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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Pronghorn * Sometimes while birding you run into perfect moments and this was one of those moments. A beautiful Pronghorn, breaking the horizon. This is the fastest land mammal in North America with one of the longest migrations. 🌼

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

*Ladder-backed Woodpecker* * These birds live in the Southwestern United States and I've never been able to get a good picture of one until NOW! Just look at their little amber eye!

A black and white striped woodpecker perches on a branch with a small red eye.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I don't think most birders understand how crucial Great Salt Lake is to North American birds. -12 million migratory birds rely on the lake annually -50-90% of the Eared Grebe population visit to molt and feed -Over 1/3rd of the world's Wilson's Phalarope population gathers here annually (1/3)

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Red-faced Warbler * One of the most beautiful warbler species in North America. This bird was extremely high on our list of birds that we wanted to see. Luckily we got to see several of these little guys while hiking in Arizona. 🌵🪶

A small gray bird with a bright red face and black hood perches amongst the green leaves.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Western Diamondback * I always try to pay attention to the other wildlife while I’m out birding. Luckily it paid off this time as we came across this rattlesnake right in the middle of the path! 👀🪶

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Gila Woodpecker * One of the specialty woodpeckers found throughout Southern Arizona. All I wanted was a picture of a bird on a Saguaro and fortunately this one posed perfectly 🤩

A large brown woodpecker with black and white barring on its back and a red cap perches on a flowering Saguaro cactus

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Coppery-tailed Trogon * The most coveted bird in Southeastern Arizona. The views we got of this bird were a dream come true. 🪶

A green bird with a long tail, orange eye ring, and bright yellow beak perches on a thin branch in the forest.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Broad-billed Hummingbird * This bird quickly became my new favorite hummingbird as I observed it throughout Southeastern Arizona. They're so beautiful with their bluish green plumage and bright bills. 🪶

A green and blue hummingbird with an orange beak perches on a branch.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Rosy-faced Lovebird * We spent all afternoon tracking this lil guy down but once we found them they couldn't help but show off for us. 🪶

A pink faced parrot with a green body sits amongst yellow and white flowers in the golden light.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Rosy-faced Lovebirds * Not native to Phoenix, these birds have slowly built up a population of over 2,000 birds and thrived thanks to the similar desert climate of their homeland. 🪶

Green and pink faced parrot sits atop a green bush with white and yellow flowers.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Arizona was the most incredible birding experience I’ve had so far. The birds were absolutely mesmerizing. My favorite part of the trip however, was spending time with these wonderful friends. There’s nothing like sharing the joy of birding with those around you. 🌵🏜️🪶 @hawkinthelens.bsky.social

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

With the abundance of AI birds being circulated around social media, I compiled a list of birds that AI could NEVER replicate.

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15 Birds That AI Could NEVER Replicate

YouTube video by Bright-Eyed Birding Learn

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Mallard 🦆 * This bird possesses so much beauty and yet, it’s often overlooked due to how common it is. 🪶

A duck with a yellow bill and bright green head shining in the light stares back at the camera with its golden eye.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

•Western Screech-owl• I’m always amazed at how small these owls are. Barely bigger than my hand, they blend seamlessly into the bark that surrounds them 🪶

Small gray and black owl peaks out from a tree cavity with squinting eyes and two feathered horns.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Redheads • The most photogenic Redheads I’ve ever ran into. Local parks really bring out the attention seeking ducks 🪶

Two ducks with maroon heads, blue bills, and yellow eyes with a black chest and gray body float on the dreamy water.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I had a blast participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Join me on this adventure as we explore backyard birds up close, play a game of Wingspan, and go search for two local rarities 🪶

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I Counted Every Bird in My Backyard for a Day...

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Green-winged Teal * I love the light in this photo. It's smooth and vibey. It's so fun when you get close up views on some of these more skiddish ducks. 🪶

A red headed duck with green eye covers and a gray body skins the surface of the vibey water.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Rough-legged Hawk * These Winter visitors are so fun to run into every year. These little guys have feathers that cover their legs all the way to their feet. Awesome! 🪶

A mottled white a dark gray hawk with a small hooked bill perches on a metal sign looking off into the distance.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Want to improve your bird identification skills? Check out this video where I compile some of the BEST resources and tools to be able to do so. There are definitely some hidden gems in here that you don't want to miss! 🪶

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How to Identify Birds: The Best Tools & Tricks

YouTube video by Bright-Eyed Birding Learn

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Redhead * Ducks in general are one of my favorite group of birds. It was a privilege to capture this stunning Redhead at one of my local parks. Definitely have more of these photos to come ✨🪶

A duck with a blue bill, red head, golden eye, and gray and black body swims across the soft orange surface of the water.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

California Gull * * The state bird of Utah! I’ve been focusing on capturing some of the more common birds lately! 🪶

A gray black and white gull stands on a red pier. The bird has a dark eye, yellow bill, and red and black highlight on its bill.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Phainopepla * The perfect photo to end 2025. I have some awesome adventures planned for 2026 so stay tuned 👀 🪶

A silky black bird with a bright red eye, pointed crest, perches at a slight slant

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I found 12 different species for my annual Birdmas challenge! 🎄 AND a brand NEW bird for the channel! 🪶

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12 Days of Birdmas Birding Challenge! (NEW Species)

YouTube video by Bright-Eyed Birding

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

White-throated Sparrow * * These Eastern sparrows are a rare annual visitor to the Western US. I absolutely love running into them. 🪶

A gray sparrow with yellow lores and a white chin sits in the golden morning light.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

After two years I FINALLY found this bird in Utah!! ✅ 🪶

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Black-capped Chickadee * * I love photographing chickadees. They’re so curious, that when you make whispy sounds with your lips they can’t help but come right up to you out of curiosity. 🪶

A black and white tiny bird stands on a small branch in the light of the setting sun.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Was so fun participating in this video where @hawkinthelens.bsky.social gives up eBird in favor of the good ol’ days. Check it out! 🪶

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

How to tell the difference between a Cooper’s Hawk and a Sharp-shinned Hawk 👀 🪶

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

How to tell the difference between a Horned Grebe and an Eared Grebe 👀🪶

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Birds of Rey @birdsofrey.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Great Gray Owl 🍂 #birds

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Daily reminder that INCREDIBLE birds can be found EVERYWHERE! Even at your local parks 🪶

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Eared and Horned Grebes can be particularly challenging to tell apart especially in their non-breeding plumage. Here’s some tips on how to differentiate the two 🪶

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Eared Grebe vs. Horned Grebe - Bird ID Made Easy

YouTube video by Bright-Eyed Birding Learn

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Why the Carolina Parakeet mysteriously disappeared 🦜🪶

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Birds of Rey @birdsofrey.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Great Gray Owl❤️

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Black-capped Chickadee during sunrise. Love the warm colors 🌅 🪶

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

California Quail * * Growing up I lived on a street named “Quail” and there were actually California Quails that we saw regularly. This bird will always have a special place in my heart 🪶

A plump gray bird with scaly gray feathers in its breast and two feather tufts stands on a chain link fence.

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A lot of mystery surrounds the extinction of the Carolina Parakeet 🦜 The only native parrot species to ever live in the Southeastern US. In this video I talk about the full story of the extinct parrot and unravel some of the mystery surrounding it. 🪶

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Extinct Files: The Mystery of the Carolina Parakeet’s Extinction

YouTube video by Bright-Eyed Birding Learn

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Sage Thrasher - Every bird looks extra beautiful in the Fall 🍁 This bird represents my 200th species in my current home county 🎉🪶

Beautiful streaky gray bird with a yellow eye perches amongst the fall leaves

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Do adults not dress up anymore with their kids for Halloween? 🎃 At a city trick or treating event and I’m the only adult out of like 300 families in costume 👻

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

New bird species discovered?! 🚨 well… kind of. Let me explain.. 🪶 #birds

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

New episode of Mythic Wilds (S1E3) is out now! About an outlaw wolf named Lobo and a man who becomes obsessed with taking him out. Lobo: King of Currumpaw inspired David Attenborough himself to fall in love with nature. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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Lobo: The Wolf King of Currumpaw

YouTube video by Mythic Wilds

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

If you struggle with chickadee identification out West, check out this ID guide distinguishing Black-capped Chickadees from Mountain Chickadees! 🪶 #birds

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Black-capped Chickadee vs. Mountain Chickadee - Bird ID Made Easy

YouTube video by Bright-Eyed Birding Learn

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Red-tailed Hawks may be common but they aren’t ordinary! Did you know there are 16 subspecies of these beautiful raptors? Check out the Bright-Eyed Birding Blog to learn more! 🪶 #birds

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Red-tailed Hawks Explained

Secrets of North America's Most Common Raptor

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Bright-Eyed Birding 🦉 @brighteyedbirding.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

"Under Attack" --- This photo was extremely fun to capture. A Bald Eagle flew over the jetty we were on being chased by some attacking gulls. It turned it's body to defend itself, and I captured this shot. --- 🪶 #birds

A Bald Eagle turns itself in midair trying to defend itself from an attacking gull.

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