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Spent some time with the birds today, including these Downy Woodpeckers.

#birds #wildlife #PhotographersUnited
A male Downy Woodpecker, perched on a broken tree limb. The woodpecker is facing away from the camera with its head turned in profile, looking up and to the left. The woodpecker has a white back and black wings. The upper part of the wings has white spots on the outer edge, while rows of white dots appear horizontally across the outer wings where they rest on the back. The bird has a black cap, black stripe running from the beak to under the chin, and a black eye mask. The throat and other parts of the face are white. It has a red patch on the back of the head. The background is out of focus trees and patches of sky. Several snow flakes can be seen in the frame. A black and white photo of a female Downy Woodpecker, perched on a stick. The woodpecker is perched in profile, looking to the right. The woodpecker has a white belly and black wings. The wings have rows of white dots that appear horizontally across wings where . The bird has a black cap, black stripe running from the beak to under the chin, and a black eye mask. The throat and other parts of the face are white. The background is completely white.
January 11, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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We all love to see the snow for the first time. She seemed to love it too❤️
🪶📷🌿📸

#birds #photography #nature
A little European female stonechat looking with surprise the snow falling perched on a bush near the vineyards, probably for the first time in her life. Una pequeña hembra de tarabilla común observa los copos de nieve caer mientras se posa en lo alto de un arbusto a los pies de los viñedo, seguramente viendo nieve por primera vez en su vida
January 6, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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natasha02783807.bsky.social
Golden Hour
January 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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ulli.bsky.social
Leise Vorfreude auf das, was noch wild sein darf

Euch wünsche ich einen guten Abend, eine friedliche Nacht und sanfte Träume. 💫
Über grünen Blättern an einem Waldbach hat sich eine Eisschicht gelegt, durch die das Grün der Blätter hindurchschimmert. Am oberen rechten Bildrand tost der Bach vorbei. Zwischen ihm und dem Eis liegt eine dicke, dunkelgrüne Moosschicht.
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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zeeforshort.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay
#FeathersAndForm
#Resting

Canyon Towhee, Arizona
January 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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mikemelton.bsky.social
Black-crested Coquette at @tapirvalley.bsky.social

#hummingbirds #birds #nature #costarica
A small, colorful hummingbird with a spiky black crest and iridescent green and bronze feathers perches on a wet green stem, tiny water droplets clinging to its head and back.
January 8, 2026 at 2:38 AM
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denterrick.bsky.social
Lit by an inner glow.

#Hiking #Photography #NaturePhotography #Fungi #FungiFriends #Mycology #Mushrooms #Nature #EastCoastKin #MacroMonday #Macro #MacroPhotography #Forest #Trees #Woodland #Woods #Ireland
A Velvet Shank (?) growing from the side of a beech tree. A Velvet Shank (?) growing from the side of a beech tree.
December 29, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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lucidillusions.in
#BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Feathers&Form so here's to some texture which lets them be.

#BirdsOfBlueSky #Photography #Nature #WildlifePhotography #EastCoastKin #Owls #Raptors
A mother and juvenille Indian scops owl snoozing in a hole of a tree branch. A mother and juvenille Indian scops owl snoozing in a hole of a tree branch.
January 9, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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above96th.bsky.social
How cute is this? A Speckled Hummingbird feeding in the Andes. I love how the wings are a blur, but the body is perfectly still! 💚💜💚 #Hummingbird #Peru #Birding #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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annbruen.bsky.social
☀️Nature’s Light Show
📍Dublin Bay, Ireland

Another photo from yesterday morning showcasing the beautiful sun pillar on display over North Bull Lighthouse along with some glorious sunrise colours over Dublin Bay and Réalt an Mara.
January 8, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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birdguides.bsky.social
Canadian birders were treated to a shock Christmas present in the form of the nation's first Taiga Flycatcher:
Taiga Flycatcher in Vancouver is first for Canada
Canadian birders have been treated to a shock Christmas present in the form of the nation's first Taiga Flycatcher. The East Asian visitor was stunningly discovered on Christmas Day in central Vancouver by local birder Ethan Moon. Frequenting the unsuspecting Sunset Beach Park, the bird generated a big twitch.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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alan678.bsky.social
As Jen @jenzsky.bsky.social and Belle @belleab.bsky.social have asked for Robin pics everyday for the next year, here we go. 🤣😂 #WinterRobin #BirdOfTheDay #ShortBeaks
A close-up of a European robin standing on snow, facing the camera, with its bright orange-red breast fluffed against the cold, grey-brown wings folded at its sides, and delicate dark legs gripping the icy surface against a softly blurred pale background.
January 8, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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birdguides.bsky.social
The formal upgrade of Echuya Forest Reserve to national park status is being hailed as a significant conservation success in Uganda, offering renewed protection for one of the country's most threatened forest ecosystems:
Protection of Ugandan forest strengthens future for Africa's rarest cat
Uganda's Echuya Forest has been upgraded to national park status, improving protection for the rare African Golden Cat and safeguarding vital montane forest habitat.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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monicapelger.bsky.social
Reed bunting 🪶
December 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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monicapelger.bsky.social
Bearded reedling 🪶
December 23, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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marysunshineisgone.bsky.social
Palm warbler
#OpenHouse #BlueskyArtShow
#SmallBirdSaturday #Birds
Small brown and yellow bird staring at the lens. Perched on a branch.
December 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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supergios.bsky.social
Kingfisher action this lunchtime across the Kent in Kendal - these birds are just stunning. I'm so privileged to have these on my doorstep. #kingfishers #cumbria
December 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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adhidaivika.bsky.social
An artistic depiction of a Ukrainian folk costume in contemporary Ukrainian icon‑painting works by Oleksandr Okhapkin
December 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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damianshields.bsky.social
Winter calm over Loch Affric #Scotland #GlenAffric #Cannich #Highlands www.damianshields.com
December 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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ylamurto.bsky.social
Upper Calf Creek Falls. Just upstream from the last week’s. #waterfallWednesday
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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above96th.bsky.social
Spent the day exploring Lake Sandoval in the Peruvian rain forest. I was thrilled when we spotted four Hoatzin along the water's edge. Called the strangest bird in the Amazon, it has no close avian relatives! I think it's fabulous. #Hoatzin #Peru #Sandoval
December 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Rare cottonweed returned to Hayling Island beachfront
The plant has been in severe decline, having previously been widespread across the UK and Ireland.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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rockinbones.bsky.social
#BirdOfTheDay #Stripes 🪶🦉
Saw-whet showing off its good side.
Northern Saw-whet Owl
December 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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monicapelger.bsky.social
#HolidayRobin 🪶
November 16, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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blueberrysyrup.bsky.social
#HolidayRobin #birds #EastCoastKin #Robin #photography

Another image of a robin on a coconut feeder.
A robin to the right hanging on to a coconut feeder mouth open head slightly turned towards us. Wooden fence behind.
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM