreciate you so much. 🫶🏻

trickybee-hatch.bsky.social•25 days ago

Same. I am posting nothing but beauty for a break.

tjalamont.bsky.social•25 days ago

Same here 🪲

nhallerwilson.bsky.social•25 days ago

Oooooh! I love hairstreaks!!!

ryleighivey.bsky.social•24 days ago

It's a nice mental break for all of us I'm sure! Thank you.

terrybooboo.bsky.social•25 days ago

Following

angincali.bsky.social•25 days ago

Beautiful. Thank you for bringing such beauty to my feed. It surely is a much needed ray of sunshine.

oldrubberlips.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thank you!

heathenheather.bsky.social•24 days ago

You are greatly appreciated. Your posts are awesome.

lou64todo.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thank you

msliz.bsky.social•25 days ago

It’s definitely a nice break

kathyotacoma.bsky.social•25 days ago

I really appreciate your posts, thank you

inthedeepsea.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you for doing so 💚

katskitchen.bsky.social•25 days ago

Planning a beach day on Monday. It'll be around 50 and the beach will probably be devoid of humans. Love the beach in winter.

junkboxjim.bsky.social•25 days ago

Same

kxmyrddin.bsky.social•24 days ago

Yes, please, and thank you. 🐛🦋🐦

mrsbettyhigden.bsky.social•25 days ago

Love this. This beauty hung out with me most of last summer.

jencross.bsky.social•25 days ago

He looks like he's grinning!

ammytheartist.bsky.social•25 days ago

Oh this one is very pretty!

hulanana.bsky.social•25 days ago

❤️ Yes, much needed, thank you!

ceeteeisme.bsky.social•25 days ago

I love this! I think I will echo your words of wisdom as my mental health has been declining over my obsession in politics. Thank you. 🙏🏼💙🦋

lyllith.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you so much. The beauty of nature is working overtime for my soul right now!

alexathymia.bsky.social•25 days ago

Lovely! Thank you.

gwen4braves.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you. There are so many beautiful butterflies that are new to me. 🩶

cathrynworrell.bsky.social•25 days ago

It was lovely to see this pop up in my feed this morning, Jen. Definitely nicer than any posts about the news. Thank you x

dptbirder.bsky.social•25 days ago

Keep it up! They flood the zone with divisive BS

We flood the zone with nature and our own BS

Bird/Bug/Bud Shots

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vancouverama.bsky.social•24 days ago

And some beach/landscape shots too.😊

honeygirlgrows.bsky.social•25 days ago

I was depressed months ago, no shock thanks to Autocracy in America podcast “autocracies are weakest in the beginning” “Hungary = hope”
How-to overcome autocracy for every day people, start by supporting a local union meeting:
https://politico.com/news/magazine/2024/11/23/trump-autocrat-elections-00191281

rosemmason.bsky.social•25 days ago

📌

kathiemcmcclure.bsky.social•25 days ago

Wow, beautiful! Indeed a much needed break. Thank you.

vancouverama.bsky.social•24 days ago

Sounds like my kind social media personality! Keep it up!❤️

soniad15.bsky.social•24 days ago

Bluesky is my mental health break

vancouverama.bsky.social•24 days ago

Amen to that!

langoleir.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thanks for the pics

suezphotoz.bsky.social•25 days ago

Beautiful 🥰

arty-san.bsky.social•25 days ago

It is, yes. In fact it might be the only thing that's keeping me afloat right now, to be able to retreat into beauty and wonder of the nature feeds for a while before plunging back into the deep and murky waters under the troll bridge.

Thanks for your posts and pics, they brighten my day.

joanlemke.bsky.social•24 days ago

💯, don't give your attention to the chaos.

jencross.bsky.social•24 days ago

Oh, I give my attention to the chaos, just trying not to perpetuate misery. 😊

kukkis.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thanks, this is needed!

halehawk.bsky.social•25 days ago

Stokes aster with hairstreak...

metalmunky.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you 🦋 Love these posts 🙏🏻

harrysaddler.bsky.social•25 days ago

I’ve been finding lots of imperial hairstreaks here in Melbourne, Australia these last few months. I hope seeing this photo and reflecting on the way wildlife helps connect people across continents and nations gives you some peace of mind even if only for a moment: