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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 6h

I hadn't expected to see this chestnut-sided warbler as one of the #Waders but it remarked, "If you want to eat and drink, you gotta do what you gotta do!" #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography #birds

Small bird with alert look standing on rocks in stream

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This may have been posted in the past for another theme but it fits with the idea of #Eating as a Canada goose gosling bends to put food in its mouth. They are so adorable. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #naturephotography

Yellow fluffy young bird with black eye and beak pulling up a vegetation meal.

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Thank you! Hope your day is going well!

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

"Do you like my colors?" asked the great-crested grebe while it floated surrounded by #BlueWater #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography #birds

Bird with black feathers atop head extended above an orange neck as it floats on slightly moving lake water

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Perhaps because they are common in this part of North Carolina or "unassuming" little birds, the Carolina wren tends to be one of the #UnsungBirds - I don't know many birders who get excited when they spot one! (This one is my screen saver right now. 😊)

Small brown and white bird that was collecting nesting material this past spring

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This Eastern meadowlark was calling loudly against #BlueSkies that showed off its beautiful coloring. #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography #birds

Bird with open beak and coloring of yellow, black and brown sitting atop a tree

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

This barred owl had #WingsOpenNotFlying just before it plunged off the branch to snatch a crayfish in the pond just down below. Gorgeous bird# #BirdOfTheDay #raptor #naturephotography #birds

Large bird lifting one foot from the branch on which it was perched a couple seconds before lifting the other and plunging downwards

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hope these are not repeat posts! A lovely red-bellied woodpecker today for #Black&Red hoping we all have a marvelous day today! #BirdOfTheDay #woodpecker #birds #naturephotography

Bird with black and white back and red crown and neck bending its head as it seeks insects underneath peeling tree bark

Bird with white breast, black and white back and red head and neck clinging to tree

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks so much! Enjoy your weekend!

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The chestnut-headed oropendola (in Costa Rica) has one of the #BestBeaks - hope everyone's weekend will be wonderful coming up! #BirdOfTheDay #birds #naturephotography

Large bird walking up tree trunk with food in its large white beak that starts atop its head

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you! Have a nice day!

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Americana robin does not have many #Vivid colors but the rusty hues show up well in the autumn. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #naturephotography

Bird grabbing a berry while hovering by a hanging branchlet

Bird perched on branchlet with a few remaining berries that it was eating

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Haven't even processed all my photos from this month but I quite liked these, with one showing a yard visitor who has a unique look. The downy woodpeckers usually have a pure black patch atop their heads, but the one on the right showed speckles! #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography #birds #woodpecker

Downy woodpecker grabbing a bit of home-made suet

Second downy woodpecker grabbing suet and showing a speckled head

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This contribution to #EFG might have been posted in the past, but another share is worthwhile. The Eastern bluebirds chose a weird place for their nest in 2023 at a local park. Fortunately, signs were placed so the dog owners did not collect their bags there. #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography

Baby bluebirds calling to parents for food from their nest inside a dog waste bag container

A parent bluebird arriving with some sustenance from babies calling from a nest inside a dog waste bag container

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Thanks! I'm going to miss them when they leave soon until next year's migration....

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This migrating ruby-throated hummingbird was #Airborne at the feeders but also checked out the ant guards to see if there were wee insects flying about there. These migrants are drinking a lot of nectar and very busy chasing bugs to fill up for the migration ahead! #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography

Male hummer looking at bee that drowned in ant guard and watching for tiny bugs

A bit blurry but giving an idea of the speed with which the hummer moves its wings while hovering

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Here is a couple that showed off their amorous intentions a few years back for today's views of #Pairs - the downy woodpeckers are such lovely and lively avians! #BirdOfTheDay #birds #woodpeckers #naturephotography

Female looking up as male prepares her for later egg-laying

Male taking a good look at his chosen mate

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The gray-headed chachalaca has a mostly #Brown body; a resident of Costa Rica #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography #birds

Large bird bending down over a feeder as it prepares to have a snack

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It was only after I posted my photo of a great-crested grebe (in Switzerland) that I saw your contribution. Such similar poses over time and distance!

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I'm not sure how the great-crested grebe's foot structure helps it have success as one of #TheDivers but it obviously works! #BirdOfTheDay #grebe #naturephotography #birds

A rather grainy photo of this beautiful bird with an unusual foot that looks like three elongated fall leaves.

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's nice when you get lucky! 🙂

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

My #Raptors posting is my only photo of a peregrine falcon, earth's fastest bird that can exceed 320 km/h (200 mph) in its dives. I swung up my camera without looking at settings when it flew overhead; not a great shot but it made me happy! #BirdOfTheDay #raptor #naturephotography #birds #falcon

Greyish bird with wings spread wide that was speeding overhead

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This bay-headed tanager is one of the #RedHeads and a beauty for sure! #BirdOfTheDay #birds #naturephotography

Vibrantly colored bird with red head and open beak, green back and aqua-colored breast

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thanks for explaining! I had not heard that song.

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sorry, I don't understand your question.

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks so much for today's theme - I have been smiling and laughing and that's a great way to start a day!

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"These earth-bound two-legs are so damn persistent! I can't even take a rest at peace for a minute. So, ok, I'll give you one look at my profile and then PLEASE leave!" #BirdOfTheDay #CaptionThatBird #birds #naturephotography #blackshoulderedkite

Black and white bird looking at photographer with an angry look

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

There are some adorable photos there!

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

One of these African penguins in a colony in Muizenberg near Cape Town was looking a little #Scruffy and was getting a helping hand in grooming from a mate. This was taken back in 2007. Today they are listed as critically endangered. #BirdOfTheDay #penguin #birds #naturephotography

Black and white bird grooming and getting a helping beak from a friend.

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This tufted titmouse is welcoming the #BirdOfTheDay participants to a new day! #Paridae #birds #naturephotography

Bright-eyed bird on a tree branch with open beak

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Two great horned owls (in different years) showing and "ears-up" and "ears-down" view for our #ODG theme of #BirdOfTheDay. #raptors #naturephotography #birds

Photo taken at a local park of a horned owl giving me a stare-down challenge

Great horned owl with ears down at a gameland; they mostly stay out of sight in this area

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Marieke dB @mdb2024.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This snowy egret has #BirdyLongLegs and beautiful yellow feet and a facial accent to boot! #BirdOfTheDay #naturephotography #birds

Tall white bird with one yellow foot just emerging to take a step in the water while looking at the photographer

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