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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

‘Then he saw them. The gulls… The order was not clear… it was as though they waited upon some signal.’ The Birds - Daphne du Maurier #BirdOfTheDay #EFG

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tuesday’s theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #EFG so I thought it was time to give the humble Gadwall its chance to show off.

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

One of those rare #Seabirds that hates getting its feet wet! #BirdOfTheDay

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

‘Don’t look, Ethel - there’s a weird bloke with a camera over there!’ #BirdOfTheDay #CaptionThatBird

Two coots standing at the water’s edge with their heads down, preening.

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

‘Dainty and #Elegant - with eyes that match my toes!’ #BirdOfTheDay

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

One from Japan 🇯🇵 for Friday’s #BirdOfTheDay #Paridae A local sub-species of Marsh Tit found only on the northern island, Hokkaido.

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Not exactly autumnal… we still have Hummingbird Hawk Moths on the buddleias in our #YorkshireDales garden. @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Offering up this smart-looking female Shoveller for Thursday’s #BirdOfTheDay #ODG @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A watchful Raven on a damp, grey morning for Tuesday’s #BirdOfTheDay #Silhouette

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A handsome pair of Eiders for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme… #Mamas&Papas

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

‘Come one step closer and you’ll be next on the menu!’ #BirdOfTheDay #AngryBirds

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Saturday’s #BirdOfTheDay A Turnstone blending in with a seaweed backdrop. #BirdsInAbstract

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wow, that was a surprise! A first ever Clifden Nonpareil in my neighbour’s moth trap last night - on the western edge of the #YorkshireDales A real stunner (even if it is a little bit worn). @mothiduk.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A starry Starling and bright blue skies for Thursday’s #BirdOfTheDay #Iridescence

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A Cormorant surveying the waves is my offering for Wednesday’s #ABCD #BirdOfTheDay

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

What a capture! Love the light in this - and look at those eyes! #HenHarriers #IsleOfMan 🇮🇲

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It’s #BirdsInGreen for today’s theme. How about this handsome Siskin braving the rain much earlier in the year? #BirdOfTheDay

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Starting the week with #Herons&Egrets as the theme for #BirdOfTheDay This GWE lit up a grey day at Leighton Moss last week… @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I was delighted when this handsome racer decided to drop in for a brief pit-stop! #BirdOfTheDay #Pigeons

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today’s alt theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #SittingOnWater I’m not sure that Goosanders ever just ‘sit’ - they always seem to be so active - but this female was happy to pose for a few seconds.

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Amazing photo of an elusive and very handsome ‘Grey Ghost’ - clearly on a mission!

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

‘Come on you lot - we can’t sit around here all day!’ A Pelican #InFlight above his #Grounded mates. #BirdOfTheDay 🇦🇺

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

‘Hmmm… I would be snoozing if you hadn’t shown up with that camera!’ Slightly irritated female Shoveller @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay #BirdNaps

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Thursday’s main theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #Contrast How about this raucous Chough loudly staking his claim to his territory?

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A slightly grumpy-looking fledgling Song Thrush for today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme. #Thrushes

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

#BirdsUpClose Sometimes it’s well worth taking a closer look… #BirdOfTheDay

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Sunday’s theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #Parenting I think this photo fits the bill…

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

‘But Mum makes it look so easy!’ Recently fledged House Martin discovers that balancing on a telephone wire needs a little bit of practice… #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

#ThinPerches are just perfect for a bit of high-level feather care… #BirdOfTheDay

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Brilliant to see this Silver Y taking a nap on the sweetpeas on my allotment this afternoon. #YorkshireDales @mothiduk.bsky.social @mothiduk.bsky.social

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Today’s theme is #Simple Any bird against a simple, plain background. How about this Black Headed Gull from earlier in the year on a rare February blue-sky day? #BirdOfTheDay #IsleOfMan 🇮🇲

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Awful phone pic - but I was delighted to find this Clouded Yellow near the gate to our allotments here in the #YorkshireDales #butterflies @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

‘Look into my eyes…’ Even from this distance, it’s clear that the ‘Moor Owl’ is an awesome creature. #BirdOfTheDay #AwesomeOwls

Distant Short-eared owl sitting up on a clump of heather and staring straight at the camera.

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"Let me repeat, we live on a planet where the cheapest way to make power is to point a sheet of glass at the sun." Watch the TED Talk then read #HereComesTheSun - then lend it to all your friends. Intelligent & sensible #ClimateEmergency optimism is a rare and precious commodity.

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Wednesday’s theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdInABush. Perhaps this Reed Bunting is hoping that no one will notice that he’s not quite looking his best…

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Today’s theme for #BirdOfTheDay beautifully demonstrated by this handsome Lapwing. #Iridescence

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I’m sorry, I don’t usually post anything political here but the arrogance & wanton greed of this dangerous fool has forced my hand. Just read #HereComesTheSun by @billmckibben.bsky.social - more sense & hope in every sentence than in anything Tice has ever said. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Reform’s Tice says people should stop fighting climate crisis and ‘enjoy’ heat

Deputy leader says it is ‘arrogant’ to try to halt global heating, despite UK being left reeling by summer firewave

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

‘With hair as good as this, you just have to #StrikeAPose don’t you?’ Great Crested Terns. #BirdOfTheDay #Australia 🇦🇺

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

‘A bird in the hand…’ Rescued from our kitchen and heading back out to where he belongs!’ #BirdOfTheDay #UnusualPlaces

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Saturday’s #BirdOfTheDay is enjoying some leafy shade to escape the summer heat… 🍃 #Warblers

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Brian Christian @bcriverside28.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I was hoping to make this juvenile House Martin my #BirdOfTheDay but, unfortunately, he hasn’t yet mastered the art of effortless balance to demonstrate that he’s entirely #AtOneWithNature 😂😂😂 #BirdOnAWire

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