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Wouter Kbouter
@wouterkbouter.bsky.social
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I like to share some of my bird pictures with the world, enjoy the beauty of nature! All pictures I post are taken by and owned by myself (except for any reposts).
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A soaking wet Great Kiskadee (Pitangus sulphuratus) at Tapir Valley, Costa Rica. I think the wetness does great to bring out the colours! Enjoy!

NL: Grote Kiskadie

#birds #birdoftheday #striped #costarica #photography #nature #wildlife #sony
June 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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I'm going with this Bat Falcon (Falco rufigularis) for both #negativespace and #solitude for today. Taken in Costa Rica. Enjoy!

Vleermuisvalk

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography #sony #falcon
May 29, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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This Talamanca Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis) has a lot of #texture, I think, especially with the pollen around its bill! Taken at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

Lawrence' kolibrie

#birdoftheday #birds #costarica #wildlife #photography #hummingbird #sony #nature
May 27, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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A European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) enjoying a nice bit of breakfast. The alternate Dutch name 'Distelvink', translates to 'thistle finch', rather fitting isn't it? Taken this morning, Vlaardingen, the Netherlands. Enjoy!

Putter

🪶 #birdoftheday #yellow #wildlife #photography #finch #sony
May 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Leave it to a Robin (Erithacus rubecula) to #singforyoursupper! Notice that little gap on its throat? It only showed while it was singing, never noticed that before! Taken last year on Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland. Enjoy!

Roodborst

#birds #birdoftheday #wildlife #photography #ukbirding #sony
May 23, 2026 at 8:39 AM
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A #ruffled Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis). Thanks @alan678.bsky.social for the theme, hope you had a good weekend! Taken at Paraiso Quetzal lodge, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

Irazukolibrie

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #hummingbird #wildlife #photography #sony
May 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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A Boat-billed Heron/Schuitbekreiger (Cochlearius cochlearius) #lockedon in Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands. Saw several of them, but this one peeking through the foliage was really cool! Enjoy!

#birdoftheday #birds #costarica #wildlife #photography #sony #heron #birdphotography
May 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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G is for Groove-billed Ani (Crotophaga sulcirostris). I do so love this quirky birds! Enjoy!

Groefsnavelani

#birds #EFGH #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography #ani
May 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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F is for Fiery-billed Aracari (Pteroglossus frantzii). One of my most special encounters in Costa Rica. We saw two adults taking turns feeding their young! First some fruit, then regurgitating more for seconds! Enjoy!

Vuursnavelarassari

#EFGH #birdoftheday 🪶 #photography #wildlife #costarica #sony
May 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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E is for Egret, a Cattle Egret (Ardea Ibis) in this case. #EFGH is today's theme, thank you @alan678.bsky.social for your neverending ideas & efforts! Tarcoles River, Costa Rica. Enjoy! NL: Koereiger #birds #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography #egret #nature #vogels #fotografie
May 9, 2026 at 6:41 AM
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Come rain or shine, a Keel-billed Toucan will always look fine! Pardon my 'poetry', but I'm sure you'll agree with me that this is one #photogenic bird! Taken at Tapir Valley, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

Ramphastos sulfuratus
Zwavelborsttoekan

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #wildlife #toucan
May 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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A Boat-billed Flycatcher (Megarynchus pitangua) #InMotion with its prey. Can you believe it dropped right after this?! Taken near San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica.

NL: Bootsnaveltiran

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #flycatcher #wildlife #nature #sony
May 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Two Orange-chinned Parakeets (Brotogeris jugularis) feasting on the fruit of a tree (if someone knows what kind of tree, I'd be much obliged!) Taken near Abangaritos, Costa Rica.

NL: Toviparkiet

#birds #birdoftheday #pairs #costarica #wildlife #photography #parakeet #sony
May 4, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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A Black-collared Hawk (Busarellus nigricollis) with a #mouthful. It was a bit far away, but still worked out. Taken at Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands. Enjoy!

NL: Moerasbuizerd

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #hawk #wildlife #wetlands #photography
May 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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And another one, a Nicaraguan Grackle (Quiscalus nicaraguensis) #stretched in a courtship dance (that's my best guess at least). A boat trip again, in this case in Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands. Enjoy!

NL: Nicaraguaanse troepiaal

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #wildlife #photography
May 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Here's another one, a Least Bittern (Botaurus exilis) #stretched out. Taken during the same boat trip at Medio Queso, Costa Rica as the Jacana pic. Enjoy!

NL: Amerikaanse Woudaap

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #wildlife #bittern
May 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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I'll try and do a few today, as there's several that come to mind for @robcrank68.bsky.social's theme of the day! The first one is a Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) coming in for landing with wings and legs #stretched. Taken at Medio Queso, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica
May 2, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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I guess #parenthood is no joke when your youngsters stick their bill into your throat... I'm just glad I'm not a Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) parent! Taken in Delft, the Netherlands, last Sunday. Enjoy!

NL: Lepelaar

#birds #birdoftheday #wildlife #photography #nlbirding #delft #spoonbill
May 1, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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There's a few contenders for my #bestofthemonth, but I think I'll go with this Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus). I just love this gorgeous little bird! Enjoy!

NL: Blauwe Suikervogel

#birds #birdoftheday #costarica #photography #wildlife #honeycreeper
The red-legged honeycreeper sits on a post end its beak is directed downward, looking at something below it. It's bright blue with a black mask around its eye and a black back. Its head is topped by a turquoise 'cap'. The head is in focus but its body and bright red legs are out of focus. The background is a blurry dark green.
April 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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This Ruddy-capped Nightingale Thrush (Catharus frantzii) surely is a #beautyinbrown! Taken in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

NL: Bergdwerglijster

#birds #costarica #photography #wildlife #nightingale #thrush #nature
April 29, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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I think this shot of a Talamanca Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis) fits beautifully with #welltimed. Taken at Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

NL: Lawrence' Kolibrie

#birds #costarica #birdoftheday #photography #wildlife #hummingbird
April 28, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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A pair of Great Curassows looking dandy at Tapir Valley, Costa Rica. Enjoy!

Scientific: Crax Rubra
Dutch: Bruine Hokko

#birds #birdoftheday #passportphoto #costarica #curassow #photography #wildlife
April 27, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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#LongNecks you say? This Bare-throated Tiger-Heron would like a word on that. Taken at Costa Rica's Caño Negro wetlands during my recent trip. Happy Sunday!

Tigrisoma mexicanum
Mexicaanse Tijgerroerdomp

#birds #birdoftheday #heron #wildlife #photography #costarica
April 26, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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It's been a while since my last post and in the mean time I've been away to #CostaRica as well! Got some great observations and pictures, including this Great Potoo! A perfict fit for today's #birdoftheday #camoorcontrast. Enjoy!

#potoo #reuzennachtzwaluw #Nyctibius #grandis #birds #photography
April 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Better late than never! I just wanted to share these Rooks showing off their #powerpose. Thanks @alan678.bsky.social for the theme! Taken near Ashbourne, Ireland, a few years ago. Enjoy!

#birdoftheday #birds #wildlife #photography #ireland #roek #rook
February 24, 2026 at 9:34 PM