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Grey and peach bird with black mask, rufous undertail coverts and a bright yellow tail band is perched on a bare branch glaring down at a single shrivelled berry.

Grey and peach bird with black mask, rufous undertail coverts and a bright yellow tail band is perched on a bare branch glaring down at a single shrivelled berry.

Locked on target. There is one berry left on this branch and Bohemian Waxwing SEES IT #birds 🌿

04.03.2026 01:45 πŸ‘ 456 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 2
On a tree branch covered with budding reddish leaves sits a little gray bird with a white belly. The bird has a salmon patch on its side, a gray crest on its head, and a short black beak. On a branch behind it, a yellow bird faces the camera.

On a tree branch covered with budding reddish leaves sits a little gray bird with a white belly. The bird has a salmon patch on its side, a gray crest on its head, and a short black beak. On a branch behind it, a yellow bird faces the camera.

For @robcrank68.bsky.social’s #BirdOfTheDay challenge I have a two-fer. This dynamic duo of a #MixedPair includes a #finch. #TuftedTitmouse #goldfinch #birds #WildlifePhotography #EastCoastKin

05.03.2026 12:32 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Small black and white woodpecker creeping up a diagonal tree limb with gnarly bark.

Small black and white woodpecker creeping up a diagonal tree limb with gnarly bark.

Downy Woodpeckers are simply adorable #birds 🌿

05.03.2026 13:38 πŸ‘ 346 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 0
A small brown sparrow perches on a branch of a hawthorn bush surrounded by glossy green leaves and bright red berries. The bird’s soft, buff-brown feathers catch the sunlight, and pieces of crushed berry cling to the tip of its beak as it pauses mid-meal. Several berries around it show hollowed centres where they’ve already been eaten, while the blurred green background makes the warm reds and earthy tones of the bird stand out.

A small brown sparrow perches on a branch of a hawthorn bush surrounded by glossy green leaves and bright red berries. The bird’s soft, buff-brown feathers catch the sunlight, and pieces of crushed berry cling to the tip of its beak as it pauses mid-meal. Several berries around it show hollowed centres where they’ve already been eaten, while the blurred green background makes the warm reds and earthy tones of the bird stand out.

I’m sorry folks but back to work for me. May be around in evening for a short time. Not sure. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Please support each other. Comment on a couple of BOTD posts, repost them. It’s our community. Ta. #ColourfulCaptures #BirdOfTheDay #birds #EastCoastKin

06.03.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 335 πŸ” 54 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 2
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Beautiful aurora happening now! 1:11 am AKST near Fairbanks, Alaska.

04.03.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 127 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A turkey files down to the ground from a rail on the second floor of a building.   The bird had been standing on the rail eating birdseed from a feeder

A turkey files down to the ground from a rail on the second floor of a building. The bird had been standing on the rail eating birdseed from a feeder

A turkey that had been eating from a birdfeeder on a second floor balcony rail flies down to the ground.

#birds #turkey #nature #wildlife #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

05.03.2026 07:41 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
Four young Barn Swallows sitting on a cattail. Their beaks are wide open.

Four young Barn Swallows sitting on a cattail. Their beaks are wide open.

I'm told today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShoutItOut so felt like a good time share this one. #birds

04.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 668 πŸ” 123 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 7
Close-up of white daffodil flowers with yellow centers, set against a backdrop of bright yellow blooms and a clear blue sky.

Close-up of white daffodil flowers with yellow centers, set against a backdrop of bright yellow blooms and a clear blue sky.

#photography #unedited

01.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 1383 πŸ” 141 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 7
Macro photograph of small purple flowers with yellow anthers

Macro photograph of small purple flowers with yellow anthers

I had to stop and get a good look at this Ceanothus!
#photography #art #macro #flowers #bloomscroll

01.03.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 1461 πŸ” 103 πŸ’¬ 28 πŸ“Œ 7
Close-up of bright yellow daffodils blooming in my garden, with a small cluster in sharp focus at the centre. Their trumpet-shaped coronas and star-like petals glow against deep green, blade-like leaves. More daffodils fill the background in a soft blur, creating a wash of yellow and green that suggests a dense, cheerful spring display.

Close-up of bright yellow daffodils blooming in my garden, with a small cluster in sharp focus at the centre. Their trumpet-shaped coronas and star-like petals glow against deep green, blade-like leaves. More daffodils fill the background in a soft blur, creating a wash of yellow and green that suggests a dense, cheerful spring display.

Just showing you that the wildish bit of my garden is coming to life. Have a great day. Now I’m walking the dog in 30 mins but I will be back in the afternoon and will be looking through all of the #BirdOfTheDay posts. #Flowers #Daffodils #photography #EastCoastKin

02.03.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 290 πŸ” 53 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 1
A white blossom just about half open on a dark twig. Leaf buds opening around it. The rest of the tree is blurry in the background. Bright spring sunshine.

A white blossom just about half open on a dark twig. Leaf buds opening around it. The rest of the tree is blurry in the background. Bright spring sunshine.

Spring is coming. Apricots are blooming. πŸ‘

#BloomScrolling #Spring #Puglia

08.02.2026 13:17 πŸ‘ 192 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
A Great Grey Owl outstretches her wings wide to slow down. The background is snow covered. Her talons can be seen getting ready to grab the landing post.

A Great Grey Owl outstretches her wings wide to slow down. The background is snow covered. Her talons can be seen getting ready to grab the landing post.

The grace and ease with which a Great Grey Owl moves is a sight to behold. Here a Great Grey uses her wings to slow down as she approaches a post to land on. And check out those talons! #wildlife #birds #owls

01.03.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 998 πŸ” 195 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 9
Vibrant pink cherry blossom coming in to flower

Vibrant pink cherry blossom coming in to flower

Day 1339 of #IansDailyPhotoChallenge and a miserable, wet end to February
Lucky I found this stunning cherry blossom then isn't it? πŸ€—β€οΈπŸŒΈπŸ’ #inspiringnature #wildlife #naturephotography #MentalHealthMatters
#365DaysWild

28.02.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 6253 πŸ” 645 πŸ’¬ 106 πŸ“Œ 32
A female brown duck flies past, wings stretched below. A reedbed and lake is in the background

A female brown duck flies past, wings stretched below. A reedbed and lake is in the background

Today's #birdoftheday by @robcrank68.bsky.social is #BestOfTheMonth.
A Valentine's Day visit to Cley Marshes.
I like this image of a female wigeon flying past, with the reed beds in the background and a few drops of water still falling off it.

#FlyDay #scape
#birds
#EastCoastKin
#birdphotography

27.02.2026 09:29 πŸ‘ 79 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Brambling

Brambling

I think for #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth I have to choose the fact that I managed to get a quick photo of the first Brambling visit to The Garden Jungle in possibly three years. It kind of confirms that what we’re doing here is working #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #UKwildlife

27.02.2026 10:47 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Best full moon experience in awhile last moon, gonna be hard to beat it on March 3rd but I believe in myself.

26.02.2026 04:24 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
A soft focus honeybee on a purple crocus 24th Feb 2025

A soft focus honeybee on a purple crocus 24th Feb 2025

A soft focus honeybee on a purple crocus 24th Feb 2025. I havent spotted any in my garden so far this year but I have found a few crocus flowers busted open in that distinctive way which suggests they are out and about 🌱🐝

#InsectThursday #BugSky #LittleThings #Bloomscrolling

26.02.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 116 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
Dianella flowers.

Dianella flowers.

Hello #PurpleFriday

26.02.2026 13:39 πŸ‘ 210 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A western bluebird standing on top of a wooden post, its feathers puffed out in the cold morning. It has. Right blue head and back, a brown chest, and a beige belly.

A western bluebird standing on top of a wooden post, its feathers puffed out in the cold morning. It has. Right blue head and back, a brown chest, and a beige belly.

I have too many good #borbs! Another recent favorite for #BirdOfTheDay

(Western Bluebird)
#birds

26.02.2026 01:03 πŸ‘ 245 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
A snowy owl stands in shadow.  Behind it the sky is filled with shades of pink and orange as the sun begins to rise

A snowy owl stands in shadow. Behind it the sky is filled with shades of pink and orange as the sun begins to rise

A snowy owl stands on a covered hay bale. It is between night and day as the owl is in the remnants of the dark as the sun rises behind it.

#birdoftheday #NoBranch #snowyowl #owl #sunrise #dawn #birds #protectnature #EastCoastKin

26.02.2026 07:27 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
Two Gambel’s Quails on a birdbath. A female on the left, looking left and a male on the right, looking right.

Two Gambel’s Quails on a birdbath. A female on the left, looking left and a male on the right, looking right.

#WordlessWednesday #birds
#EastCoastKin #photography

25.02.2026 01:51 πŸ‘ 217 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 2
Roadrunner on a trail, green bushes in the BG, looking directly at me as s/he scrabbles along

Roadrunner on a trail, green bushes in the BG, looking directly at me as s/he scrabbles along

A thrilling sight to see and for me most rareβ€”
a roadrunner running TOWARDS me
Meep, as it were, meep πŸͺΆ

25.02.2026 02:50 πŸ‘ 227 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
Close-up of a brown female blackbird standing on snow, with a dusting of snow clinging to her beak. Her feathers show soft mottled tones across her chest and wings, and her dark eye is ringed with a thin yellow circle. The background is blurred in cool grey and purple hues, highlighting the bird’s warm brown colouring against the winter setting.

Close-up of a brown female blackbird standing on snow, with a dusting of snow clinging to her beak. Her feathers show soft mottled tones across her chest and wings, and her dark eye is ringed with a thin yellow circle. The background is blurred in cool grey and purple hues, highlighting the bird’s warm brown colouring against the winter setting.

My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Borb, bird looking round or pear shaped, the Alt theme is #Gulls. Good luck. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

25.02.2026 07:34 πŸ‘ 357 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 3
Inquisitive looking male Chaffinch perched on a branch in the winter sunshine

Inquisitive looking male Chaffinch perched on a branch in the winter sunshine

Bird Of The Day - (Borb) - Inquisitive looking male Chaffinch perched on a branch... Galway, Ireland #Borb #Birds #BirdOfTheDay #Chaffinch #Corvid #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #PhotoArt

25.02.2026 09:20 πŸ‘ 293 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 3
Male Phainopepla with a Saguaro bokeh

Male Phainopepla with a Saguaro bokeh

Kicking off the week with a scene from yesterday morning πŸͺΆ

23.02.2026 12:20 πŸ‘ 299 πŸ” 44 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3
Dramatic sunset over Lough Foyle, with bands of dark blue and slate-grey clouds sweeping across the sky. A glowing strip of golden light sits low on the horizon, reflecting in rippled pools across the exposed tidal flats in the foreground. The distant hills of Donegal form a soft, dark silhouette beneath the fading light, adding depth and contrast to the wide, tranquil coastal scene.

Dramatic sunset over Lough Foyle, with bands of dark blue and slate-grey clouds sweeping across the sky. A glowing strip of golden light sits low on the horizon, reflecting in rippled pools across the exposed tidal flats in the foreground. The distant hills of Donegal form a soft, dark silhouette beneath the fading light, adding depth and contrast to the wide, tranquil coastal scene.

Good morning. May an Irish sky give the beginning of your week a little boost. Hang in there all you workers. Us retired folk are absolutely not sipping coffee and giggling. 🀭 #Ireland #BlueSkyMonday #sunset #photography #EastCoastKin

23.02.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 436 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 2
Two orange Adirondack chairs sitting in the dirt beneath a canopy of tall trees shrouded in fog

Two orange Adirondack chairs sitting in the dirt beneath a canopy of tall trees shrouded in fog

take a seat

#BlueSkyArtShow #Two #photography #reclaimingorange #nature #popasquat #inthequiet

22.02.2026 00:47 πŸ‘ 365 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 1
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365 Challenge No. 1 - 2026 publish daily old unpublished pics
Day 51 - Rising sun behind beach parasol, Kos, Greece 2024
#fotosbyfaj #faj365challenge2026 #photography #blueskykin #Sunrise #parasols #kos #greece #contrejour
More at fotosbyfaj.com

20.02.2026 07:00 πŸ‘ 1193 πŸ” 106 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 6
Ridiculously adorable bird with black cap, white cheek, tiny bill and very floofy buff-coloured belly is perched on a bare branch in profile facing left. The belly floof is illuminated by the winter sun.

Ridiculously adorable bird with black cap, white cheek, tiny bill and very floofy buff-coloured belly is perched on a bare branch in profile facing left. The belly floof is illuminated by the winter sun.

A cold day brings much enfloofenation. BEHOLD the mighty Black-capped Chickadee
#borb #birds 🌿

20.02.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 668 πŸ” 109 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 4
A great tit sits on a pine branch and looks to the side. The background has a bokeh effect.

A great tit sits on a pine branch and looks to the side. The background has a bokeh effect.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love #thelittlethings in life. I find this little dreamer extra #cute

#BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsOverWater and the alt theme is #cute

#birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #wildlife #photography #scape #nature #outdoors #SmallbirdSaturday #LittleBirds #EastCoastKin

20.02.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 485 πŸ” 82 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 0