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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 22h

Long-tailed Skua and Balearic Shearwater the pick of seabirds with 95 Little and 2 Mediterranean Gulls. An arrival of Chiffchaff, Blackcap and Goldcrest late afternoon across the headland. Full details here flamboroughbirdobs.org.uk/sightings/6t...

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6th October 2026 - Flamborough Bird Observatory

Seawatch highlights included two Red-breasted Mergansers, a juvenile Long-tailed Skua, 95 Little Gulls and two Mediterranean Gulls. Better still, a Balearic Shearwater lingered off Cattlemere. A Jay f...

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 18h

A mated pair of Trumpeter Swans feeding early in the morning. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #ECK #Video #Videos

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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Tyson Beakford Red-vented bulbul striking a pose in Moorea. These birds are so pretty. #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel

A stunning red-vented bulbul posing on a thick branch with white bark. The bird has a black head, beak, and eye, black feathers tipped with white around the breast, a white belly, and a black scalloped tail with white tips. Its body is mostly facing camera and its head is turned up and to the left in a disinterested-model pose. The background is green, gold, and brown bokeh from a blurred tree above the branch and blue and white below.

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Dave Meredith @davemeredith.bsky.social · 9h

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater with the alternative theme #Perched. Grumpy the Great Blue Heron not looking grumpy for a change. #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #TenMinutesFromHome #VintageLens #ManualFocus #Velvia #2000s

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julielfrost.bsky.social @julielfrost.bsky.social · 7h

The very hungry ... Northern cardinal for #RedWed. #ColorADay #Nature #Birds #Wildllife

A bright red male Northern cardinal sits on a branch behind a green leaf. It has green plant material in its open bill.

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Tony Ramsden @tramo.bsky.social · 4h

@robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay #Perched #Birds #Photography ##BirdsSeenin2026 Short earred owl from the weekend

Shot earred owl perched on a fence post in the middle of a Marsh its yellow eyes staring out showing well

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

For #TwoSpeciesTuesday and #TwosDay, 2 of each two different species, Northern Shovelers & Green-winged Teal! #birds #photography #ECK

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Nicole Adams SideEye-Photography @blathin384.bsky.social · 7h

Good Morning ☀️ Per Alan (via Rob): today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water. A Snowy Egret looking at its own #reflection .. probably thinking: who's that? 😂 #ECK #photography #birds #WingedWednesday #WaderWednesday #WaterWednesday

Photo of a Snowy Egret looking down at the water surface which happens to have a mirror image of the bird since that water was so perfectly smooth

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Only me @onlyme56.bsky.social · 12h

For Alan's #BirdOfTheDay theme via Rob is #BlueWater so here's a #Goosander and a pair of #Mallards on the river. #birds. It might well be a twofer as the Mallards are #Perched on a concrete slab under the surface 😁.

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Stephen Clayton @stevepclayton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

@helenbennett.bsky.social set today's #BirdOfTheDay of #BirdSupermodel - any bird captured looking like it's posing for a magazine cover shoot.

A male ostrich captured side on with one leg slightly raised looking directly at the camera. The buildings of Nairobi are on the horizon.

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julielfrost.bsky.social @julielfrost.bsky.social · 7h

An orange-crowned warbler, photographed yesterday, is an uncommon find as Michigan USA is generally outside their migratory path. #Birds #Warblers #BirdsSeeIn2026 #Nature #Wildlife #BirdsOfBluesky

An orange-crowned warbler is perched on a plant branch. It is an uncommon find as Michigan USA is generally outside their migratory path.

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Kevin Wertman @kevin.wertman.org · 21h

My #BirdSupermodel for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme from Helen. He's got the pose, the light and the fancy hairdo going for him ❤️ #Photography #Birds #Cardinals

A bright red cardinal stands on a branch that runs diagonally from the upper left of the frame down to the bottom right corner. Behind him is a blue patch of sky that frames him nicely, plus hanging stands of spanish moss all around in various states of focus/blur. Other blurry branches can be seen above in the background.

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HLK @hlkfotos.com · 13h

A goldfinch contemplates the #BlueWater for #BirdOfTheDay. 📷🌿🪶

A photo of a male American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) in breeding plumage standing at the water's edge on a brown sandy shore and appearing to gaze into the distance, sorta, with bright yellow plumage, a black cap, and black wings with white wing bars. Dark blue water fills the left of the frame in front of the bird in moody lighting.

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The Garden Jungle @thegardenjungle.bsky.social · 12h

Here is one for #BlueWater for you which is todays #BirdOfTheDay theme, a Little Egret flying close to the surface of a lake #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography

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phunksta.bsky.social @phunksta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#BirdOfTheDay is rounding up #BirdSuperModel shots today. Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway

A male common chaffinch standing on a weathered wooden table next to a small piece of bread crumb, with a soft-focus green lawn in the background.

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Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @fraggenstein.bsky.social · 10h

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water set by @alan678.bsky.social - Atlantic Puffin on a beautiful day just paddling about enjoying the sunshine - Pembrokeshire - West Wales 😍 🥰🪶🦉 #birdingwales #ukbirding #ECK

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Only me @onlyme56.bsky.social · 12h

For the alt' theme for #BirdOfTheDay of #Perched (on anything other than a branch). Here's a few #Pigeons living rough under the railway bridge perched on railings. #PigeonSky #Urban #birds

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Lecia Michelle @leciamichelle.bsky.social · 20h

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel. This great blue heron knows how to the pose! #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

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Martin Sepion @martinsepion.bsky.social · 12h

The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water. Alt theme is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #wildlife #nature Surrounded by blue water ✔️ Not perched on branches ✔️

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Bill Stedman @steddybirds.bsky.social · 5h

Strategically #Perched this cooper’s hawk wonders if any small birds wish to join him at the purple martin nesting area of the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk MA. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #raptors #hawks #Birdphotography #ECK 🪶

A cooper’s hawk sits atop a square pole that has rods extending from each side for roosting birds — mostly used by purple martins during the nesting season. The brown and white hawk is facing right, but is turning its head to look more towards the camera.

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Per Helen: Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdSupermodel Any bird captured looking like it's posing for a magazine cover shoot Alt: #UnsungBirds any underrated bird that needs the spotlight! Reposting a favourite shot: A male Mandarin posing for a Duckmance novel! #birds #photography #ECK

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Gray @grays.art · 20h

Eastern amberwing dragonfly (Perithemis tenera) perched on wild seed head backlit amber stained glass wings CREW pen flint strand lake trails Bonita Springs, Florida 10-2-26 #ColorADay #redWed #eck #macro #nature #red #threeWordGenre #art #macroPhotography #native #odonata #bugsky #insectThursday

Macro of a male dragonfly from a top-down dorsal perspective in symmetry. Rested flat with wings spread wide open horizontally, the insect showcases translucent, deeply saturated amber-red wings, illuminated by a bright backlight accentuating a complex network of dark venation. Its slender, segmented abdomen displays alternating bands of dark brown and warm orange-red running straight down the center. Its large, round compound eyes at the top of its head glow with a warm reddish-orange hue. The subject focused against a smooth, dark green bokeh background.

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Barrie Cull @barrie6.bsky.social · 12h

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today from Alan via Rob is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water. The Alt theme is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches. A male Eider duck swims through blue water in the North Sea at Seahouses, Northumberland.

A male Eider duck swims to the left ft of this photo in bright blue seawater. It has black and white plumage with a yellow bill and light green feathers at the back of its neck.

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 14h

Good morning folks. It's time for @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay and the theme is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water. The Alt theme is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches. #birds #photography #ECK #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social #ukbirdinh

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 21h

2027 Bird Calendars are here! 🙂 You can pick one up here: www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/Jocely... . The calendar features some of my favorite photos over the past year. The calendar is 8.5"x11" and is $18 + shipping (ships US and international.)

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 11h

A great egret stands against the darkness. For the #birdoftheday theme of #perched #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

An egret stands on a fallen tree. The sun is hitting the bird directly, and behind it there is darkness

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Neil Cameron @neilcam57.bsky.social · 13h

Per Rob C's claim that Alan H's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater "I thought the blue water of the ocean would've been much much deeper!" Western Gull, Aptos, California #ECK #birds #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #nature #Photography #Nikon #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

Western Gull (Larus occidentalis) on the tidal flat at Rio del Mar beach, Aptos, California, USA

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julielfrost.bsky.social @julielfrost.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Not a glamour shot, but ridiculously tall and thin. I give you a great egret as a #BirdSupermodel for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme. #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #WadingBird #Photography

A horizontal image of a great egret standing in shallow water. Facing the camera, the focus is on its straight, elongated neck.

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 7h

A Bald Eagle with a small snack in its grasp. This was taken in the early dawn light. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #BlueWater

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Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @fraggenstein.bsky.social · 10h

Today's Alt #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches set by @alan678.bsky.social - Chosen a Black Redstart perched on a large plant pot outside Cardiff City Hall - South Wales 😍 🥰🪶🦉 #birdingwales #ukbirding #ECK

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 5h

From Rob Crank Photography today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water. The Alt theme is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches. Eastern Bluebird #bluebird #birds #birdphotography

The photo shows an Eastern Bluebird perched on the top of a metal pole. The bird’s head, back, and wings are a vivid bright blue, while its chest is a warm reddish‑brown and the belly is clean white. The background is a blur of green foliage.

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Neil Cameron @neilcam57.bsky.social · 13h

Per Rob C's claim that Alan H's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater "I'm not touchin' that blue stuff - there's sharks in there, mate!" Brown Pelican, Aptos, California #ECK #birds #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #nature #Photography #Nikon #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) glides above the Pacific Ocean at Monterey Bay, Rio del Mar beach, Aptos, California

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 11h

Another shot of a swallow searching for a place to land. For the #birdoftheday theme of #perched #birds #swallows #protectnature #EastCoastKin

Swallows sit on a rail made of rope. One swallow is in the air as it searches for a place to land

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Flamborough Bird Observatory @flamboroughbird.bsky.social · 5h

Shorelark have moved east and now south of Sykes plantation

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✮ 𝒥𝒶𝓃𝑒 ✮ @janesgallery.bsky.social · 12h

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #Perched birds standing on anything except branches. Just an excuse to post a #Raptor Crowned Hawk Eagle on a falconry perch #BirdPhotography #Birds #Nature #Birding #birdwatching #ECK @robcrank68.bsky.social

The bird has a strong, hooked black beak with a yellow base.
Its plumage features a dark brown back and wings, with highly detailed black-and-white barred patterns covering its chest and underparts. Its intense eye faces to the left.

The eagle is sitting on a circular, padded falconry block perch. Leather tethers (jesses) are visible around its thick, powerful yellow legs, which end in sharp, dark curved talons gripping the edge.

The setting is a brightly lit, green grassy field with soft, out-of-focus blades of grass indicating a sunny day.

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 20h

A Downy Woodpecker looks over his shoulder while perched along the nature path.

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swandiveswim.bsky.social @swandiveswim.bsky.social · 2h

#Birds Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social subbing in for Alan H. says today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater, birds surrounded by Blue Water. Going all the way back to March, a Killdeer in the shallows.

A mostly brown bird, facing right, standing in shallow, blue coloured water. The bird has a large eye outlined in orange. A black band on its forehead, neck & breast against white plumage.

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Dave Meredith @davemeredith.bsky.social · 10h

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueWater. A Ring-billed Gull watching the sunrise over Colpoy's Bay at Bluewater Park in Wiarton on the #BrucePeninsula, Ontario. #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #TenMinutesFromHome

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 19h

A Barred Owl from spring. This one was on a trail when I looked over and saw it staring at me. Little did I know that I'd have a whole family in my yard in a few months. #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Photos #Photo #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel #Owls

A Barred Owl on a small branch with blurred vegetation in the background.

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Atlantic Birding @atlanticbirding.bsky.social · 13h

🪶 Morning, Rob has chosen #BlueWater as #BirdOfTheDay theme; birds surrounded by Blue Water. Alternative is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches - I’ll go alt with a Common Buzzard perched on an electricity pole. #birdphotography #ECK #birds #birdsofbluesky #naturephotography

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