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For Helen's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Green, here is a very distant shot of a Wilson's Snipe hiding in the rushes. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #eck

Very distant shot of a Wilson's Snipe in centre foreground wading amidst the fringes of green reeds at the edge of a pond which extend through the background, small amount of blue water in foreground

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Thanks AB! I was lucky as the pond was fairly small and could wander around it getting shots from different angles/lighting without startling him or getting too close.

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Cathy W @wozzomom.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Waders; any wading bird Alt. is #GardenBirds; any bird that you might see in your garden Little Blue Herons showing plumage from juvenile to adult.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

For ABs #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Waders, here is a Green Heron wandering around wading in a very mucky pond. Probably looking for frogs and the like and not fish given the condition of the pond. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Green heron at centre of photo facing right, standing in a very mucky shallow green-water pond covered in algae.

Green heron at centre-right of photo facing camera, standing in a very mucky shallow green-water pond covered in algae, in front of a large algae covered dead branch at centre-left.

Green heron at centre-left of photo facing right, standing in a very mucky shallow green-water pond covered in algae.

Green heron at right of photo facing left, standing in a very mucky shallow green-water pond covered in algae. Dead branch stuck in the muck in foreground

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For Rob's alt #BirdOfTheDay theme, here is a juvenile Little Blue Heron #Perched on rocks fishing with some Cormorants sunning themselves, a rare sighting around here, he caused a bit of commotion among local birders. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Juvenile Little Blue Heron at centre of photo fishing from rocks facing left, Cormorant to left of photo facing right on same rocks, unidentified seagull at right of photo facing away from camera also on the rocks.

Juvenile Little Blue Heron at centre of photo fishing from rocks facing left. Greenish water in background, rocks in foreground.

Distant shot of Juvenile Little Blue Heron at left of photo fishing from rocks facing left, six Cormorants in centre to right of photo on same rocks most facing left, one with wings spread in centre of photo. Water in foreground and background behind the rocky promontory.

Juvenile Little Blue Heron at centre of photo fishing from rocks facing camera, greenish water in background, rocks in foreground

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Per Atlantic Birding: Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #BlueSkies; any bird against a blue sky Alt. is #BadWeather; any bird in inclement conditions A Ring-billed gull! #BlueSkyMonday #birds #photography #ECK

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Owl of the Day: Tawny Owl 📷 Ivan Sjögren

Owl perched in tree hollow, description from ebird: ‘A medium-sized owl with deep black eyes, strictly nocturnal and infrequently seen. Gray to brown overall with a big rounded head. Found at a broad range of elevations from sea level to high mountains, in woodland, forest, parkland, rocky areas, and sometimes towns and villages. Tends to roost well hidden in foliage during the day, when may be detected by tracking down the excited sound of small birds mobbing the owl. Comes out at night to hunt in clearings and more open areas. Most often detected by its quavering hoots and "kee-wik!" shrieks, given at night. Includes Maghreb Owl, formerly considered a separate species.’

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Helen has chosen #BestBeaks as #BirdOfTheDay theme; a bird with a beak/bill with striking colours, bold profiles or an interesting shape. Alt. is #YellowElements; the colour yellow found on a bird. A male Northern Shoveler with his big, beautiful, black bill/beak! (And yellow eye for a twofer!)

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Lori @lorilorikeet.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth, my first time getting a photo of a Belted Kingfisher. I had previously only seen them a mile away, so I was thrilled when this guy landed closer.

Belted Kingfisher perched on a bare branch

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For Rob's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BestOfTheMonth I have to go with this Green Heron and his catch - watched for 20 minutes as he stood still fishing before he got his breakfast - it was amusing to watch him swallow it whole also. #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #eck

Green Heron facing right standing on rocks at left of photo intently watching the blue water of a brook at right

Green Heron standing on rocks at left of photo striking and grabbing a fish from brook at right of photo, rocky bottom of brook visible in clear shallow water.

Closeup of Green Heron facing away from camera with head turned left, with its catch, a large fish hanging from its mouth as it walks up the rocky bank away from the brook to enjoy his breakfast.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It will only cost the lives of 1,000 psykers a day. Small price to pay.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Which one, they were both MPs... ;-)

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Agreed. That said we are only seven points from the CL spots, and its a long season...

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Oops, theme is #Airborne not InFlight. More coffee needed.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Shut down the club and have a draft to redistribute all the players among the other clubs. As Tottenham are currently last we get first pick...

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here is the shot I have of a loon with his leg extended, it makes for a very odd sight!

Common loon swimming left to right on early dawn placid lake, one leg extended behind him above the water.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

For AB's alt #BirdOfTheDay theme of #InFlight, here is a juvenile Little Blue Heron doing a flyby at Carp River Conservation Area in Ottawa, Ontario, showing off its white plumage. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Juvenile Little Blue Heron flying right to left, wings in upward V and legs extended, grey sky background

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Rob Crank has said: 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. #birds #Photography #ECK A Wood Duck pair with lily pads in the background for a twofer!

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

For Rob's alt #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Green, photos with green backgrounds and not on the birds, here is a Philadelphia Vireo hanging out by an old spider's web in some green foliage. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Distant shot of a Philadelphia Vireo perched on branch facing camera, head turned to the left, green foliage in background, old spider's web at its feet.

Closeup shot of a Philadelphia Vireo perched on branch facing camera, head turned to the left, green foliage in background, old spider's web at its feet.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This Yellow-rumped Warbler is looking particularly brown in its fall colours for the alt #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Brown chosen by Rob. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Closeup of Yellow-rumped warbler perched on horizontal branch facing left, green bokeh background

Distant shot of Yellow-rumped warbler perched on horizontal branch facing left, green bokeh background with reddish green fern leaves in foreground

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Interesting, loons do that too from time to time, and no one seems to know why, there are several theories. Great shot!

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Starship Celtica ☀️ @starshipceltica.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Ghosts of Five Supernovas apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap26092... It was acquired at Oukaïmeden Observatory in Morocco with approximately 200 hours of observations and shows a large patch of the sky, equivalent to the area of one thousand full moons tiled together, in the constellation of Auriga.

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Atlantic Birding has said: Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Raptors; any bird of prey Alt. is #Corvids; any member of the crow family. #birds #photography #ECK A young Cooper's Hawk on a stump!

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My first educational video. This is something I’ve been wanting to do now that I’ve improved my video capturing abilities. So I present a Green Heron hunting. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos #Educational

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Dave Oy Green @misteroy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

@robcrank68.bsky.social says today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Redheads, any bird with a Red on its head/beak. So here we have Mr Red Face himself! Goldfinches having a bit of a scrap! #birds #BirdInFlight #Goldfinch

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

For Rob's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Redheads, here is Woody the Pileated Woodpecker going to work on an old pine tree. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Distant shot of Pileated Woodpecker, back to camera, climbing the large trunk of a pine tree, large horizontal branches at all heights/levels fillinf the frame, smaller branches with pine needles in foreground and back ground.

Closeup shot of Pileated Woodpecker, back to camera, climbing the large trunk of a pine tree, smaller branches with pine needles in foreground and background.

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Per Alan H: The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LightAndShadow, any bird capture that has both. The alt is #FallBirds, any Autumn/Fall bird captures. #birds #photography #ECK A Red-winged Blackbird on the edge of shade but some light casting his shadow.

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AstroBin @astrobin.com · 21/09/2026

AstroBin's Image of the Day: "sh2-96" by acepilot www.astrobin.com/w8nphj/ #astrophotography

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

For Alan's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #LightAndShadow, here is a Philadelphia Vireo sticking to the shadows on a sunny day. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

Philadelphia Vireo in shadow facing camera perched on a branch running from bottom to top of right side of photo, surrounded by green leaves in foreground and green bokeh background

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So where do I apply for my associate member passport?

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Cheers Rob - reusing some old ones as I haven't been out much this summer. New stuff coming soon hopefully.

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PacBirds @pacbirds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Northern pintails for the #Mamas&Papas theme of #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Nature #Photography #ECK

A pair of pintails swimming in a pond. Female is in front, male behind. Both have their long legs necks stretched.

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Clavain @nclavain.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

While I don't have 100% proof that these Trumpeter Swans are #Mamas&Papas of the Cygnet, I'm guessing it is a good chance. Also some Canada Geese parents shepherding their young for Rob's #BirdOfTheDay theme. #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #ECK

At left a juvenile Trumpeter Swan cygnet, followed by his parents, swimming left to right, blue water background

Two Canada geese parents shepherding their five tiny goslings directly away from a nosy photographer.

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Alex Sauerbrunn @birdsbyalex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A Black-and-white Warbler absolutely owning today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme #Black&White #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small bird with black and white striped plumage perched on a branch against a soft green background. Photographed in Barkhamsted, Connecticut.

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