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WhatABeautifulWorld @abbphotos.bsky.social · 1d

Two beautiful male Wood Ducks. I'm very lucky to get to see these guys every day. There's a group of them living on the small lake behind my house. They nest in duck boxes on my dock.
#BirdOfTheDay
#colourful #colorful
#birds #photography
#wildlife #birdsofflorida

Two male wood ducks swimming in a quiet lake. They have brilliant green heads, red eyes, orange bills, and rust-colored chests with tan, black, and white feathers on their backs.

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simmcewen.bsky.social @simmcewen.bsky.social · 1d

A #colorful Anna’s hummingbird defends his territory. #birdoftheday #nature #photography #birds #PNW

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 1d

Bird Watching News: "Everyone in the #birdwatching group was shocked. No #wavedalbatross had ever been spotted in the United States before... traveled over 3,000 miles from Ecuador to Northern California." Read Alana Francis-Crow in @the-dodo.bsky.social: www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/b... #birdsky

Bird-Watchers 'Cheer' When They Spot Critically Endangered Bird 3,000 Miles From Home

“This is the first record north of Costa Rica."

www.thedodo.com

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 5d

"Artist and science illustrator Jane Kim is cheering on her feathered friends in the latest Andra Norris Gallery exhibition, “Yay Birds!”
“Birds are all around us. We are so much alike that they teach us about ourselves,” Kim said.
Read Bart Charlow: www.smdailyjournal.com/arts_and_ent...
#BirdArt

This one is for the birds!

Artist and science illustrator Jane Kim is cheering on her feathered friends in the latest Andra Norris Gallery exhibition, “Yay Birds!”

www.smdailyjournal.com

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Dogofthedesert @dogofthedesert.bsky.social · 7d

An immature great blue heron (Ardea herodias) at Isleta Lakes, New Mexico on October 13, 2025.

#nature #naturephotography #birds

The image shows a heron's S-shaped neck and the head ending in a long, sharp beak. The neck is mostly gray-brown but has white, black, and tan mottling on the front. The bird's chin is white and its cap is gray. The eye is yellow. The beak is dark above, tan below.

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It’s actually Dave @davidacody.bsky.social · 7d

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Wings.
An American Wigeon coming in hot.

#birds 🪶 #BirdPhotography #photography #EastCoastKin

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 7d

"As millions of birds migrate south for the winter, many face dangerous obstacles on their journey, and experts say people can help them have a safe trip." Find out how you can help save the lives of migratory birds from I. Edwards on @sciencex.bsky.social: phys.org/news/2025-10...
#FallMigration

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Hipogrito @hipogrito.bsky.social · 12d

Eastern Phoebe
Long Island, NY

This is a time of the year to see phoebes in many places around here.

#birds #birding #birdphotography

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debmaluk.bsky.social @debmaluk.bsky.social · 12d

hello @klia.bsky.social A while back I told you about the Crow that washes the peanuts before they eat them....they are still at it...I don't think they all do, but this one does!😂

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 11d

"For one of America’s most iconic birds of prey, October marks the beginning of nesting season in Florida. Our EagleWatch volunteers have already seen eagles returning to their nests..." More @audubon.org: www.audubon.org/florida/news...
#TravelThursday #BirdLovers #BirdWatching #Birding #BaldEagle

October Marks the Beginning of Bald Eagle Nesting Season in Florida

Audubon’s EagleWatch program monitors more than 1,000 nests across the Sunshine State.

www.audubon.org

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NJ Birding @billpaquin.bsky.social · 13d

Greater yellowlegs, solitary sandpiper and Great Blue Heron in the local pond bringing some salt marsh vibes to the burbs.

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 13d

Running out of wild places, running out of time. 🦉

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 13d

"Bird Photographer of the Year is pleased to present our winners." Shown, the Overall Winner, a frigatebird silhouetted against the total solar eclipse by Liron Gertsman, ‘The Frigatebird and the Diamond Ring.’ Check out all of this year's winners: www.birdpoty.com/2025-winners
#BirdPhotography

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 15d

#TexasBirders have been treated to an unusual streak of sightings this year, incl. species that rarely make an appearance...Are more rare birds actually arriving in Texas, or are people getting better at spotting them? Find out from @arianagarcia.bsky.social @chron.com: www.chron.com/life/wildlif...

What's behind the surge of rare wildlife sightings in Texas?

A string of rare encounters is stirring excitement and questions.

www.chron.com

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 15d

Bravo! 😎🦉

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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 15d

Sandpiper, out for a walk. Good thinking, bird friend. I am hoping to get out for one myself later today.

#photography #BirdSky #BirdOfTheDay #Walks #nature #wildlife #birds

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dipperdon.bsky.social @dipperdon.bsky.social · Jul 15

Found my nemesis bird, Virginia Warbler

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 15d

Congrats! 😎🦉

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betsy cooley @betsycooley.bsky.social · 15d

Great Blue Heron near shoreline next to San Francisco Bay Trail, Emeryville, California.

#birds #nature #eastcoastkin

Large shorebird standing in shallow water at low tide. Partial reflection and green seaweed on rocks at bottom left. Water is pale gray.

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 19d

Talk about a person who had an impact on the world around her! We miss you already, Jane! 💔

Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 19d

The anthropologist was famous for her pioneering research with chimpanzees and her influence on conservation

Jane Goodall, Trailblazing Primatologist and Chimpanzee Conservationist, Has Died

The anthropologist was famous for her pioneering research with chimpanzees and her influence on conservation

www.scientificamerican.com

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 19d

#BirdWatching News: "The #DarkSidedFlycatcher, a small brown bird from Asia, made its CA debut last week... birders from as far as MI, NY, & WA hopped on planes to capture the tiny celebrity on camera." Read Leanne Maxwell @sfist.bsky.social:
sfist.com/2025/09/27/t...
#birdsky #BirdLovers #Birding

Tiny Bird From Asia Makes First-Ever California Appearance on Google Campus, Draws Crowds

The dark-sided flycatcher, a small brown bird from Asia, made its California debut last week when it veered off-route and spent three days at the nature preserve behind Google’s Mountain View campus, ...

sfist.com

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Lori Batchelor🇨🇦 @lorichirp.bsky.social · 22d

From the archives for #SparrowSunday, a Fox Sparrow on a chilly day. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #borb

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Caroline M. Yoachim @carolinemyoachim.bsky.social · 22d

Heron, B&W.

#photography #BirdSky #BNWmacro #heron #StunDay #PNW #classicmono #BirdPhotography #wildlife #nature #birds

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Chirp Up @chirpup.org · 22d

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is conducting its annual art contest to select the design for the 2025-2026 upland game #birdstamp featuring the band-tailed pigeon. Entries accepted Oct. 27 through Dec. 5: wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive...
#BirdArt #BandTailedPigeon #BirdArtists

CDFW News | CDFW Seeks Artists to Enter California Upland Game Bird Stamp Art Contest

The species for the 2025-26 contest will be the band-tailed pigeon.

wildlife.ca.gov

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Charlie Ludwig @chuck4242.bsky.social · 23d

A few stragglers at Longfellow this morning as the Ruby Throated Hummingbird migration winds down…or at least hits a lull 🤞🏻

#Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #Photography #Animals #PhotographersUnited #BlueskyArtShow #EastCoastKin

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