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Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

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All photos are my own and not AI. I am a filmmaker and photographer based in Olympia, WA, and Bijagua, Costa Rica @casabentbill.bsky.social but I spend as much time as I can in hot, humid, tropical forests. Because that's where the birds are! he/him

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Good morning folks. Alan as asked me to cover today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, which is #Borbs, birds looking plump. The Alt theme is #Brown, birds with Brown in their plumage. #birds #photography #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirding #ECK #ForJanet #birdphotography #BirdLife #NatureTherapy

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eufalconimorph.bsky.social @eufalconimorph.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today's #birdoftheday theme is #raptors. #redtailedhawk. Since I cropped out my own watermark here, CC-By-SA 4.0 Intl. ©2021 C.H. Mitchell

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Sandra Aamodt @sandra-aamodt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Cream-backed woodpecker males foraging together at Fazenda Barranco Alto in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil #BirdOfTheDay #Redheads #Twosday #birds #photography

Two large woodpeckers with red heads and black bodies pecking on a tree trunk, against blurred branches and blue sky. The one in back is a head higher than the one in front, which shows the cream patch in the middle of the back that gives them their name. They have a tiny black stripe above a tiny white stripe on their cheeks. Their eyes are yellow with a black circle around them, and their beaks are pale. Their scientific name is Campephilus leucopogon.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Crowned Woodnymph at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #birds #hummingbirds #nature

Iridescent green and violet hummingbird perched on a green branch against a soft, blurred background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Barry Jr staring me down at @tapirvalley.bsky.social Bare-throated Tiger-heron #CostaRica #birdoftheday #lightandshadow #birds #nature #herons

Young brown heron with bold dark markings, large yellow eyes, and wispy down feathers standing against a blurred background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The epitome of a #lightandshadow bird!

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wonderful, Sara! Rails are so fun!

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Captionthisbird for #birdoftheday A fledgling White-collared Manakin at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica #birds #nature

Fluffy young bird with pale greenish-gray plumage and orange feet perched on a branch against a blurred green background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#CaptionthatBird for #birdoftheday A juvenile Agami Heron trying to decide if I'm a fish or not. At Agami Island #CostaRica #birds

Close-up of a young brown bird with a dark gray head, large yellow-ringed eyes, and a long pointed bill against a blurred green background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My #elegant contribution for #birdoftheday is an Agami Heron #CostaRica #birds #nature #herons

Large long-billed bird with deep reddish-brown body plumage, bluish-gray wings and neck, and a red face standing among dense green foliage.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I have a few #Scruffy #birdoftheday shots, including this baby Pacific Wren. Washington state #birds #wrens #nature

Small brown bird with a short upright tail, yellow-edged beak, and wispy feathers on its head, perched among green leaves.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Fantastic shot! Love it!

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Mountain Chickadee for #Paridae #birdoftheday #birds #nature

Small gray-and-white songbird with a black cap and throat standing on a wet rock beside the water.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My #Paridae contribution for #birdoftheday, the dapper Black-crested Titmouse, Big Bend National Park, Texas #birds #nature

Small gray songbird with a pointed black crest, pale underside, and rusty-orange sides perched on a vertical branch.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The mama tapir in my garden enjoying some fresh vegetables. #tapiroftheday #tapirs At @casabentbill.bsky.social

Close-up of a tapir reaching toward green leaves in a lush tropical forest.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A Black-and-white Owl hunting in my garden at @casabentbill.bsky.social #odg #birdoftheday #birds #owls

Black-and-white striped owl perched on a mossy branch at night, with wings partly raised and its banded tail fanned below.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Barred Owl for #BirdOfTheDay #ODG Owl, Duck, or Goose South Carolina #birds #owls #nature

Close-up portrait of a brown-and-white owl with large dark eyes and a yellow beak against a softly blurred forest background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

White-eyed Vireo, South Carolina #birds #nature

Small yellow-green bird with a white throat and belly perched on a thin branch against a soft, blurred background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Graceful Black-throated Trogon #CostaRica #birds #nature

A colorful green and yellow bird peers from inside a hollow tree trunk, its long tail extending upward.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Cedar Waxwing with a serviceberry for #BirdsWithBerries #Birdoftheday #birds #nature

A brown bird with a black eye mask holds a small pink berry in its beak while perched among leafy branches.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Gray-crowned Crane near Underberg, South Africa #birds #nature #cranes

A tall gray bird with a golden crown of feathers, white cheek patches, and a red throat stands in green grass.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Black-faced Antbird, Mitú, Vaupés #Colombia #birds #nature

A small gray bird with a black face and throat perches on a mossy branch against a blurred green forest background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's theme of #BirdOfTheDay is #Mamas&Papas Here's a mated pair of Agami Herons gettting ready for nesting season. #CostaRica #herons #birds #nature

Two colorful herons with long pointed bills and blue-gray, maroon, and white plumage perch among dense green foliage.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

So many #angrybirds in the world. Slate-colored Hawk, Reserva Marasha, Peru #birdoftheday #birds #nature

A dark gray hawk with bright yellow eyes and reddish-orange facial skin perches among green leaves.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Black Hawk-Eagle #AngryBirds #birdoftheday At @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica #birds #nature

A dark crested bird of prey with bright yellow eyes looks directly at the camera against a blurred green background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Male Red-headed Barbet for #AngryBirds #birdoftheday #birds #nature

A brightly colored bird with a vivid red head, yellow-orange chest, green wings, and a pale yellow bill perches on a branch.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The mama tapir when she was visiting me a few months ago at @casabentbill.bsky.social #CostaRica #tapiroftheday #tapirs

A tapir stands close to the camera in lush green forest, its long flexible snout filling much of the frame.

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Nature’s Eye🌱 @see3trees.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A Tufted Duck wading through surrealism. #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInAbstract #blueskyartshow #undulating

A stark black and white duck with bluish gray beak wades through highly reflective water featuring orange wavy lines

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Common Loon, Washington state #birds #nature

A black-and-white waterbird with a bright red eye swims on blue-green water, with droplets clinging to its head.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Common Loon, Washington state #birds #nature

A black-and-white waterbird with bright red eyes swims toward the camera, water droplets beading on its head.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Black Oystercatcher, Washington state #birds #shorebirds #nature

A dark shorebird with a bright orange eye and bill rests among barnacle-covered rocks.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Bird photography tip: don't adjust your zoom in the middle of a shot! #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInAbstract

A dark blue bird sits on the forest floor, photographed with a dramatic radial motion-blur effect.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is how most of my pelagic bird photos turn out. It's much easier to photograph water than birds. #BirdOfTheDay #BirdsInAbstract #birds

A bird splashes in rushing water as another flies low over the surface in the background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Wonderful!

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Rufous-tailed Jacamar with a #birdoftheday #mouthful at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica #birds

Colorful bird with a long pointed bill holding a large winged insect while perched on a branch.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#iridescence #BirdoftheDay is the Burchell's Starling at Kruger National Park #SouthAfrica #birds #nature

Glossy blue and purple bird perched on a pale tree branch in a dry woodland setting.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Papa Bushtit with one of his sons. #Bushtitoftheday #birds #nature

Two small fluffy gray birds perched closely together on a branch against a dark green background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Mamita with her new calf, Gaia, back in 2024 on the day she was born. At @tapirvalley.bsky.social #tapiroftheday #tapirs #costarica

Adult tapir and a striped young calf touching noses on the forest floor amid dense green rainforest vegetation.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Cape Starling for #abcd #birdoftheday #SouthAfrica #nature #birds

Glossy blue bird with a bright yellow eye perched on a weathered branch against a soft, blurred background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Band-tailed Antbird for #abcd #birdoftheday #birds #brazil

Small dark gray bird with white wing markings perched on a thick branch in a shaded forest.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Another 'A' bird for #abcd #birdoftheday Andean Cock-of-the-Rock #Colombia #birds

Bright orange-red bird with a large rounded crest and black wings perched on a branch against a green forest background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Andean Emerald for #abcd #birdoftheday #hummingbirds #birds #nature

Green and blue hummingbird with a white chest perched on a cut branch against a soft green background.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

African Woolly-necked Stork for #abcd #birdoftheday #birds #nature

Large dark-feathered stork with a white neck and long pointed bill standing on dry, grassy ground.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

One of the best! You have an interesting subspecies in Colorado, Psaltriparus minimus plumbeus. Ours has a brownish cap.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Well, it looks like I have a new neighbor at @casabentbill.bsky.social I think I might need to change my flight. #tapirs #costarica

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Male Satin Bowerbird at Lamington National Park #Australia #birds #nature

Black bird with a pale bill and vivid purple eye standing on a leaf-covered forest floor.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Male Superb Fairywren at Lamington National Park #Australia #birds #nature

Small black-and-white bird with bright blue markings on its head and neck standing on grass.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Satin Bowerbird at Lamington National Park #Australia I'm not sure if this is a female or juvenile male. #birds #nature

Gray-brown bird with a speckled chest and bright purple eye perched among vivid green leaves.

Mike Melton @mikemelton.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Wompoo Fruit-Dove at Lamington National Park #Australia #birds #pigeons #nature

Green fruit dove with a pale gray head and bright red bill perched on a tree branch among leaves and fruit.

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TallFroGuy - Shape Decider @tallfroguy.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

aunt peta #critterposting

Crude drawing of a brown bird with black and yellow markings on a brown log with red and yellow fungi and green and yellow moss. Shaped like shapes.