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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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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