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Rob Crank Photography
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Very much an Amateur Hobbyist Photographer who loves Wildlife.

#EastCoastKin Arts Collective Member

User of Canon Gear

ONLY HERE FOR THE Wildlife, Fauna & Flora

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Rob Crank Photography @robcrank68.bsky.social · 3d
Good Morning all, I'm out all day today, so will pick up contributions tonight.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Pigeons&Doves, the Alt theme is #Black&White, any bird with them colours.
Here's a mixed set of Pigeons & Doves.

#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social #PigeonSky
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Hello Bluesky

@alan678.bsky.social chose #backlitbeauty as alternate theme for today’s #BirdOfTheDay.

Here’s a favorite of mine. Oldie but goldie a Great Egret backlit by the late afternoon sun.
Bombay Hook NWR, October 2024

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds
February 6, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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davidst999.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme set by Alan @alan678.bsky.social is #Pigeons&Doves. The Alt theme is #Black&White. I am going with #Black&White, so here are a Dipper, an Atlantic Puffin, an Oystercatcher and a Razorbill. More info in ALT. #Birds 🪶🦉 #Nature #Photography #Nikon
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme set by Alan @alan678.bsky.social is #Pigeons&Doves. The Alt theme is #Black&White. I am going with #Black&White, so here is a Dipper (Cinclus cinclus). The UK's only aquatic song bird. This one photographed on the Water of Leith in Edinburgh. An Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) taken on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve off the east coast of Scotland where in excess of 100,000 of them come ashore to nest their burrows. They rely on a plentiful supply of sand eels and sprats in that area of the North Sea to successfully raise their single chick. An Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) also photographed on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve off the eat coast of Scotland. A few go out there to breed. A Razorbill (Alca torda) also photographed on the Isle of May National Nature Reserve off the east coast of Scotland. A member of the auk family they nest high on the cliffs safe from predators.
February 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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abbphotos.bsky.social
For today's alt #BirdOfTheDay theme of #Black&White, I'm pulling from my archive of photos from warm and sunny South Africa. Here's an African Sacred Ibis eating some kind of crawfish.
#birds #nature #photography #travel #Africa
February 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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cumberlandjc.bsky.social
A Story in Black and White and Tenderness
see Alt text

#BirdOfTheDay #Black&White #Birds #EastCoastKin #FalklandIslands #smArtist #ArtYear #Travel #Wildlife
We sat down on the steep grassy slope as it descended over the cliff towards the nests of Black-browed Albatross. Near by on the edge, but not too close, sat an Albatross unperturbed by our presence, peaceful and unruffled. Then here was a sound of wings and we turned to see a second bird, landed so close its wings nearly brushed our backs. It walked forwards, within reach of our fingers had we wanted to stroke it, to greet its mate with a gentle clatter of beaks knocking back and fore, the two birds making quite chattering sound to each other. Then they set about with mutual preening, unhurried caressing and rubbing heads. Eventually they stopped, the newcomer walked over the cliff edge towards the nests and with one last look back at it's mate it was gone. The other waited then gazed out to sea, opened its long wings and flew effortlessly into the wind.
February 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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aintright.bsky.social
This dandy has a little Racing Pigeon in his ancestry methinks. #BirdOfTheDay #Pigeons&Doves #EastCoastKin
February 5, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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aintright.bsky.social
Gabby the Great-spotted Woodpecker #BirdOfTheDay #Black&White #ukbirds
February 5, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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knotweed-ireland.bsky.social
Bird of the day - (Black & White) Magpie in the garden... #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Black&White #Magpie #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt #BirdsSeenIn2026
Magpie standing on the grass eating some rice in the garden
February 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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simontull.bsky.social
Good Morning All. My offering for today’s #BirdOfTheDay alt theme of #Black&White is this view of black-winged stilts. A very elegant bird. #Birds #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #shorebird #wader
three blackwinged stilts in flight; their long pink legs trailing behind them. The birds are softly reflected in the water they are flying over
February 5, 2026 at 6:14 AM
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roswita.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay #Pigeons&Doves or #Black&White #birds #EastCoastKin @alan678.bsky.social #pigeons
A grey pigeon and a black pigeon sitting on a deck rail eating seeds
February 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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My ringneck dove 🥰 She's all white though

#birds #Pigeons&Doves
Photo of my white ringneck dove
February 6, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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direbecca.bsky.social
Thanks Rob! Here's another shot of the first bird. It's a bit blurred, but you can see their agitated calling.💚
Osprey with wings spread and open beak as they were calling.
February 6, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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justinejones.bsky.social
Thanks Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social for a fun #BirdoftheDay theme. Love a chance to showcase #AcornWoodpeckers with their black and white bodies and red cap. Morning walk at #NewMelones #Tuolumne
An acorn woodpecker side profile with one eye visible on a tree branch with a blue sky background.
February 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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direbecca.bsky.social
These two Osprey were having a territorial tiff above Bodega Head yesterday. 💚
#Black&White #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #NaturePhotos #iNat 📷
Large black and white bird-of-prey flying overhead with blue sky beyond. Second Osprey also flying overhead with blue sky beyond.
February 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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1in8b.bsky.social
Couldn’t get close to a pigeon today (Late Post) for #BirdOfTheDay is from the #BackYardBirds a week ago
meet Willie WhiteTips #Pigeons&Doves #EastCoastKin
A Mourning Dove sits atop the iced over plexiglass feeder roof. While his body is towards the lens his face is turned right in a regal pose.
February 5, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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theecologyprof.bsky.social
Today's #BirdoftheDay alt theme is #Black&White. #Birds 🪶
February 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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lyndyphotos.bsky.social
For the #BirdOfTheDay themes #Black&White and #Pigeons&Doves - these white doves lost their homing abilities after being released during a wedding. A sad practice that often results in the deaths of these captive #birds, who cannot fend for themselves. #EastCoastKin
February 5, 2026 at 1:06 PM
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aintright.bsky.social
Peter the Pied Wagtail #BirdOfTheDay #Black&White #ukbirds
February 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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Pigeons on the dock at Point Wells, just south of Edmonds, Washington

#Birds #BirdOfTheDay #Pigeons&Doves #Pigeons #UrbanGaze #ColorADay #YellowThu #Boating #PNW #PugetSound #Photography
Two pigeons on a dock with one half of a metal yellow tie-up on the left hand side of the image. To the right of the metal piece is a pigeon facing away from the camera and both its wings and tail are spread out as it is landing on the dock. The second pigeon is to the right of the first one, and it is walking towards the right side of the image. The background shows blurred wintered trees and a giant white container/building.
February 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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haselnusstafel.bsky.social
Another dove for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #Pigeons&Doves.

It‘s a wildcam shot from today. Maybe it’s a case of perspective. In my opinion, this pigeon is very large. It has tried several times in vain to get into the bird feeder.😬
A close-up of a pigeon perched on a railing, showing its grey feathers, white neck band, and distinct eye. In the background, there are hints of greenery and a building.
February 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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swandiveswim.bsky.social
#Birds #Corvid These 3 Magpies will do double duty for both #ThreesDay and today's alt #BirdOfTheDay #Black&White.
3 black & white birds with long tails are perched on slender, upright branches against a bluish grey sky.
February 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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ankemarsh.bsky.social
Pigeons and doves is today’s theme, with the alt of black & white. Going with the alt with this Abdim’s stork

#BirdOfTheDay #Birds #EastCoastKin
A photograph of an Abdim’s stork. He is standing on a stump, looking to the right. He’s got a long black neck and black head, with a long beak that starts off a bit blue-black, fades to white with orange at the end. His chest, back and wings are black and he has a white abdomen. His legs are long, with orange knees and feet.
February 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Pigeons&Doves, the Alt theme is #Black&White, any bird with them colours.

Bar-shouldered dove
Australia Zoo

We do get them locally but hard to sneak up on.

#bird 🪶
Medium sized dove with a scaled metallic copper patch on the hind-neck. Gray face and neck, with a pinkish belly. This one is resting on the warm gravel. In an aviary so used to people wandering about.
February 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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bushbark.bsky.social
Today's #BirdOfTheDay Alt theme is #Black&White

Local Adult Magpie showing its best side and more than ready for a close up.

#bird 🪶
Head shot of a very handsome magpie who’s beady bright eye is firmly fixed on the camera. Glossy black head and chest with just a hint of white behind the head.
February 5, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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aintright.bsky.social
Maggie the Magpie #BirdOfTheDay #Black&White #ukbirds
February 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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diplopodracer.bsky.social
This #pigeon from Jack Block Park in #Seattle on Saturday I think displayed the dichotomous nature of pigeons from grace to goof in 1/10s

#BirdOfTheDay #Pigeons&Doves #birds #photography
a domestic pigeon sits proudly perched on the wood railing of a pier with puget sound out of focus in the background. It's breast and neck feathers are iridescent pink to green. a domestic pigeon sits with its neck craned goofily staring at the camea while perched on the wood railing of a pier with puget sound out of focus in the background. It's breast and neck feathers are iridescent pink to green.
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 AM