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Black (and white)-cheeked Woodpecker in Costa Rica.

Black(and white)-necked Stilts in Yucatan, Mexico.

Off on Pawtrol…. May find a sun puddle if I am fortunate

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica): This 28cm (11in) seabird is much adored across the Atlantic, breeding from Maine in USA to Newfoundland in Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, Norway and the UK. Striking photo taken by John Gawthrope in Scotland #puffin #atlanticpuffin #bird #nature #wildlife

A Mickus Jaggedriti wooden posta rooster!

Ijsvogel (Kingfisher - Alcedo atthis)

#ijsvogel #kingfisher

#birds

𝗣𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗘𝗻𝗴): A Crested Tit, perched on a Y-shaped branch, is lying with its back to us and partially in shadow, but turns its head to observe enough for us to clearly see its features, most notably its vivid red eyes and its crest of black and white feathers. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗰𝗶𝗼́𝗻 (𝗘𝘀𝗽): Herrerillo Capuchino en una rama en forma de Y, está posado de espaldas y parcialmente en la sombra, pero gira la cabeza para observar lo suficiente para que podamos ver con claridad sus rasgos, entre los que destacan sus ojos de un vívido color rojo y su cresta de plumas blancas y negras. Cámara Panasonic Lumix G90 Objetivo Panasonic Leica DG 100‑400mm ƒ4.0‑6.3 II Datos Exif: ƒ6.3, 1/1600s, ISO 2000, 400mm Científico: Lophophanes Cristatus Castellano: Herrerillo Capuchino Catalá: Mallerenga Emplomallada Euskera: Amilotx Mottoduna Galego: Ferreiriño Cristado Português: Chapim-de-Poupa Italiano: Cincia dal Ciuffo English: Crested Tit Français: Mésange Huppée Deutsch: Haubenmeise

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐨 (𝘓𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘴). Foto en hide. Cantalejo, Segovia.

#HerrerilloCapuchino
#LophophanesCristatus
#CrestedTit
#MallerengaEmplomallada
#AmilotxMottoduna
#FerreiriñoCristado
#MesangeHuppee
#Haubenmeise
#CinciaDalCiuffo
#ChapimDePoupa
#Cantalejo
#Birds 🪶
#Nature
#WildLife

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Greater Flamingos
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#bird #oiseaux #nature #capture #naturephotography #naturelovers #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #planetbirds #waterbirds #wildlife #art #photography #photographie #foto #bluesky #flamant #flamingos
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Peace Rose from the 2025 Rose Garden, Yakima Area Arboretum…yesterday felt like spring so I did the March pruning on our backyard “Chicago Peace Rose”…
#roseWednesday #roses #flowers
#dailyflowers #bloomscrolling #photo
#flowerphotography #photography
#flowerfeed

a tree swallow in flight, background exposure changed for contrast

Personal news: swallows are back in town 🪶

A low clump of green, with deep blue blossoms, hugs the side of a gravelly ridge. Some yellow flowers around & behind the ridge, glow brightly in the sunshine.

#Bloomscrolling #ColourADay #BlueTue Cow Vetch (Vicia cracca) an introduced species, has readily adapted to many locations. It may crowd out native plants. This is especially a concern in prairie and other natural habitat restoration or land reclamation projects in North America.

A large bird sitting on a branch of pine, faces to the left with it's beak wide open and red tongue sticking out. Most of the bird is in sunlight: it has a light yellow eye, white cheek and, the remainder of it is grey with white streaked feathers.

#Birds #Heron #TongueOutTuesday This Great Blue Heron has something to say...or maybe it's just a case of indigestion.

Red Grouse - Lagopus scotica - Birds of the World Species accounts for all the birds of the world.

In 2025, the Red Grouse was (finally) elevated to species status via AviList. Heather provides essential cover and predominates the diet of this bird year-round, sometimes entirely. As a result, its distribution is closely tied to managed heather moorlands in Britain and Ireland.

Good morning & welcome to Roast Dinner Day

Like the sun, a smile spreads warmth on a world that can be so cold.

Warm someone with a smile today

A dipper is a unique, charming, and easily identified small songbird found near fast-flowing, clear rivers and streams. They are often described as "dumpy" or "plump" birds, similar in size to a blackbird or thrush, but with a very short tail that is frequently cocked up. Colours: Adults are mostly dark chocolate-brown to black, with a strikingly bright white throat and breast that makes them easy to spot against dark water and rocks. Shape: Plump, chunky, and short-tailed. Juveniles: Younger dippers are a paler grey brown, with mottled, speckly feathers and a less distinct white breast. Unique feature: They have white feathers on their eyelids, which create a white flash when they blink, sometimes visible to the naked eye. "Dipping": True to their name, these birds constantly bob up and down when standing on rocks, a motion that may help them blend in with the churning water. Underwater ability: They are the only songbird capable of diving. They can walk into, and completely under, fast-flowing water, using their wings to swim and their strong legs to hold onto rocks on the stream bed. Flight: They fly low, fast, and direct over the water, with a rapid, buzzing, or "whirring" wingbeat. Location: They are found on rocky rivers and streams in upland areas. They love to perch on exposed stones in the middle of shallow, fast-moving water. Nest: They often build large, dome-shaped nests made of moss, tucked into rocky crevices, under bridges, or even behind waterfalls. Call: They make a sharp, loud "zit" call, which can be heard over the sound of rushing water. In short, a dipper is a small, dark, and white, plucky bird that loves to dance up and down on river rocks before diving in.

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #BirdsInTheirElement, birds in their natural environment set by @alan678.bsky.social - chosen the wonderful and unique Dipper at Forest Farm NR ~ South Wales 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #bluesky #naturephotography #naturetherapy #dipper

Orange-breasted Bunting in Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico. #birdsoftheworld

Least Bittern in Yucatan, Mexico. #birdsoftheworld

#SuperSeabirdSunday David, Double-crested Cormorants at Rio Lagartos, Mexico. @steelyseabirder.bsky.social

Juvenile masked lapwing preening itself in water pond on beach

Juvenile masked lapwing , having fun in the water or preening itself

At Cylinder beach on Stradbroke Island ( Australia), I caught this juvenile masked lapwing having fun in water pond .
#birdoftheday #waterdroplets #birdofAustralia #lapwing #birdphotography #canon #photographie #naturephotography ##faunaphotography#birdSseenIn2026 #stradbrokeisland #birdsoftheworld

Red-tailed Hawk…adult…giving me a quizzical look while perched on one leg on a very cold day…Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge…
#BirdoftheDay #OneLeg #birds #hawks
#raptors #BirdsoftheWorld #photography
#WestCoastPhotography #birdwatching
#ornithology #birding

Rose-bellied Bunting in Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico. #birdsoftheworld

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WaterDroplets, birds with water droplets on them, the Alt theme is #OneLeg, any bird on one leg.
Here's a Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe & Little Grebe #WaterDroplets and a Coal Tit #OneLeg

#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #CanonR5mkii #photography

"Whoop!"

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) on the Peedie Sea, #Kirkwall, #Orkney.

#OrkneyBirding #BirdingScotland #UKBirds #UKBirding #Birds #Wildlife #UKWildlife #Nature #Photography #birdsoftheworld #ornithology #Whooper #Swan 🪶

Wood Stork at Rio Lagartos, Mexico #birdsoftheworld

The Northern Gannet is a large, striking seabird often found on rocky coastal cliffs and soaring over the sea. It is known for its dramatic fishing style—plunging into the ocean from great heights. Large Size: It is a heavy-bodied seabird, similar in size to a large goose or a small albatross. Distinctive Silhouette: It has a long, pointed beak, a long neck, and long, sharp, pointed wings. Wingspan: Their wingspan is very wide, reaching up to 2 meters (over 5 feet). Snow-White Body: Adults are mostly a bright, clean white, which stands out against the blue ocean. Black Tips: The tips of their wings are dark black, which creates a sharp contrast to the white body. Yellow Head: Their head and neck often have a soft, buff-yellow or golden wash. Striking Eyes: They have bright, pale blue eyes, surrounded by black, bare skin that looks like a mask, giving them a sharp, intense look. Younger Birds: Juveniles look very different, appearing mottled grey, brown before turning white over several years

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #WingsOverWater any bird flying over water set by @alan678.bsky.social ~ Northern Gannet flying around Grassholm Island - Pembrokeshire - West Wales 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #bluesky #naturephotography #SeaBirds

White-naped Brushfinch in Chiapas, Mexico.

House Finch in Chiapas, Mexico.