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@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 8:11 PM

Song Sparrow in #Petaluma at Shollenberger Park yesterday. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California #BirdPhotography #Canon R5m2 RF200-800 lens
Song Sparrow from the Audubon Bird Guide https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/song-sparrow

A small brown-and-white striped bird, likely a song sparrow, standing on a post.
Dense green foliage and some reddish-brown leaves in the background. A weathered wooden post with a white-painted top section in the foreground.

@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 7:59 PM

Immature Black-crowned Night Heron.
In Shollenberger Park Petaluma yesterday. Holding a piece of wood for some reason in the last shot. #Birds #Nature #Petaluma #Sonoma #California. #BirdPhotography. #Canon R5m2 RF200-800
From the Audubon Bird Guide www.audubon.org/field-guide/...

A juvenile night heron standing on a weathered, rough branch. The bird has brown and white streaked plumage, bright orange-yellow eyes, and a sharp, pointed grayish-blue beak. It has its left leg planted firmly on the branch while the right leg is lifted up mid-step. A dense cluster of tall, vertical reeds and marsh grass, featuring a mix of dry beige stalks and vibrant green stems.

A juvenile night heron with brown and white streaked feathers stands on a weathered log over water, with tall reeds in the background looking up to the sky.

A juvenile night heron with brown and white streaked feathers stands on a weathered log over water, with tall reeds in the background looking down to the water holding a wood chip in it’s beak.

@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 7:41 PM

Another photo from Schollenberger Park in #Petaluma yesterday. #Birds #Sonoma #California. Red-winged Blackbird. They love this park.

A male red-winged blackbird is perched on a thin, weathered wooden branch. The bird has glossy black plumage with a prominent, vibrant red and yellow shoulder patch (epaulet) visible on its wing. It has a sharp, dark pointed beak facing toward the left.
The background is a soft-focused, muted green, creating a natural outdoor setting.

@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 7:37 PM

Took a walk at Schollenger Park in #Petaluma yesterday. Big Fat Towhee my son would say.🙁 He’s very politically correct except when it comes to birds apparently #Sonoma #California #Birds
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@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 9:17 PM

Lesser Goldfinch at my birdbath just now. #Birds #Nature #Sonoma #California

A high-angle, close-up shot captures a small yellow and black-striped bird—a goldfinch—perched on the rim of a dark, weathered stone birdbath filled with water. The bird faces the camera, positioned slightly above a small bubbling water fountain fixture centered in the basin, which splashes a tiny droplet into the air. The birdbath features a distinctive pattern of rounded cutouts along its wide, textured rim. In the background, out-of-focus green foliage, patches of dry soil, and a bright yellow California poppy flower are visible.

@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 8:21 PM

#SantaRosa #Sonoma #California missing #Cat
She is still missing! — Nextdoor
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@kneedeeptimes.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 11:40 PM

In #Sonoma, a co-op of immigrant #farmworkers is using traditional burning practices to regenerate vineyards and prevent dangerous #wildfires. #TraditionalBurning buff.ly/Q5PXrkV

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@kneedeeptimes.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 9:58 PM

Supported by North Bay Jobs with Justice, a group of immigrant #farmworkers have formed a worker-owned co-op to revitalize #Sonoma vineyards with traditional Indigenous burning practices. #TraditionalBurning buff.ly/syIuG9U

Leer en español: buff.ly/Q5PXrkV

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@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 10:20 PM

Got a few pics of Black Phoebe today. They almost always liked to perch in our apple tree. #Birds #Sonoma #California #BirdPhotography

Black Phoebe, perched upright on a thin, bare branch. The bird has a dark, sooty gray-black head, back, wings, and tail, which sharply contrasts with its crisp white belly and underparts. It is facing toward the right side of the frame. The background is a brightly lit, soft, and out-of-focus blend of vibrant green and yellow foliage.

A sharp, close-up photograph of a Black Phoebe perched gracefully on a curved, dark metal garden hook. The bird has a sleek, dark charcoal-black head, breast, and back, contrasting sharply with a clean white belly and undertail. Its dark, slender beak is slightly pointed, and it gazes alertly toward the right. Its tiny dark feet grip the rounded top of the bar securely, and its long tail extends downwards. The background is a soft, out-of-focus wash of warm, dappled green and earthy tones.

A small, dark bird with a black head and back, lighter gray-white underparts, and slender dark legs. The bird is perched facing forward on the edge of a dark roof gutter, angled slightly to the left. The background features a textured dark roof shingle surface and out-of-focus green foliage in the upper left corner, illuminated by bright daylight casting soft shadows.

@mrikigai.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 6:11 AM

Nuttall’s Woodpecker today at Tolay Lake Regional Park in #Sonoma #California #Birds #Nature

A Nutall's woodpecker clings to a vertical, light-colored dead tree branch against a clear blue sky. The bird is captured from behind and slightly to the side, showcasing its striking black-and-white barred back and wings. Its crown is a vibrant red, contrasting sharply with its black-and-white patterned head and nape. The long, dark tail feathers rest against the weathered bark as the woodpecker faces upward and to the right.

@theweatherguy.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 7:49 PM

wgrib2 v3.8 Install on Apple Silicon Macs - — #wgrib2 #version_3.8 #Installation #MacOS #Sequoia #Sonoma #Tahoe

Posted 01/04/2026 @ 2:05 PM —
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@thetofu.bsky.social Sep 10, 2026, 6:01 AM

Finally met volunteers from other shifts at the Charlie's Acres appreciation BBQ. Since it is an animal sanctuary, everything was plant-based. Beautiful Sonoma sunset topped off the perfect night.
#CharliesAcres #AnimalSanctuary #Sonoma #PlantBased #Volunteer

@markzukowski.com Sep 9, 2026, 9:15 PM

Sun Halo - Sonoma, CA Sept. 9, 2026
#sun #halo #sunhalo #sky #sonoma #california #oaktree #photography

@odediswinereviews.bsky.social Sep 7, 2026, 6:25 PM

Iron Horse Vineyards North Block Pinot Noir 2023, Green Valley, California

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#PinotNoir #wine #Sonoma #RussianRiverValley #GreenValley #winereview #odedi #wineblog #winewriter #vinRouge #winesky

Iron Horse Vineyards North Block Pinot Noir 2023, Green Valley, California

Purplish in color with light intensity.

Medium bodied with medium acidity, and dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing cherries, currants, chocolates, light wood, tobacco and spices

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself.

Soft and elegant, fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced, spicy and entertaining.

Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.

A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were hand picked and aged for 10 months in French oak barrels. A tiny production of only 2,400 bottles.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$87.

@patricknearyart.bsky.social Sep 5, 2026, 4:19 PM

Early morning fog on the hills, Valley Oak and massive standing rock.

Sonoma County, California

#Sonoma #SonomaCounty #California
#Trees #OakTrees #ValleyOak #ValleyOaks
#Landscape #Landscapes
#LandscapePhotography
#Fog

@birdman-2.bsky.social Sep 5, 2026, 2:47 PM

The Pharaoh #Marin #Sonoma #StateFair #California #photography #Black&White #monochrome #infrared