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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 16h

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdSupermodel Any bird looking like it's posing for a magazine cover shoot-bold eye contact, dramatic lighting, uncluttered backdrops Alt: #UnsungBirds any underrated bird that needs the spotlight! White-throated Sparrow for the twofer #sparrow #birds

The photo shows a White‑throated Sparrow perched on a concrete birdbath with soft green background behind it. The bird is small and round‑bodied, with a gray chest and belly and warm brown wings. Its head has crisp black‑and‑white stripes, and just in front of the eye is a bright yellow patch that stands out clearly.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #BlueSkies; any bird against a blue sky Alt. is #BadWeather; any bird in inclement conditions Turkey Vulture #birdphotography #birds #vultures

The photo shows a Turkey Vulture gliding against a clear blue sky. The bird’s wings are fully spread, long and slightly raised at the tips. The feathers look dark overall, with lighter, silvery tones along the undersides of the flight feathers. Its small head is held forward as it soars, and the foreground includes a few blurred green leaves at the bottom edge of the frame.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #WingsOpenNotFlying, birds with their wings open when not flying. The Alt theme is #Blue, any bird with Blue in its plumage. Northern Mockingbird #birdphotography #birds #mockingbirds

The photo shows a Northern Mockingbird standing on short green grass with its wings spread. The bird is light gray overall, with darker gray wings that show distinct white patches as it lifts them. Its body is slim, and the beak is thin and pointed.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Black&Red, any bird with Black & Red in its plumage. The Alt theme is #LongBeak, birds with long beaks. Pileated Woodpecker #birdphotography #birds #woodpecker

The photo shows a Pileated Woodpecker at the base of a large tree trunk. The bird is tall and angular, with a black body, a bright red crest on top of its head, and bold white markings along the face and neck. It’s positioned against the trunk, leaning forward as it chips into the wood; small flecks of bark are flying away from the spot where its bill is striking. The ground around the tree is covered in green vegetation dotted with small purple flowers.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sorry for such a long-winded answer! This is another shot showing its very long legs.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestBeaks Celebrating any bird with a beak or bill that has striking colours, bold profiles, or an interesting shape. Alt: #YellowElements the colour yellow found on a bird. Saddle‑billed Stork #birdphotography #birds #storks

The photo shows a Saddle‑billed Stork standing near shallow water. Its head, neck, and upper chest are glossy black with an iridescent sheen, while the body and wings are bright white. The bill is long and straight, colored red with a black band across the middle and a distinctive yellow “saddle” plate at the base.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Black&White; any shot in black and white Alt. is #Vivid; any bird with bright colours Carolina Chickadee #birdphotography #chickadee #birds

The photo shows a Carolina Chickadee perched on a bare, slender tree branch. The bird is small, with a pale gray body, a black cap and throat, and bright white cheeks that stand out clearly against the darker head. The surrounding branches are thin and leafless, forming a loose tangle against a blurred gray background of an overcast day.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth. While this is not my best photo of the month, it is the best moment of the month. This is the first photo of a Yellow-throated Warbler I have taken & the first time I have seen one in person. #warbler #birdphotography

The photo shows a Yellow‑throated Warbler perched on a branch among large, glossy green leaves. The bird has a bright yellow throat, bold black-and-white head stripes, and a pale underside, with patterned gray wings and back. It sits partly hidden within the broad foliage of the Magnolia tree.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sometimes I find random plants in my yard like this little Groundcherry deciding to spring up under one of my trees. #naturephotography #bloomscrolling #flowers #plants

The photo shows a groundcherry. The flower hangs slightly downward and has five pale yellow petals with a dark maroon star‑shaped pattern around the center. The stamens form a small cluster in the middle. The leaves are broad, green, and smooth‑edged, with visible veins, and the stems and buds have a faint fuzzy texture.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's theme for #BirdOfTheDay is: #EFG, birds beginning with any of those letters (1st name). The Alt theme is #Paridae, any of the species. Tufted Titmouse #birds #birdphotography

The photo shows a Tufted Titmouse standing on a surface made of small pebbles. The bird is small, with a gray‑blue back, wings, and tail, a pale whitish underside, a short, pointed bill, and a small crest on top of the head, which is lying flat against its head. Behind it is a dark vertical pillar, and farther back the background softens into a blur of green.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BokehBirds - any bird captured with a soft, muted or blurry background.Bonus points for any bokeh balls! Alt: #AwkwardAvian - any bird captured in a silly, clumsy or strange position! Ruby-throated Hummingbird #hummingbirds #birdphotography #bird

The photo shows a Ruby‑throated Hummingbird perched at the tip of a plant stem. The bird is small, with a long straight bill pointed upward, slightly open, gray‑white feathers on the chest, and darker feathers along the back and wings. Its tiny feet grip the stem just above a wilted orange flower. The stem has small droplets of water on it. The background is softly blurred in green tones, with round patches of light creating a gentle bokeh effect behind the hummingbird.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Seabirds; any bird found at sea or the coast Alt. is #Airborne; any bird in flight. Mississippi Kite #birdphotography #birds #kites

The photo shows a Mississippi Kite flying against a clear blue sky. It has long pointed wings, pale gray body, and the contrasting dark wingtips and dark tail. The bird is gliding with its wings fully extended, showing its slim shape and smooth feathers. Its squared dark tail is visible behind it, and the even blue background emphasizes the kite’s streamlined silhouette in flight.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is our sign in our front yard.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Pairs, photos with pairs of the same species in them The Alt theme is #Green, photos with Green in the backgrounds not on the birds Two Mourning Doves with a bonus green background #birdphotography #birds #doves

The photo shows two Mourning Doves standing together in a shallow stone birdbath filled with water. Both birds have the soft light‑brown plumage, with darker markings on the wings and the small black spots. Their heads are smooth and rounded, each with a dark eye set inside a thin pale eye ring. They stand close to one another in the birdbath, which has carved details along its edge. The background is green grass.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, which is #Borbs, birds looking plump. The Alt theme is #Brown, birds with Brown in their plumage. Juvenile Northern Cardinal and a very blurry female House Sparrow #birdphotography #birds #cardinal #sparrow

The photo shows two birds on a shingled roof. The bird in focus is a Northern Cardinal. It’s body is brown, the bill is thick cone‑shaped, and the small crest rising from the top of the head. It stands near the center of the frame.
Closer to the camera and out of focus is a female House Sparrow. She is smaller size, pale brown and gray plumage, and the plain, short conical bill. She is perched on the same roof.
Green foliage fills the background behind both birds.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

From Helen Bennett themes for #BirdOfTheDay is: #TheDivers photos of any diving bird Alt theme: #BirdStare any bird staring right back at you Ruby-throated Hummingbird #birdphotography #birds #hummingbirds

The photo shows a Ruby‑throated Hummingbird perched on a curved metal rod. She has straight slender bill, iridescent green feathers on her back and wings, and white underside and neck. The bird is facing the camera, gripping the rod with tiny feet.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Raptors; any bird of prey Alt. is #Corvids; any member of the crow family. Black Vulture #vultures #birds #birdphotography #raptor

The photo shows a Black Vulture standing on the ground beside a roadside with its wings folded. Its body has black feathers, its head is bare gray‑black and wrinkled, and has a short, hooked beak. The bird is facing slightly to the camera. Through an opening in the foliage, a paved road is visible in the background

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Redheads, any bird with a Red on its head/beak. The Alt theme is #Gull, any Gull will do. Red-bellied Woodpeckers #woodpecker #birdphotography #birds

The photo shows Red‑bellied Woodpeckers on the trunk of a tree. The birds cling to the bark, each with a bright red cap, black‑and‑white patterned wings, and pale undersides. They are positioned near an oval indent in the trunk. Green leaves and branches fill the background.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

From Alan H the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LightAndShadow, any bird capture that has both. The alt is #FallBirds, any Autumn/ Fall bird captures. American Crow #birdphotography #birds #crows

The photo shows two American crows perched on the rim of a stone birdbath. The birds stand close together and one has its beak open as if calling, while the other looks down toward the water. Bright sunlight catches on their glossy feathers, while the surrounding leaves and the shaded side of the birdbath create a mix of light and shadow across the scene.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay is #CaptionThatBird 1. Post any of your bird 📷 that make you smile 2. Add ONLY a witty caption & hashtags 3. Please describe your photo in the Alt Text so everyone can enjoy the theme So, who is going to tell her? #treeswallow

The photo shows a tree swallow peeking out of the round hole of a wooden nest box. Its small head shows blue‑green feathers on top and clean white feathers below as it looks outward from inside the box. The weathered wood has two paper signs: the sign on the front reads “PROTECTED BY FEDERAL LAW” and the sign on the side reads “Tennessee Bluebird Society,” with additional text explaining that the box is designed for bluebirds.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Elegant; any elegant looking bird Alt. is #Scruffy; any bird looking a bit worse for wear Blue Crane #birdphotography #birds #cranes

The photo shows a blue crane standing on a ground surface of dirt, rocks, and scattered leaves. The bird’s long neck and light bluish‑gray body are visible, with darker gray feathers hanging toward the back. Its small, rounded head and pale bill face slightly toward the camera as it stands upright on the open ground.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Paridae, and of the species. The Alt theme is #Pigeons&Doves, any Pigeon or Dove will do. Mourning Doves #birdphotography #birds #doves

The photo shows two Mourning Doves perched close together on a Magnolia tree branch surrounded by dense green leaves and seed pods. Their soft brown‑gray bodies sit side by side on the limb, with dark eyes and slender shapes partly shaded by the foliage.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

From Alan H the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG, any Owl, Duck or Goose. No alt. Canada Goose #birdphotography #birds #geese #goose

The photo shows a Canada goose sitting on a rock beside blue water. Its black head and neck, white cheek patch, and brown body feathers are clearly visible.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdsWithBerries Any bird captured with berries Alt: #BirdyLongLegs Any bird with legs that look way too long for its body! .....and even more Cedar Waxwings #birdphotography #birds #waxwings

The photo shows Cedar Waxwings perched among dense green branches of a conifer tree. Several birds sit close together on the inner limbs, their smooth brown‑gray bodies, black face masks, and yellow‑tipped tails visible through the foliage. Some have berries in their mouths as they feed on the branches.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Silhoutte; any bird in silhouette Alt. is #Finches; any bird from the finch family Ruby-throated Hummingbird #birdphotography #birds #hummingbirds

The photo shows a Ruby-throated Hummingbird perched in silhouette on the wire of a hanging flower basket. The bird’s slim bill, which is slightly open, and compact body are outlined against the bright blue sky. The basket’s thin wires rise to a circular ring at the top, and flowers are visible at the bottom of the frame.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Mamas&Papas, male & female of the same species in the same photo. The Alt theme is #Robins, any of the Robin Species. Mourning Doves #birdphotography #birds #doves

The photo shows two Mourning Doves standing close together on a rocky surface. Both birds have soft brown‑gray plumage with black spots on their wings and pink legs. They are facing each other with their bills touching, as if nuzzling. Green vegetation and scattered pine needles sit behind them.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

From Alan H today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AngryBirds, any bird with an angry face. The alt is #MyBestSide, bird capture in profile. Red-winged Blackbird #birdphotography #birds #blackbird

The photo shows a male Red‑winged Blackbird standing on grass. The bird has a black body with bright red and yellow shoulder patches visible on its wings. Its straight, pointed bill is open and its wings are slightly lifted away from his sides. The surrounding area is a mix of short green grass and dirt.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay theme: #BirdsInAbstract From motion blur, obscure angles, or contrasting textures, anything goes! No Alt today. Mississippi Kite

The photo shows a Mississippi Kite silhouetted in flight, with its long, narrow wings spread wide against a bright circular light in the background. The bird’s shape is visible in outline only, with the strong backlighting turning its body and wings completely dark while the surrounding area remains dim.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

From Atlantic Birding today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Mouthful; any bird with anything in its beak Alt. is #Black; any bird with black plumage American Crows #birdphotography #birds #crows

The photo shows three American Crows standing on the ground near the base of a tree. The crow on the right holds a peanut in its bill, the middle crow has its bill open as if calling or begging, and the left crow stands quietly. They are surrounded by scattered bark pieces, small green plants, natural debris and peanut shells.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Iridescence, any bird whose colour changes with light on them. The Alt theme is #Black&White bird whose main plumage is Black & White. European Starling #birdphotography #birds #starlings

The photo shows a European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) standing on the ground among twigs, leaves, and pinecones. The starling has dark iridescent plumage with scattered pale speckles, a straight yellow bill, and pinkish legs. It is surrounded by green foliage and natural debris.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

From Alan H today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #ABCD, any bird name beginning with any of these letters. Alt is #RSTU, any bird beginning with any of these letters. Ruby-throated Hummingbird #birdphotography #birds #hummingbirds

The photo shows a Ruby‑throated Hummingbird perched on a thin branch. The bird is small and compact, with a straight, slender bill (it's tongue is sticking out) and green feathers across its head, back, and wings. Its underparts are pale, and its tail is short. The hummingbird sits among green leaves and unopened flower buds, with a few white blossoms in the background.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Pink Turtlehead #naturephotography #bloomscrolling #mygarden The Pink Turtlehead is listed as rare or imperiled throughout much of its native range. I have listed more info in the Alt text

The photo shows a Pink Turtlehead plant, with one central bud showing a soft pink tip and several surrounding green buds still closed. The smooth green leaves frame the cluster of buds, which sit on short stems.

*Pink turtlehead is a native American wildflower that belongs to the snapdragon family. The tubular pink to rose-purple flowers look like little turtle heads poking out from their shells! These eye-catching blooms appear from late summer through fall, typically August to October, providing crucial nectar when many other flowers have finished for the season

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

From Helen Bennett today's #BirdOfTheDay theme challenge is #BirdBuddies - two 'different' bird species sharing the same space!? Alt. #BirdsInGreen Any shade of green on a birds plumage Red-winged Blackbird and House Sparrows #birdphotography #birds #blackbirds #sparrows

The photo shows one female Red‑winged Blackbird and two House Sparrows at a hanging seed feeder. The female Red‑winged Blackbird, with her brown, heavily streaked plumage and straight, pointed bill, is perched on the feeder. One House Sparrow is also perched at a metal feeding port, while the second House Sparrow is flying in toward the feeder, visible only by its head as it approaches.

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay themes are: #Pigeons, any Pigeon will do Alt theme is #SittingOnWateer, any bird/duck/goose/swan sitting on water. Canada Goose #birdphotography #birds #geese

The photo shows a Canada Goose sitting on calm water. Its head and long neck are black with a bright white cheek patch, and its body is covered in brown feathers with a pale underside. The bird’s reflection appears on the surface of the water.

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