Today's theme for #birdoftheday is #eyecontact, as per @alan678.bsky.social I just had to dig this Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) pic out of my archives! Got really lucky with how the eye came out through the branches. Enjoy!

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Last year I did some volunteering for the @rspb.bsky.social on #RathlinIsland, Northern Ireland. As it was spring time, there was lots of bird activity. Thought this European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) was a nice pick for #birdoftheday. Enjoy!

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A Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) enjoying some seeds. Taken last year at #MarkerWadden, the Netherlands. Enjoy!

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(And of course I forgot to actually attach the picture...)

The theme for #birdoftheday as set by @robcrank68.bsky.social is #paddling. This Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a rare visitor in the Netherlands. This one's been around for a few months now. Taken at #eendrachtspolder, the Netherlands.

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A Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) with a sharp eye out. Taken in Limburg, the Netherlands

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I've always liked flying #swans, and especially this one silhouetted against the low winter sun. Korendijkse Slikken, the Netherlands.

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Redwing almost finished, just the leggy wegs to go. Not my favourite painting, but enjoying the learning process and trying to not be overly self critical 🫠
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Can't do a #tailsup post without a Wren! This fledgling suddenly popped up out of a ditch. Apparently they have that angry look straight from the nest, though it seemed happy to pose for some pictures! Taken at #RathlinIsland, Norhern Ireland.

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With the #birdoftheday theme #singing, I had to think of this Redpoll (Acanthis flammea). He really seems to be putting in an effort! Taken in Iceland, near Myvatn. Enjoy!

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#FeedingTime for this family of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). Part of the same series as my cover photo, shot last summer.

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A Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) in late afternoon #WinterLight. Picture taken at 'Korendijkse Slikken', the Netherlands.

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A Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) in the last light of day on a very cold Christmas day. Taken at 'Nieuwe Driemanspolder', the Netherlands.

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Uniek moment vastgelegd! 🐺❄️Deze 11-koppige wolvenroedel liet zich vorige week zien voor de wildcamera. Normaal houden dieren zich bij dit weer schuil om energie te sparen, maar deze wolven wisten zich goed door de sneeuw te manoeuvreren. 🤩 📸 Boswachter Frank Theunissen