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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 4d

This beautiful bird might look like a Common Kingfisger, but is not. This is the Half-collared Kingfisher which can only be found in Africa. Photo uploaded to Birdingplaces.com by Carolien Hoek. Every birder can upload bird pics of areas he/she visited to Birdingplaces.

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 7d

Regularly we tweet newly added birdwatching areas on birdingplaces.com. Today Borreby Mose, a birdrich wetland in Denmark.

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For detailed description and map see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

Borreby Mose | Birdingplaces

This mosaic of reedbeds, freshwater meadows, and shallow lakes just south of Skælskør is one of Sjælland’s best wetland birding sites..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 10d

The new Leica-Birdingplaces contest 2025-2026 has started! Anyone who adds a new bird watching area to Birdingplaces between October 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026 has a chance to win a top-quality pair of Leica binoculars. See how you can win on www.birdingplaces.eu/news/2025/wi...

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 15d

You can upload your bird pics to Birdingplaces.com Nice atmospheric photo of a Great Crested Grebe made by Martijn de Vries in the Volgermeerpolder near Amsterdam and uploaded to Birdingplaces.

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For description of the area see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 20d

On Birdingplaces.com you can not only find and share your favourite bird areas but also share your bird pictures. Like this beautiful shot of a Bluethroat by Martijn de Vries uploaded to Polder IJdoorn (for description of the area see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...). @monicapelger.bsky.social

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 25d

Regularly we post newly added birdwatching areas on birdingplaces.com. Today Bang Pu Recreational Centre, a nice mangrove forest oasis near Bangkok.

For detailed description and map see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

Bang Pu Recreational Centre | Birdingplaces

Coastline sands and mangrove forest oasis near Bangkok. Over 200 bird species have been recorded..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · 28d

Look at this amazing picture of a White-tailed Eagle catching a Barnacle Goose on water. Photo made by photographer Evert Doppenberg at Vreugderijkerwaard in The Netherlands and uploaded to Birdingplaces. (see description of area www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...).

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Sep 12

Regularly we post newly added birdwatching areas on Birdingplaces.com. Today Couturie Forest, a wonderful urban birding site in New Orleans.

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For detailed description and map see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

Couturie Forest | Birdingplaces

A beautiful forest in the city of New Orleans and a migratory stop for many birds. 230 bird species have been recorded..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Sep 9

Northern Black Bustard captured by birder Hans Peter Möllers at Etosha National Park in Namibia and uploaded to Birdingplaces (see description www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...). You can upload bird pics of areas you visited to Birdingplaces. Click on Add Image on the bottom of the area page.

Etosha National Park - Namutoni to Halali | Birdingplaces

Famous national park rich in fauna and avifauna. Although you have to stay in you car, birding is fantastic..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Sep 5

The smashing colours of a European Bee-eater captured by photographer Hans Greife at Kaiserstuhl in Germany and uploaded to Birdingplaces. (see description of area www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...). You can also upload your bird pics of areas you visited to Birdingplaces.com.

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Sep 3

Regularly we post newly added birdwatching areas on Birdingplaces.com. Today Stagno della Caffarella, a small wetland in the heart of Rome, where you can find birds like Black-crowned Night Heron and Nightingale.
For detailed description and map see
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Stagno della Caffarella | Birdingplaces

Small pond in Parco della Caffarella in Rome where it is possible to see birds like Little Grebe, Little Egret, Black-crowned Night Heron, Common Nightingale and Common Kingfisher..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 30

In 2025 Birdingplaces.com passed the line of 9000 birding areas. Every area is described in detail by local birders. A free resource to discover birdwatching areas all over the world. You can contribute by adding your own favourite areas. Click on 'Add a Birdingplace' to start! @rspb.bsky.social

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 27

Regularly we post newly added birdwatching areas on birdingplaces.com. Today Gorges de la Nesque, a spectacular limestone canyon carved by the Nesque River, close to the Mont Ventoux. Great place to see vultures.

For detailed description and map see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 25

Regularly we post newly added birdwatching areas on Birdingplaces.com. Today Mitchell Falls, home to one of Australia's most sought after birds, Black Grasswren.

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For detailed description and map see
www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

Mitchell Falls | Birdingplaces

This iconic 4WD destination is home to one of Oz's most sought after birds, Black Grasswren and is also home to locally restricted Kimberley Honeyeater..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 21

Birdingplaces.com is the free online guide to birding. More than 9000 bird watching sites are described in detail by local birders. Each day new areas are added. A free resource made by and for birders. Use it, share it, and enjoy it #EnjoyandProtect @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 19

On Birdingplaces all bird pictures are contributed by our users. Like this Crimson Sunbird by Lothar Katz. But there are also birds that are still missing. For example several species of Bird-of-Paradise, weavers and hummingbirds. Please message/mail us if you can help us out!

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hello, Hello! Birdingplaces is available on Bluesky. Roll(er) over and follow us.

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 12

Nice shot of a Plum-headed Parakeet made by Lothar Katz in Satal in India (see for description of the area www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...). You can upload bird pics of areas you visited to Birdingplaces by clicking on 'Add image'. Some of the nicest pictures are shared by us. #birdingindia

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Aug 8

Little Grebe group meeting in Victoria Park (see www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...) in Belfast. Photo by Alan Fitzsimmons. You can upload bird pics of areas you visited to www.Birdingplaces.com by clicking on 'Add image'. Some of the nicest pictures are shared by us on our socials.

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Jul 18

Birding this holiday? Wherever you are, you can find great birding areas with birdingplaces.com. If you are looking for a specific bird species, you can also look up where this species occurs. Handy! #EnjoyAndProtect!

@vogelbeschermingnl.bsky.social Photo Long-tailed Shrike by Carolien Hoek

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Jul 15

Regularly we post newly added birdwatching areas on Birdingplaces. Today Paralimni Lake, one of the few seasonal wetlands in Cyprus

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Detailed description and map below www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...

Paralimni Lake | Birdingplaces

Seasonal wetland located just outside the town of Paralimni. Over 180 bird species have been recorded here..

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Jul 13

A colorful woodpecker to brighten up your Sunday. Nice shot of a Black-rumped Flameback made by Carolien Hoek in India. You can upload bird pics of areas you visited to birdingplaces.eu by clicking on 'Add image'. Some of the nicest pictures are shared by us.

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VogelbeschermingNL @vogelbeschermingnl.bsky.social · Jul 12

Vakantietip! Ontdek 11 ‘vogelcanyons’ ⛰️ Rotszwaluw, rotslijster, rotskruiper, gieren en meer spectaculaire vogels houden van valleien met steile rotswanden.

Fantastisch om een vakantiewandeling te combineren met een geweldige vogelervaring. Lees over onze selectie van @birdingplaces.bsky.social

11 ‘vogelcanyons’ om te ontdekken

Op zoek naar vakantie-inspiratie? Ga naar een 'vogelcanyon'.

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Jul 9

A Little Grebe in the rain. Picture made by Nigel Parker at Reserve Naturelle du Bout du Lac d'Annecy (www.birdingplaces.eu/birdingplace...) in France. You can upload bird pics of areas you visited on Birdingplaces.com by clicking on 'Add image' at the bottom of a page

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Birdingplaces @birdingplaces.bsky.social · Jul 7

Is your favourite birding area not described yet on www.Birdingplaces.com? Add it yourself! It's easy and rewarding and many birders will be grateful to you. A template following some easy steps guides you through the process. Just click on 'Add a birdingplace' to start.

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