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Official BritishBirds.com Bluesky account. For those who love British Birds. We welcome all those with a passion for Wild birds from wherever you live in the World!

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Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus): This is a 20cm (7.9in) species of sparrow that has a chestnut brown head and nape, white cheeks and collar with a contrasting black cheek spot. Nice photo taken by Paul Morton in the UK. #sparrow #treesparrow #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #tweet #uk #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 19h

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, North Africa and Asia were introduced into NZ and Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in). Super photo taken by Anna Wheeler of this Finch perched on a garden feeder in Cornwall, UK. #goldfinch #bird #birds #wildlife #cornwall

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 1d

Dr Jane Goodall 💚
3 April 1934 - 1 Oct 2025

A tribute from Stewart at Wildlife.net
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Dr Jane Goodall 3 Apr 1934 - 1 Oct 2025 Thank you Jane 💚 tribute by Stewart at Wildlife.net

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

By teaching children about the Wildlife and Animals that live around us, we can help them develop respect for all forms of life. Understanding that we share this planet with other living creatures can also help children develop empathy and compassion for others #wildlife #nature #children #bluesky 🦔

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

Eurasian Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla). 13cm (5in) with a 7–8cm (3in) wingspan. Lovely photo of this warbler in full song taken by Nick Appleton in Cyprus. #blackcap #warbler #birds #bird #nature #wildlife #cabs #campaignagainstbirdslaughter #cyprus #birdtrapping #warblers #birdsong #migration #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos): This Eagle can be up to 102cm (40in) in length and have a wingspan of up to 2.34m (7ft 8in). Magnificent Eagle image taken by Mike TR Dunn in Weld County, Colorado, United States. #eagle #goldeneagle #eagles #birds #bird #nature #wildlife #colorado #usa

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo taken by Martina Olivia of this fluffy Robin taken in the UK. #robin #europeanrobin #robinredbreast #vird #birds #nature

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Dr Jane Goodall 💚

3 April 1934 - 1 October 2025

#jane #goodall #janegoodall #drjanegoodall #nature #wildlife #conservation #environment #climatechange #pollution #gombe #chimpanzee #chimpanzees #africa #tanzania #naturalhistory #animals #primates #primate #mammals #inspiration #bluesky #bsky

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Dr Jane Goodall 💚

3 April 1934 - 1 October 2025

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the passing of the remarkable Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91, who died of natural causes in Los Angeles, CA while on her speaking tour in the United States.

Photo credit: Marko Zlousic #jane #goodall #JaneGoodall #drjanegoodall #wildlife #nature

Jane Goodall, we are sad to hear of the passing, today, 1 October 2025, of the remarkable Dr Jane Goodall 😢

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta): This 65cm (26in) species of Egret is native to Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. It is resident in most of its range but some northern birds in Europe migrate south in winter. It has distinctive yellow feet. Spectacular photo taken by Galashevi Mari. #egret #bird

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 7d

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus): A 13cm (5.1in) small bird with a long tail that is native to Asia & Europe. This bird nests in habitat with good shrub cover. It is a very social bird that mainly forages in mixed or deciduous woodland. Lovely photo taken by Andrew Wilson in the UK. #wildlife

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 8d

Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs): This species of finch is native to North-West Africa, Europe & Asia. A 14.5cm (5.7 in) bird, it feeds its young on spiders, flies, caterpillars and aphids, outside the breeding season switching to seeds. Terrific photo of a male taken by Martin Crush in the UK.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 9d

Common Blackbird (Turdus merula): This 29cm (11.4in) species of Thrush is native to Europe, North Africa and Asia, also introduced to Australasia, North & South America. Super photo taken by Amer Sanabutt of a male Blackbird taken in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. #blackbird #eurasianblackbird #wildlife

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Wildlife Clothing @wildlifeclothing.bsky.social · 10d

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 11d

Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulous): The Waxwings that move south from northern Eurasian & N.American forests during the winter frequently appear in towns, cities and urban areas. Cracking photograph taken by Richard Cousens in Yorkshire, UK. #waxwing #waxwings #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social · 11d

Great Tit (Parus major): This 14cm (5.5in) bright yellow breasted bird has a black head and long black bib. Feeding on insects this bird is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and has a wingspan of 25cm (10in). Beautiful photo taken by Martina Olivia in the UK. #GreatTit #bird #britishbirds

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 12d

Great Egret (Ardea alba): This species of egret is up to 104cm (41in) in length and has 4 sub-species around our planet in southern Europe, the Americas, Asia & Africa. They feed on fish, amphibians, small mammals, insects & reptiles. Elegant photo of an Egret taken by Bence Mate in Szeged, Hungary.

British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social · 13d

European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris): This 15cm (5.9in) species of Asian, north African and European finch is found in a variety of habitats including farmland, woodland edges, parks & gardens. Females are a brownish colour, males have a bright green plumage. Photo taken by Gvictor Neo. #greenfinch

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 15d

Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus): At 45cm (18in) this wader is found along coastlines of Europe and Asia, some birds also wintering on the coasts of Africa. They will breed on the coast and lay eggs on the ground. Lovely image taken by Maurice Whitney in the UK. #oystercarcher #bird

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 16d

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula): These magnificent 16cm (6in) finches feed their young insects during the breeding season, but the rest of the year they normally feed on seeds, fruit and buds. Fantastic photo taken by Kevin Duell in Wimborne, Dorset in the UK #bullfinch #bird #birds #wildlife

British Birds @british-birds.bsky.social · 19d

Brilliant Bittern photo taken at Minsmere by Mark Cornish
#bittern #bird #birds #birdphotography #birdwatching #birdlife #birdlovers #birdsofinstagram #birder #birders #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #minsmere #naturephotography #britishbirds

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 20d

Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos): This 16.5cm (6.5in) bird is famed for its beautiful song which is often heard at night time as well as during the day across Europe & winter migratory areas in Asia & Africa. Nightingale in full song photo taken by Mark Westfall in Frankfurt Fechenheim, Germany.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 21d

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus): Brightly coloured crest feathers give this tiny 8.5cm (3.3in) bird its name. It is Europe's smallest bird & is also found in parts of Asia. A member of the Kinglet family, it seeks insects to feed on. Lovely shot taken by Paul Ash in his garden in Cornwall, UK #goldcrest

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 22d

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
#stork #whitestork #bird #wildlife
#nature #wildlifephotography #birds #naturephotography #bluesky #bsky
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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) #stork #whitestork #bird #nature #wildlife

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