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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 14h

🐦 Welcome to my profile!
Sharing moments from the wild – misty mornings over Czech ponds, gannets on sea cliffs, and a loving bird pair ❤️
Nature, birds, and quiet light 📸

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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 15h

🐦 Three moments from Helgoland Island in the North Sea 🌊
1️⃣ Northern gannet in flight – graceful and precise like an arrow.
2️⃣ Bathed in the golden light of sunset☀️
3️⃣ And finally – a loving pair of these stunning seabirds❤️
#nature #birdlife
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Even on a rainy day, this colorful bird shines like a rainbow 🌈. Its feathers repel water surprisingly well — after the rain stops, it just shakes off the drops and keeps hunting insects in the air! 🐝💨
#nature #birdlife #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Boreal Owl 🦉
A mysterious little predator of the northern forests — silent, watchful, and perfectly adapted to life in the dark. 🌲✨
#nature #birdlife #owl #borealowl #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 3d

A young Boreal Owl peeking curiously from behind a tree 🦉🌲 Those big yellow eyes full of wonder — nature never stops amazing! 💛✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 4d

🦉A graceful nocturnal hunter with striking orange eyes and distinctive ear tufts. It roosts quietly in dense trees during the day, blending perfectly with the branches. 🌙✨
#nature #birdlife #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 5d

Common Kestrel 🪶 — a small hunter, often seen hovering gracefully above fields in search of prey. This elegant falcon is one of the most widespread birds of prey in Europe. 🦅✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 5d

Two European Bee-eaters 🐦🐦 — a burst of colors in the sky! 🌈 These elegant hunters catch insects right in the air, showing perfect coordination and grace.✨
#nature #bird #birdlife #wildliife #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 9d

Great Grey Owl 🦉 – one of the largest owls in the world! With its striking facial disk and silent flight, master of the northern forests 🌲❄️. Mysterious, elegant ✨.
#nature #bird #birdlife #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 10d

The Common Kingfisher – a jewel of rivers and ponds, with shimmering blue and bright orange plumage. A patient hunter, diving for fish with incredible speed.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 12d

Autumn Expedition Velký Tisý 2025 – moments of peace, patience, and anticipation. Birding and bird photography are about harmony with nature, quiet waiting, and the joy of every sighting. 🍂📸✨
#nature #bird #BirdConservation

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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 13d

Snowy owl is one of the most iconic owls. Its white plumage allows it to blend perfectly with snowy landscapes, making it both an excellent hunter and a master of camouflage 👀❄️.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 15d

Common Raven – a magnificent and intelligent bird 🐦, often seen soaring high in the sky or heard with its deep, resonant calls. 🪶
#nature #bird #wild #raven #birdlife #birding #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 16d

European Bee-eater with its catch. These birds are not only stunning in appearance, but also fascinating to watch as they hunt insects on the wing. 🐦🦋
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 17d

Early morning magic 🌅 — at 6 a.m., this secretive Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) stepped out of the reeds. An unforgettable encounter.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 18d

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) – a small and elegant wader often found along rivers, ponds and sandbanks. A subtle but beautiful bird of wetlands. 🌿🐦
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 24d

✨ First day of the Velký Tisý Expedition – Autumn 2025 ✨
57 bird species in one day! 🦅🌿 From the majestic White-tailed Eagle to the elegant Eurasian Curlew and the rare Ruddy Turnstone – nature was full of surprises today. 🍂
And the adventure has only just begun! 🚶‍♂️🔭
#birdconservation #bird #birding

Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 26d

The Peregrine Falcon – a true master of speed and precision. Known as the fastest animal on Earth, it can reach over 300 km/h during its breathtaking dive for prey. 🦅✨
#nature #bird #wild #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 27d

The Boreal Owl is a secretive night hunter of northern forests, perfectly adapted to life in the shadows. 🌲🦉✨
#nature #bird #wild #beeeater #fog #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 28d

The powerful Northern Goshawk – master of the silent forest strike. This time with prey nearly matching its own size. 🦅🐇
#nature #bird #wild #beeeater #fog #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 29d

European bee-eaters are among the most colorful birds in Europe. These elegant insect hunters specialize in catching bees 🐝, wasps, and dragonflies 🦋in mid-air.
#nature #bird #wild #beeeater #fog #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great Egret is a graceful pond hunter. In the mist, it looks almost ethereal – its white plumage standing out against the grey haze and calm water. 🌫️🪶
#nature #bird #wild #egret #fog #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · Sep 9

The European Robin is a small songbird, easily recognized by its bright orange breast and face. It can often be seen in gardens and parks, showing little fear of humans. 🐦🍂
#nature #bird #wild #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · Sep 8

Steller’s Sea Eagle 🦅 – one of the largest eagles in the world. With its massive beak and piercing gaze, it truly looks like the ruler of the wilderness. 🌍
#nature #bird #birds #birdofprey #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · Sep 5

🪶 Hawfinch – a bird with a powerful beak, strong enough to crack even the hardest seeds! 🌰💪 This discreet songbird is a real champion of the “bird gym.” 🐦✨
#wild #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #BirdConservation
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