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Sandra Aamodt @sandra-aamodt.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Acorn woodpeckers are often goofballs, but it's rare that I have the camera pointed in the right direction to catch a moment like this. I've been saving this photo since the 1st of the month for the #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJune26 theme. Taken from my deck in California. #birds

Two woodpeckers upside down on a vertical branch, against blue sky, with the top one biting the butt of the bottom one, whose beak is wide open. They are black on top, except for a white patch above the tail, and have white underparts with black streaks. Their crown is red, with a black circle below it that includes a white ring around their black eyes, and then a pale yellow circle around their foreheads and throats, with a black patch at the base of their black beaks. The black forehead stripe identifies them both as female.

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Two recently fledged Red-tailed Hawks following each other around and exploring the woods.

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #Ebony&Ivory, birds that have Black & White plumage, set by @robcrank68.bsky.social. A male oriental-magpie robin is staring at someone. 🤨 #orientalmagpierobin #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #WildMotion, Dynamic wildlife behaviour, freezing a second which is full of energy. Little bird just got its very own Nimbus 2000 & it said "UP"!🪄 #lightventedbulbul #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

A light vented bulbul is standing on a broom with an open mouth as if it's chanting a spell on its own Nimbus 2000.

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HLK @hlkfotos.com · 04/07/2026

Visited these swallows nesting in the wall of Bless Your Heart Burgers yesterday. Not sure what kind of pipe that is, but I'm glad the heavy rain we had several days ago didn't wash them out. #BirdOfTheDay #WildMotion 📷🌿🪶

A photo of a violet-green swallow (Tachycineta thalassina) nest inside a drain pipe in the side of a corrugated metal wall. Three brown and white feathered chicks are visible in the pipe opening, in focus and facing the camera, their bright yellow and red mouths wide open as they beg for food. Slightly out of focus in the foreground, with iridescent green back and violet wings and tail, an adult swallow approaches the nest cavity with wings spread wide.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said: “ Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Quackers, any Duck will do, the Alt theme is #Swans, any Swan will do.” I’m going with the alt as this Swan gave me so many pics the day I met her. I need to use them all up. 😂 #birds #photography #ECK

A close-up portrait of a mute swan gliding across calm blue water in warm golden light. Its elegant neck curves gracefully downward as it lowers its orange-and-black bill to the surface, creating delicate concentric ripples. Tiny water droplets sparkle on the swan’s white feathers, while its vivid orange bill is mirrored in the still water below. The reflection stretches into soft, abstract shapes, echoing the swan’s curved neck and adding an artistic quality to the tranquil scene. The low-angle light enhances the creamy plumage against the rich blue water, capturing a quiet moment of calm and contemplation.

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #TheArtOfSurvival set by @alan678.bsky.social Little bird is carefully inspecting the back of the leaf make sure not to miss any tasty aphids. #lightventedbulbul #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

A light vented bulbul is carefully inspecting the back of the leaf make sure not to miss any tasty aphids.

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #LittleBrownBirds, birds with mainly brown plumage, set by @robcrank68.bsky.social. Little bird is enjoying its moment after breakfast. #white-rumpedmunia #munia #lonchurastriata #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

A white-rumpedmunia that is enjoying its moment after breakfast.

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Sophie Carr @sophiecarr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today is Iceland's Independence Day, so here are four of my favourite photos from this wonderful little country 😍🇮🇸 #AwesomeFoursome #Iceland

A metal structure called Sólfar or Sun Voyager sitting on a platform at the edge of the sea, with clouds and mountains in the distance. It's taken at sunrise with a long exposure and the clouds and metal are pink, and the clouds are smooth. The legs of the boat shape are reflected in the frosty platform.

White water trails recede from small turquoise icebergs on a black sand beach. There are lots more turquoise icebergs in the surf with some white water swirling around them. Grey clouds above. Resembles an octopus a bit.

B&W photo of two black-painted cabins with white windows and doors, surrounded by snow and with snow on the roof. In between the cabins you can see an old church neatly framed in the distance. Grey skies, and almost-horizontal snow just visible, some being blown off the roof by the wind.

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Aj d'Wit (Audrey) @audjde.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme set by @alan678.bsky.social is #SilentPresence. Capturing moments where a bird appears calm, watchful, or contemplative rather than active. The alt is #Swans 'Mmmm ... life ... just what is it all about?' My #LaughingKookaburra friend being very contemplative. #ECK

Close up of the head of a Laughing Kookaburra, facing left. He has a very strong, sharp beak. Brown around his eyes. His head is white feathers, as is his belly. The wings are brown with flecks of blue. The background is a blurred green.

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #Preeners&Scratchers, birds preening plumage or scratching, set by @robcrank68.bsky.social. A little ball of brown furr. #white-rumpedmunia #munia #lonchurastriata #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Good morning all. Today's #BirdOfTheDay Theme is #Preeners&Scratchers, birds preening plumage or scratching, the Al Theme is #Black&White, birds with Black & White in their plumage. More Bird Cup Stories in Alt Txt. #birds #ECK @rspb.bsky.social #photography #ukbirding #CanonR5mkii #BirdLife

Cyle 'Larin' Cormorant was getting himself ready for his date later in the day, so he took his preening seriously because he didn't want a feather out of place when he meets his lady friend.
But while he was busy he didn't spot the Paparazzi creeping up behind him, that was until it was too late and the snaps had been taken. You see Cyle plays for the USA Team taking part in the 'Bird Cup' so new photos of him are very welcome in the tabloids.
Sadly for Cyle his lady friend failed to turn up, but at least it kept Kyle fresh for last night's game in which he scored USA's 1st goal in the tournament.

Captured at Rodley Nature Reserve

Rodri Ringed Plover was only small but he was a mighty as a defensive midfielder, but don't let his size put you off because he is a mighty player and one to watch in the Bird Cup.
Now Rodri was expecting to start in their first game on Monday, he also stands a good chance of getting a goal against Cape Verde who are playing in their first Bird Cup Finals.
He also knows how important it is to look good at all times, which is why he was preening when the Paparazzi snapped some photos of him. But unlike some of the other players he didn't mind anyone taking photos while he was preening, because he said it makes him look good in the ladies eyes.

Captured at Long Nanny Tern Colony.

Pedro 'Neto' Puffin wasn't happy he kept getting an itch in the same place, this has been happening for a few days now and was getting him mad. Now Pedro knows this may stop him being picked for Portugal's opening game against Congo DR next week, which won't go down well with his manager.
So Pedro went out and took a dust bath to see if that would help, but he did that out of the way of all the Paparazzi that had been following him around. It also didn't help that the Paparazzi were speculating on what could be causing his itching, and some of what they came up with wasn't nice for Pedro and would get him in trouble with his Wag back at home.

Captured at The Farne Islands.

Neymar Northern Gannet plays for Brazil, they happen to be one of the favourites for the tournament. So he is always trying to stay fit and healthy in preparation for the opening game tonight against Morocco, now part of his training includes preening his feathers while flying fast while not looking where he is going.
The reason for this is so when he is moving fast with the ball he can keep his head down making sure he doesn't trip up over his big clumsy feet, which he sometimes has a habit of doing.

Captured at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.

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✮ 𝒥𝒶𝓃𝑒 ✮ @janesgallery.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay Theme is #Stripes any bird with stripes in their plumage. Zebra Finch Also for #FinchFriday 😉 @alan678.bsky.social #Birds #Photography #Eck

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Amy Gann @amygann.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A song sparrow showing off its stripes. For the #birdoftheday theme of #stripes #birds #sparrow #protectnature #EastCoastKin

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #Stripes, any bird with stripes in their plumage, set by @alan678.bsky.social. A female oriental-magpie robin showing the classic black & white stripes in her plumage. #orientalmagpierobin #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

A female oriental-magpie robin showing the classic black & white stripes in her plumage.

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #WorldOceansDay ,any sea or river bird, set by @alan678.bsky.social. Ocean is too far way, I chose this young moorhen at the riverside. #moorhen #gallinulachloropus #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #BranchingOut, any bird standing/sitting on a branch, set by @robcrank68.bsky.social . This is the moment you realize how light birds are.😊 #lightventedbulbul #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #FoodInBeaks, any bird with food in it's beak, set by @robcrank68.bsky.social . I watched the little bird for a while until it showed me that it had dug up a bug.👍 #olivebackedpipit #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #BestOfTheMonth, set by @robcrank68.bsky.social. "A salute to the world". Pretty sure it belongs to the funniest category.😁 #mallard #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #NegativeSpace, where the subject occupies only a small portion of the frame, set by @alan678.bsky.social. Baby bird is learning how to find food in the field. #moorhen #gallinulachloropus #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme #Solitude, a single bird deep in thought, set by @alan678.bsky.social. Baby bird is anxiously looking for its parents. (Which are only a few steps away.) #moorhen #gallinulachloropus #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Violet @fetchingviolet.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

From @alan678.bsky.social‬ today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Texture, images that emphasise the tactile beauty of birds and their habitats: feathers, wood, water, stone, and natural patterns. The alt is #Determination, any bird showing this quality. Flamingo #birdphotography #birds #flamingo

A flamingo rests with its long neck curved around its body, forming a loop. Its feathers range from soft pink to bright orange

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #Texture, set by @alan678.bsky.social. Stunning structural colours of the feathers from a male oriental magpie-robin.😎 #orientalmagpierobin #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

One of the cutest, if not THE cutest Canada Gosling photo I’ve ever taken. I wish I could hire a fleet of these to take out my dandelions. #BirdOfTheDay #Anatidae #Birds #Birding #Wildlife #Nature #Photography #Animals #Video #ECK

A Canada Gosling has its head raised in the air with a dandelion in its mouth.

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The Garden Jungle @thegardenjungle.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

#BirdOfTheDay today is #StaringRightAtYou, here is a Red Kite I had the pleasure of spending some time with, safe to say we were in a staring match at this point #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography

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Ren @renfish2004.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #SingForYourSupper any bird singing. "That's life... That's what all the people say You're riding high in April, shot down in May But I know I'm gonna change that tune…" #orientalmagpierobin #birds #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #sonya7v #tamron50400mm

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Geert Klein Breteler @geertkb.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Rob picked today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme as #HeadShots. Bad hair day? Never heard of it. Blue Tit showing up to the headshot session straight from the bath. #birds #birdphotography #vogelfotografie #natuurfotografie #SonyAlpha #EastCoastKin

Extreme close-up portrait of a Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) with visibly wet, ruffled feathers. The bird’s vivid blue cap is raised into a spiky crest, with pale grey-white cheeks and a bright yellow-green breast. Small water droplets cling to the plumage throughout. The bird faces slightly right, its dark round eye sharp and alert. Short dark beak is slightly open. Background is plain white. Photo by Geert Klein Breteler.

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