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dogofthedesert.bsky.social
A great egret (Ardea alba) steps through the grass at Isleta Lakes, New Mexico on January 9, 2026. Given the down at the end of its beak, it must have been preening before I arrived.

#nature #naturephotography #birds
An all-white egret on tall black legs faces mostly away from the camera. The bottom of one leg is lost in brown grass. The other leg is lifted as the egret steps forward, revealing three black toes. The egret has turned its head in profile, facing right, as it keeps an eye on me. The orange beak is long, narrow, and comes to a sharp point. White down at the end of the beak, plus the slightly ruffled body feathers, indicate that the egret was preeening recently. Between the beak and yellow eye, the bare lores are pale green. The grass in the foreground is in focus, but it's blurred farther back, providing an unintrusive tan background to the bird. At the very top of the image, blurred-out blue hints at the presence of a pond.
January 9, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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birdsinmuseums.com
Bird Puppet Head (Mali, Bamana, 20th century)

Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
Bird Puppet Head (Mali, Bamana, 20th century) Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
January 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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anthropocenempg.bsky.social
one of nature’s keystone species 🐸
January 10, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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averagefrog.bsky.social
Today's frog is the Kimberley rockhole frog. Look at this little guy.
January 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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toadfacts.bsky.social
Our friend the San Lorenzo Harlequin Toad is rather dull compared to many other Harlequin Toads, which tend to have bright colors! They live in several small areas in high-altitude mountain forests of Colombia! (photo by Alejandro Lopez)
A slender, dark brown toad with a lighter brown stripe running down the side of their back! They have long, skinny legs and a pointed nose! The bottoms of their feet are slightly orange-colored!
January 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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nickraschke.bsky.social
Good morning.
Jabiru baby with parent in the background. A week ago. Found them again yesterday, but too far off to get a decent shot.
Happy Friday.
January 8, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
Jackdaw having a scratch.
#birdoftheday
#FeathersandForm
An all black bird perched on a post is enjoying a scratch under its open bill.
January 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Just in from a friend in Singapore a Javan Myna for #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 9, 2026 at 11:38 AM
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unquaverable.bsky.social
beat #unbeatable
Drawing of Beat from UNBEATABLE.
January 8, 2026 at 3:03 AM
rivershiner.bsky.social
Somebody make it make sense
January 9, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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woodiechef.bsky.social
A dunnock for today’s theme of #ShortBeaks for the #BirdOfTheDay
January 8, 2026 at 9:44 AM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
Lucky enough to have had a woodcock in the garden a few years ago.
#birdoftheday
#FoodFinds
Long billed bird in the snow has found a grub to eat.
January 7, 2026 at 11:49 AM