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A Well Camouflaged Little Owl

In our last hour of our Norfolk birding trip we went to look for an owl. And it was right there where Les, the RSPB volunteer at Snettisham, said it could be.

A lovely finish to the holiday!

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A little owl, brown and white speckled, with a bright yellow beak and eyes sits in a whole of a multi-brown and yellow wall, encrusted with light blue lichen. Perfectly camouflaged.
October 28, 2026 at 9:14 PM
swede1952.bsky.social
Woodland Climber

This red-bellied woodpecker seemingly defies gravity wand walks straight up a tree. ...

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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #woodpeckers #RedBelliedWoodpecker
"A female red-bellied woodpecker clings vertically to the side of a pale gray tree trunk, using sharp, curved claws to grip the bark with ease. The bird is positioned in profile, allowing an excellent view of the distinctive markings that make the species so recognizable. A vivid red patch stretches from the nape of the neck to the crown, contrasting beautifully with the soft tan face and creamy white throat. Unlike the male, the red does not extend all the way to the bill, leaving the forehead and face a muted buff color. The woodpecker's dark eye catches the light and appears alert as the bird angles its long, chisel-like bill upward, as though listening for movement beneath the bark. Black-and-white barred feathers cover the folded wings, creating a striking zebra-like pattern that stands out against the bird's pale underparts. A faint wash of warm orange-red can be seen along the lower belly and undertail area, hinting at the feature that gave the species its name. The background dissolves into a smooth blend of soft green and yellow circles of light, producing a dreamy, painterly backdrop that isolates the bird and draws attention to every feather. Warm sunlight illuminates the woodpecker from the front, revealing the fine texture of the plumage while leaving the background pleasantly blurred. The result is an intimate portrait that captures both the beauty and athleticism of this tree-climbing specialist." - Microsoft Copilot
October 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM
thebirderbob.bsky.social
Great find and photo by my birding friend @lori2whibbs.bsky.social . Kind of dreamy!
lori2whibbs.bsky.social Lori Whibbs 🇨🇦 @lori2whibbs.bsky.social · 36m
American Pipit on a goldenrod cloud ☁️ #birds #birdphotography
A small American Pipit perched upright on a spent, fluffy goldenrod seed head, looking slightly to the left. The bird has a slender pointed bill and a white eye-ring, brownish-grey plumage with dark streaking on its taffy coloured breast. The background is softly blurred with muted natural tones.
October 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
sierraclubde.bsky.social
Outing: New Date Alert! November 7th
Join us for Birding at Bombay Hook
October 28, 2026 at 8:52 PM
hkpmw.bsky.social
Birdful epilogue, found in a used bookstore yesterday. No, *you’re* tearing up as you read about a fleeting rose-breasted grosbeak sighting that happened 30 years ago
A hand holding a birding diary that someone has partly filled in. The “rose-breasted grosbeak” entry describes a “beautiful song that drew our attention” when the bird perched in a maple tree in May 1997. Two years earlier, there had been a sighting at the bird feeder: “only lingered momentarily”
October 28, 2026 at 8:40 PM
lakeerie606.bsky.social
#birding #wildlife
October 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
wweeta.bsky.social
Mallard showing off his bright orange boots. New blog post: wanderinweeta.blogspot.com/2026/10/thos... #VancouverIsland #Birds #Birding #NaturePhotography
A male mallard standing on a rock just at the surface of the water. He has a bright yellow beak, an iridescent green head, creamy sides and a chestnut-brown breast, dark brown feathers lining the wings and a black and white tail. And bright orange feet. His bright blue (or maybe purple) speculum on the wings isn't visible at the moment. Small waves roll around him, splash on his feet.
October 28, 2026 at 8:12 PM
zootherabirding.bsky.social
The stunning White-winged Lark proved to be quite common in the vast steppe during our West Kazakhstan tour in June. What a cracking Western Palearctic tick! #birds #nikon #birding #zootherabirding #BirdsSeenIn2026
October 28, 2026 at 7:47 PM
thebirderbob.bsky.social
Eastern Bluebirds are cavity nesters that appreciate when humans put up nesting boxes for them. It's always great to find a natural bluebird nest in a tree, probably utilizing an old woodpecker hole. Here's dad's backside sticking out as he feeds his kids sheltered inside. #birds #birding
The upper back, wings and tail of an adult male Eastern Bluebird are sticking out of a hole on the right side of an old, highly weathered, dead tree. He provides a beautiful splash of rich blue!
October 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
jenniferwhanson.bsky.social
Sandy Hook is one of the best birding locations in NJ. I’ve spent many happy hours there. 🪶
October 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM
kaevonwrites.bsky.social
I'm in California to visit @rakuferret.bsky.social and the birding is just an added bonus 💕
October 28, 2026 at 7:39 PM
cordobaluis.eurosky.social
🔝birding @linda2.bsky.social
October 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
henriett-sz16.bsky.social
Daily sweetness.II. 🖤🪶🤍🤎🤍🪶🖤

#WingsWednesday #Warblers #CentralPark
#Birding #ColorsOfNature #ColoursOfLove
#Nature #Birds #Cute #BirdsOfBlueSky
#BirdOfTheDay #MealTime #BirdLife
#TinyJoys #LifeIsBeautiful #WildLife
#BranchBirds #RiettSzDailySweetness
above96th.bsky.social @Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · Sep 29
I thought the Black and White Warblers had already headed further south, so I was very excited to spot this one about to nab breakfast in Central Park. One of my favorite warblers! ❤️❤️❤️ #Warblers #CentralPark #birding
October 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
ectoskeletonart.bsky.social
High above. 🐦‍⬛🍂

[ #crow #birding #ectovideo ]
October 28, 2026 at 7:29 PM
birdsofmckenzie.bsky.social
🐦 A visitor at the feeder!
#birds#birding#birdcam#yyc#calgary
🐦 A visitor at the feeder!
October 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM
ericmeeks.bsky.social
Another one for #BirdOfTheDay theme #HeadsUp a Great Ergret stretching in the nest #Birds #Wildlife #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography
October 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
wieldinglogic.com
A Chestnut-sided Warbler singing to the skies along the trail.

#BirdOfTheDay #HeadsUp #bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #catskills
A small songbird perches on a slender, lichen-dappled tree branch, throwing its head back with its pointed beak wide open in full song. It features a bright golden-yellow crown, crisp white cheeks framed by dark facial markings, rich chestnut-red flanks bordering a clean white chest, and olive-and-black patterned wings against an open, pale blue sky.
October 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
birdingwithkids.bsky.social
The American Tree Sparrows have started to arrive and are getting settled for the winter as their other sparrow friends move on.

#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #wildlife #birding #BirdOfTheDay #TRAHR
An American Tree Sparrow clinging to a branch.
October 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM
jamesfalletti.bsky.social
The Rusty Blackbird deserves our attention. Join Don Torino for a conversation about bird conservation and protecting the wildlife that shares our world

Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/RMl55qrvRjI

#RustyBlackbird #BirdConservation #Birding #NewJersey #WildlifePhotography
@aba.org @abcbirds.bsky.social
Save the Rusty Blackbird | Bird Conservation with Don Torino
YouTube video by James Falletti
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October 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM
birdguides.bsky.social
Review of the Week: 19-25 October 2026

There were some heavyweight finds this week, with Rufous-tailed Robin and Slender-billed Nutcracker proving twitchable on the English east coast:
Review of the Week: 19-25 October 2026
Sam Viles summarises the birding action from 19-25 October 2026 in the BirdGuides Review of the Week. This week saw some heavyweight finds, with Rufous-tailed Robin and Slender-billed Nutcracker proving twitchable on the English east coast.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:01 PM
grafera.zone
The birds I saw while visiting friends on a farm in July.
🔗 grafera.zone/archive/sket...
#birding #birdart #illustration
Digital color sketches of California Quail, Brewer's Blackbird, and Barred Owl
October 28, 2026 at 6:59 PM
wiscobirder.bsky.social
What an honor to sit down with Great Lakes Now & Detroit PBS! From my book Birds of the Great Lakes to the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, we covered birds, community, and making sure everyone feels welcome outdoors. Pure Bird Joy from start to finish. youtu.be/6EG2sRTo_mM?... #WiscoBirder 🪶
Experiencing Bird Joy with @WiscoBirder | Freshwater People
YouTube video by Great Lakes Now
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October 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
markrabailey.bsky.social
Good to be out birding again- a little trip out this afternoon-the Snow Bunting still Slapton 215pm showing well at top of beach 50 yards south of middle car park - nearby at South Milton Sands - 3 Grey Phalaropes and juv Sabines Gull close into the beach showing well still 340pm
October 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
birdsofgtownky.bsky.social
🐦 House Sparrow
(Passer domesticus)

🎯 Confidence: 82.3%
🕒 2026-10-28 14:07:23
📍 Georgetown, Kentucky

📊 Species detected today: 16
Spectrogram video with audio attached.

Learn more: All About Birds

Detected by BirdNET-Pi

#BirdNET #BirdNETPi #Birding #BlueSkyBirds
October 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
alangray22.bsky.social
Broken bone bus birding part 2! You’re brave 👍
October 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM