monicapelger.bsky.social
@monicapelger.bsky.social
Based in 🇳🇱🇪🇺. I love cats (big and small), nature and wildlife, books (fiction and non-fiction), politics, history, photography (Nikon P950). Favourite series: Vera, The West Wing.
All pictures are mine, unless I state otherwise.
It’s beyond me how anyone can kill these beautiful creatures for fun. #mammals
February 19, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Since I haven’t been out in ages to look for birds on branches I will just post the last one I took for Rob’s #BranchBirds (I hope I got the # right from memory). #BirdOfTheDay 🪶
Bohemian Waxwing/Pestvogel
February 19, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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This didn't go as planned...
February 18, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BranchBirds, any bird on a branch, the Alt theme is #Robins, any Robin will do.
Here's a Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Long-tailed Tit & Robin #ForJanet.

#birds #Photography#EastCoastKin #birdphotography #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social #ukbirding #CanonPhotography #BirdLife
February 19, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Rob my cohost @robcrank68.bsky.social has said today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BranchBirds, any bird on a branch, the Alt theme is #Robins, any Robin will do. So I’ve went with the cutest of Chaffinches. Taken two days ago. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
February 19, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Guess what? 🙄 Morning peeps.
February 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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A bend in the river at the start of a hike on the Wicklow Way up to Raven's Hill and Prince William's Seat.

Going to post and dash. We're promised a few hours of sunshine this morning.

#Hiking #Photography #EastCoastKin #Scape #Dublin #Wicklow #Ireland
February 19, 2026 at 8:11 AM
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Lion Cub cuteness.
February 18, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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My little mountain, love hiking up it. Enjoy your day wherever you call home. #Ireland #Home #scape #photography #EastCoastKin
February 18, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Still not done with the flu yet, I only get some three hours of sleep a night. So I am going to follow this little owl’s instructions and have an early morning nap.
See you later 🐊
February 18, 2026 at 8:03 AM
I haven’t posted one in a while.
European Robin 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Eurasian green woodpecker, male.
The female doesn’t have the red beneath the eyes. 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Eurasian siskin 🪶
Sijs
February 18, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Tiny bird, loud voice. Cetti’s warbler. 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Can’t wait to visit this reserve once the birds are back.
Savi’s warbler 🪶
Snor
February 18, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Marsh warbler 🪶
Bosrietzanger
February 18, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Cuckoo 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 7:31 AM
I think this hawfinch is a nice one for Alan’s alternative #DramaQueens #BirdOfTheDay 🪶
February 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Good morning, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PeacefulSolitide a singular bird, in a peaceful setting. The alt is #DramaQueens upset or angry birds. Good luck. I’m sorry I can’t comment or repost all as it’s so time consuming. So get involved community. 🙏🙏🙏 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
February 18, 2026 at 6:57 AM
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As Keeper Walter exclaimed, it looks like they're throwing Laikipia a mini party! The big bull at the back was rescued as an orphan and raised through our programme. Now fully wild, he returns from time to time – and when he does, the whole herd gathers.

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February 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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Good morning. Happy Tuesday.
A strong base, deep roots, allow young branches to endure this cold, to reach the light.
Have a wonderful day.
#ThickTrunkTuesday #photography #trees #classicmono #EastCoastKin #capecod
February 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has announced that today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CollectingFood, birds with food in their beaks, the Alt theme is #Grey, birds with Grey feathers on them. Alt for me. Little known fact but Coal Tits have some grey feathers. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
February 17, 2026 at 9:25 AM
For Rob’s #CollectingFood I chose the Jay, an upside down Bohemian Waxwing, Mrs Bullfinch and Mrs Blackbird. #BirdOfTheDay 🪶
February 17, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CollectingFood, birds with food in their beaks, the Alt theme is #Grey, birds with Grey feathers on them.
Here's a Blue Tit, Robin, Great Spotted Woodpecker and a Nuthatch (covers both themes)

#birds #EastCoastKin #CanonR5mkii #photography @rspb.bsky.social #BirdLife
February 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM