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BoesePhotography @boesephotography.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Have been a little preoccupied with her air show in here this weekend. But here is a #MonarchButterfly #ECK

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BoesePhotography @boesephotography.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It’s been kinda rainy … I’m kinda checked out lately … so here is a recent pic #RedTailedHawk #AllanGardens #Toronto

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BoesePhotography @boesephotography.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I think it’s the start of hawk season In #AllanGardens there seems to be a few juvenile #RedTailedHawks bombing around. #Raptors #Birds #Toronto #ECK

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BoesePhotography @boesephotography.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Well I took a shot of the eclipse last night from the heart of Toronto #LunarPhotography #Moon #Eclipse #FullMoon

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Good morning, Helen’s #BirdOfTheDay, I’m going with birds snacking on #NaturalSeeds straight from the plant, crop, or tree - no cheating with feeders please! I so wanted to cheat with a Jay who “ randomly” found some seed that had fallen out of a pocket but no. 😂 #birds #photography #ECK

A female House Sparrow perched among the branches of a flowering bush, holding a small seed from the plant in her beak. Her warm brown plumage and subtle markings are clearly visible in the sunlight, with fresh green leaves and pale dried flower heads surrounding her against a softly blurred green background.

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Atlantic Birding @atlanticbirding.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🪶 Morning, Happy Wednesday Everyone! Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Woodland; any bird in a forest setting Alt. is #Yellow; on the bird or in the scene - Great Spotted Woodpecker on an Oak - European Goldfinch on a bench #birds #ECK #birdphotography #naturephotography #WoodpeckerWednesday

A male Great Spotted Woodpecker perched on a small oak trunk in the forest. The bird is perched on a vertical branch which travels from the bottom of the frame, centre right, up towards the right hand corner of the shot. Its right side of its body can be seen. Its upper parts are black, with white patches at the sides of the head, side of the neck and top of the wings. It has a long, sharp bill and a red patch at the back of the neck. The underbelly is white.
There are some out of focus leaves in the foreground, giving a hazy effect on the shot and the background is out of focus green leaves with a few patches of light to the right.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Good morning birders and buddies. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today: #RecentGardenBirds, most recent capture/s of a bird/s in your garden. Alt #ReflectionsAndShadows, any capture of a bird with an accompanying reflection/ shadow. Song Thrush in my garden, few days ago. #birds #photography #ECK

A Song Thrush perched upright on a diagonal branch, its long tail extending downward. The bird has warm brown upperparts and a pale cream breast densely marked with bold, dark spots. Its dark eye and pointed bill are sharply defined, while a slender twig and small green leaves partially cross its body. The background is filled with softly blurred green foliage and reddish berry clusters, creating a natural woodland setting.

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Heather @hceedee.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Pigeon, 19 May '17. #PigeonSky 🪶

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Good morning folks. Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #ColourfulCharacters, any bird with colourful plumage. The Alt theme is #Herons&Egrets, any of both species. #birds #ECK #CanonR5mkii #birdphotography #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #naturephotography #NatureTherapy #ForJanet #wildlifephotography

A Robin looking around to make sure the coast is clear.

A Ring-necked Pheasant with its beautiful and colourful plumage shining bright.

And with a colourful theme it wouldn't work without a Kingfisher, who looks stunning with the sun shining on its plumage.

A Great Egret flying across the skyline with its neck curled back to its body.

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Atlantic Birding @atlanticbirding.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🪶 Alan has chosen #RainyDayBirds as today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, birds in the rain or with wet plumage Alt. is #SunnyDayBirds, birds in sunshine A Male Blackbird in the rain on the forest edge. #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #nature #Flyday #ForestFriday #photographersofbluesky

A male Blackbird perched on a dead Elder tree in the rain. The bird is right of centre of the shot with its back turned to the camera so that its head, wings and tail are visible. Its head is turned to the lett ft so the left side of its head can be seen
The bird has a bright yellow bill and eye ring, the rest of its plumage is jet black, with a slight greying on the flight feathers.
It is sitting on a dead elder tree, the tree has four branches which spread from the centre stem. The two to the right travel along the bottom of the frame, the bird is on the upper one. The two to the right travel diagonally to encompass the left hand side of the shot.
It is teeming rain, the drops can be seen frozen in the air as they fall and droplets can be seen on the birds plumage.
In the background the forest edge is out focus, giving a green background with pale-grey throughout from the falling rain

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Although it is a sunny day, the sun is behind this egret as it splashes mud and water during a catch. For the #birdoftheday theme of #sunnydaybirds #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A backlit egret makes a mess as it catches its meal. Mud and water are splashing around it

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Good morning birders. Level is easy today. The #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #RainyDayBirds, any bird captured in the rain or that has wet plumage. Alt is #SunnyDayBirds, birds captured on a sunny day. Female Mallard taken yesterday. #birds #photography #ECK

A close-up portrait of a female Mallard duck resting on the water, showing her intricately patterned brown plumage, orange-brown bill and dark eye. Tiny droplets of water cling to her feathers, highlighting the fine detail and texture of her plumage. The softly blurred water in the background creates a calm, natural setting.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Good morning folks. It's @helenbennett.bsky.social turn to host #BirdOfTheDay and her themes are #AwesomeOwls, any Owl from the 2 Owl families. The Alt theme is #BirdNameG, any bird whose common name starts with G. #birds #ECK @rspb.bsky.social #CanonR5mkii #ukbirding #BirdLife #photography

Gary Green Woodpecker was surprised to see the paparazzi walk round the corner, with their lenses primed and ready to take his photo before he'd brushed his plumage.
So he shouted at them to wait until he was ready, but those damned paparazzi never listen because that doesn't get them their stories.
So Gary didn't hang around long because he doesn't like those who don't listen to him, sorry but not sorry Gary 😂

Captured at Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

Gary & Gloria Goosander were drifting past each other like ships in the night, and that was because Gary didn't listen to Gloria about what she wanted from the beauty parlour.
Meaning Gary came home with all the wrong beauty products that Gloria didn't ask for, and what made it worse was Gary turned and said "well you should have gone yourself" which really annoyed Gloria.
I'm sure most males have been there Gary, and she will get over it eventually.

Captured at Yarrow Valley Country Park.

Gary Goldcrest was flirting from branch to branch looking for a mate, but he wasn't having much luck.
And he tried blaming that on the paparazzi following him around, but the paparazzi weren't having none of that and told him to look in the mirror.
But not knowing why Gary said "have you", to which they said "yes" and we don't have food all down us, which makes you look like a tramp, Gary.... with a smile on their face.

Captured at Yarrow Valley Country Park.

Sammy Short Eared Owl was flying over the fields on the prowl for food, while also watching out for those sneaky paparazzi.
Which he hadn't spotted already snapping away as he banked to his left, in the direction where he spotted some movement in the low cut grass in the field beside the road.
Sadly for Sammy it wasn't something he could eat as it was some rubbish moving in the grass due to the moderate winds, which made Sammy and the paparazzi angry because people should take their rubbish home with them or at least bin it.

Captured up in the North East.

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Helen Bennett 🌿 @helenbennett.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Hello 👋 I adore Owls so today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #AwesomeOwls 😊🦉 Any owl from the two owl families. Here's a gorgeous Long-eared owl that I was fortunate enough to see 🤎 📷 🪶 Alt: #BirdNameG any bird whose common name starts with the letter G! Happy Thursday 🕊️ #Nature #Photography #ECK

A photograph showing a long-eared owl that is perched at an angle on a textured tree branch, facing right against a blurred green background. The owl features a prominent facial disc with a white, vertical stripe between its vivid orange eyes, a black beak, and long, dark ear tufts which are flattened against its head. Its plumage is a dense mix of brown, black, grey, and tan feathers, with a warm rufous coloration visible on its chest. The owl's talons are gripped firmly onto the rough bark of the vertical branch, and its lower wings are partially extended downward, showing a barred pattern of tan and dark brown bands. The owl had been hunting in the adjacent fields just before dusk and its feathers underneath are slightly wet. His gaze is fixed intently in to the distance ready to launch in flight again.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Taking Sam out folks. Be back to help Helen later. Another finch. This time the green variety. 😁 Alt: #BirdNameG any bird whose common name starts with the letter G! #BirdOfTheDay #birds #photography #ECK

A vibrant European Greenfinch perched on a slender, budding branch, facing right. Its plumage is a striking mix of olive-green, yellow and soft grey, with bright yellow flashes along the folded wings and tail. The bird’s pale, conical bill and dark, glossy eye are clearly visible, while fine feather detail gives its head and body a soft, textured appearance. The dark, softly blurred background provides strong contrast, making the Greenfinch stand out beautifully.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Good morning, Helen has said: Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #AwesomeOwls 😊🦉 Any owl from the two owl families. Alt: #BirdNameG any bird whose common name starts with the letter G! Only have a couple of grainy captivity owl shots, so it’s the alt for me. #birds #photography #ECK

A European Goldfinch perched on a diagonal metal bar, shown in close-up against a soft, dark grey background. Its vivid red face, black-and-white head markings, warm golden-brown plumage and pale breast are clearly visible, with its delicate feet gripping the bar. The bird looks alert, facing left, with its long black-and-white tail hanging below the perch.

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BoesePhotography @boesephotography.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: Alt: #BirdNameG any bird whose common name starts with the letter G So here is a #GoldenEye in flight #Birds #Ducks #ECK #Toronto #UrbanNature #TommyThompsonPark

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Good morning birders and buddies, AB has said today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #BirdInABush; any birds in bushes Alt #FlyingHigh; birds flying high in the sky. #birds #BloomScrolling #photography #ECK

A close-up of a female House Sparrow perched on a slender branch beside a cluster of vivid purple and pink flowers. Her warm brown and buff plumage is finely patterned, with a glossy dark eye and delicate beak clearly visible. She appears to be looking towards the blossoms, while lush green foliage creates a soft, colourful background.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For AB’s alt theme #FlyingHigh I’m going with some Sandwich Terns. Not a great shot but liked their formation. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #photography #ECK

Three Sandwich Terns in flight against a pale blue-grey sky. The nearest tern is sharply focused, showing its distinctive black cap, slender black bill with a yellow tip, pale grey body, long narrow wings and forked tail. Two other Sandwich Terns fly behind it at different angles, slightly blurred by motion, creating a lovely sense of depth and movement.

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Atlantic Birding @atlanticbirding.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday Everyone! Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #BirdInABush; any bird in a hedge/bush Alt. is #FlyingHigh; any bird flying high in the sky - juvenile Whitethroat amongst the brambles - Sub-adult White-Tailed Eagle flyover #birds #ECK #birdphotography #naturephotography

A juvenile Common Whitethroat perched on a bramble stem in a bramble hedge. The bird is left of centre of frame, looking right so that its front and right side are visible.
The bird has a grey/brown head and dark eye with a faint pale eyebrow stripe. Its back is grey-brown, turning to rufous at the wings. It has the customary white throat with a pink-grey wash on the breast and underbelly.
The bird is perched in a hollow in the bramble hedging with bright sunshine highlighting its head, breast and upper wings.
The foreground and around the bird are brambles with fresh, bright green leaves and patches of the field in the background are visible through the hedge

A sub-adult White-tailed Eagle soaring overhead against a grey sky. The bird is right of centre of frame, travelling from right to left. Its wingspan stretches from the top to bottom of the shot.
The bird is visible from underneath; the rich brown plumage of the underbelly and wings has speckled of white throughout, its yellow feet and talons are tucked in just in front of its white, wedge shaped tail, the feathers of which have brown at the edges and tips. Its head and neck are also brown and it has a large, chunky bill.
The background is a uniform grey-white sky.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Good morning folks. @atlanticbirding.bsky.social is hosting #BirdOfTheDay and his themes are #BirdInABush, any bird in a hedge/bush. The Alt theme is #FlyingHigh, any bird flying high in the sky. #birds #naturephotography #ECK #CanonR5mkii #photography #ukbirding #birdphotography #BirdLife

Gary Grey Heron standing in the bush looking up to see what's making a lot of noise, but it was only Freddie Fulmar with his siren blaring away as he was chasing Percy Puffin for speeding.
Gary wasn't happy about all the noise because it woke him up from his afternoon nap, and he knew that was his sleep over with and he hates waking up before his alarm goes off.
The paparazzi did tell him to grow up which made him even angrier, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Captured at WWT London Wetlands.

Rachel Raven was surveying her patch from high in the bush, but there wasn't much around apart from the stalker with a camera.
When she heard the paparazzi shout up, "who are you calling a stalker", and her reply was "well you are hiding in a bush following me", and there wasn't anything the paparazzi could reply with.
The moral of the story is don't annoy the females 😂

Captured at WWT London Wetlands.

Kamala Kestrel was out looking for food for her hungry brood, when she spotted some of the Little Terns chicks moving around below her. This is something the young ones were told not to do as it's very dangerous for them, but sadly for the little chicks they didn't stand a chance when Kamala swooped down and grabbed one of them while shouting "I'll be back". This was something she picked up from watching her favourite film series "Terminator", even though she was nowhere near his size although she was as lethal.

Captured at Long Nanny Tern Colony.

Rocky Red Kite was out on the prowl, although he wasn't having much luck when the paparazzi spotted him drifting on the thermals.
And every time he circled around, the smaller birds took off in fright then circled around before landing when the coast was clear.
But it wasn't long before Freddie Fulmar was on the scene to clear the scavengers away, making it much safer for the smaller birds to relax.

Captured at Summer Leys Nature Reserve.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Good morning birders and buddies. Rob has said: Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Iridescence, any bird with colour changing plumage. The Alt theme is #Mothers, any female bird. I know I never post Jays 🤥 but their blue flashes are iridescent. Thinking of Rob+Lyndsey #birds #photography #ECK

A close-up portrait of a Eurasian Jay, showing its warm pinkish-brown plumage, pale streaked crown, strong black-and-grey bill and striking red-brown eye. The bird’s head is turned slightly upward, while a vivid blue-and-black barred patch on the folded wing catches the light, displaying beautiful iridescence that shifts in intensity with the angle. Fine feather detail is visible across the body, with a softly blurred green woodland background creating a natural setting.

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