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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Ducks&GeeseInFlight, any Ducks or Geese in flight. This accidentally monochromatic capture doesn’t really do these Canada geese justice. They are elegantly fierce survivors. #Birds🪶

Two Canada geese take flight across a pond.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Did @helenbennett.bsky.social say today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Green, and the Alt theme is #Geese? Because, well… #Birds🪶

A family of Canada geese rests in the green grass.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay Alt theme is #GardenBirds; any bird that you might see in your garden… Like this female house finch sampling the cool water from our birdbath. #Birds🪶

A song female house finch takes a break on the ledge of a birdbath.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Crooners, birds singing. This purple finch was busking over a bench while perched in a shady tree. Whose voice do you hear as you look at this picture? Sinatra? Waits? It’s too slight for Armstrong, I think. Maybe Byrne… #Birds🪶

A male purple finch sings in a shady tree.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A little late, but here’s a friendly reminder to LET BOOKS BE. Happy #BannedBooksWeek to all who celebrate free speech.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The #BirdOfTheDay Alt theme today is #Perched, birds standing on anything except branches. This house wren is standing in a vent stack, perhaps thinking about its life choices. #Birds🪶

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdSupermodel Any bird captured looking like it's posing for a magazine cover shoot bold eye contact, dramatic lighting, uncluttered backdrops. “Today, Hatch is wearing a beautiful spring ensemble in bold grays with black and white accents.” 🤣 #Birds🪶

A white-breasted nuthatch pauses its gravity defying pose to take a look at the photographer.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlueSkies; any bird against a blue sky. The Alt. is #BadWeather; any bird in inclement conditions. Here’s a northern yellow warbling being all warbly in the sunshine. #Birds🪶

A northern yellow warbler pops out against a clear blue sky.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Today's Alt #BirdOfTheDay is #Blue, any bird with Blue in its plumage. This tree swallow was kind enough to pose on top of this signpost for us. #Birds🪶

A tree swallow poses on top of a sign post.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&Red, any bird with Black & Red in its plumage. The Alt theme is #LongBeak, birds with long beaks. I may have a two-fer with this red-winged blackbird and red-bellied woodpecker (though I admit there are birds with longer beaks than my woodpecker). #Birds🪶

A red-winged blackbird and a red-bellied woodpecker share seed on a memorial plaqued rock.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestBeaks Celebrating any bird with a beak or bill that has striking colours, bold profiles, or an interesting shape. I mean, come on! Look at the snout on this handsome northern shoveler! What a beauty of a bill on a beauty of a bird. #Bird🪶

A male northern shoveler swims along with a drop of water hanging from his prodigious bill.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Black&White; any shot in black and white. Putting a monochrome filter on this picture of a mourning dove gives it a noir-ish feeling. It’s turned into a mystery, and we’re all suspects. #Birds🪶

A mourning dove shot in black and white sits mysteriously on a branch.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BestOfTheMonth I present this photo of a massive turkey sauntering around a used car lot. The coloring on this beauty is amazing ! #Birds 🪶

A beautifully colored and quite large turkey makes his way through a used car lot.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #EFG, birds beginning with any of those letters (1st name). Here’s a gray catbird grousing in the glowing green grove (maybe a stretch, but you get the picture… literally).

A gray catbird perched deep within the green of a tree.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BokehBirds; any bird captured with a soft, muted or blurry background. The Alt is #AwkwardAvian; any bird captured in a silly, clumsy or strange position! Double-crested cormorants seem inherently silly, so perhaps this counts for two?

A double-crested cormorant looks up from preening and over towards the camera.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Seabirds; any bird found at sea or the coast. The Alt. is #Airborne; any bird in flight. Here’s a few herring gulls , including one in flight, a bit inland, maybe messing up someone’s cell service. #Birds🪶

Herring gulls make themselves comfortable on some form of electrical tower.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Pairs, photos with pairs of the same species in them. If these Canada geese were a synth-pop duo this would be the cover of their 12th album. #Birds🪶

A pair of artfully posing Canada geese preps for the water.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, is #Borbs, birds looking plump. The Alt theme is #Brown, birds with Brown in their plumage. This hermit thrush is a very borbtacular brown bird, and it knows it. #Birds🪶

A hermit thrush poses for a golden hour photo.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Good morning For #BirdOfTheDay today it’s #TheDivers: fab photos of any diving bird... The Alt theme is #BirdStare: any bird captured staring right back at you. Here’s a double-crested cormorant giving me a blue-jeweled side eye. #Birds 🪶

A double-crested cormorant watches carefully from atop a fallen tree.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Raptors; any bird of prey. The Alt. is #Corvids; any member of the crow family. You may have a crappy camera and/or a bad eye, but sometimes the birds just work with you. This American crow was generous with its time. #Birds🪶

An American crow seemingly poses among spring in a nearby tree.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LightAndShadow, any bird capture that has both. This house finch catches the sun on her back and casts her shadow onto the flat face of the fence picket. The geometry of it is kinda cool. #Birds 🪶

A female house finch is perched atop a fence picket with the sunlight playing off her back.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #CaptionThatBird “Excuse me!?! My eyes are up here!”

A combination of wind and shadow not only makes it seem like this mockingbird has a large pair of, well, boobs… its expression reminds us it’s impolite to stare, let alone objectify.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Elegant; any elegant looking bird. The Alt. is #Scruffy; any bird looking a bit worse for wear. The wind-ruffled feathers of this red-winged blackbird make it seem, perhaps, elegantly scruffy? Could be a reach, but it’s a lovely shot anyhow. #Birds🪶

A gust of wind reveals a bit of red in the part of this red-winged blackbird that is indeed red-winged.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Paridae, any of the species. This black-capped chickadee anointed me with its presence. Everything about this little creature felt lithe and delicate; but, fiercely strong at the same time. #Birds🪶

A black-capped chickadee uses my fingertips as a perch.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG - any Owl, Duck or Goose. This eastern screech owl is all sleepy and cozy. Just totally at ease in cuteness. #Birds🪶

An eastern screech owl rests serenely in its not-too-hidden hidey hole.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The Alt #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdyLongLegs, birds with legs that look too long for its body. I’ve shared this photo before, and I’m not sure it counts (it’s “long legs” not “long necks). But this pic shows how thin and delicate the legs of a great blue heron seem in relation to its body. #Birds 🪶

A gorgeous great blue heron primps and preens in a lily pad-filled pond.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Silhoutte; any bird in silhouette. The Alt. is #Finches; any bird from the finch family. Here’s an American goldfinch being a little bit of an acrobat. #Birds🪶

An American goldfinch has a good, if awkward grip on a thin pine tree branch.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The #BirdOfTheDay theme for today is #Mamas&Papas, male & female of the same species in the same photo. The Alt theme is #Robins, any of the Robin Species These cinnamon teals seem quite serious; solemn even. #Birds🪶

A male and female cinnamon teal swim along.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AngryBirds, any bird with an angry face. The alt is #MyBestSide, bird capture in profile. This northern yellow warbler isn’t exactly demanding “draw me like one of your French girls” but it’s definitely posing. #Birds🪶

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

…are okay with this in the White House? This was at the Pentagon 9/11 remembrance ceremony yesterday.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

How come the same people who demand this in schools…

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdsInAbstract: motion blur, obscure angles, contrasting textures: anything goes. The low light combined with the jagged angles of this tree’s bare branches almost make it seem like this Cooper’s hawk is standing on a breaking ice sheet. #Birds🪶

A Cooper’s hawk is perched atop the bare, angled branches of a tree in low light.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Mouthful, any bird with anything in its beak. The Alt. is #Black, any bird with black plumage. This black and white warbler snagged a tasty treat (at least by warbler standards 🤢). I suppose I shouldn’t knock it, since I ain’t trying it. #Birds🪶

A black and white warbler poses with a bug—some kind of mayfly, perhaps—for lunch.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Iridescence, any bird whose colour changes with light on them. The Alt theme is #Black&White bird whose main plumage is Black & White. This grackle is anything but common as it calls out to the clear blue sky. #Birds🪶

A common grackle sits and sings on a lichen laced branch, bringing life to a dead tree.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay is #ABCD, any bird name beginning with these letters. Similarly, the Alt is #RSTU. This cardinal is all about knowing his ABCs. #Birds🪶

A male northern cardinal comes close for a meal.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdBuddies - two 'different' bird species sharing the same space. The Alt. #BirdsInGreen Any shade of green on a birds plumage. This northern cardinal and red-bellied woodpecker are taking turns at the buffet. #Birds 🪶

A red-bellied woodpecker and a northern cardinal take turns pecking at seed on a large rock.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I got a new spotting scope and dang is it nice. There’s an Athlon Forerunner underneath that bag, and I get the distinct impression I will be clearly seeing some seabirds this fall and winter.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Herons&Egrets; any Heron or Egret shot. The Alt. is #Borbs; any bird that looks round, chubby, spherical etc. Borbs, you say? Here’s a borbtacular red-morph eastern screech owl, just taking a quick nap. #Birds🪶🦉

This red-morph eastern screech owl rests in the hollow of a tree. Incredibly, this little guy was chilling within yards of a school playground, and was skillfully ignoring all the noise.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Pigeons, any Pigeon will do, and the Alt theme is #SittingOnWateer, any bird/duck/goose/swan sitting on water. Here’s a northern shoveler doing its thing, wondering where all the pigeons are. #Birds🪶

A northern shoveler swims along a desert pond.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #InFlight, any bird in flight. Alt #Grounded, any bird on natural ground. I caught this great egret pool hopping in Newburyport, Massachusetts. #Birds 🪶

A great egret hovers above a salt panne.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Today's theme for #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdNaps, any bird caught snoozing, napping or just looking incredibly sleepy! This northern shoveler (and its reflection) is having a nice nap. #Bird🪶

A northern shoveler takes a break from a busy day of grooming and circle feeding.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Contrast (light birds against dark backgrounds or vice versa). The red shoulder of this red-winged blackbird just catches the light, flashing out from its silhouetted body and the pale blue sky. #Birds🥲

A red-winged blackbird is silhouetted against a pale blue sky, with its forehead, beak, and red shoulder feathers just catching the light.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ItsAllWhite, birds main color is White. Alt theme is #RedHeads, birds with heads that are any shade of Red. This snowy egret got the memo and has reported for duty. #Birds🪶

A snowy egret holds onto a thin branch just over the water’s edge.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#FlowerPower is Alan’s #BirdOfTheDay theme today; any bird with a flower or flowers in the shot. The Atl is #BirdsOfAFeather; any captures of flocks. This female house finch is basking in the flower power of some dogwood blossoms.

A female house finch catches some shade in a blooming dogwood tree.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdsUpClose, any bird at close range, allowing you to see their lovely fine details! The Alt: #BirdNameC any bird whose common name starts with the letter C! Gotta two-fer courtesy of this Canada goose. Is that a wry smile it’s wearing? #Birds🪶

This Canada goose is more than ready for its closeup.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is: #Parenting; of any form: nesting feeding etc. I haven’t done much birding lately, so here are some previously posted pics of particularly pleasant parents. #Birds 🪶

A house wren makes sure its fledgling gets a good meal.

A Canada goose shows its goslings how to find those choice blades of grass.

A killdeer sits atop its nest in a gravel mound.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Coastal&River, any coastal or river birds. The Alt is #Rocky, any bird capture with a rock in view. Found this double-crested cormorant waiting for a fish or for the sun to come out. #Birds 🪶

This double-crested cormorant waiting for a fish or for the sun to come out. Either way, it’s a study in patience.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme asks us to share our best shots of birds snacking on #NaturalSeeds straight from the plant, crop, or tree. No feeders allowed for this one! Not sure what kind of berries those are, but this cedar waxwing seems to like them. #Birds 🪶🫐

A cedar waxwing is in a tree chomping on some berries.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Woodland - any bird in a forest setting. The alt is #Yellow - on the bird or in the scene. Going for a two-fer today with this northern yellow warbler, who’s daring me to confuse it for a leaf. No chance, buddy! #Bird 🪶

A northern yellow warbler stands out on a branch, as if it’s imitating a young spring leaf.

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Tom Guzzio @tomguzzio.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today: #RecentGardenBirds, most recent capture/s of a bird/s in your garden. My wife got shots of these house wrens in June. They nest in that vent pipe, which our neighbor kindly cedes to them, every year. #Birds🪶

A house wren stands at the opening to his vent pipe nest.

A fledgling house wren pops its head out for.a meal.

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