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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

A soaking wet Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) at Tapir Valley, Costa Rica. I think the wetness does great to bring out the colours! Enjoy! NL: Grote Kiskadie #birds #birdoftheday #striped #costarica #photography #nature #wildlife #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

I'm going with this Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) for both #negativespace and #solitude for today. Taken in Costa Rica. Enjoy! Vleermuisvalk #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography #sony #falcon

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

This Talamanca Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis) has a lot of #texture, I think, especially with the pollen around its bill! Taken at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica. Enjoy! Lawrence' kolibrie #birdoftheday #birds #costarica #wildlife #photography #hummingbird #sony #nature

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

A European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) enjoying a nice bit of breakfast. The alternate Dutch name 'Distelvink', translates to 'thistle finch', rather fitting isn't it? Taken this morning, Vlaardingen, the Netherlands. Enjoy! Putter 🪶 #birdoftheday #yellow #wildlife #photography #finch #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Leave it to a Robin (Erithacus rubecula) to #singforyoursupper! Notice that little gap on its throat? It only showed while it was singing, never noticed that before! Taken last year on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland. Enjoy! Roodborst #birds #birdoftheday #wildlife #photography #ukbirding #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

A #ruffled Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis). Thanks @alan678.bsky.social for the theme, hope you had a good weekend! Taken at Paraiso Quetzal lodge, Costa Rica. Enjoy! Irazukolibrie #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #hummingbird #wildlife #photography #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

A Boat-billed Heron/Schuitbekreiger (Cochlearius cochlearius) #lockedon in Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands. Saw several of them, but this one peeking through the foliage was really cool! Enjoy! #birdoftheday #birds #costarica #wildlife #photography #sony #heron #birdphotography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

G is for Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris). I do so love this quirky birds! Enjoy! Groefsnavelani #birds #EFGH #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography #ani

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

F is for Fiery-billed Aracari (Pteroglossus frantzii). One of my most special encounters in Costa Rica. We saw two adults taking turns feeding their young! First some fruit, then regurgitating more for seconds! Enjoy! Vuursnavelarassari #EFGH #birdoftheday 🪶 #photography #wildlife #costarica #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

E is for Egret, a Cattle Egret (Ardea Ibis) in this case. #EFGH is today's theme, thank you @alan678.bsky.social for your neverending ideas & efforts! Tarcoles River, Costa Rica. Enjoy! NL: Koereiger #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography #egret #nature #vogels #fotografie

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Come rain or shine, a Keel-billed Toucan will always look fine! Pardon my 'poetry', but I'm sure you'll agree with me that this is one #photogenic bird! Taken at Tapir Valley, Costa Rica. Enjoy! Ramphastos sulfuratus Zwavelborsttoekan #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #wildlife #toucan

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

A Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua) #InMotion with its prey. Can you believe it dropped right after this?! Taken near San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. NL: Bootsnaveltiran #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #flycatcher #wildlife #nature #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Two Orange-chinned Parakeets (Brotogeris jugularis) feasting on the fruit of a tree (if someone knows what kind of tree, I'd be much obliged!) Taken near Abangaritos, Costa Rica. NL: Toviparkiet #birds #birdoftheday #pairs #costarica #wildlife #photography #parakeet #sony

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

A Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis) with a #mouthful. It was a bit far away, but still worked out. Taken at Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands. Enjoy! NL: Moerasbuizerd #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #hawk #wildlife #wetlands #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

And another one, a Nicaraguan Grackle (Quiscalus nicaraguensis) #stretched in a courtship dance (that's my best guess at least). A boat trip again, in this case in Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands. Enjoy! NL: Nicaraguaanse troepiaal #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Here's another one, a Least Bittern (Botaurus exilis) #stretched out. Taken during the same boat trip at Medio Queso, Costa Rica as the Jacana pic. Enjoy! NL: Amerikaanse Woudaap #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #wildlife #bittern

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'll try and do a few today, as there's several that come to mind for @robcrank68.bsky.social's theme of the day! The first one is a Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) coming in for landing with wings and legs #stretched. Taken at Medio Queso, Costa Rica. Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #costarica

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I guess #parenthood is no joke when your youngsters stick their bill into your throat... I'm just glad I'm not a Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) parent! Taken in Delft, the Netherlands, last Sunday. Enjoy! NL: Lepelaar #birds #birdoftheday #wildlife #photography #nlbirding #delft #spoonbill

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

There's a few contenders for my #bestofthemonth, but I think I'll go with this Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus). I just love this gorgeous little bird! Enjoy! NL: Blauwe Suikervogel #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #wildlife #honeycreeper

The red-legged honeycreeper sits on a post end its beak is directed downward, looking at something below it. It's bright blue with a black mask around its eye and a black back. Its head is topped by a turquoise 'cap'. The head is in focus but its body and bright red legs are out of focus. The background is a blurry dark green.

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

This Ruddy-capped Nightingale Thrush (Catharus frantzii) surely is a #beautyinbrown! Taken in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. Enjoy! NL: Bergdwerglijster #birds #costarica #photography #wildlife #nightingale #thrush #nature

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I think this shot of a Talamanca Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis) fits beautifully with #welltimed. Taken at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica. Enjoy! NL: Lawrence' Kolibrie #birds #costarica #birdoftheday #photography #wildlife #hummingbird

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A pair of Great Curassows looking dandy at Tapir Valley, Costa Rica. Enjoy! Scientific: Crax Rubra Dutch: Bruine Hokko #birds #birdoftheday #passportphoto #costarica #curassow #photography #wildlife

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

#LongNecks you say? This Bare-throated Tiger-Heron would like a word on that. Taken at Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands during my recent trip. Happy Sunday! Tigrisoma mexicanum Mexicaanse Tijgerroerdomp #birds #birdoftheday #heron #wildlife #photography #costarica

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It's been a while since my last post and in the mean time I've been away to #CostaRica as well! Got some great observations and pictures, including this Great Potoo! A perfict fit for today's #birdoftheday #camoorcontrast. Enjoy! #potoo #reuzennachtzwaluw #Nyctibius #grandis #birds #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Better late than never! I just wanted to share these Rooks showing off their #powerpose. Thanks @alan678.bsky.social for the theme! Taken near Ashbourne, Ireland, a few years ago. Enjoy! #birdoftheday #birds #wildlife #photography #ireland #roek #rook

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

A Puffin preening in the rain, covered in #waterdroplets. Thanks for this theme for #birdoftheday, @robcrank68.bsky.social! Taken a few years back during a trip to Iceland. Enjoy! #birds #wildlife #photography #puffin #papegaaiduiker #iceland

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

A bit late to the party, but here's my contribution for #peacefulsolitude for #birdoftheday, thanks to @alan678.bsky.social! A Great Egret (Ardea Alba) seeking its way in front of ony of the many waterfalls at the #Iguazu falls in #Argentina. Enjoy! #birds #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

@alan678.bsky.social gave us #WinterSurvivors and #Corvids as themes for #birdoftheday, so why not both?! Last month we had a bit of proper snow here and even though I didn't get many pictures, this Carrion Crow turned out quite nicely. Enjoy! #birds #kraai #wildlife #photography #vogels

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Went for a nice walk this morning and saw my first Siskins of 2026! One of them was even willing to pose for a picture for #birdoftheday and show some #birdbutts, as per @robcrank68.bsky.social. And the Jay joined it as well I guess. Enjoy! #birds #nlbirding #gaai #sijs #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Another #portrait of a Puffin! Probably my all time favourite picture. You'll recognise it as my profile pic, but I'll never get tired of this one, so why not give a post of its own?! From my #Iceland trip a few years ago. Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #puffin #papegaaiduiker #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

An Atlantic Puffin returning to the colony, possibly from a fruitless fishing trip? #divingforfood is the theme of today, as per @robcrank68.bsky.social. Taken a few years ago in #Iceland. Enjoy! #papegaaiduiker #birds #birdoftheday #birding #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Today's theme is #birds&bugs, as per @alan678.bsky.social, and this Blue Tit certainly seemed quite happy with it's snack! Taken last year at Oxford Island Nature Reserve, Northern Ireland. Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #pimpelmees #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

As per @robcrank68.bsky.social, today's themes are #waterbirds and #blue, and I'm not the only one picking a Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). One of my favourites from last year, which was high up my wishlist! Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #ijsvogel #vogels #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Today is for #oddcouples and I found a fitting one on #RathlinIsland last year. A Lesser(?) Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) trying to steal away a Common Guillemot (Uria aalge), while the rest of them just looks on. Enjoy! #birdoftheday #wildlife #birds #mantelmeeuw #zeekoet #northernireland

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Plenty of birds were busy preening this morning, including this Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). Quite fitting for today's alt theme #blurred, as per @alan678.bsky.social. Enjoy and have a great weekend! #birds #birdoftheday #knobbelzwaan #swan #photography #wildlife #nlbirding #netherlands

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

When I moved into my current, temporary, apartment last year, I didn't expect much when it came to #birds. But it surprised me! Last September a flock of Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalos caudatus) showed up and some even sat still long enough for a picture! #backyardbirds #staartmees #birdoftheday

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Just over a week ago I saw my first Horned Larks (Eremophila alpestris) on the island of #Texel, the Netherlands. Really pretty birds! Enjoy! #birds #strandleeuwerik #photography #wildlife #nlbirding #lark

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

As per @robcrank68.bsky.social, today's theme is #reflections. Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) are growing in numbers here and I'm always happy to see these graceful birds! Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #kleinezilverreiger #nlbirding #photography #wildlife #egret

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Today's theme for #birdoftheday is #openbeak and the alt theme is #openwings, so why not both?! Enjoy these Common Terns (Sterna hirundo)! Taken last year in June at @rspb.bsky.social Portmore Lough, Northern Ireland. #birds #visdief #northernireland #portmorelough #wildlife #photography #rspb

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Female and male Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), probably my favourite pictures of #ducks. Take a few years ago at Jökulsárlón, Iceland. Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #wildlife #photography #Iceland #jokulsarlon #eider

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

And to actually show you their behaviour, here's a little video I took of the squabbling pheasants! The one on the left didn't seem to want to let the other one past! #birds #pheasant #fazant #texel #nlbirding #wildlife

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

It was a quiet month for photography, but I found these squabbling Common Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus). They were too busy to be scared, so finally managed to snap some close-ups. They are remarkably beautiful! Enjoy! #favouriteofthemonth #birds #birdoftheday #fazant #texel #nlbirding

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Today's theme for #birdoftheday is #eyecontact, as per @alan678.bsky.social I just had to dig this Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) pic out of my archives! Got really lucky with how the eye came out through the branches. Enjoy! #birds #ransuil #nlbirding #photography #wildlife

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Last year I did some volunteering for the @rspb.bsky.social on #RathlinIsland, Northern Ireland. As it was spring time, there was lots of bird activity. Thought this European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) was a nice pick for #birdoftheday. Enjoy! #birds #finch #putter #wildlife #photography

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

A Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) enjoying some seeds. Taken last year at #MarkerWadden, the Netherlands. Enjoy! #birds #birdoftheday #brownisbeautiful #wildlife #photography #nlbirding #baarmannetje (And of course I forgot to actually attach the picture...)

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The theme for #birdoftheday as set by @robcrank68.bsky.social is #paddling. This Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a rare visitor in the Netherlands. This one's been around for a few months now. Taken at #eendrachtspolder, the Netherlands. #birds #nlbirding #addbirder #photography #wildlife

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

A Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) with a sharp eye out. Taken in Limburg, the Netherlands #birdoftheday #birds #poise #nlbirding #photography #wildlife #boomklever #nuthatch

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I've always liked flying #swans, and especially this one silhouetted against the low winter sun. Korendijkse Slikken, the Netherlands. #birds #nlbirding #wildlife #photography #birdoftheday

A flying swan silhouetted against a soft yellow sky. It's wings are spread out, it's neck fully stretched and it's facing towards the right of the picture.

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Wouter Kbouter @wouterkbouter.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Can't do a #tailsup post without a Wren! This fledgling suddenly popped up out of a ditch. Apparently they have that angry look straight from the nest, though it seemed happy to pose for some pictures! Taken at #RathlinIsland, Norhern Ireland. #birdoftheday #wildlife #birds #winterkoning

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