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Owen
@wildfifer.bsky.social
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Wildlife enthusiast from the Kingdom of Fife. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Owen @wildfifer.bsky.social · Feb 17
Kingfisher with a snack.

East Lothian, Scotland.

@rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Kingfisher #WildFifer #AlcedoAtthis
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bar44.bsky.social
Palermo, Italy 2024 #UrbanGaze #Photography #Architecture #Palermo #Italy 📷
February 20, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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toadfacts.bsky.social
Our friend Sclerophrys Regularis is a widespread toad with many common names, but our favorite is the African Bouncing Toad! When threatened, they often bounce around to scare or confuse predators! (photo by abotto)
A large, plump, brown toad covered in lots of spiny bumps! Even though they are rather large, they are very compact looking compared to many other toads! They have very large parotoid glands and visible eardrums!
February 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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btobirds.bsky.social
⚠️ We've had reports of seabirds washing up. Please report ALL species of dead birds ⬇️

📍 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/...
📍 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/...
📍 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.serv...

#UKBirding #BirdingWales #BirdingScotland
A deceased Puffin lies on its back on the ground. Wording above reads: Please report sightings of all dead birds. A graphic showing an exclamation mark in a triangle features.
February 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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rspb.bsky.social
Heartbreaking: Right now, thousands of Puffins are washing up along our coasts and further afield.

It is devastating to see.

These birds are Red-listed in the UK and already under serious pressure.

Mass deaths like this, known as a “seabird wreck”, can take years for colonies to recover from...
A dead Puffin lies on wet sand, its black and white feathers darkened and slick against the beach. The bird rests on its side, wings folded, with its distinctive orange bill clearly visible against the pale sand.
February 19, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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mybirdcards.com
What bird is this? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌏 #whatbird #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Image description: A close-up side-profile photo of a small bird clinging to the side of a textured tree trunk. The bird features a distinct pattern of horizontal black and white bars across its back and wings, a brown crown, and a white "mustache" stripe. Its sharp claws are gripped firmly into the bark, and its pointed beak is angled slightly upward against a soft, blurred grey background. Clue: "I may be one of the smallest of my kind in the world, but my 'ladder-back' feathers and repetitive 'kwee-kwee' call make me a standout star of Japanese forests and parks." Fun fact: Despite their tiny size, these birds are surprisingly social! During the winter, they often join "mixed-species foraging flocks," traveling alongside other small birds to improve their chances of finding food and spotting predators. Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by Kanenori via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/kanenori-4749850/
February 18, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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smp-seabirds.bsky.social
Where would you rank the appearance of Black Guillemots amongst other UK seabirds? Their characteristic black, white, and scarlet features certainly catch the eye!

More Black Guillemot facts in the post below ⬇️
#seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
The graphic displays a fact file for a Black Guillemot, with arrows pointing to its scarlet legs, distinct white wing patch, and sleek black plumage. A fact box reveals more facts: their weight range (360g-480g), average age (11 years), diet (fish), number of eggs laid (1-2), when to see in the UK (year-round), and number of pairs in the UK (20k). The caption reads: Where would you rank the appearance of Black Guillemots alongside other UK seabirds? Their distinct black, white, and scarlet features certainly catch the eye! More Black Guillemot facts in the post below ⬇️ #seabirds #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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paulmwall.bsky.social
Sweet lil gray tater stood still for a whole entire millisecond #birdoftheday #grey #birds
Female blue-gray gnatcatcher perched on a small diagonal branch, facing right. The bird is white below and blue-gray above, with a neat white eye ring and a small sharp slightly hooked beak. The light is from the upper left and the sun reflects in the bird’s eye. She is framed by small green leaves and a bright blue background.
February 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social
Does my behind look big in this? A rather different view of a Black-necked Grebe at Clot Del Galvany. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 #Alicante #canonphotography
February 16, 2026 at 9:23 AM
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tomcadwallender.bsky.social
Rose-throated Tanager, endemic to Yucatan, Mexico. #birdsoftheworld
February 16, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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mybirdcards.com
What bird is this? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌎 #whatbird #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Image description: A medium-sized bird of prey perches on a tree branch against a clear blue sky. It has a dark brown head and wings, with a distinctive pale chest covered in fine, rusty-brown horizontal barring. Its sharp, yellow eyes are fixed on something in the distance, and its tail shows broad, dark bands. Clue: Living up to its name, this hawk is famously unbothered by people and is most frequently spotted scanning for prey from telephone wires or trees right next to busy paths and motorways. Fun fact: These birds are surprisingly fierce defenders of their personal space! During nesting season, they are known to be quite "plucky," often diving at much larger intruders—including humans—if they get too close to their home. Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/beto_mdp-17561499/
February 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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ianrankin1.bsky.social
Good morning from Cromarty.
A creel, with Cromarty Firth and North Sutor in background.
February 15, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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wgsaraband.bsky.social
Alternatively - have a different Valentine's Day by embracing how sexy abstract art is and have a look through my geometric compositions gallery here: wgsaraband.com/geometric-co...

Support a real artist, fuck AI, and have a fab day 💙
February 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
A hunting forsters tern.
#BirdOfTheDay
#DivingForFood
A mainly white and grey bird in flight against a backdrop of pale green.
February 13, 2026 at 9:53 AM
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henrikfrietsch.bsky.social
@robcrank68.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay is #DivingForFood I figured I'd put together #Kingfisher I've seen from around the world 😁

Stork-billed, American Pygmy, Common & Collared 😁

#Birding #Photography #NaturePhotography
#BirdPhotography #EastCoastKin
#SonyAlpha #PhotoHour
#WildLifePhotography
February 13, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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msj99.bsky.social
Slavonian Grebe, #Iceland 🇮🇸 #BirdOfTheDay
#DivingForFood
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February 13, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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thenaturalworld.bsky.social
Thousands of starlings take off from reedbeds at Westhay Heath on the Somerset Levels this morning . Once leaving the roosting site birds head towards Glastonbury Tor using it as a Beacon to navigate towards their foraging grounds @mybirdcards.com @cross-theline.bsky.social @exmoor.bsky.social
February 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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tomcadwallender.bsky.social
Orange Oriole, endemic to the Yucatan peninsula. From our recent trip. #birdsoftheworld
February 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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suhaja.bsky.social
Northern Pintails. #best_birds_of_world #pacificnorthwest #birdwatching #ornithology #birdsoftheworld #northernpintails #audubon #cornelllab #birds
February 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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abbylg.bsky.social
In honor of the GBBC here’s a pic featuring the first bird I saw this morning- a Mourning Dove! #birds #GBBC 🪶
February 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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thegardenjungle.bsky.social
With the #BirdOfTheDay theme of #DivingForFood I’ll let the Gannets get the limelight. An amazing week spent in The Mull of Kintyre at Saddel Bay #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography
Gannet Gannet Gannet
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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rspbscotland.bsky.social
Encouraging news for one of our rarest birds 🎉

RSPB Abernethy has recorded 30 lekking male Capercaillie in 2025 – a 50% increase in five years.

There is still a long way to go, but through innovative habitat management and collaboration this threatened species could have a brighter future 💪
Male Capercaillie in pine forest
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 AM
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rspb.bsky.social
Zooming into #FlyDay!

📷 Martin Abbess
A vibrant Kingfisher in flight, captured in a streamlined position as it darts through the air. The bird's striking electric blue back and wings contrast with its bright orange underbelly. Its long, pointed beak is sharp and focused, as if it's hunting for prey. The background is a soft blur of green and brown hues, highlighting the kingfisher’s swift movement against the natural environment.
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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hanyhossameldin.bsky.social
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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 #blue #bleu
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February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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robcrank68.bsky.social
Thursday's are for #3sDay which is when the #Trios, #Trebles & #Triplets come out to play.
So from a visit to Pennington Flash Nature Reserve in January, here's a set of Cormorants, Northern Shovelers, Gadwalls & Canada Geese.

#birds #EastCoastKin #ukbirding @rspb.bsky.social #CanonR5mkii #BirdLife
February 12, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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mybirdcards.com
What bird is this? 🤔 (See alt text for clue) 🌎 #whatbird #mybirdcards | #birdsoftheworld #birds ❤️🦜
Image description: A medium-sized parrot with vibrant green plumage perched on a wooden branch. The bird features distinct chestnut-brown patches on its forehead and chin, with a patch of creamy white skin around its eyes marked by tiny black feather lines. Hints of bright blue and red are visible on the edges of its wings. The background is a soft-focus tropical green. Clue: "I’m the 'Mini-Macaw' who wears a subtle brown crown and hides a splash of rainbow colours under my wings." Fun fact: Despite their smaller size, these parrots are incredibly social and intelligent. In the wild, they are often seen visiting "clay licks"—riverbanks where they eat mineral-rich soil to help neutralize toxins from the seeds and unripe fruits in their diet! Source: Gemini 3 (Edited) 📷: Photo by D_Fenix249 via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/users/d_fenix249-6424458/
February 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM