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Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social
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Love photography, a few photos actually published. 😁 All photos ( excluding reposts) posted by me belong to me. This is an inclusive of all friendly place. Host #BirdOfTheDay with Rob. #EastCoastKin Arts Collective Member
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“ So where are the blooming nuts then?” “ Ummm, behind you.” #HolidayRobin #photography #EastCoastKin
A European robin stands alert on a textured tree stump, its bright orange breast glowing in warm sunlight. The bird faces forward with a slight head tilt, showing fine grey and brown feather detail. Thin pinkish legs grip the dark, rugged wood, while the softly blurred green background creates a gentle, natural backdrop.
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Good afternoon. The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #OnTheEdge , any bird at the edge of a body of water. The alternative is #pigeons I’ve went with a European Shag standing on a rocky outcrop at the edge of the coast. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A European Shag stands alert on dark, seaweed-covered rocks at the water’s edge. Sunlight highlights its brown plumage, slender hooked bill, and webbed feet. Foamy waves and soft blue water blur in the background, creating a strong contrast with the textured rocks and the bird’s sleek profile.
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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I’m late to the show. Sorry Jane. Great set. I’m going with squabbling House Sparrows when the nut feeder is getting low. 😁 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
Three house sparrows crowd around a wire peanut feeder, captured mid-squabble. One sparrow is airborne with wings fully spread, another clings to the feeder while leaning toward a companion, and the third is perched below with wings outstretched. The blurred dark background highlights the chaotic flurry of wings and motion around the feeder.
November 24, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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“ Hands up if you want more peanuts.” #HolidayRobin #photography #birds #EastCoastKin
A European robin stands on a mossy surface with one wing lifted high, as if stretching or mid-gesture. Its bright orange-red breast and face contrast with its soft grey and brown plumage. Behind it, blurred branches and fresh green leaves create a natural woodland backdrop, with tiny droplets still clinging to the twigs.
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. Today’s #BirdOfTheDayTheme is #warblers any member of the warbler family and the alternative is #yelloweyes any bird with yellow eyes. Hope everyone is well, once again apologies for not being around. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A small Sedge Warbler stands sideways on a thick green stem, its body angled forward as if ready to move. The bird has warm buff and tan plumage with darker streaks along its back, a pale belly, and a distinct cream eyebrow stripe above a dark eye. Its slender beak points ahead, and its thin legs grip the stem. Soft green leaves frame the upper left, while the background fades into smooth, muted blue-grey blur.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Saturday’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #birdonawire birds on a wire or line and the alternative is #silhouette Good luck. Once again, sorry I won’t be around much. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A small stonechat with a rich orange-rust breast, dark face, and speckled brown crown balances delicately on a strand of barbed wire. Its legs are thin and slightly akimbo, giving the impression of a mid-step pose. The background is a smooth green blur, making the bird’s warm colours and fluffy plumage stand out sharply.
November 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Only have my phone Aleesia. So sorry about the quality. Left my camera and lenses at home, too risky to bring. On the back porch. 😀
Possum on a porch.
November 21, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Good evening/ good morning or goodnight. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Thrushes and the alternative is #waders Sorry won’t be on much. Please remember to like, leave a comment or repost pics you like on the BOTD feed. Thank you. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A brown, speckle-breasted song thrush stands alert on a cluster of elderberry branches, surrounded by green leaves and dark ripe berries. The bird faces right in a clear side profile, its plumage warm in the sunlight against a softly blurred background of foliage and blue sky.
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Time for Rob’s #HolidayRobin A Rock and Robin. It was on the beach enjoying some early morning sun. I’m going to walk dog shortly and it’s pouring down. 🙄 Will hopefully be on late afternoon. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A European robin stands on a small rock, its bright orange-red breast glowing in the sunlight. The bird faces left with its beak slightly open, showing crisp details of its brown wings, pale belly, and slender legs. The background is softly blurred sand in warm tones, making the robin the clear focal point.
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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I’ve taken so many photos of this tree in the fog because I love it. So for #ThickTrunkTuesday here’s another foggy capture of it. Hoping you all have a wonderful day wherever you are in this small world. 🌍 #Trees #photography #EastCoastKin
A leafless tree stands alone in a misty field, its bare branches spreading wide against a pale, fog-filled sky. The thick trunk divides into several limbs, and faint silhouettes of distant trees fade into the dense fog behind it. The ground beneath the tree is grassy and slightly uneven, creating a quiet, atmospheric, monochrome scene.
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Good morning. Won’t be about too much folks so talk amongst yourselves. 😁 I’ll pop in from time to time. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #mottled birds marked with spots of a different colour. Alt is #blurry birds blurred in motion. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A slender Common Greenshank bird with long yellowish legs and a straight, pointed bill stands in shallow dark water, its pale white belly and mottled brown-grey back catching the light. The bird’s full reflection is visible in the still water below, forming a clear mirror image against the black surface. The background is a shadowed, muddy shoreline.
November 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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Thanks Andries it’s a theme set by my friends and the collective I’m a member of, #EastCoastKin . Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social makes out this list every week showing the weekly themes. She’s a star. You don’t have to be a member to take part. Good fun.
November 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Forgot about Rob’s @robcrank68.bsky.social #HolidayRobin A rainy day Robin this time, heading for shelter. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A small robin with a bright orange breast is captured mid-flight among thin, rain-speckled branches. Its wings are partly open and its legs are extended forward as it moves through the foliage. Glossy green leaves and droplets of water frame the bird, while the background falls into a soft, dark green blur.
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StareDown bird looking at you, the Alternative is #GullsInFlight. The Jay absolutely stared down. I’ll just repost today as I’m getting ready to visit my daughter in Australia. Sorry. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A close-up photo of a Eurasian jay perched on a branch, its warm brown body and pale throat contrasting with the striking blue-and-black barred feathers on its wing. The bird looks directly toward the camera with a slightly raised crest and a bit of green plant matter on its bill. Surrounding it are deep green leaves and clusters of bright red berries.
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Good morning, it’s #BlueSkyMonday Hope you all have a great day. Here’s a Blue Tit attacking the new week head on. Taken yesterday morning in my garden. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A blue tit in mid-flight hovers above a cluster of dried hydrangea petals, wings blurred in motion and spread in an arc above its head. The little bird faces the camera with vivid blue, yellow, and white plumage, legs extended as it prepares to land. A single bright pink flower sits to the right, contrasting with the soft green background.
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Sorry folks. I’m going to lie down in a darkened room. Yesterday’s shenanigans have caught up with me. Hope you all enjoyed #BirdOfTheDay today. I know I did. Lots of fantastic captures from around the world. Took this in my garden early morning today. Night night 😴 #birds #EastCoastKin
A female house sparrow perches on a thin twig surrounded by green leaves, bathed in warm golden sunlight. She faces right in a crisp profile view, showing her pale eyebrow stripe, soft brown-and-tan plumage, and short pointed beak. The smooth dark background makes the sunlit sparrow stand out clearly
November 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Current mood. #Swanday #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A white swan floats on deep blue rippled water, bending its long neck gracefully as it preens its feathers. One large black webbed foot is lifted high behind it, creating a playful, almost comical pose against the smooth curve of its body.
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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With not being about yesterday I see I have so many comments to answer. I’ll try to get through them. Apologies if I miss any. For Rob’s #HolidayRobin This is is the first one I’ve seen with eyebrows. 😂 How cute. 🥰 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin #Stunday
A small robin stands on a mossy, dark tree stump, tilting its head slightly to one side. Its vivid orange-red breast contrasts with its soft brown and grey plumage. The background is a smooth blur of deep green foliage, making the bird appear crisp and prominent in the frame.
November 16, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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Good morning. Apologies for going missing in action yesterday but went out with mates. 🥴 The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #shadesofgrey any bird with grey in their colours and the alternative is #beakopen Good luck. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A tall grey heron stands on bright green grass, its long legs mid-stride. The bird’s sleek grey feathers, white neck, and dark crown are clearly visible, and it gazes to the right with its yellow eye and long pointed bill. A blurred wooden fence and soft blue water create a gentle background.
November 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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For my mate Rob’s theme. I asked him to shimmy towards the berries and he did. Received so many nuts, he’s probably still eating two days later. Have a wonderful weekend my friends and remember to smile. 😊 We’re all still here. Off to walk Sam #HolidayRobin #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A small robin with a bright orange breast and pale grey belly perches on a slender branch. A vivid red berry behind its beak, surrounded by glossy dark-green leaves that fill the background. The bird faces slightly to the right, its tiny claws gripping the branch as it stands alert in the soft natural light.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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I’m putting this out for the Gull lovers. You know who you are. A wallpaper. 😂😂 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A close-up portrait of a gull standing against a smooth blue backdrop, its head turned slightly as it looks directly toward the camera. The bird’s plumage is a mix of soft greys and mottled white, with a pale yellow bill tipped in red. Sunlight catches the fine feather detail along its neck and chest, while a few green leaves frame the lower edge of the image.
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has announced today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens, and the Alternative for today is #Ducklings
I’m going with ducklings following their mum. #classicmono #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A black-and-white photo of a duck leading a large group of ducklings across calm water. The youngsters cluster closely behind the adult, creating ripples that fan outward across the surface. Tall reeds and blurred grasses frame the scene in the foreground and to the right, adding a sense of depth and a gentle, natural atmosphere.
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Good morning. Thought you might like to know that I am over my aversion to gulls after “ the day of the gulls” as it shall be forever remembered in my mind. 😂 Here’s a Herring Gull sitting on a cliff edge yesterday. I thought it looked majestic. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A close-up of a gull standing on grassy ground near a cliff edge, lit by warm sunlight. The bird has pale grey wings, a white chest mottled with brown streaks, and a yellow bill tipped with red. A small yellow wildflower grows in front of it, slightly out of focus, while the background fades into a smooth, dark blue sea.
November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Sorry been out with my camera all day. Temperature here feels like -4°C 🥶🥶Coming to check as many #BirdOfTheDay posts as I can. #birds #post #photography #EastCoastKin
A small black-and-white wagtail stands sideways on a weathered wooden post, its long tail held straight behind it. The bird’s crisp monochrome plumage contrasts with the smooth green, softly blurred background, giving the portrait a clean and elegant look.
November 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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So for Rob’s #HolidayRobin here’s a little shy one. Hiding behind the grass. Might add he lost his shy persona when I put some nuts out. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin
A close-up photo of a robin standing in bright green grass, its vibrant orange breast and soft grey-brown feathers illuminated by natural light. The background is blurred in deep green tones, making the bird’s round black eye and warm colours stand out clearly.
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM