christinebeeton

@christinebeeton@mstdn.social

Immunologist using venom toxins to target ion channels in autoimmune diseases. Gardening and birding for relaxation. Views are my own.
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท & ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง in ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ. She/Her/Dr

Header photo is a female osprey just after catching a large fish.

#Immunology #IonChannels #PotassiumChannels #Autoimmunity #RheumatoidArthritis #VenomToxins #WomenInSTEM #WomenInScience #GraduateEducation
#Birding #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

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christinebeeton, to random

In parts of South Australia the pelican is known by its Ngaarrindjeri name, nori.
Tarwin river estuary, near Inverloch, Australia.

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christinebeeton, to random

At first glance, they might look like a white American pelicans but, aside from their predominantly white feather colors, their beaks and legs are different colors, their eyes are bigger, and their tail has some black feathers. The Australian pelican has the longest bill of any living bird!

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christinebeeton, to Birds

My Dad's favorite bird is the pelican. White pelicans, brown pelicans, any pelican. So I was thinking of my Dad when this Australian pelican flew from the direction of the beach to the estuary where we were standing, staring at terns, circled, and did a water landing.

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christinebeeton, to Birds

Superb fairywrens. The males have those gorgeous shades of blue. I saw some in Inverloch and some in Brisbane. Stunning little birds!
October 06 and 07. 2023, Inverloch, Australia.

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christinebeeton, to Birds

Tricolored herons, fishing.

Delores Fenwick Nature Center, Texas.

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christinebeeton, to Hummingbirds

Male ruby-throated hummingbird.

Look at this guy! Turning his head changes how the light hits its neck feathers, making them appear to change color. It could not not share this!

I had at least 7 hummingbirds in the backyard today.

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christinebeeton, to PetBirds

Roseate spoonbills.

Delores Fenwick Nature Center, Texas.

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christinebeeton, to random

We heard thunder but didn't get any rain. Again.

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christinebeeton,

@Laukidh Indeed...

christinebeeton, to PetBirds

Portrait of an attack bird.

Photo taken as I was surrounded while sitting on a bench outside the Frankfurt airport last July. I played dead and it worked, they stared me down and moved on. I survived this close encounter with Canada geese.

christinebeeton,

@kkarhan Not noice, they'll kill you if you move!!! They look dainty and innocent but are the opposite!
I can't believe they are Canadian.

christinebeeton,

@kkarhan ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚

christinebeeton,

@eyrea @kkarhan ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ These were nicely groomed and didn't attack, so also nicely behaved, in their own way

christinebeeton, to PetBirds

Frankfurt airport nuthatches (sitelles).

I was stranded in Frankfurt for 2 days in July. Did you know this airport has ponds and hiking trails??? And wildlife, including nuthatches (lifers!)?

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christinebeeton,

@kkarhan I am glad it exists and that I found that area by accident. It made for a fun day while stranded.

christinebeeton, to Flowers

Bees in a lotus flower.
Brazos Bend State Park, Texas.

christinebeeton, to Hummingbirds

This tiny mighty fighter was the sole owner of my backyard and all of its flowers and sugar feeders.

Female ruby-throated hummingbird on her southern migration, Texas.

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christinebeeton, to PetBirds

This afternoon, I was in my backyard taking photos of hummingbirds when an osprey flew high above with a large fish.

I am easily distracted...

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christinebeeton,

@johnefrancis I hope it was already dead by then, poor thing.

christinebeeton, to PetBirds

Some seagulls have beautiful eyes.

Ventura harbor, California, July 2023.

christinebeeton, to Travel

Isn't he handsome? A little stinky, but handsome.

christinebeeton, to wildlife

It's Monday!
Here is a bunny eating grass (Brazos Bend State Park, Texas, June 2021).

christinebeeton, to PetBirds

I am still working on those skills but I have gotten better at photos of birds in flight. At least when it comes to larger birds...

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christinebeeton, to wildlife

Red-eyed tree frog.

Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica, May 2023.

christinebeeton, to Birding

Baby black-necked stilts.

Brazos Bend State Park, Texas.

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