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@ali1973.bsky.social

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Photography, Wildlife, Birding, Insects, Astronomy

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Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Today’s themes are #Birds&Buds and #Birds&Bokeh Here is a Marsh Harrier against a blur of purple flowers covering both themes #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A female Marsh Harrier banks in flight against a blurry background of purple flowers and green trees and foliage. Its wings are swept downwards and its tail is fully fanned.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Osprey being chased off by gulls. #birds 🪶 @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social @mercianbirding.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

An Osprey under close-quarter harassment from a large juvenile gull.

An Osprey under close-quarter harassment from a large adult gull. Both birds are face on to the camera and the Gull is almost directly above the Osprey, with its webbed feet dangling.

An Osprey under close-quarter harassment from a large juvenile gull. Both birds are side on to the camera and the Gull has its beak wide open, as if shouting at the Osprey, who is looking back over its shoulder as it is chased.

An Osprey under close-quarter harassment from a large juvenile gull. There is more distance between the birds now and the Osprey has its wings outstretched and its neck is extended and its head is up.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today’s theme is #SplashingAround Here is an Osprey emerging from a successful dive #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

An Osprey emerging from the water. Only its head and wings are visible with sprays of water flicking up off its wings.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Video (pt2 of 2) of the male fox in my mum's garden, snacking on a morsel from the lawn, has a sneeze and then explores the raked pile of moss my mum left out for nesting birds to use. #FoxOfTheDay @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Video (pt1 of 2) of the male fox in my mum's garden, having a scratch, stretch, yawn and then hearing something potentially tasty... #FoxOfTheDay @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Osprey from today's lovely sunny ramble. #birds 🪶

Osprey overhead in near silhouette, its wings and tail are spread, backlit by the sun.

Osprey with fish gripped in its talons as it flies overhead.

Osprey in flight with its head down, searching for prey below. There are strands of grass or twigs caught in its talons.

Osprey emerges from the water after a successful dive, fish clutched in its talons.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Three adult foxes in my mum's garden, the resident female, her mate for this year and one of her previous litter who seems to have stayed on in 'helper' or alloparenting role #FoxOfTheDay @chrisgpackham.bsky.social @mammalsociety.bsky.social @staffsmammalgroup.bsky.social

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Today’s theme is #Feathers Here is a Goosanderf having a post-preen flap #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Female Goosander is side on to the camera, standing on a pebbly bank against a background of water. She is stood upright and is flapping her wings in front of her.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Today’s theme is #AdultsWithChicks Here is an Avocet taking in its chicks to give them a brood #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

An Avocet stands on a muddy shore, crouched a little with its wing lowered as its chicks scurry under its protective cover.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Today’s theme is #Preeners&Scratchers Here is a Greater Spotted Woodpecker having a preen #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Greater Spotted Woodpecker is shown at the top of a large dead branch, its bill pushed into its shoulder feathers as it preens. There is a sprig of bright green leaves in the lower right against a mid to dark grey sky

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #BugCatchers The amazing ability of Hobbies to catch dragonflies on the wing #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Hobby if flight is shown having just caught a dragonfly in its talons. Its head is bent towards its feet as it prepares to strip the wings from its prey before eating.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Today’s theme is #Migratory Here is a quartet of White Fronted Geese #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Four White Fronted Geese fly in a diamond formation, right to left, against a blank white sky. The barred markings on their bellies are visible.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #Silhouettes&Shadows A Cuckoo in near silhouette #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Cuckoo flies overhead, wings outstretched in near silhouette against a blank grey sky. Its striped underside is just about visible.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

@moocher.bsky.social Just read your wonderful article on the beaver. Utterly joyous and conveyed brilliantly your shock and excitement. Fantastic!!!

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Today’s theme is #Splash Female Goosander having a big splash about #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Female Goosander splashes with wings and feet, sending a big splash of water over her back.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Today’s theme is #Feeders Here is a fight over the peanut feeder: Greater Spotted Woodpecker vs Ring Necked Parakeets #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Ring Necked Parakeet swoops in on a feeder as a Greater Spotted Woodpecker chases off another Parakeet. Acid green Parakeet wings versus the black and white of the Woodpecker.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Today’s theme is #GreyDay Here is a Lesser Black Baked Gull having a splash about #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Lesser Black Back Gull lies low in the water, a splash over its face and one dark grey wing raised up.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #Abstract A reflection only of a Lapwing in flight #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A reflected image of a lapwing in flight shows an inverted bird rippled by the pale blue water

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Some iridescent clouds from today's cold and blustery walk #clouds #iridescent #iridescence #EKC #photography #rainbow #colour

Bands of rainbow colours show in wispy clouds against a dark sky.

Bands of rainbow colours show in wispy clouds against a dark sky.

Bands of rainbow colours show in wispy clouds against a dark sky.

Bands of rainbow colours show in wispy clouds against a dark sky.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #LightAndShade A Little Egret performs against dark shadowed reeds #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Black and white image of a Little Egret in shallow water against dark reeds. It is swirling its wings around it, almost like it is performing a fan-dance

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Today’s theme is #Photogenic I love the iridescence of Lapwings and can't resist firing of a stack of shots when they're shining in the sunlight #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Lapwing banks in flight over blurred, pale blue water. Its wings are fully spread showing the iridescence on its back and wings. The shimmer is mainly shades of olive and emerald green, shot through with areas of pinkish-lilac.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #Green Have gone with a Green Winged Teal showing off its green wing #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Green Winged Teal preens whilst sat on rippled blue water. Its head is hidden under its raised wing, showing off the gorgeous green feathers that give it its name.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Today’s theme is #SteppingOut Here is a Sparrowhawk stalking the reedbeds #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Sparrowhawk strides through an area of flattened yellow reeds, head down and glaring with one taloned foot raised. An out of focus stand of yellow reeds frames it from the right of the image.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today’s theme is #SideView A Mute Swan gliding serenely sideon #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Mute Swan glides over pastel blue water. It is side on with its wings fluffed and raised. The water is mill-pond still and the swan is reflected almost perfectly. There are spikey grasses in the background.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #Finches Here is a Goldfinch taking flight from a teasel #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Goldfinch takes flight from a teasel. Its wings are straight out showing the flash of yellow.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Today’s theme is #PerfectLighting A Buzzard landing in a treetop at dawn #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Common Buzzard is about to land in a bare treetop. Its wings are swept back as it stretches out its talons towards the branches. The background is blurred bare trees and whole scene is bathed in a golden glow as the sun rises.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Today’s theme is #FourOrMore Here are four snipe! #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Four Snipe shown in flight against the surface of a lake that is reflection the green of unseen reeds

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Today’s theme is #BestOfTheMonth Here are my fav shots from this month #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Sparrowhawk in flight. Its wings are high above its back as it flies right o left against a blank white sky.

A single Lapwing is seen in silhouette against a rainbow, which fills the background of the image.

A Red Kite soars over head against a blue sky, its reddish body and black and white wings shown clearly.

A Greater Spotted Woodpecker is seen in upright flight against a blurred background of leaves and branches. Its wings are swept back showing off the black and white spots.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Today’s theme is #PowerPose How about a Peregrine on a pylon for a power pose? #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Peregrine Falcon perches on an electricity pylon. It is crouched with its wings half raised.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #Brown so have chosen the lovely rich dark brown on this male Pintail’s head #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A close up is a male Pintail duck showing its rich, dark brown head and lighter streaked feathers on its back.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Today’s theme is #RuffledFeathers A Grey Wagtail having a feather fluff up #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Grey Wagtail sits on a bare branch over greenish water. It is fluffing up its soft grey and bright yellow feathers following a preen.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Trying to take advantage of the breaks in the rain and some recent sunshine, had some great encounters. #birds 🪶 #photography #EastCoastKin @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @westmidbirdclub.bsky.social

Red Kite overhead, seen against a blue sky, its red body, grey head and black and white wings are clearly seen, as is its forked tail.

Two male and one female Shoveler are shown in flight. The sun is lighting up the males' green heads as they fly against blurred reeds.

Female Goosander with her russet, spikey head is seen on the water. Seen from the side, she has her long, hooked bill wide open.

A single Lapwing is seen in silhouette against the tightly-cropped rays of a rainbow.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Just seen this via @robcrank68.bsky.social for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme of #Two for today so going with a Great Crested Grebe with its chick on its back 🪶 #birds #PhotographyIsArt #EastCoastKin #photography

A Great Crested Grebe swims with its stripey chick poking its black, white and red head out from under the parent’s wings.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Today’s theme is #WaterDroplets Here is a pair of Mute Swans speckled with droplets in a torrential summer downpour from a few years ago. I was sheltering under a bridge as they sailed by, unbothered #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Two Mute Swans on dark, iron grey water that is choppy with a torrential downpour of rain. They have droplets of rain and water on their backs.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Today’s theme is #WingsOverWater A calling a Redshank coming into land over water #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Redshank calling as it comes into land over green rippled water. Its wings are swept back and its legs are lowered as it prepares to land.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Today’s theme is #BranchBirds A Cormorant among the catkins #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Cormorant stands on a branch amongst pinkish catkins. Its beak is open as it looks to break off a branch for some nest building

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Today’s theme is #PeacefulSolitude A beautiful Barn Owl has a restful moment of peace #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Barn Owl sits on a hidden post, its head turned and its eyes closed. It is seen through a haze of burred green grasses.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Today’s theme is #Green A male Mallard dabbles on a frozen lake #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A male Mallard is shown on the right top corner. It stands on a frozen lake and is clearly reflected the ice. Its lovely green head is shining in the low sunlight.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Today’s theme is #BirdButts Here is a Greylag Goose showing off its undercarriage as it slips on the ice #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Greylag Goose see from behind. One foot is sliding sideways on ice, its wings are out and wonky and its white bum is showing.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Today’s theme is #Portrait A female Goldeneye lying low in the water #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A closeup of a female Goldeneye’s head. It is dark reddish brown and has a bright but pale yellow eye. It is low to the water and is side on to the camera.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

For @javajanegallery.co.uk and #SmallBirdSaturday, here is a grumpy looking Greenfinch #birds 🪶

A Greenfinch stands on a bear branch. It is facing the camera and seems to have a disgruntled expression.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Today’s theme is #DivingForFood A Common Tern preparing to dive #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Common Tern seen from below. It is angled with its sharp red bill downwards, wings spread wide against a blurred backdrop of green.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today’s theme is #Birds&Bugs Here is a Hobby with its dragonfly dinner #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Hobby feeding on the wing eats a dragonfly from its talons.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Today’s theme is #WaterBirds Here is a pair of Pintail Ducks #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A pair of Pintail Duck stand at the edge of the water against low green foliage on the bank.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Today’s theme is #OddCouples Here is an Oystercatcher about to land on an unsuspecting Coot #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

An Oystercatcher is in diving flight, beak open, wings down and tail flared. It is about to land on a Coot who is minding its own business on a grassy bank.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Today’s theme is #Posted A glowering Jackdaw perches menacingly… #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Jackdaw perches on a narrow post. It is facing the camera and glowering with its pale grey eyes. The back ground is a blur of green and yellow and orange.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Video of a Water Rail braving the open to pick at the spillage of seeds from the feeders above it #birds 🪶 #EastCoastKin

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Today’s alternative theme is #Blurred A pair of Mallard males having a right scrap. #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

Two Mallard males are a blur of wings and splashing water as they fight quite viciously.

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Today’s theme is #Serenity A Heron looking peaceful as the dawn breaks #BirdOfTheDay #birds 🪶 @robcrank68.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social

A Heron perches in a sparse, bare tree. The sky behind is the softest of blue and palest of pink as the sun begins to rise

Ali @ali1973.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

For @javajanegallery.co.uk #SmallBirdSaturday Here is a Treecreeper, one of my favourite but least successfully snapped #birds ! 🪶 #photography #EastCoastKin

A Treecreeper stands on the trunk of a lichen-mottled silver birch.