CBP just published February data about migration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Here's the past 5 months' numbers of irregular migrants encountered at ports of entry. The January 20 disappearance of CBP One appointments is vividly evident. Table: cbpdata.adamisacson.com/cbp_data_table…

The bluebird carries the sky on his back. - Henry David Thoreau 📷: Eastern Bluebird

A Ring-billed Gull about to have an inflight snack.

A closeup of a male Wood Duck and his brightly-colored green and purple crest. These are one of my favorite birds to photograph - they are so pretty!

Congratulations to ieva jusionyte on receiving a Richard B. Salomon Faculty Research Award in social sciences for her project, “Extradition: Can Justice Be Exported?”—awarded by Brown University’s Office of the Vice President for Research. ow.ly/bNhM50VH50L

Reducing historic disparities starts w/the kind of data that equity impact statements can provide AT ZERO COST TO THE BUDGET. The Equity Impact Campaign urges passage of HB-6287 (RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹) & SB-805 (Sen. Tiara Mack)!🫡👏🏾 RI KIDS COUNT, Women's Fund of Rhode Island, Latino Policy Institute

Scarlet Tanagers like to hang out in the tree tops, so it was a lovely treat to have this male with his stunningly bright red color with jet black wings perch nearby.

A male Scarlet Tanager in his breeding plumage brings a brilliant pop of color whenever he goes.

I have only seen a Golden-winged Warbler three other times in my life, and this was by far the best views I have had of one. A delightful little warbler 💛

 The 2025 RI KIDS COUNT Factbook sounds an urgent warning about how threatened federal budget cuts will harm the state’s children and families: convergenceri.com/stories/using-… via Richard Asinof #RIFactbook

Baltimore Orioles love flowering Crabapple trees. These trees are a source of both insects and nectar, so a bird can have a protein meal and something sweet.

A female Baltimore Oriole working on her nest. These pouchlike nests hang from branches, woven from plant fibers. On windy days they swing around in the breeze but are quite sturdy.

.Richard Asinof on the importance of leading with optimism and intention in challenging times. convergenceri.com/stories/a-blue…

A female Baltimore Oriole pausing for a moment before going back to collecting nesting materials along the river.

A Cedar Waxwing (who is likely younger than three as she/he doesn't have the wax tips on the wings yet) after making a berry selection.

Cedar Waxwings in the midst of their courtship ritual. A berry is passed back and forth, with one bird hopping away with the berry, and then hopping back to pass the berry back. This continued until the Cedar Waxwing on the right ate the berry.

A stare down from a Green Heron.

A male Baltimore Oriole that was stopping by the hanging nest every few minutes to feed his young ones.

A cute little bandit, a male Common Yellowthroat

Another legislative victory! This year’s budget requires a comprehensive pediatric primary health care rate review in 2026 (an important first step to address the shortage of pediatric health care providers, so that that every baby + child in RI can have access to health care!)