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[?]earthling » 🌐
@appassionato@mastodon.social

Journey of Life
Category winner - Aerial Lake Magadi, Kenya | Xuejun Long: ‘As the freshwater evaporated, chemical deposits on the lakebed were exposed, forming lots of interconnected patterns. I was lucky to catch this moment and a flock of flamingos flew in, adding life and bringing a dreamy, magical scene from the sky.’
Photograph: Xuejun Long/The 17th Epson International Pano awards




Flamingos over Lake Magadi.

Alt...Flamingos over Lake Magadi.

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    [?]Metin Seven » 🌐
    @metin@graphics.social

    A jackdaw accompanied me while I was waiting for a train. I love all corvidae, particularly crows and magpies. 💚

    Photo of a jackdaw inside my shadow.

    Alt...Photo of a jackdaw inside my shadow.

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      [?]xvr » 🌐
      @Mr_Xarii@pixelfed.social

      🚲🔧🐦
      It's always good to know some good bike mechanics

      #Hausspatz #HouseSparrow
      #birdphotography #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdsofpixelfed

      A house sparrow is perched on the handlebar of a mountain bike

      Alt...A house sparrow is perched on the handlebar of a mountain bike

      Zooming out, you can see another sparrow sitting a little further down, staring into the camera

      Alt...Zooming out, you can see another sparrow sitting a little further down, staring into the camera

      Another one’s caught in the spokes

      Alt...Another one’s caught in the spokes

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        [?]James Baillie [He/Him] » 🌐
        @JubalBarca@scholar.social

        Anyway here's something I saw this week in my short trip to Oslo - a new bird for me, in the form of a nutcracker!

        These hoppy little corvids (crow/magpie relatives) live in cold and high mountain climates and bury nut stashes, digging them up from under the snow with their long heavy beaks during the winter months. They're also very speckledy, and have a very different balance to most of their cousins with a much longer beak and a short tail.

        A bird with a chocolate brown cap to the head and dense white speckles on chocolate on the upper body, getting so dense that the face is white-speckled. The back end of the body has some glossy magpie-like black on the end of the wings and a white rump. It has a long, pointed beak, and is standing among bare earth and leaf-litter.

        Alt...A bird with a chocolate brown cap to the head and dense white speckles on chocolate on the upper body, getting so dense that the face is white-speckled. The back end of the body has some glossy magpie-like black on the end of the wings and a white rump. It has a long, pointed beak, and is standing among bare earth and leaf-litter.

          [?]John Francis 🇨🇦🦫🍁🫎 » 🌐
          @johnefrancis@cosocial.ca

          Mouse season. The mice like to move into my house at this time of year, and being catless, I'm left with trapping them.

          The trapped mice go up on the crow platform, and are collected within hours. I also put out peanuts at that time, in the hope that the crows will come for peanuts. But if I leave out peanuts regularly, the jays will collect all of them very quickly, as they stash them for winter.

          So just a handful of peanuts when a side of mouse is available.

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            [?]Joan Carroll » 🌐
            @joancarroll@photog.social

            Head and neck shot of a South Africa Giraffe with an oxpecker on its back.

            buff.ly/f9QAkq5 buff.ly/hY0z6Bz @joancarroll

            Head and neck shot of a South Africa Giraffe with an oxpecker on its back.

            Alt...Head and neck shot of a South Africa Giraffe with an oxpecker on its back.

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              [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
              @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

              White-breasted Nuthatch on a branch.

              See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/w

              The head of the bird is just above and right of the middle of the photo

              Alt...The head of the bird is just above and right of the middle of the photo

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                [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                A Wilson's Snipe in the grass in spring

                See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/w

                The head of the bird is one third from the top and one quarter from the right of the photo

                Alt...The head of the bird is one third from the top and one quarter from the right of the photo

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                  [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                  @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                  A White-throaded Sparrow close-up

                  See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/w

                  The head of the bird is one third from the top and in the middle of the photo

                  Alt...The head of the bird is one third from the top and in the middle of the photo

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                    [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                    @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.social

                    Three Little Christmas Quackers!
                    Available here...tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                    Three adorable yellow ducklings dressed in red Santa hats and black glasses stand together in the snow, ready to celebrate the holiday season. A soft sage green background, delicate snowflakes and expressive painterly brushwork bring a delightful touch of whimsy and festive farmhouse charm to this cheerful Christmas scene.

                    Alt...Three adorable yellow ducklings dressed in red Santa hats and black glasses stand together in the snow, ready to celebrate the holiday season. A soft sage green background, delicate snowflakes and expressive painterly brushwork bring a delightful touch of whimsy and festive farmhouse charm to this cheerful Christmas scene.

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                      [?]~meoralis~ » 🌐
                      @meoralis@pixelfed.social

                      #FotoVorschlag: Tupfen // Spots

                      Da, einen getupften #Birdsday hab ich auch!
                      //
                      Eek, I spotted a spotted #Birbsday too!

                      😲


                      #superbOwl #snowyOwl #SchneeEule #BuboScandiacus #Eule #Eulen #owl #owls #polarOwl #whiteOwl #ArcticOwl #Greifvogel #Raubvogel #birdOfPrey #birds #bird #Vogel #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #birdsOfFediverse #birdsOfPixelfed #WeltvogelparkWalsrode #VogelparkWalsrode

                      Photograph of a snowy owl perched on a ground covering of reddish-brown wood chips. The owl is predominantly white with dark brown barring, with yellow eyes and a black beak. Green foliage behind a fence forms the background.

                      Alt...Photograph of a snowy owl perched on a ground covering of reddish-brown wood chips. The owl is predominantly white with dark brown barring, with yellow eyes and a black beak. Green foliage behind a fence forms the background.

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                        [?]Edward Philips » 🌐
                        @EdwardPhilips@mastodon.social

                        Apparently, has been trending for the last couple of days. For those who are not in the know, PHP actually stands for Pintail, Heron and Puffin. Great that people think so much of these fine . Let's keep them trending. xx

                        Illustration of a Pintail duck

                        Alt...Illustration of a Pintail duck

                        Illustration of a Puffin head with fish in its beak

                        Alt...Illustration of a Puffin head with fish in its beak

                        Illustration of a Night Heron tin the style of a Japanese print

                        Alt...Illustration of a Night Heron tin the style of a Japanese print

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                          [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                          @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                          Iridescence in Mid‑Air

                          This image showcases the ruby‑throated hummingbird’s beautiful tail feathers and the iridescent emerald glow across its back. I’m not entirely sure what it was doing in that moment, but it looks as if it were about to shoot straight up into the air. Their acrobatics never cease to amaze me. During the spring and summer, I sit outside and watch the hummingbird air wars around the feeder. They don’t like to share.

                          Discover nature's fleeting moments through my lens—visit my photo gallery to see more.

                          swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                          "The hummingbird hangs in mid‑air like a tiny, living spark, captured from behind at the exact moment its wings sweep upward. Its wings form a sharp, lifted “V,” each feather blurred at the edges from motion, giving the sense that the bird is vibrating against the air rather than simply flying. Across its back, the feathers shimmer with iridescent greens and golds—colors that shift like polished metal catching sunlight. The bird’s small body seems almost lit from within, the sheen of its plumage glowing against the cooler tones behind it. Below, its tail spreads into a perfect fan, each feather crisp and sharply defined. The white tips gleam like tiny strokes of paint, contrasting with the darker inner feathers. The spread tail feels purposeful, like a delicate steering mechanism guiding the bird’s hover. The background behind the hummingbird is soft and subdued, a gentle blur of bluish‑white light mingled with muted brick‑red tones. These colors don’t compete with the bird; instead, they create a quiet, atmospheric backdrop that makes the hummingbird’s vivid greens and golds stand out even more. The contrast feels natural, like a small flash of life suspended against a calm, unfocused world. In the lower right corner sits the signature “© Swede’s Photographs,” a subtle mark on an intimate moment of motion and color." - Microsoft Copilot

                          Alt..."The hummingbird hangs in mid‑air like a tiny, living spark, captured from behind at the exact moment its wings sweep upward. Its wings form a sharp, lifted “V,” each feather blurred at the edges from motion, giving the sense that the bird is vibrating against the air rather than simply flying. Across its back, the feathers shimmer with iridescent greens and golds—colors that shift like polished metal catching sunlight. The bird’s small body seems almost lit from within, the sheen of its plumage glowing against the cooler tones behind it. Below, its tail spreads into a perfect fan, each feather crisp and sharply defined. The white tips gleam like tiny strokes of paint, contrasting with the darker inner feathers. The spread tail feels purposeful, like a delicate steering mechanism guiding the bird’s hover. The background behind the hummingbird is soft and subdued, a gentle blur of bluish‑white light mingled with muted brick‑red tones. These colors don’t compete with the bird; instead, they create a quiet, atmospheric backdrop that makes the hummingbird’s vivid greens and golds stand out even more. The contrast feels natural, like a small flash of life suspended against a calm, unfocused world. In the lower right corner sits the signature “© Swede’s Photographs,” a subtle mark on an intimate moment of motion and color." - Microsoft Copilot

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                            [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                            @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                            A Chipping Sparrow on a wire in spring

                            See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/c

                            The bird is just right and below the middle og the photo

                            Alt...The bird is just right and below the middle og the photo

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                              [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                              @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                              Pigeon Takeover

                              These rock pigeons stop by from time to time and help themselves to the birdseed. I’m pretty sure their main hangout is the Walmart a few miles away.

                              If you're a fan of stunning dove imagery, be sure to explore my photo gallery for a collection of beautiful snapshots that capture their elegance and charm.

                              swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                              "A small wooden bird feeder sits in a garden, its sloped roof and platform crowded with rock pigeons that have clearly claimed it as their morning buffet. Six pigeons are visible, each in a different pose — some perched confidently on the roof, others packed shoulder‑to‑shoulder on the feeding tray below. Their feathers show the familiar mix of soft grays, charcoal bands, and iridescent greens and purples that shimmer when the light hits just right. The feeder looks almost overwhelmed by them, as if it were built for daintier guests but has been overtaken by these heavier, determined birds. A few pigeons lean forward, necks stretched, pecking at whatever food remains. Others stand tall, alert, watching the surroundings with bright orange eyes. Behind them, the garden blurs into a wash of green foliage and soft pink flowers. The colors frame the scene gently, making the pigeons’ busy, slightly chaotic gathering feel almost charming. The whole moment captures the everyday drama of backyard wildlife — opportunistic, noisy, and oddly endearing." - Microsoft Copilot

                              Alt..."A small wooden bird feeder sits in a garden, its sloped roof and platform crowded with rock pigeons that have clearly claimed it as their morning buffet. Six pigeons are visible, each in a different pose — some perched confidently on the roof, others packed shoulder‑to‑shoulder on the feeding tray below. Their feathers show the familiar mix of soft grays, charcoal bands, and iridescent greens and purples that shimmer when the light hits just right. The feeder looks almost overwhelmed by them, as if it were built for daintier guests but has been overtaken by these heavier, determined birds. A few pigeons lean forward, necks stretched, pecking at whatever food remains. Others stand tall, alert, watching the surroundings with bright orange eyes. Behind them, the garden blurs into a wash of green foliage and soft pink flowers. The colors frame the scene gently, making the pigeons’ busy, slightly chaotic gathering feel almost charming. The whole moment captures the everyday drama of backyard wildlife — opportunistic, noisy, and oddly endearing." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                                @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                                Bark Forager

                                Here’s a Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens). For a while, he was showing up regularly in the oak tree in my backyard.

                                Explore more chic woodpecker photos by visiting my photo gallery.

                                swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                                "A Downy Woodpecker is perched on a tree branch. Its black and white plumage contrasts against the bark, and its tiny beak is visible as it explores its surroundings. The bird’s posture suggests alertness, and it seems ready to take flight at any moment." - Microsoft Copilot

                                Alt..."A Downy Woodpecker is perched on a tree branch. Its black and white plumage contrasts against the bark, and its tiny beak is visible as it explores its surroundings. The bird’s posture suggests alertness, and it seems ready to take flight at any moment." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                  [?]tusharhero » 🌐
                                  @tusharhero@mathstodon.xyz

                                  Which is better?

                                  lemur:16
                                  emu:9

                                    [?]Global Museum » 🌐
                                    @globalmuseum@mastodon.online

                                    Robert Vennell, best-selling author and Auckland Museum's Project Curator, Natural Sciences discusses the launch of his latest book, Song of the Birds 🎶🦜🦉

                                    Alt...Robert Vennell, best-selling author and Auckland Museum's Project Curator, Natural Sciences discusses the launch of his latest book, Song of the Birds

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                                      [?]Cyanocitta » 🌐
                                      @Cyanocitta@sfba.social

                                      A couple of more shots from this Sunday morning's birding along the Sacramento River. A Cedar Waxwing and a Bewick's Wren.

                                      A Cedar Waxwing is shown on a vertical oak branch surrounded by blue sky. The bird has a brown/black silky body and back, the bill is dark and triangular the face has a black and white mask. It has a small crest behind the head and the tail's tip is colored cadmium yellow.

                                      Alt...A Cedar Waxwing is shown on a vertical oak branch surrounded by blue sky. The bird has a brown/black silky body and back, the bill is dark and triangular the face has a black and white mask. It has a small crest behind the head and the tail's tip is colored cadmium yellow.

                                      A Bewick's Wren is seen in the shadows of an oak tree. The bird is surrounded by leaves. You can see the striped brown and white face, white breast and belly and the erect barred tail.

                                      Alt...A Bewick's Wren is seen in the shadows of an oak tree. The bird is surrounded by leaves. You can see the striped brown and white face, white breast and belly and the erect barred tail.

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                                        [?]Cyanocitta » 🌐
                                        @Cyanocitta@sfba.social

                                        Mild Sunday morning walk along the Sacramento River. Lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers working in the trees and shrubs, in and out of the shadows.

                                        A Yellow-rumped Warbler is perched on a horizontal branch with a green and blue blurred background. The small bird is gray above with white and black wing bars, black and white striped sides with yellow showing on the arm pit. The breast and throat are pale white. The bird has white eye arcs and a thin black bill.

                                        Alt...A Yellow-rumped Warbler is perched on a horizontal branch with a green and blue blurred background. The small bird is gray above with white and black wing bars, black and white striped sides with yellow showing on the arm pit. The breast and throat are pale white. The bird has white eye arcs and a thin black bill.

                                        A Yellow-rumped Warbler is perched on a horizontal branch seen from above with a brown blurred background. The small bird is gray/brown above with white and black wing bars, yellow showing on the rump. The bird has white eye arcs and a thin black bill.

                                        Alt...A Yellow-rumped Warbler is perched on a horizontal branch seen from above with a brown blurred background. The small bird is gray/brown above with white and black wing bars, yellow showing on the rump. The bird has white eye arcs and a thin black bill.

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                                          [?]Cambirdsong » 🌐
                                          @cheriecreationstruck@birds.town

                                          I’ve got my eye on the weekend. Happy Friday, friends.

                                          A Yellow-billed Cuckoo (slender bird, brown above, white below, yellow bill, long tail with large white spots) perches on a slender branch of an almost bare tree.

                                          Alt...A Yellow-billed Cuckoo (slender bird, brown above, white below, yellow bill, long tail with large white spots) perches on a slender branch of an almost bare tree.

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                                            [?]Frank » 🌐
                                            @VWDasher@mymasto.com

                                            Kids wobbling around one end. Mum down the other, enjoying a moment's peace.




                                            Two peregrine falcon chicks wobbling around drunkenly on a ledge

                                            Alt...Two peregrine falcon chicks wobbling around drunkenly on a ledge

                                            A female peregrine falcon is perched down the other end, keeping an eye on her babies.

                                            Alt...A female peregrine falcon is perched down the other end, keeping an eye on her babies.

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                                              [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                              @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                              Two American Golden-plovers between the rocks.
                                              The American Golden-plovers stop in Northern Ontario during migration.

                                              See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/t

                                              The head of the bird on the right is just right and below the middle of the photo The head of the bird in behind is just left and above the middle of the photo

                                              Alt...The head of the bird on the right is just right and below the middle of the photo The head of the bird in behind is just left and above the middle of the photo

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                                                [?]Rebecca @ RH Fine Arts » 🌐
                                                @rhfinearts@mstdn.social

                                                Now THIS is a winter migration spectacle!

                                                Thousands of Snow Geese fill the sky above a field crowded with Sandhill Cranes along New Mexico's Rio Grande bosque. The sheer number of birds is incredible, and the sound of all those wings and calls is something a photograph can never quite capture.

                                                One of my favorite winter sights in New Mexico!

                                                rhfineartgallery.etsy.com/list

                                                Thousands of white Snow Geese with black-tipped wings fill the blue sky above hundreds of Sandhill Cranes gathered in a golden field. Bare cottonwood trees, autumn-colored foliage, and distant blue mountains frame the winter migration scene in New Mexico.

                                                Alt...Thousands of white Snow Geese with black-tipped wings fill the blue sky above hundreds of Sandhill Cranes gathered in a golden field. Bare cottonwood trees, autumn-colored foliage, and distant blue mountains frame the winter migration scene in New Mexico.

                                                  [?]Artemis » 🌐
                                                  @Artemis201@mstdn.social

                                                  For reference, here's a picture of Tony the Tawny Frogmouth getting a mist bath.
                                                  He is not, in fact an owl. He is from Australia and is a type of nightjar, a family shared by whippoorwills.
                                                  I adore tawny frogmouths. They look like Muppets. When they're not doing anything and want you to mind your own business, that act like a vertical log. And are very good at it.

                                                  A bird that looks very much like an owl is perched on a branch in a hunched position with its wings down and outspread. It just finished getting a mist bath. It is a grey coloring with darker grey brown on its wings. It has a VERY large wide beak. Honestly it looks like a Muppet.

                                                  Alt...A bird that looks very much like an owl is perched on a branch in a hunched position with its wings down and outspread. It just finished getting a mist bath. It is a grey coloring with darker grey brown on its wings. It has a VERY large wide beak. Honestly it looks like a Muppet.

                                                    [?]vga256 » 🌐
                                                    @vga256@mastodon.tomodori.net

                                                    as the mornings grow colder at our local zoo, everyone starts to puff out their feathers or uh - climb under the heating lamp 😻

                                                    A Eurasian owl, standing over a foot tall, puffs out her massive feathers as she sleeps on her perch in an aviary

                                                    Alt...A Eurasian owl, standing over a foot tall, puffs out her massive feathers as she sleeps on her perch in an aviary

                                                    A snowy owl puffs out her feathers as she listens to distant sounds.

                                                    Alt...A snowy owl puffs out her feathers as she listens to distant sounds.

                                                    A group of several meerkats huddle together happily under a heating lamp (out of frame) in their sandy environment.

                                                    Alt...A group of several meerkats huddle together happily under a heating lamp (out of frame) in their sandy environment.

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                                                      [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                      @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                      I'm happy that my handmade acrylic painting "Robin portrait" won first place (tied) in the "OVER 3000 VIEWS in ORANGE" contest on Fine Art America in October 2026.
                                                      Thank you to everyone who voted!

                                                      --> fineartamerica.com/featured/ro

                                                      Robin portrait is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. This portrait of a redbreast European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - is painted on a loose abstract background in vibrant orange.

                                                      Alt...Robin portrait is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. This portrait of a redbreast European Robin - Erithacus rubecula - is painted on a loose abstract background in vibrant orange.

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                                                        [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                        @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                        Female Purple Finch on a wire.

                                                        See it bigger here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/f

                                                        The head of the bird is just right and above the middle of the photo

                                                        Alt...The head of the bird is just right and above the middle of the photo

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                                                          [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                          @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                          A Double-crested Cormorant on the shore of Lake Superior

                                                          See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/d

                                                          the head of the bird is a little from the top and in the middle of the photo.

                                                          Alt...the head of the bird is a little from the top and in the middle of the photo.

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                                                            [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                            @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.social

                                                            Wings Over Winter!
                                                            Availabble here...tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                                                            A beautiful snowy owl glides gracefully above a winding river surrounded by snow-covered pine trees and distant mountains. Soft golden light illuminates the winter sky and reflects across the peaceful water, creating an elegant fine art landscape filled with serenity, freedom and the breathtaking beauty of nature.

                                                            Alt...A beautiful snowy owl glides gracefully above a winding river surrounded by snow-covered pine trees and distant mountains. Soft golden light illuminates the winter sky and reflects across the peaceful water, creating an elegant fine art landscape filled with serenity, freedom and the breathtaking beauty of nature.

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                                                              [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                              @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.social

                                                              The Autumn Raven!
                                                              Available here...tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                                                              A magnificent black raven perches among golden sunflowers in this elegant autumn-inspired wildlife painting. Rich ebony feathers, warm golden petals and a softly weathered neutral background create a striking contrast, while expressive oil painting textures bring depth, rustic beauty and timeless seasonal charm to this captivating scene.

                                                              Alt...A magnificent black raven perches among golden sunflowers in this elegant autumn-inspired wildlife painting. Rich ebony feathers, warm golden petals and a softly weathered neutral background create a striking contrast, while expressive oil painting textures bring depth, rustic beauty and timeless seasonal charm to this captivating scene.

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                                                                [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                                                                @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                                                                Skybound Spectacle

                                                                I knew there was a tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) out there, but when I took this picture I was pretty sure I was looking at a young cardinal. I wasn’t as close to the bird as I would’ve liked, so the details fooled me at first.

                                                                Tufted titmice are a favorite among a select group of bird enthusiasts. To celebrate these charming creatures, I’ve curated a special collection dedicated entirely to them in my photo gallery. Take a look!

                                                                swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                                                                "The captivating image portrays a Tufted Titmouse (Mimus polyglottos) in mid-flight. Against a blurred background, the bird’s wings are fully extended, showcasing their intricate patterns. The soft lighting suggests twilight or sunset hours, emphasizing the bird’s dynamic movement. Its sleek body, grayish-brown plumage, and white wing bars are visible. The pointed beak, suitable for catching insects, and alert eyes add to its charm. Overall, the Tufted Titmouse exudes elegance and agility as it glides through the air." - Microsoft Copilot

                                                                Alt..."The captivating image portrays a Tufted Titmouse (Mimus polyglottos) in mid-flight. Against a blurred background, the bird’s wings are fully extended, showcasing their intricate patterns. The soft lighting suggests twilight or sunset hours, emphasizing the bird’s dynamic movement. Its sleek body, grayish-brown plumage, and white wing bars are visible. The pointed beak, suitable for catching insects, and alert eyes add to its charm. Overall, the Tufted Titmouse exudes elegance and agility as it glides through the air." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                                                  [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                                                                  @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                                                                  Citrus and Songbird

                                                                  When a Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) gets lured into a photo trap with fresh orange slices, it’s a win‑win all around.

                                                                  Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

                                                                  swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                                                                  "A Baltimore oriole stands poised on the edge of a wooden feeder, its body glowing like a small ember against the muted background. The bird’s plumage is a brilliant blend of sunlit orange and golden yellow, so bright it seems almost lit from within. Its wings, darker and sharply patterned with black and white markings, fold neatly against its sides, giving the oriole a crisp, elegant outline. Just in front of the bird, orange slices rest inside the feeder, their bright flesh catching the light and echoing the oriole’s fiery colors. The fruit’s glossy surface looks cool and wet, a contrast to the soft, velvety texture of the bird’s feathers. The background is blurred into gentle greens and browns, making the oriole appear even more vivid—like a spark of color suspended in quiet air. The bird’s posture is alert but calm, as if it’s taking a moment to survey its surroundings before dipping down for a taste of the fruit. The whole scene feels intimate and still: a flash of wild beauty perched on a simple wooden ledge, framed by the soft hush of the morning." - Microsoft Copilot

                                                                  Alt..."A Baltimore oriole stands poised on the edge of a wooden feeder, its body glowing like a small ember against the muted background. The bird’s plumage is a brilliant blend of sunlit orange and golden yellow, so bright it seems almost lit from within. Its wings, darker and sharply patterned with black and white markings, fold neatly against its sides, giving the oriole a crisp, elegant outline. Just in front of the bird, orange slices rest inside the feeder, their bright flesh catching the light and echoing the oriole’s fiery colors. The fruit’s glossy surface looks cool and wet, a contrast to the soft, velvety texture of the bird’s feathers. The background is blurred into gentle greens and browns, making the oriole appear even more vivid—like a spark of color suspended in quiet air. The bird’s posture is alert but calm, as if it’s taking a moment to survey its surroundings before dipping down for a taste of the fruit. The whole scene feels intimate and still: a flash of wild beauty perched on a simple wooden ledge, framed by the soft hush of the morning." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                                                    [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                    @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                    Many thanks to an art lover in the Netherlands for purchasing a print on Art Frame of my hand-painted acrylic painting Sparrow meeting part one from my shop at Werk aan de Muur.
                                                                    May this artwork fill your heart and home with joy!

                                                                    --> werkaandemuur.nl/nl/werk/Sparr

                                                                    A female sparrow with soft, fluffy plumage is sitting on a slender branch. The bird is looking to the right. The delicate feathers of the small bird are painted in various shades of brown with loose, gentle brushstrokes. The background is painted abstractly in warm brown, purple and earthy tones. Sparrow meeting part one is an acrylic painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. This painting is part of my mini-series of three paintings - Sparrow Meeting One, Two and Three.

                                                                    Alt...A female sparrow with soft, fluffy plumage is sitting on a slender branch. The bird is looking to the right. The delicate feathers of the small bird are painted in various shades of brown with loose, gentle brushstrokes. The background is painted abstractly in warm brown, purple and earthy tones. Sparrow meeting part one is an acrylic painting in portrait format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. This painting is part of my mini-series of three paintings - Sparrow Meeting One, Two and Three.

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                                                                      [?]Rebecca @ RH Fine Arts » 🌐
                                                                      @rhfinearts@mstdn.social

                                                                      There’s nothing quite like winter migration along New Mexico’s Rio Grande bosque. Thousands of Snow Geese suddenly filled the air, wings beating and honking from every direction, while the Sandhill Cranes below seemed to just stand there looking around like, what is all the fuss about? 😂

                                                                      rhfineartgallery.etsy.com/list

                                                                      A large flock of Snow Geese fills the sky above several Sandhill Cranes standing in a field in New Mexico. Bare cottonwood trees and distant mountains form the background.

                                                                      Alt...A large flock of Snow Geese fills the sky above several Sandhill Cranes standing in a field in New Mexico. Bare cottonwood trees and distant mountains form the background.

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                                                                        [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                        @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                        In den Supermärkten liegen schon die Lebkuchen in den Regalen, da dachte ich, ich könnte doch auch mal ein Winterbild für euch posten.
                                                                        Viel Freude damit!

                                                                        --> artheroes.de/de/motiv/Rotkehlc

                                                                        Rotkehlchen in einer Winterlandschaft ist ein Aquarellgemälde im Querformat handgemalt von der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar. Ein Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem schneebedeckten Ast inmitten einer sanften Winterszene. Die leuchtend orangefarbenen Brustfedern bilden einen auffälligen Kontrast zu den sanften, kühlen Farbtönen des winterlichen Hintergrunds. Zarte Zweige sind leicht mit Schnee bestäubt und verleihen der Szene eine ruhige und frostige Atmosphäre. Sanfte Blau- und Weißtöne füllen den Hintergrund und suggerieren eine kalte, aber ruhige Atmosphäre.

                                                                        Alt...Rotkehlchen in einer Winterlandschaft ist ein Aquarellgemälde im Querformat handgemalt von der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar. Ein Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem schneebedeckten Ast inmitten einer sanften Winterszene. Die leuchtend orangefarbenen Brustfedern bilden einen auffälligen Kontrast zu den sanften, kühlen Farbtönen des winterlichen Hintergrunds. Zarte Zweige sind leicht mit Schnee bestäubt und verleihen der Szene eine ruhige und frostige Atmosphäre. Sanfte Blau- und Weißtöne füllen den Hintergrund und suggerieren eine kalte, aber ruhige Atmosphäre.

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                                                                          [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                          @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                          A American Coot swimming in Lake Superior

                                                                          See it bigger here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/s

                                                                          The head of the bird is just above and right from the middle of the photo

                                                                          Alt...The head of the bird is just above and right from the middle of the photo

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                                                                            [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                                            @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.online

                                                                            Blue Jay Among The Blossoms!
                                                                            Available here... tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                                                                            A beautiful blue jay rests among delicate white spring blossoms in this expressive contemporary painting. Brilliant shades of blue, soft sage green and touches of gold create a charming celebration of nature with a fresh farmhouse elegance.

                                                                            Alt... A beautiful blue jay rests among delicate white spring blossoms in this expressive contemporary painting. Brilliant shades of blue, soft sage green and touches of gold create a charming celebration of nature with a fresh farmhouse elegance.

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                                                                              [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                              @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                              Headshot of a American Golden - Plover

                                                                              See it bigger or get it here on many different products: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/h

                                                                              The eye of the bird is in the middle and just left of the middle of the photo

                                                                              Alt...The eye of the bird is in the middle and just left of the middle of the photo

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                                                                                [?]BissetWV » 🌐
                                                                                @BissetWV@mastodon.social

                                                                                Short Walks Marloth/Kruger
                                                                                Afraid I do not know the name of this bird.

                                                                                Bright yellow and black bird

                                                                                Alt...Bright yellow and black bird

                                                                                  [?]Kevin Archie [he/him] » 🌐
                                                                                  @karchie@freeradical.zone

                                                                                  You know I’m a huge fan, Great Horned Owls, but look could you maybe not hoot nonstop from 2 am to 5 am? Or, like, take it to a field somewhere or down by the creek? Thanks, *yawn* love you

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                                                                                    [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                    @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                    A White-crowned Sparrow in a dead tree.

                                                                                    See it bigger here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/w

                                                                                    The head of the bird is in the middle and just above the middle of the photo

                                                                                    Alt...The head of the bird is in the middle and just above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                      [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                      @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                      Great Gray Owl on a wire

                                                                                      See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/g

                                                                                      The head of the Owl is just below and left of the middle of the photo

                                                                                      Alt...The head of the Owl is just below and left of the middle of the photo

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                                                                                        [?]Frank » 🌐
                                                                                        @VWDasher@mymasto.com

                                                                                        FOUR BABIES! 🥳




                                                                                        A female peregrine falcon feeds four baby chicks in a ledge on the side of a skycraper in Melbourne

                                                                                        Alt...A female peregrine falcon feeds four baby chicks in a ledge on the side of a skycraper in Melbourne

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                                                                                          [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                                                                                          @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                                                                                          Good morning. 🦢🪿🦆

                                                                                          4 October 2026

                                                                                          The grandfather clock just chimed nine times, and only now am I starting to type. I burned more than two hours this morning just sitting in my chair, drifting in and out of sleep. Some mornings, a nap right after getting out of bed feels like one of life’s underrated pleasures.

                                                                                          I’ve told this story before, but it came back to me again. When I used to get up and head to work, what I really wanted most mornings was to sit still for a moment and close my eyes. But there was never time for that, so I’d power through the fog and stumble out to the car. On Friday nights, though, I’d sometimes set my alarm for the usual Saturday morning hour just so I could reach over, shut it off, and sink right back into sleep. It was a wonderful feeling. A few times I sabotaged my own plan by hitting the snooze button instead of the off button, and a few minutes later I’d have to start the whole ritual again. I know I’m not the only one who’s done that.

                                                                                          I had one of those old brown plastic plug‑in alarm clock radios — the kind everyone seemed to own. I wish I could describe it better, but if I had a photo, you’d recognize it instantly. I used that thing for decades until it finally gave up. It wasn’t even that long ago, maybe five or six years. It quit before I did. After that, I bought one of those little atomic clocks that always keeps perfect time. The problem is I can’t hear the alarm on it, so I ended up using my phone instead. Who would’ve thought they’d be building tiny nuclear‑powered clocks? 😉😂

                                                                                          “The trouble with an alarm clock is that what seems sensible when you set it seems absurd when it goes off.” — Rex Stout

                                                                                          “A snooze button is a poor substitute for no alarm clock at all.” — Stephen Hawking

                                                                                          “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” — Mindy Kaling

                                                                                          Ripples of the Merganser "The image captures a single hooded merganser gliding across calm water, creating a scene that feels both quiet and full of motion. The duck’s distinctive black‑and‑white crest rises like a small fan behind its head, giving it a sharp, almost sculpted profile. Its back is dark, its sides warm brown, and its slender bill points forward with a sense of purpose. The water around it is a soft, silvery surface broken only by the bird’s movement. As it swims, concentric rings ripple outward, each circle expanding gently, overlapping the next. These rings form a pattern that looks almost like sound waves—perfect arcs spreading across the stillness. The merganser’s reflection stretches beneath it, slightly blurred by the ripples, giving the impression of a watercolor painting in motion. The overall feeling is serene: one elegant bird, one quiet moment, and the water responding in widening circles that seem to echo its presence." - Microsoft Copilot

                                                                                          Alt...Ripples of the Merganser "The image captures a single hooded merganser gliding across calm water, creating a scene that feels both quiet and full of motion. The duck’s distinctive black‑and‑white crest rises like a small fan behind its head, giving it a sharp, almost sculpted profile. Its back is dark, its sides warm brown, and its slender bill points forward with a sense of purpose. The water around it is a soft, silvery surface broken only by the bird’s movement. As it swims, concentric rings ripple outward, each circle expanding gently, overlapping the next. These rings form a pattern that looks almost like sound waves—perfect arcs spreading across the stillness. The merganser’s reflection stretches beneath it, slightly blurred by the ripples, giving the impression of a watercolor painting in motion. The overall feeling is serene: one elegant bird, one quiet moment, and the water responding in widening circles that seem to echo its presence." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                                                                            [?]This Is My Glasgow » 🌐
                                                                                            @thisismyglasgow@mastodon.scot

                                                                                            Three craws today in Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow who clearly aren't familiar enough the relevant Scottish folk song to know what they really should be sitting on! 😀

                                                                                            Three crows sitting next to each other on a fence in a Glasgow park.

                                                                                            Alt...Three crows sitting next to each other on a fence in a Glasgow park.

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                                                                                              [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                              @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                              American Robin in the grass

                                                                                              See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/a

                                                                                              The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

                                                                                              Alt...The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                Yellow-rumped Warbler on a fence

                                                                                                See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/y

                                                                                                The head of the bird is just right and above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                Alt...The head of the bird is just right and above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                  [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                                                                  @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.online

                                                                                                  Emerald Majesty!
                                                                                                  Available here...tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                                                                                                  A painting of a magnificent peacock displays a dramatic sweep of ivory, cobalt and emerald feathers touched with warm gold. Bold expressive brushwork and jewel-like color create a striking contemporary portrait filled with regal beauty.

                                                                                                  Alt...A painting of a magnificent peacock displays a dramatic sweep of ivory, cobalt and emerald feathers touched with warm gold. Bold expressive brushwork and jewel-like color create a striking contemporary portrait filled with regal beauty.

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                                                                                                    [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                                                                    @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.social

                                                                                                    Christmas Owl Wishes!
                                                                                                    Available here...tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature


                                                                                                    A sweet barn owl bundles up for the season in a festive red and green scarf while snow falls softly among pine branches, berries and pinecones.

                                                                                                    Alt...A sweet barn owl bundles up for the season in a festive red and green scarf while snow falls softly among pine branches, berries and pinecones.

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                                                                                                      [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                      @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                      A Black-capped Chickadee on a wire calling out

                                                                                                      See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/b

                                                                                                      The head of the bird is one third from the top and just left of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                      Alt...The head of the bird is one third from the top and just left of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                        [?]Archmage of Procrastination » 🌐
                                                                                                        @Zygos@mastodon.social

                                                                                                        Red shouldered hawk looking for a meal

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                                                                                                          [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                          @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                          A male Red-winged Blackbird

                                                                                                          See it bigger or buy it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/m

                                                                                                          The head of the bird is above and just left of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                          Alt...The head of the bird is above and just left of the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                            [?]John Twynam » 🌐
                                                                                                            @jrtwynam@mastodon.art

                                                                                                            Gazing upwards, a golden palm weaver comes into view, tending to its meticulously crafted nest. A filtered sunlight bathes the scene, casting a warm glow over the spectacle, accentuating the bird's resplendent plumage and the intricacies of its woven abode.

                                                                                                            jrtphotography.com/featured/go

                                                                                                            Gazing upwards, a golden palm weaver comes into view, tending to its meticulously crafted nest. A filtered sunlight bathes the scene, casting a warm glow over the spectacle, accentuating the bird's resplendent plumage and the intricacies of its woven abode.

                                                                                                            Alt...Gazing upwards, a golden palm weaver comes into view, tending to its meticulously crafted nest. A filtered sunlight bathes the scene, casting a warm glow over the spectacle, accentuating the bird's resplendent plumage and the intricacies of its woven abode.

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                                                                                                              [?]Rebecca @ RH Fine Arts » 🌐
                                                                                                              @rhfinearts@mstdn.social

                                                                                                              That brilliant red eye and enormous spoon-shaped bill give the roseate spoonbill a face that’s hard to forget. Add those soft pink feathers and you’ve got one of Florida’s most distinctive birds. Their pink color actually comes from pigments in the crustaceans and other foods they eat.
                                                                                                              Photographed in the Florida Everglades.

                                                                                                              rhfineartgallery.etsy.com/list

                                                                                                              Close portrait of a roseate spoonbill facing the camera, with a vivid red eye, long gray spoon-shaped bill, and soft pink-and-white plumage against a bright white background.

                                                                                                              Alt...Close portrait of a roseate spoonbill facing the camera, with a vivid red eye, long gray spoon-shaped bill, and soft pink-and-white plumage against a bright white background.

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                                                                                                                [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                                @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                                A duck flying up and coming towards you.

                                                                                                                See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/f

                                                                                                                The Duck is just right and below the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                Alt...The Duck is just right and below the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                  [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                                                                                  @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.online

                                                                                                                  Titmouse birds are so sweet!
                                                                                                                  Blossoming Titmouse is available here..tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                                                                                                                  A sweet tufted titmouse rests among delicate white blossoms against a softly painted sage green background. Gentle neutral tones and expressive brushwork capture the simple beauty of a peaceful garden moment.

                                                                                                                  Alt...A sweet tufted titmouse rests among delicate white blossoms against a softly painted sage green background. Gentle neutral tones and expressive brushwork capture the simple beauty of a peaceful garden moment.

                                                                                                                    [?]The Bat Bot Lab » 🌐
                                                                                                                    @thebatbotlab@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                    Rainforest acrobatics, no safety harness required🤸🌿: Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps) navigates stems and leaves with impressive agility🐦🎯. Photo: Tan Tc.

                                                                                                                    Rainforest acrobatics, no safety harness required🤸🌿: Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps) navigates stems and leaves with impressive agility🐦🎯. Photo: Tan Tc. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

                                                                                                                    Alt...Rainforest acrobatics, no safety harness required🤸🌿: Ashy Tailorbird (Orthotomus ruficeps) navigates stems and leaves with impressive agility🐦🎯. Photo: Tan Tc. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

                                                                                                                      [?]The Bat Bot Lab » 🌐
                                                                                                                      @thebatbotlab@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                      Stealth mode, but make it glamorous🕵️✨: Garnet Pitta (Erythropitta granatina) relies on the dim rainforest understory where vivid colors vanish surprisingly well🌲🔍. Photo: Tan Tc.

                                                                                                                      Stealth mode, but make it glamorous🕵️✨: Garnet Pitta (Erythropitta granatina) relies on the dim rainforest understory where vivid colors vanish surprisingly well🌲🔍. Photo: Tan Tc. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

                                                                                                                      Alt...Stealth mode, but make it glamorous🕵️✨: Garnet Pitta (Erythropitta granatina) relies on the dim rainforest understory where vivid colors vanish surprisingly well🌲🔍. Photo: Tan Tc. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

                                                                                                                        [?]The Bat Bot Lab » 🌐
                                                                                                                        @thebatbotlab@mastodon.social

                                                                                                                        Bee afraid. Very bee afraid🐝😬: Blue-throated bee-eater (Merops viridis) specializes in venomous insects and disarms them before lunch🍽️⚡. Photo: Tan Tc.

                                                                                                                        Blue-throated bee-eater (Merops viridis)

                                                                                                                        Alt... Blue-throated bee-eater (Merops viridis)

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                                                                                                                          [?]Tina LeCour » 🌐
                                                                                                                          @ArtThatMakesYouSmile@mastodon.online

                                                                                                                          Sunflower Gentlemen!
                                                                                                                          Available here..tina-lecour.pixels.com/feature

                                                                                                                          Three handsome painted white roosters perch proudly along a weathered country fence surrounded by cheerful golden sunflowers. Loose expressive brushwork and warm summer color bring plenty of farmhouse charm and personality to this sunny rural scene.

                                                                                                                          Alt...Three handsome painted white roosters perch proudly along a weathered country fence surrounded by cheerful golden sunflowers. Loose expressive brushwork and warm summer color bring plenty of farmhouse charm and personality to this sunny rural scene.

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                                                                                                                            [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                                            @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                                            A male Hairy Woodpecker

                                                                                                                            See it bigger or get it here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/m

                                                                                                                            The head of the bird is one third from the top and in the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                            Alt...The head of the bird is one third from the top and in the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                              [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                                                                              @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                                                                              Ich freue mich sehr, dass viele mein kleines Rotkehlchen genauso lieben wie ich und es gedruckt auf Leinwand oder Art Frame viele neue Wände schmücken darf.
                                                                                                                              Ganz herzlichen Dank!

                                                                                                                              --> artheroes.de/de/motiv/Kleines-

                                                                                                                              Kleines Rotkehlchen ist ein Acryl-Gemälde im quadratischen Format. Ein kleines fluffiges Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem Zweig und schaut zur linken Seite. Der abstrakte Hintergrund leuchtet in kräftigen Pinktönen. Die Inspiration für dieses Bild war ein kleines Rotkehlchen, das im Winter unsere Futterstelle im Garten besuchte. Da es ein sehr kalter Tag war, hat es seine Federn aufgeplustert und sah wie eine Kugel aus.

                                                                                                                              Alt...Kleines Rotkehlchen ist ein Acryl-Gemälde im quadratischen Format. Ein kleines fluffiges Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem Zweig und schaut zur linken Seite. Der abstrakte Hintergrund leuchtet in kräftigen Pinktönen. Die Inspiration für dieses Bild war ein kleines Rotkehlchen, das im Winter unsere Futterstelle im Garten besuchte. Da es ein sehr kalter Tag war, hat es seine Federn aufgeplustert und sah wie eine Kugel aus.

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                                                                                                                                [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                                                @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                                                Juvenile Purple Finch on a branch with lichen

                                                                                                                                See it bigger here: jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/j

                                                                                                                                The head of the bird is above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                Alt...The head of the bird is above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                  [?]vga256 » 🌐
                                                                                                                                  @vga256@mastodon.tomodori.net

                                                                                                                                  wonderful geese migrating south overhead. this was a previously unidentified species for me - i’ve seen them pass overhead for many years, but was never able to figure out what they were until now, thanks to Merlin Bird ID: Greater White-Fronted Goose

                                                                                                                                  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_

                                                                                                                                  listen carefully for the high pitched, squeaky calls - very different from the bassy honks of the canada goose.

                                                                                                                                  Alt...A huge V-formation of hundreds of dark geese pass overhead against a deep blue sky.

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                                                                                                                                    [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                                                                                    @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                                                                                    A robin is perched amongst red rose hips, hand-painted acrylic painting

                                                                                                                                    Art prints and home decor here
                                                                                                                                    --> karenkasparartprints.com/featu

                                                                                                                                    and here: pictorem.com/2756814/a-robin-i

                                                                                                                                    A little robin is perched on a twig in a bush. It is surrounded by bright red rose hips and green leaves that are slowly turning autumnal colours. The background is painted in warm autumnal colours: orange, yellow, red, ochre and green. The warm colours create a cosy and inviting scene. A robin is perched amongst red rose hips is a landscape-format acrylic painting, hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

                                                                                                                                    Alt...A little robin is perched on a twig in a bush. It is surrounded by bright red rose hips and green leaves that are slowly turning autumnal colours. The background is painted in warm autumnal colours: orange, yellow, red, ochre and green. The warm colours create a cosy and inviting scene. A robin is perched amongst red rose hips is a landscape-format acrylic painting, hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar.

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                                                                                                                                      [?]JanluitPhotos » 🌐
                                                                                                                                      @JanLuitPhotos@photog.social

                                                                                                                                      A Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) on a dead tree

                                                                                                                                      See it bigger here: fineartamerica.com/featured/no

                                                                                                                                      The head of the bird is just above and right of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                      Alt...The head of the bird is just above and right of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                        [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                                                                                        @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                                                                                        A new canvas, inspiration from my garden and an idea in my head - let's start a new painting...

                                                                                                                                        The photo shows a canvas I have already primed with orange paint, a rosehip branch, and a loose pencil sketch of a robin perched on a rosehip branch.

                                                                                                                                        Alt...The photo shows a canvas I have already primed with orange paint, a rosehip branch, and a loose pencil sketch of a robin perched on a rosehip branch.

                                                                                                                                          [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                                                                                          @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                                                                                          More photos....

                                                                                                                                          A cute little Robin and some autumn vibes...

                                                                                                                                          Work in progress photos of my new acrylic painting of a Robin sitting on a branch with vibrant red Rose hips

                                                                                                                                          Alt...Work in progress photos of my new acrylic painting of a Robin sitting on a branch with vibrant red Rose hips

                                                                                                                                            [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                            Adding more details....

                                                                                                                                            Work in progress photo of my new acrylic painting which shows a small robin sitting on a branch in autumn.

                                                                                                                                            Alt...Work in progress photo of my new acrylic painting which shows a small robin sitting on a branch in autumn.

                                                                                                                                              [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
                                                                                                                                              @KarenKasparArt@socel.net

                                                                                                                                              Rotkehlchen sitzt gerne in der wuchernden Heckenrose im Garten, deshalb habe ich jetzt mal beide in einem gemeinsamen Bild verewigt...

                                                                                                                                              Ich halte mein neues Acrylgemälde von einem Rotkehlchen inmitten von roten Hagebutten im Garten vor einen Heckenrosenbusch mit roten Hagebutten.

                                                                                                                                              Alt...Ich halte mein neues Acrylgemälde von einem Rotkehlchen inmitten von roten Hagebutten im Garten vor einen Heckenrosenbusch mit roten Hagebutten.

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                                                                                                                                                [?]Karen Kaspar » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                Hier das fertige Bild - viel Freude damit!

                                                                                                                                                Ein Rotkehlchen sitzt inmitten roter Hagebutten, Acryl
                                                                                                                                                --> artheroes.de/de/motiv/Ein-Rotk

                                                                                                                                                Ein kleines Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem Zweig in einem Busch. Es ist umgeben von leuchtend roten Hagebutten und grünen Blättern, die sich langsam herbstlich färben. Der Hintergrund ist in warmen herbstlichen Farben orange, gelb, rot, ocker und grün gemalt. Die warmen Farben schaffen eine gemütliche und einladende Szene. Ein Rotkehlchen sitzt inmitten roter Hagebutten ist ein Acrylgemälde im Querformat handgemalt von der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar.

                                                                                                                                                Alt...Ein kleines Rotkehlchen sitzt auf einem Zweig in einem Busch. Es ist umgeben von leuchtend roten Hagebutten und grünen Blättern, die sich langsam herbstlich färben. Der Hintergrund ist in warmen herbstlichen Farben orange, gelb, rot, ocker und grün gemalt. Die warmen Farben schaffen eine gemütliche und einladende Szene. Ein Rotkehlchen sitzt inmitten roter Hagebutten ist ein Acrylgemälde im Querformat handgemalt von der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar.

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                                                                                                                                                  Semipalmated Plover with a small fish.

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                                                                                                                                                  The head of the bird is in the middle and just above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                  Alt...The head of the bird is in the middle and just above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                    A semipalmated Sandpiper on a piece of wood in Lake Superior.

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                                                                                                                                                    The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                    Alt...The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                      [?]earthling » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                      Winners of bird photographer of the year 2026

                                                                                                                                                      Overall winner of bird photographer of the year 2026 and gold in the birds in the environment category: Sunball Rocket by Henley Spiers from UK

                                                                                                                                                      A northern gannet seems to burst through the sun as it pierces down through the water in Shetland, Scotland.

                                                                                                                                                      Photograph: Henley Spiers


                                                                                                                                                      A northern gannet seems to burst through the sun as it pierces down through the water.

                                                                                                                                                      Alt... A northern gannet seems to burst through the sun as it pierces down through the water.

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                                                                                                                                                        [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                        Good morning. 🪶🪶🪶

                                                                                                                                                        20 September 2026

                                                                                                                                                        When I opened the back door this morning, a raccoon was sitting under the birdfeeder in the middle of the yard. The moment the door swung open, it started moseying toward the hole‑beneath‑the‑fence, so I let Charlie out, knowing he could close the distance before the critter slipped through to the other side. The last thing I need is a backyard brawl between a dog and a raccoon. I’m not entirely sure how Charlie would behave if he actually caught up to one, but I suspect he’d pull up short—especially if the raccoon turned to face him. They’re big enough to account for themselves if it ever came to that.

                                                                                                                                                        I’ve seen Charlie run down squirrels and rabbits, but when he’s hovering over them and they freeze, he just stands there, unsure of the next step, and they bolt away—usually through the hole‑beneath‑the‑fence. Sometimes the squirrels skip the portal entirely, climbing the crepe myrtle next to the fence and launching themselves over to the other side like tiny paratroopers.

                                                                                                                                                        That hole‑beneath‑the‑fence is a portal between the backyard and the outside world, where the forest begins. To reach it, critters—mostly squirrels, rabbits, opossums, armadillos, and raccoons—have to cross a narrow strip of cleared ground between the fence and the woods, a zone patrolled by owls and hawks. Once they slip through, they still have to watch for Charlie. He’s ever vigilant, but he does live indoors and needs a human escort before he can address any trespassers.

                                                                                                                                                        “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” — James Cromwell

                                                                                                                                                        “Some people are uncomfortable with the idea that humans belong to the same class of animals as cats and cows and raccoons.” — Phil Donahue

                                                                                                                                                        Ibises on the Wind "Four white ibises sweep overhead in mid‑flight, their long, curved bills pointing forward like elegant instruments. Their wings stretch wide and bright against a soft sky, each feather catching the light as they glide above you. The birds are arranged loosely, not in a perfect line but in a natural, fluid formation — one slightly ahead, another tilted at an angle, the others holding steady as if riding an invisible current. Their bodies look slender and purposeful, legs tucked neatly behind them, giving the impression of effortless motion. The sky around them is pale and open, brushed with faint clouds that make the ibises appear even more luminous. The moment feels suspended — four silhouettes of grace passing overhead, close enough that you can almost imagine hearing the whisper of their wings as they move through the morning air." - Microsoft Copilot

                                                                                                                                                        Alt...Ibises on the Wind "Four white ibises sweep overhead in mid‑flight, their long, curved bills pointing forward like elegant instruments. Their wings stretch wide and bright against a soft sky, each feather catching the light as they glide above you. The birds are arranged loosely, not in a perfect line but in a natural, fluid formation — one slightly ahead, another tilted at an angle, the others holding steady as if riding an invisible current. Their bodies look slender and purposeful, legs tucked neatly behind them, giving the impression of effortless motion. The sky around them is pale and open, brushed with faint clouds that make the ibises appear even more luminous. The moment feels suspended — four silhouettes of grace passing overhead, close enough that you can almost imagine hearing the whisper of their wings as they move through the morning air." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                                                                                                                                          Three brown pelicans cruise along the Florida coast, riding the air with those enormous wings stretched wide. Pelicans may look a little awkward on land, but once they’re airborne, that changes completely.

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                                                                                                                                                          Three brown pelicans flying along the Florida coast at different heights, their long wings fully extended against a softly blurred background of warm beige, pale gray and blue.

                                                                                                                                                          Alt...Three brown pelicans flying along the Florida coast at different heights, their long wings fully extended against a softly blurred background of warm beige, pale gray and blue.

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                                                                                                                                                            Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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                                                                                                                                                            The head of the bird is just right and just above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                            Alt...The head of the bird is just right and just above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                              [?]Global Museum » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                              Icons of the National Museum of Ireland's Dead Zoo: The Dodo.
                                                                                                                                                              The Dodo Raphus cucullatus (Linnaeus, 1758) is one of the rare and iconic specimens in the Dead Zoo that has been unavailable for the public to see for almost two decades, following closure of the Birds Of The World Gallery in the Natural History Museum in Merrion Street in 2007, due to serious structural issues with the balcony.
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                                                                                                                                                              NG:F21700 a Dodo Skeleton

                                                                                                                                                              Alt...NG:F21700 a Dodo Skeleton

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                                                                                                                                                                Pied Kingfisher sitting on the banks of the Crocodile River. Kruger Park. South Africa. Hovering Skill Level: Outstanding!

                                                                                                                                                                Pied Kingfisher sitting on the banks of the Crocodile River. Kruger Park. South Africa. Hovering Skill Level: Outstanding!

                                                                                                                                                                Alt...Pied Kingfisher sitting on the banks of the Crocodile River. Kruger Park. South Africa. Hovering Skill Level: Outstanding!

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                                                                                                                                                                  A Black-capped Chickadee on a wire.

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                                                                                                                                                                  The head of the bird is one third from the top and just above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                  Alt...The head of the bird is one third from the top and just above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                                    A Flying Great Gray Owl

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                                                                                                                                                                    The head of the bird is just right and below the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                    Alt...The head of the bird is just right and below the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                                      A American Crow calling out

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                                                                                                                                                                      The bird is just left and in the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                      Alt...The bird is just left and in the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                        [?]vga256 » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                        blue jay fight!

                                                                                                                                                                        Alt...Two blue jays whack each other with their wings and peck each other as they fight along a chainlink fence on a grassy lawn.

                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Global Museum » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                          A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs may explain why only some birds survived.
                                                                                                                                                                          The best preserved feather from the age of the dinosaurs was just revealed — and it was inside a blob of fossilized poop. That feather is from an aquatic bird that lived 66 million years ago.
                                                                                                                                                                          npr.org/2026/09/12/nx-s1-59635

                                                                                                                                                                          A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs

                                                                                                                                                                          Alt...A fossil feather from the age of dinosaurs

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                                                                                                                                                                            A nice Blue Jay

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                                                                                                                                                                            The head of the bird is in the middle and one quarter from the top of the photo.

                                                                                                                                                                            Alt...The head of the bird is in the middle and one quarter from the top of the photo.

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                                                                                                                                                                              Black-capped Chickadee with a light background

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                                                                                                                                                                              The head of the bird is just above and right of the middle of the photo.

                                                                                                                                                                              Alt...The head of the bird is just above and right of the middle of the photo.

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                                                                                                                                                                                A Dark-eyed Junco

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                                                                                                                                                                                The head of the bird is above and just right of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                                Alt...The head of the bird is above and just right of the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                                                  [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
                                                                                                                                                                                  @Swede1952@universeodon.com

                                                                                                                                                                                  Crest of Curiosity

                                                                                                                                                                                  Here’s an image for tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) lovers. It kind of reminds me of a little guy in a uniform, standing with his hands behind his back, watching a parade go by. I said “guy,” but honestly I have no idea—tufted titmice aren’t sexually dimorphic, so this one could just as easily be a she.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Tufted titmice are a favorite among a select group of bird enthusiasts. To celebrate these charming creatures, I’ve curated a special collection dedicated entirely to them in my photo gallery. Take a look!

                                                                                                                                                                                  swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                                                                                                                                                                                  "The bird stands perched on a metal surface dotted with round holes, its tiny feet gripping the cool steel as if it owns the moment. It’s a tufted titmouse—small, alert, and full of personality. A soft gray crest rises from its head like a tiny windswept plume, giving it a look of perpetual curiosity. Its eyes are dark and bright, the kind that seem to take in everything at once. The feathers along its back and wings are a gentle gray-brown, blending smoothly into a pale gray chest. Just beneath, near the tail, a warm wash of yellow glows like a hidden ember—subtle but unmistakably alive. The bird’s posture is upright and attentive, as though it has paused mid-adventure to survey its world. Behind it, the background melts into a soft blur of earthy tones, making the titmouse appear even sharper, almost luminous. Every feather is crisp, every detail clear, capturing that fleeting moment when a wild creature sits still long enough to be truly seen." - Microsoft Copilot

                                                                                                                                                                                  Alt..."The bird stands perched on a metal surface dotted with round holes, its tiny feet gripping the cool steel as if it owns the moment. It’s a tufted titmouse—small, alert, and full of personality. A soft gray crest rises from its head like a tiny windswept plume, giving it a look of perpetual curiosity. Its eyes are dark and bright, the kind that seem to take in everything at once. The feathers along its back and wings are a gentle gray-brown, blending smoothly into a pale gray chest. Just beneath, near the tail, a warm wash of yellow glows like a hidden ember—subtle but unmistakably alive. The bird’s posture is upright and attentive, as though it has paused mid-adventure to survey its world. Behind it, the background melts into a soft blur of earthy tones, making the titmouse appear even sharper, almost luminous. Every feather is crisp, every detail clear, capturing that fleeting moment when a wild creature sits still long enough to be truly seen." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Two juvenile bald eagles perched on moss-covered branches in Alaska.

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Two juvenile bald eagles perched on moss-covered branches in Alaska.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Alt...Two juvenile bald eagles perched on moss-covered branches in Alaska.

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                                                                                                                                                                                      Four Sailboats and four American White Pelicans

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                                                                                                                                                                                      One Sailboat on the left one on the right and two in the middle of the photo. Four American Pelicans are in the sky on the right.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Alt...One Sailboat on the left one on the right and two in the middle of the photo. Four American Pelicans are in the sky on the right.

                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                        🎶🎵🎼🦤🦢🕊️🐥🦚🐦🐦‍⬛🦜🎶🎵🎼Feed the Birds Song from Mary Poppins!🎶🎵🎼🦚🦚🐦🐦‍⬛🦜🦤🦢🕊️🐥🦉🎶🎵🎼👉


                                                                                                                                                                                        Feed the Birds ~ Mary Poppins, 1964
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                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Lisa J. Warner / Lisa Luv » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                          🐦🐦‍⬛🦜🦤🦢🕊️🐥🦚🦉💁‍♀️*Feeding wild birds has a powerful effect on human well-being👉

                                                                                                                                                                                          Feeding wild birds has a powerful effect on human well-being
                                                                                                                                                                                          earth.com/animals/feeding-wild

                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Global Museum » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                            The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards.
                                                                                                                                                                                            Winners and honorable mentions from the Audubon Society’s 17th annual competition featuring some of the best images of bird life from around the world

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mike Henry / 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Gila Woodpecker and Saguaro Cactus. Winner, Plants for Birds, U.S. and Canada. Tucson, Arizona.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Alt...Mike Henry / 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Gila Woodpecker and Saguaro Cactus. Winner, Plants for Birds, U.S. and Canada. Tucson, Arizona.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Gail Bisson / 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Common Merganser. Winner, Female Bird, U.S. and Canada. East Bay Sandbar, Nova Scotia, Canada

                                                                                                                                                                                            Alt...Gail Bisson / 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Common Merganser. Winner, Female Bird, U.S. and Canada. East Bay Sandbar, Nova Scotia, Canada

                                                                                                                                                                                            Jacqueline Burke / 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Roseate Spoonbill. Grand-Prize Winner, U.S. and Canada. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, St. Augustine, Florida.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Alt...Jacqueline Burke / 2026 Audubon Photography Awards. Roseate Spoonbill. Grand-Prize Winner, U.S. and Canada. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, St. Augustine, Florida.

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                                                                                                                                                                                              [?]~meoralis~ » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                              #Goldfinches in the forest of #thistles I mentioned yesterday, shortly after the foxes and roe deer escaped my clutches and I pointed my camera at new victims

                                                                                                                                                                                              #Birbsday


                                                                                                                                                                                              #Stieglitz #Stieglitze #Distelfink #Distelfinken #goldfinch #CarduelisCarduelis #nature #Natur #Disteln #Distel #thistles #Birdsday #birds #bird #birdPhotography #landscape #landscapePhotography #Biederitz

                                                                                                                                                                                              Grassy meadow with clumps of thistles bearing purple flowers, tall dried thistles, and scattered greenery. Several goldfinches perch on thistle heads and among the grasses, with dense woodland visible in the background.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Alt...Grassy meadow with clumps of thistles bearing purple flowers, tall dried thistles, and scattered greenery. Several goldfinches perch on thistle heads and among the grasses, with dense woodland visible in the background.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Location: Biederitz

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                                                                                                                                                                                                A Black-capped Chickadee hanging on a branch

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                                                                                                                                                                                                The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                                                Alt...The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  A Sharp-shinned Hawk looking up

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  The head of the bird is one third from the top and just left of the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alt...The head of the bird is one third from the top and just left of the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    A juvenile Chipping Sparrow.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Alt...The head of the bird is just left and above the middle of the photo

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      [?]Swede’s Photographs » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ta Dah

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Here he is Gerald the ruby throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris).

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Step into a world where even the smallest moments—like the glint in a bird's eye—tell their own story.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

                                                                                                                                                                                                      "A ruby‑throated hummingbird hangs in mid‑air, suspended on nothing but the blur of its own wings. Its tiny body is angled slightly forward, as if leaning into the air itself. The feathers on its back and head shimmer with iridescent greens — a metallic glow that shifts with the light, like polished emerald. Beneath that brilliance, its underside is soft and pale, a clean white that makes the colors above it seem even more intense. At the center of the bird’s throat burns a vivid patch of red — the signature ruby that catches the eye immediately. It looks almost like a tiny flame, glowing against the white chest and green crown. The wings are a haze of motion, blurred into soft gray arcs that frame the bird without ever resolving into solid shapes. You can almost hear the faint, rapid hum of their beating. The background is a wash of muted greens and browns, blurred enough that the hummingbird stands out sharply, as if lit from within. The whole scene feels like a moment caught between heartbeats — a creature so small and fast that seeing it clearly feels like a gift." - Microsoft Copilot

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Alt..."A ruby‑throated hummingbird hangs in mid‑air, suspended on nothing but the blur of its own wings. Its tiny body is angled slightly forward, as if leaning into the air itself. The feathers on its back and head shimmer with iridescent greens — a metallic glow that shifts with the light, like polished emerald. Beneath that brilliance, its underside is soft and pale, a clean white that makes the colors above it seem even more intense. At the center of the bird’s throat burns a vivid patch of red — the signature ruby that catches the eye immediately. It looks almost like a tiny flame, glowing against the white chest and green crown. The wings are a haze of motion, blurred into soft gray arcs that frame the bird without ever resolving into solid shapes. You can almost hear the faint, rapid hum of their beating. The background is a wash of muted greens and browns, blurred enough that the hummingbird stands out sharply, as if lit from within. The whole scene feels like a moment caught between heartbeats — a creature so small and fast that seeing it clearly feels like a gift." - Microsoft Copilot

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        [?]arcturus » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        A slightly damp barn swallow for #birbsday

                                                                                                                                                                                                        #nature #naturephotography #birds #swallow #wildlife #wildlifephotography #rain

                                                                                                                                                                                                        A photograph of a barn swallow, perched on a large crooked, dead and lichen covered tree branch. The bird is relatively small in the frame, slightly to the right of center and turned a bit toward the left. Behind the main branch and the bird is another at the same diagonal as the main one, from upper left down to the right, slightly out of focus. The is a gentle drizzle falling and in the lower left corner is a spider web hanging from the branch, with a few small insects caught in it. The background is a light green blur, with large areas almost white.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Alt...A photograph of a barn swallow, perched on a large crooked, dead and lichen covered tree branch. The bird is relatively small in the frame, slightly to the right of center and turned a bit toward the left. Behind the main branch and the bird is another at the same diagonal as the main one, from upper left down to the right, slightly out of focus. The is a gentle drizzle falling and in the lower left corner is a spider web hanging from the branch, with a few small insects caught in it. The background is a light green blur, with large areas almost white.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          [?]Joanna Holman [She/Her (they/them also fine)] » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Joyous news: Melbourne’s favourite murder floofs the Collins St Falcons are back and mama looks as grumpy as ever

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          A peregrine falcon on a nest

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alt...A peregrine falcon on a nest

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Fascismus est delendus boosted

                                                                                                                                                                                                            [?]Deborah Makarios » 🌐
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            At last, our kōwhai* has grown up enough to attract a tūī**!
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            *Sophora microphylla
                                                                                                                                                                                                            **Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Against a dark wood fence stands a gangly young tree with tiny leaves and clusters of much larger yellow flowers in the shape of elongated bells. Perched in the tree is a bird with its face buried in one of the flowers. It is a tūī, darkly iridescent, with two white tufts at its throat.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Alt...Against a dark wood fence stands a gangly young tree with tiny leaves and clusters of much larger yellow flowers in the shape of elongated bells. Perched in the tree is a bird with its face buried in one of the flowers. It is a tūī, darkly iridescent, with two white tufts at its throat.

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