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Birds and Beavers
@birbzoz.bsky.social
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🌲 I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees 🌲
Just a person that loves nature and photography
📍NRW, Germany

Currently studying to become a certified nature guide and warden

📷 Camera, lens and species info in ALT text

My dog: @laikatheservicedog.bsky.social
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Just a pigeon questioning it’s life

#photography #bird #birb #borb #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #outdoor #outdoorphotography #pigeon #dove #ringneckedpigeon
A round bird fills the entire frame. Most of its feathers are grey. It has a white ring around its neck and above the ring the feathers glisten green and purple. It sits in the centre, staring to the ground with wide green eyes. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Ring Necked Pigeon.
February 13, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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It’s so cute it’s just sitting there! I can’t 🙇

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #songbird #robin #europeanrobin #europe #snow #winter #apples
On top of a pile of apples sits a little round bird. It’s chest is the same brightly coloured orange as the apples beneath it. It’s looking off into the distance. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. European Robin.
February 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Crows are so pretty 🙇

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #crow #corvid #emobird
A pair of crows sits on the ice. Their black feathers shimmer in blue and purple tones. Whilst one crow is picking at something on the ground, the second crow has their head turned towards the camera, eying the viewer. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Crow.
February 12, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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So happy with this close up! But coots look so weird I don’t like them 😬

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #coot #eurasiancoot #cooties #waterbird
A closeup of a birds head. The feathers are black. It looks off into the distance with a bright red eye. It's beak is an ivory white and it has a white dot on it's forehead. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Eurasian Coot.
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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I love horses so much

#photography #mammals #equines #horses #winter #blackandwhite #snow #horse
A black and white photograph of two fluffy horses sharing a sack of hay outside in the snow. They’re both wearing blankets and one of the horses is wearing a fly cover on their face. Their ears are pointed forward in curiosity whilst pieces of hay are sticking out of their mouth as they’re chewing on it. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Horse, breed unknown.
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Just a cute little robin 👉👈

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #songbird #robin #europeanrobin #europe #snow #winter
A curious little bird sits atop a rusty metal frame and looks up towards the sky. It is mostly brown with a bright orange neck and face. The landscape around it is snowy. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. European Robin.
February 11, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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Eurasian coots have such terrifying feet 😭

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #coot #eurasiancoot #cooties #waterbird
A black to gray gradiated bird stands on stone. In front of it is a pile of seeds that it’s picking at. It has an ivory white beak and circular spot on its forehead. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Eurasian Coot.
February 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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Love this mirror shot I got!

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #geese #goose #canada #canadagoose #snow #winter #ice
A black and white photograph. A large bird stands at the edge of some ice. it's resting on one leg looking off into the distance. below, the scene is perfectly mirrored inside the water. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Canada Goose.
February 10, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Blackbirds are one of my favorite birds

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #blackbird #europe
A snowy landscape. In the midst of it sits a male blackbird, a bird about the size of a small book that is completely black apart from a striking orange beak and an orange ring around its eyes, its head is tilted sideways, it’s eying the viewer with curiosity. On its beak is a little speck of snow. It sits upon a rusted old brazier. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Male Blackbird.
February 9, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Just my cute doggy trotting about in the snow 👉👈

#photography #dog #mammal #doggy #laika #dogphotography #mydog #lookatmydog #bordercollie #mixedbreed #servicedog #australianshepherd #appenzeller #appenzellersennenhund
A dog fills the screen. It's front leg is thrown forward as if it's doing a happy little march. It's deep brown eyes are focused off into the distance. The dog is covered in a soft fluffy fur and wears a harness attached to a bright red leash. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Border Collie Mix.
February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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I was taking this picture when I realized this little pony had escaped and was standing in the middle of the road

#photography #mammals #equines #horses #horse #pony #snow #winter
A small brown pony with fluffy fur wearing a blue blanket and a brown fly cover stands at the edge of a snowy road. It’s nose is digging in the snow nibbling at the grass underneath. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Pony, breed unknown.
February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Sometimes I really like black and white photography

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #songbird #robin #europeanrobin #europe #blackandwhite
A black and white photograph of a snowy Szene. The background is snowy. In the foreground is a silhouette of a small bird standing on the ground. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. European Robin.
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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I was laying in the snow to take these pictures on eye level and a lady came up to me asking me if I was alright 😭

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #coot #eurasiancoot #cooties #waterbird
In the centre of the frame is a black bird swimming in water. It's head is turned to the side, it's deep red eye focused on the viewer. It has an ivory white beak and dot on it's forehead. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Eurasian Coot.
February 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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I love blackbirds so much they are soooo pretty!

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #songbird #blackbird
A black bird sits on a snowy branch. Its head and has a bright yellow beak and a yellow ring around its eye. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Blackbird.
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Eurasian coots look so weird

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #coot #eurasiancoot #cooties #waterbird #snow #ice #winter
A bird is at the centre of the scene. It swims in water that is partially covered by ice. Around it branches of a tree reach into the water. The bird is facing the viewer, swimming right toward them. Most of it's body is black except for a white beak and spot on it's forehead. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Eurasian Coot.
February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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If someone can tell me what type of grass this is I’d love it.

#snow #botanical #photography #botanicalphotography
The soft golden browns of the feathering tops of decorative grass contrasts nicely with the snow that lay ontop of it. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens.
February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Crow in a tree

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #crow #corvid #emobird
A grainy, dark and moody photograph of a crow sitting perched up in a tree, sitting on a slim branch. It is winter so the branches are bare, on a couple of them some leaf buds are visible. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. Crow.
February 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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It’s so tinyyyy

#photography #bird #birb #nature #naturephotography #birdphotography #birdwatching #birding #outside #songbird #robin #europeanrobin #europe #winter #snow #landscape
A snowy flat landscape, some bushes are visible in the background. A little distance away sits a tiny bird bathed in golden light. It’s poofed up to protect itself from the cold. Most of the feathers shine golden brown but the belly and throat are bright red. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 100-400mm f5.6-8 IS USM Lens. European Robin.
February 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
birbzoz.bsky.social
Hey everyone I’m birbzoz!
Hobby photographer
(Almost) Daily Nature photographs.
Unless reposted all photos are by me, taken with my Canon R10.
Nature guide in training specializing in plein air painting tours.

Writer and illustrator by day, you can find my work there:
@ik-alas.bsky.social

#intro
A black and white photograph of a large bird of prey soaring above in an open sky. A little round birds sits between a pile of apples. An elegant colourful bird stands on the ice on one leg. A large black crow sits above in barren tree tops
February 4, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Just a pretty witch hazel that lives in my garden

#photography #plants #botanics #witchhazel #canon #sunshine #nature

Did I do this right?
Detail shot of a witch hazel currently blooming. The closeup is of a cluster of red flowers that reach out with spindly orange strands. Shot with the Canon R10 and Canon RF 35mm 1.8 prime lens. Witch Hazel.
February 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Completely new to bluesky. Never used Twitter either so I have no idea how this format works… bare with me 🙈
February 3, 2026 at 6:54 PM