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Tim H
@timhopper.bsky.social
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Content creator (hobbyist). Amateur ornithologist. Conservationist. Sometime whistle player. Audiobookworm. Esperantist. He/him. Kent, England 🔴⚪🌳⭐⭐
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What bird am I? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌎 #WhatBirdAmI #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Image description: A close-up, front-facing profile of a small bird atop a weathered wooden fence post. It features a distinctive black-and-white striped crown, a bright orange beak, and a smooth grey breast. The background is a soft, out-of-focus blend of vibrant green and yellow foliage. Clue: "I am a dapper little North American bird known for the bold black-and-white "racing stripes" on my head and my sweet, whistling song." Fun fact: During migration, these birds can stay awake and alert for up to two weeks by resting only one half of their brain at a time. Scientists have even studied this ability to see if it could eventually help humans, like shift workers or long-haul pilots, stay alert without sleep. Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by SteveCrowhurst via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/stevecrowhurst-3607023/
January 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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tomcadwallender.bsky.social
Andean Motmot in Colombia. #birdsoftheworld
January 9, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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justinejones.bsky.social
Good morning! I am lucky there is an Osprey nest locally.

Alan’s @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #Feathers&Form texture, pattern, and structure of feathers.

I hope this fits.

#birds #photography #CentralCaliforina #NewMelones #Tuolumne #Osprey
An Osprey landing in their nest with wings extended forward.
January 9, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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squirrelmanor.bsky.social
Often confused with Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers are noticeably bigger (close to Robin size) and have a much longer, chisel-like bill. I got a pretty good comparison shot on the peanut feeder this morning. #birds #woodpeckers #kentucky
January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Baby it's hot outside #birds #Aussiebirds #ornithology #audubon #closeup #BirdsoftheWorld #BirdsofBlueSky #photography #BirdoftheDay #wildlifephotography #birdphotography
Galah (pink & white native Australian bird) on a branch, beak open in response to extreme heat
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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Another lucky image at #GoldenHour from our visit with the Short Eared Owls at Shillapoo Lake WA.

#birds #birding #Owls #birdphotography #art #eastcoastkin #nature #wildlife #ornithology #photography #fotografia #oiseaux #vögel #blueskyartshow #wildlifephotography #pnw #pdx #Owl #Portland
January 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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A Return to the Sky

This is a Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) shortly after plunging into the ocean. ...

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #BrownPilican
"A brown pelican glides through the air above a calm expanse of water, its wings fully outstretched in a graceful, commanding arc. The feathers fan wide—layered, textured, and edged with subtle curves—each one catching the light like a brushstroke of motion. The pelican’s long beak, streaked in orange and gray, points forward with quiet purpose, while its pale yellow head adds a touch of brightness to its otherwise earthy plumage. Beneath the bird, the sea lies still and slightly rippled, a muted canvas of soft blues and silvers. The horizon is low and the sky pale, offering no distraction from the pelican’s mid-flight moment. It is suspended in quiet power, neither hurried nor hesitant, a solitary figure moving with intention through open air. The photograph captures not just a bird in motion, but a ceremony of flight—wings wide, gaze steady, sea below, sky above." - Microsoft Copilot
January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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What bird am I? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌍🌏 #WhatBirdAmI #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Image description: A close-up, side-profile photo of a large aquatic diving bird swimming in blue, rippled water. The bird has a long, slender neck with pale feathers, a sharp pointed beak, and a striking vivid red eye. Its head is adorned with a prominent, dark, spiky crest and chestnut-orange frills around its cheeks. Water droplets are visible on its neck and head, highlighting its recent emergence from the water. Clue: "I am an elegant waterbird known for my vivid red eyes, a striking dark double crest, and a famous 'weed dance' performed with my mate during the spring." Fun fact: Their chicks are nicknamed "Humbugs" because they are covered in bold black-and-white stripes, much like the old-fashioned peppermint candy! Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by sharkolot via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/sharkolot-25467781/
January 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Answer: Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) 🌍🌏 | #MyBirdcards #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Great crested grebe - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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lindaking78.bsky.social
This sign is long gone from on top the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Toppenish, WA…always got a laugh out of seeing pigeons roosting on it…
#throwbackThursday #birds #pigeons
#photography #birdphotography
#WestCoastPhotography #signs
#BirdsoftheWorld
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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From the summer, an osprey just after an unsuccessful attempt to grab a fish.

I shared its disappointment.

#birds #nature #wildlife
A photo of an osprey flying just above the water, with its feet extended down and its talons empty.
January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Western Reef Heron
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#bird #oiseaux #nature #capture #naturephotography #naturelovers #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #planetbirds #waterbirds #wildlife #art #photography #photographie #foto #bluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #heron #seagull
@mybirdcards.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Not great light at times yesterday 7/1/2026 but still nice to be out and about, Some birds near or on the shoreline here in Pembrokeshire. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
#Wales #pembrokeshire #birds #🪶
#ornithology #birdphotography
#conservation #Canoncamera
#birdsoftheworld #ukwildlife #photo
January 8, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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A Downy Woodpecker enjoying the winter storm. I love seeing them glide between the trees & our feeder.

#birds #woodpecker #downywoodpecker #birdphotography #winterwonderland
January 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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#ThrowBackThursday Mr and Mrs mandarin ducks #nature #wildlife #birds #photography #ThePhotoHour #Nikon
Two mandarin ducks a male and female stood on a branch in a pond. The female is a drab brown colour. The male is very colourful orange feathers on their ruff a purple plume a white flash around the black eye the male's head it's bent forward because it is preening. There is a reflection of the birds the male more than the female as my photography skills are still at beginner level! Photo posted for #ThrowbackThursday
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Buffy Helmetcrest in Colombia. Not the most colourful of Hummingbirds, but one that lives a spartan life at high altitude. #birdsoftheworld
January 8, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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American Goldfinch photo from last summer…they’re Washington’s state bird…overwinter here looking much less colorful after molting…diet is mainly seeds especially nyger…
#birds #finches #ornithology #audubon
#birdphotography #BirdsoftheWorld #WestCoastPhotography #photography
#nature #BirdsofBlueSky
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Petrim (Synallaxis frontalis)

📍 Santana do Riacho, MG, Brasil
📅 12/2025
#birdsoftheworld
January 7, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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Dartford Warbler Culpepper Dish Briantspuddle Dorset @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social #birds
January 7, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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The collared dove is a pretty little pigeon that is a regular sight in our gardens, woodlands and parks. @mybirdcards.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Western Reef Heron
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#bird #oiseaux #nature #capture #naturephotography #naturelovers #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #planetbirds #waterbirds #wildlife #art #photography #photographie #foto #bluesky #PhotographersOfBluesky #heron
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January 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Look I have a goldfinch eating seeds from a teasel plant so important not to over tidy a garden
#Birds #winter #garden
January 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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What bird am I? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌎 #WhatBirdAmI #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Image description: A side-profile photo of a small bird hovering in mid-air, showcasing its iridescent emerald-green feathers and a sharp, brilliant white patch on its throat. Its long, dark beak is extended forward, and its wings are captured in a graceful blur against a soft-focus green and purple background. Clue: "I am a vibrant nectar-drinker from South America, recognizable by my metallic green coat and the stark, snowy patch on my neck that gives me my name." Fun fact: To build its nest, this bird uses a mix of plant down and moss, but it binds everything together with stretchy spider silk. This allows the nest to actually "grow" and expand as the two tiny chicks inside get bigger! Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/beto_mdp-17561499/
January 6, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Answer: White-throated hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) 🌎 #MyBirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
White-throated hummingbird - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 7, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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tomcadwallender.bsky.social
Golden-naped Tanager in Colombia. #birdsoftheworld
January 7, 2026 at 8:36 AM