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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Those yellow eyes are hard to ignore. 👀 A Snowy Owl with a serious look—and absolutely no time for small talk. #birds

Close-up portrait of a Snowy Owl with bright white feathers, yellow eyes, and a dark beak, looking directly toward the camera.

YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mallard ducklings can swim soon after hatching. This little one already looks quite at home on the water, following Mom’s lead. 🦆 #birds

A mallard duckling swims in the foreground, with its mother swimming behind it on calm, sunlit water.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

That long, down-curved bill is hard to miss. On this Black Ibis, it almost looks like a carefully shaped tool. #birds

A Black Ibis showing its distinctive long, down-curved bill and dark head.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Family meeting? Nope, just a break. 🦆 Mom and the ducklings are all taking five. #birds

A female Mallard rests on the water with several ducklings around her.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A quick splash before the grooming session! 💦 This Mandarin Duck shakes off the water, getting ready to tidy up those feathers. #birds

A Mandarin Duck flaps its wings, sending water droplets flying from its body.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What a yawn! 😮 This Tawny Frogmouth really knows how to open wide. And wait… is that a little “window” inside its mouth? #birds

Close-up of a Tawny Frogmouth with its beak wide open in a large yawn. The yellow interior of its mouth and throat is visible, along with bristles around the bill.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Three little Mallard ducklings, out on their own adventure. Swimming together, they look like a tiny team with places to go! #birds

Three Mallard ducklings swim together in shallow water surrounded by green vegetation. The ducklings have brown down, pale faces, and dark bills.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Still water, green grass, and a Grey Heron quietly watching the pond. For a moment, everything seems to slow down. #birds

A Grey Heron stands on the grassy edge of a pond, facing left. The bird’s long neck and pointed bill are clearly visible, with calm water behind it.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Black wings against the shimmering light, a crow glides through the air for just a moment, free from the ground. #birds

A black crow flies through the air with its wings spread wide and one leg extended. Bright reflections shimmer in the blurred background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Duckling patrol is on the move! 🦆🦆🦆 Everyone seems to have somewhere important to go… although nobody looks particularly rushed. 😆 #birds

Several Mallard ducklings swim together on calm water. Two ducklings in the foreground are in focus, while others are softly blurred in the background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A Grey Heron standing by the water with its bill open. Birds may open their bills to help release heat through their mouths and airways. #birds

A Grey Heron stands on a grassy bank beside the water, with its long bill slightly open.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

“Wait… when did my legs get this long?” 😆 This young Red-crowned Crane looks like someone forgot to finish the body before extending the legs! #birds

A young Red-crowned Crane chick with fluffy brown feathers and very long legs stands on a sandy path beside some grass.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A Grey Heron by the park bench, looking very serious. Fishing? No. Resting? Maybe. Judging everyone walking by? Probably. 😆 #birds

A Grey Heron stands quietly beside a wooden park bench near the water. The heron faces left, with green grass and curved metal railings behind it.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A Black-crowned Night Heron, standing perfectly still among the leaves. Looking very serious… perhaps he’s just taking a quiet moment to himself. #birds

A Black-crowned Night Heron standing quietly on a branch surrounded by green leaves, with its head lowered and red eye visible.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Swallows are built for life on the wing, with long, pointed wings and a streamlined body. This one shows that design beautifully. #birds

A swallow flying with its wings fully spread and tail feathers extended, passing beside a light-colored structure.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A little mallard duckling drifts quietly on the water, its warm feathers glowing softly in the afternoon light. #birds

A mallard duckling floating on calm water, with warm brown feathers, a yellow face, and a large dark bill.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A grey heron showing off a pose I’ve never seen before. Wings out, neck up—looking rather pleased with himself! #birds

A grey heron standing on grass beside the water, with its long neck upright and both wings spread wide beneath leafy branches.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A Cape Penguin showing off a mouth full of spikes! 😳 It looks a little scary, but those backward-pointing structures help keep slippery food from escaping. #birds

Close-up view of a Cape Penguin facing the camera with its beak open, revealing numerous small, pointed structures inside its pink mouth.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A lone Grey Heron crosses the evening sky, its silhouette painted against the fading light. For a moment, the sky feels wonderfully still. #birds

A Grey Heron flying in silhouette across an orange-red evening sky, with glowing clouds near the edges of the frame.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

A tiny stumble, a gentle touch. 🦩 For a moment, the chick leans into Mom’s bill, and the world seems to slow down. #birds

An adult American flamingo gently supports a small chick with its bill as the chick appears to lose its balance.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Rain hangs in the air, drops scatter around, and a soaked swallow waits quietly on the wire. #birds

A wet Red-rumped Swallow perched on a wire in the rain, with water droplets scattered around it against a pale blue-gray background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Among the green leaves, two Northern Carmine Bee-eater glow with blue, brown, and red. A little splash of color in the quiet greenery. #birds

Two Northern Carmine Bee-eater perched on a branch among green leaves, showing blue heads, brown bodies, and long tail feathers.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A snowy owl with its eyes gently closed—looks like it’s giving me the sweetest little smile. What a lovely face! 🦉 #birds

A snowy owl with its eyes closed, its white fluffy feathers filling the frame and dark markings visible across its body.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A Red-rumped Swallow, wings up and ready to go. One more heartbeat on the wire, then skyward. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow perched on a wire with its wings spread, showing a long forked tail against a pale sky.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

An Osprey comes away from the shallows with a fish in its talons. From a distance, it’s a small scene—but a very successful fishing trip. #birds

An osprey carrying a fish as it flies above calm shallow water, with a sandy shoreline below.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Even a bird as agile as a swallow can have a little slip. This Red-rumped Swallow looks genuinely surprised by its own wobble!

A Red-rumped Swallow with its wings spread, appearing surprised as one foot slips from the edge of a white surface.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Built from mud, this nest has a rather unusual entrance. And today, the owner is standing guard right at the door. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow sitting at the entrance of its mud nest attached to a white ceiling, looking outward.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In the right light, a swallow’s dark feathers can flash with a metallic blue sheen. A little bird with a surprisingly polished look. #birds

A swallow perched on a white surface, its head showing a striking metallic blue sheen, with its beak slightly open.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A tiny flamingo, fast asleep beside its parent. Some places just feel safe enough to dream. 🦩 #birds

A flamingo chick sleeping beside its parent, nestled against the parent’s pink body near the water.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

“Excuse me, do you have a minute?” Judging by that open beak, apparently this meeting is not optional. #birds

A black crow perched on a wire with its beak open, silhouetted against a pale blue sky.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wings spread wide, tail hanging low—just for a moment, a Red-rumped Swallow becomes a little angel in the sky. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow perched on a wire with its wings raised high and tail pointing down, creating an angel-like pose against a pale blue sky.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Home sweet home! A Red-rumped Swallow comes in for a landing, wings up and feet ready for the nest. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow approaching a mud nest with its wings raised and feet extended for landing.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

"I've got something important to say!" Judging by that wide-open beak, everyone nearby was invited to listen. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow perched on a wire with its beak wide open, looking as though it is making an announcement.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A mud nest built piece by piece becomes both shelter and home. Every detail tells a story of careful craftsmanship. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow resting inside a mud nest, showing the layered texture of the nest attached to a wall.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Caught a White Wagtail showing off those bright wings for just a moment. Some birds make every flight look effortless. #birds

A White Wagtail in flight with its wings fully spread, showing bright white feathers against a softly blurred background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“I’ve got something to say.” “And I’m listening.” Whatever the conversation was, they seemed perfectly in sync. #birds

Two Red-rumped swallow perched on a wire, facing each other as one appears to be calling while the other listens against a soft blue sky.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Caught between branches for just a heartbeat. Those bright red wings turned a simple hop into something unforgettable. #birds

A scarlet ibis spreads its vivid red wings wide while moving toward a tree branch, its long curved bill pointing forward against a background of green leaves.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Those long tail streamers aren’t just elegant—they also help make the Red-rumped swallow one of the most agile fliers you’ll ever watch. #birds

A Red-rumped swallow in mid-flight with its wings fully spread, showing its long forked tail and finely streaked underparts against a pale sky.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

“Yes, yes… I’m listening.” Five seconds later… fast asleep. That face has mastered the art of looking awake while clearly needing a nap. #birds

A close-up portrait of a male Mandarin Duck resting with one eye gently closed, giving the impression of a soft smile. Its colorful face and distinctive orange cheek feathers stand out against a smooth green background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Ready… set… GO! One powerful push, and the African Sacred Ibis is already writing a new line across the sky. #birds

An African Sacred Ibis captured at the instant of takeoff, pushing off the ground with its wings spread wide and body leaning forward, conveying the energy and motion of flight.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Still wearing a fluffy haircut, but already walking with confidence. Every little step feels like it’s discovering something new. #birds

A close-up of a young Blacksmith Plover standing on sandy ground. Its fluffy brown-and-white feathers, long gray legs, and dark eye are clearly visible as it quietly walks across the earth.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Busy day for a Red-rumped Swallow. Beak full of building materials, and no time to slow down. One trip after another. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow flies across the sky carrying mud and plant fibers in its beak for nest building, with its wings fully spread against a cloudy background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Even as a chick, those remarkably long legs already stand out. A small bird carrying the unmistakable silhouette of its future. #birds

A fluffy Black-necked Stilt chick stands on the ground covered with dry leaves, showing its unusually long legs and soft down while looking quietly to the side.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A single white line around the eye gives this female Mandarin Duck a calm yet elegant expression. Sometimes the smallest details make the strongest impression.

Detailed close-up of a female Mandarin Duck showing its eye stripe, patterned breast feathers, and pinkish bill.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

That gaze stops you for a moment. A Black-faced Spoonbill wearing white, with a bright red eye that quietly steals the scene. #birds

A close-up portrait of a Black-faced Spoonbill showing its white plumage, flowing crest feathers, bright red eye, black facial skin, and distinctive spoon-shaped bill against a dark background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Two wings answered the same silent cue. For a heartbeat, they carried the same piece of sky. #birds

A pair of Red-rumped Swallows lifts off together from a wire, their wings spread in near-perfect sync against a soft blue background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Bath time is over… now comes the full-body shake. Every feather has its own opinion about where the water should go. #birds

A juvenile Pied Lapwing stands in shallow water with its wings fully spread, vigorously shaking off water after a bath as droplets scatter through the air.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A little splash, a little pause. This tiny pool seemed just the right size for a refreshing bath. #birds

A young blacksmith lapwing chick sits in a shallow pool, soaking its feathers during a quiet bath while looking toward the camera.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

That look says business. A Red-rumped Swallow coming straight in, eyes locked ahead and wings spread wide. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow flying directly toward the camera with wings fully spread, showing a sharp gaze against a soft blue background.

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YHR @yahiro-photograph.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

“Excuse me, did someone call me?” That sudden look and direct approach made it feel like I had been spotted in the crowd. #birds

A Red-rumped Swallow flying directly toward the camera with wings fully spread, while another swallow appears blurred in the background near a wire.

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