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Kort Duce @kortduce.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

A great blue heron is reflected along with the root system of a dead tree that fell over ions ago at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #reflections #EastCoastKin #bird #birds #birdphotography #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #wetland #wetlands #heron #herons

A great blue heron is reflected along with the root system of a dead tree that fell over ions ago at Izaak Walton Nature Area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph the tree roots and heron are reflected in the water. The water is blue from the sky above. The root system is massive and fills the upper half of the image. It looks just like a root system, but it is exposed to the air and all the soil has eroded away. In the lower center of the photo is the great blue heron with its mouth open (silent screech).

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Christmas can be a beautiful season, but it can also feel painfully loud when your heart is quiet, tired, or hurting. If you are alone this Christmas, or struggling in ways others may not see, please know this: you are not failing the season. You are surviving it. And that matters. #EastCoastKin

Wide winter landscape at dawn or dusk showing a frost-covered open field in the foreground, tinted pale blue with ice crystals. A line of bare deciduous trees and darker evergreen trees borders the field in the midground. The sky is dramatically divided: warm golden and amber light glows near the horizon on the left, fading into cooler blue tones on the right, with layered clouds sweeping across the sky. The scene feels quiet, cold, and peaceful, with no people or animals present.

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Grumpy 💙 European 🪶 @klausbusse.de · 24/12/2025

@alan678.bsky.social set the #BirdOfTheDay theme today to #contrast and the alt theme to #faceoff This razorbill picture is one of my favorites and ticks both boxes. Happy Holidays!

Razorbill (Alca torda) looking straight to the viewer, in the background the blurred cliff.
Skomer Island, Wales, UK

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Pintail Pictures @pintailpictures.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Another of my Northern Hawk-owl shots for @alan678.bsky.social’s #BirdOfTheDay alternative theme #faceoff #birds #photography #nature #wildlife #Finland

A close in image of a Northern Hawk-owl flying directly towards the camera over snow covered ground. The bird’s eyes fixed directly ahead.

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elly from earth -- Elly Nobbs @pleides.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

winter's monster dares you to go outside on cold mornings #thingstowriteabout (monster) #haiku 🥶❄️

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Good morning #BirdOfTheDay is all #AboutTheKids any bird chicks or juveniles, and the Alternative is #Gulls. I've gone with Coots, Goslings, Black-headed Gull & Blue Tit youngsters. My Replies/Reposts be come later #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirding

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Good morning, the dog, in his wisdom has decided that 4am is the new 6am. 🙄 Saw these guys yesterday on our walk. Curlews. One is obviously an extrovert and the other is an introvert. Which are you? Obviously I’m an introvert. 😁 #Stunday #photography #birds #EastCoastKin

Two large wading Curlews forage in shallow water beside a muddy, grassy bank. In the foreground, one bird is partially submerged with its head underwater, body angled downward as it probes for food, showing richly patterned brown, cream, and black plumage along its back and flanks. Behind it, a second bird stands on long grey legs at the water’s edge with one wing lifted and partly spread, revealing pale underwing feathers with dark barring. The standing bird has a long, slender, slightly downcurved bill and finely mottled brown-and-cream markings across its head, neck, and body. Sunlight highlights the feather patterns and creates soft reflections on the rippling water, with green grass forming a natural backdrop.

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

From @alan678.bsky.social the #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Quietmoments peaceful captures of birds. I am sharing this #EasternScreechOwl I saw dozing peacefully in their tree. #birds #owls #Ottawa #Canada #photography #EastCoastKin

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Return of a Legend Returning to places your forebearers have been in the past. A new experience connected to the past in some way. A Way that is unnamed and unexplained, yet so familiar. #poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #carolinawren

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #LongLegsAndNeck any birds with both items listed. I am sharing a #GreatBlueHeron from this past Summer I saw here in #Ottawa. #birds #herons #photography #EastCoastKin

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elly from earth -- Elly Nobbs @pleides.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

red oak branches spiral -- perfect ladder for climbing but I haven't ...yet #thingstowriteabout (ladder) #haiku #senryu

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

I don’t know who sets these #BirdOfTheDay themes but they are geniuses and I’m told very handsome. 🤥😂 #QuietObservers #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

A white little egret stands motionless in shallow, dark blue water, its slender neck and black bill lit by warm sunlight. The bird’s reflection is clearly mirrored on the calm surface, with soft, blurred reeds in the foreground adding depth to the scene.

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today from @alan678.bsky.social is #QuietObservers single birds observing their surroundings. I am sharing this female #SnowyOwl I saw December 2024. She was perched up high watching the world around her #birds #owls #photography #EastCoastKin #Ottawa #Canada

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Foggy Apparitions A time of changing seasons, transitioning from cold to warmth. Apparitions move about, having travelled from lands afar. All settling into the approaching season with questions. #poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #Canadagoose #ringbilledgull

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Time for the wading birds to hit the highlights on #WaderWednesday, so i've chosen a Great Egret, Jack Snipe, Water Rail & Glossy Ibis from Summer Leys Nature Reserve. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukbirding #birdphotography @wildlifebcn.org @rspb.bsky.social #BirdLife

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

It's time for #WrensDay where the little lads & lasses pop into the light, so they can gather enough food for 'Brunch'. In the line up we have Willie & Wendy Wren from RSPB Old Moor in November. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukbirding #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from @robcrank68.bsky.social is #Groups, groups of 4 or more birds (can be different species). I've gone with a motley group of #AmericanCrows, a #CommonRaven and a #BaldEagle sharing a meal on the #Ottawa River here in #Canada. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

On the Ice at Sunrise The sunrise reveals a change in season, shrinking winter ice. On the ice, a meeting awaits a decision from Nature. Conflict or connection - or a choice that transcends all around? #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #canadagoose

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Nicolas Demers @figureoutthesea.ca · 17/12/2025

#BirdOfTheDay: I don't usually shoot groups so let's go with closeups of some extremely floofed out #Pigeons I shot recently -- Burnaby Lake Regional Park, December 2025 #photography #birds

Closeup of a somewhat backlit pigeon, extremely floofed out. Its plumage is typical, with a bit of green and violet iridescence around the neck.

Closeup of the head and upper chest of a very floofed out pigeon. Its head is mottled grey and white, and there are a few bits of green iridescence around the back of the neck

Closeup of a plain grey pigeon, extremely floofed out. So much that it seems its beak is resting on its chest

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Good morning. @robcrank68.bsky.social has announced today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Groups, groups of 4 or more birds. The Alt is #Pigeons I’m going with Red Knots in non breeding plumage, most on one leg, less heat loss means the bird uses less energy to stay warm. #birds #photo #EastCoastKin

A group of small Red Knot shorebirds standing close together on wet sand at the edge of Lough Foyle, many resting on one leg, with their reflections visible in the shallow water.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Good morning friends It's time for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme which is #Groups, groups of 4 or more birds (can be different species). The Alternative theme is #Pigeons I've gone with Cormorants, Starlings, Lapwings with Gulls & Pigeon from various venues. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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Mark D Alexander @mad7500.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

From earlier this year. The beautiful #Birds at #SuffolkOwls With their highly acclaimed 😉 version of: 🎶 🎤 Mr Neil Diamond 🎤🎶📷🌱 🎶💃🏻🦉’Sweet Caroline’ 🪶🕺🏻🎶.. #Owls #Smile #Photography #Nature #ECK

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Nature’s an Artist A cool bright morning, Nature’s canvas of beauty and living. A flock of winged creatures, carefully picks at the offerings. A single question: what Artist has created all of this? #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #cedarwaxwing

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social is #NaturesPantry birds interacting with berries, seeds, or flowers. The alternative is #WinterBirds birds in snow, ice, rain. I am sharing a pair of #SnowBuntings I saw this past weekend here in #Ottawa. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

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American Sijo @americansijo.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Stars rending, to supernova; that all the worlds, might have their birth. Crumpled salmon, drifting in streams; self-broken in spawn, to sustain their race. The martyr, dead upon a cross; love’s sacrifice, as old as time. #sijo

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Good morning. Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ScratchersAndPruners (any bird Scratching or Pruning itself), and the Alternative is #Drinkers (any bird taking a Drink). Won’t be around much today as taking out the Aussie crew. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

Two white mute swans float on calm blue water; one swan faces left in the foreground with its long neck reflected clearly, while the other swan behind it preens with wings slightly raised, both mirrored in the smooth surface.

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Sumac Breakfast A sunny Winter morning, rays of warmth bathing all below. A traveller approaches, having returned from a journey. Stopping to admire, watching a small being of reddish hue. #poem #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #housefinch

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ScratchersAndPruners (any bird Scratching or Pruning itself), and the Alternative is #Drinkers (any bird taking a Drink). Here's a Mallard, Mute Swan & Glossy Ibis at WWT Martin Mere & Summer Leys Nature Reserve. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #ukbirding #BirdLife

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jon5cents @jon5cents.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

🪶 Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HeronsandEgrets with the alternative being #birdsandrocks. I'm going for the extra points with this green heron on some small rocks. A different shot of a previously posted bird. #birds #photography

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toritori @toritorihkd.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

The red on the lake hit me all at once at dawn. 🪶 たまには趣を変えて😉 #nature #photography #animals #wildlife #LittleGrebe #カイツブリ #birds #野鳥

A silhouetted Little Grebe floating on calm water, with vivid red reflections from the dawn sky spreading across the lake surface.
静かな湖面に浮かぶカイツブリのシルエット。夜明けの空の赤い色が水面に反射して広がっている。

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jen 💙🤍🕊️ @jenzsky.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Hoping to catch up with missed posts soon! Busy few weeks at work, as the year winds down(also work weekends). Exhausted, but finally on holidays!Means lots of drives to nowhere, taking pics! I’m also cautious with interactions now.Blocked by a mutual follow.No idea why.Hope Bugs brings you smiles.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Good morning everyone Time to share @alan678.bsky.social theme for #BirdOfTheDay which is #HeronsAndEgrets, the Alternative Theme is #BirdsAndRocks. Here's some Great Egrets & Grey Herons, the 4th photo with rocks gaining the 'Extra Point' for a Double Combo with small rocks. #birds #EastCoastKin

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Now for the little Red breasted Robin to show it's many colours, as it changes from juvenile to adult for today's #HolidayRobin from Clough Head Bird Hides. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #naturephotography #ukbirding #birdphotography #BirdLife #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #Robins

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Grumpy 💙 European 🪶 @klausbusse.de · 14/12/2025

@alan678.bsky.social set the #BirdOfTheDay themes to #HeronsandEgrets with the alternative #birdsandrocks . Of course I'm aiming for the extra points for a double theme combo, though I admit that these rocks are rather some concrete lumps 🤭

Great white egret (Ardea alba) in flight approaching a rocky shoreline
Aschheim reservoir, Bayern, Germany

Great white egret (Ardea alba) landing on a rocky shoreline
Aschheim reservoir, Bayern, Germany

Great white egret (Ardea alba) at a rocky shoreline
Aschheim reservoir, Bayern, Germany

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Brief Moment In a stand of trees, chirps and calls attract attention nearby. The cheerful commotion, brings you nearer for a closer look. Your forest companions have discovered food, enough for all. #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #downywoodpecker

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

From @alan678.bsky.social: today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HeronsandEgrets with the alternative being #birdsandrocks any bird with a rock in the frame. I'm sharing a #GreatBlueHeron I saw here in #Ottawa #Canada in April 2025 #birds #photography #Stunday #EastCoastKin

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Patty15 @patty1515.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

I went with @robcrank68.bsky.social's alternative #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Finches, since I didn't have photos of #DucksOnOneLeg. A male and female American Goldfinch, a male House Finch and a male Purple Finch. Western PA #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #nikon #EastCoastKin

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Atlantic Birding @atlanticbirding.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

🪶 Rob has chosen #DucksonOneLeg for today’s #BirdOfTheDay but I haven’t got any so I’m going to go with the Alternative of #Finches. Here’s a Goldfinch in the morning sun #goldfinch #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #wildlifetherapy #eastcoastkin #irishbirding

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has decided that today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksOnOneLeg and the Alternative is #Finches. I’m going with Finches as I really love Goldfinches. Here’s one giving me a healthy dose of side eye. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

A European goldfinch with a bright red face, black-and-white head, and warm brown body perches on a thin twig against a dark, softly blurred background.

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Mary Dineen 📷 𓀡𓆀 @marysunshineisgone.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

#FavoriteThings are still #Birds Fiery-throated hummingbird Costa Rica #BlueskyArtShow

Hummingbird in flight. Green, yellow, blue.

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Frank @kritzelich.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Splashes. Here are some Birds from a waterhole in Spain: Wood pigeon, blackbird, corn bunting and booted eagle. #birds

A bathing wood pigeon with a lot of flying drops

A corn bunting almost hidden in splashes

A drinking booted eagle with the water rising in drops

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Will Caw for Peanuts A cold bright Winter morning, clear blue skies to infinity. A family of three moves quickly by wing, following their friend. All are ever watchful, for dangers around, and for rewards. #poetry #sijo #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #blueskypoetry #nature #birds #crows

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Neil Barker 🐦‍⬛ @neildbarker.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

#BirdOfTheDay theme from @alan678.bsky.social today is #splashes any bird with splashing water in frame. The alternative is #hidden any bird hiding from camera. I am sharing a #GreatHornedOwl I saw with help from my crow friends a few years ago here in Ottawa. #birds #owl #photography #EastCoastKin

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American Sijo @americansijo.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The flowers bloom, accusatorially; their quiet beauty, my sunlit reproach. From dirt and air, and winter’s rays; how much is made, by paltry seeds. All the times, I’ve asked if I’m enough; I should have wondered, how to grow. #sijo

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