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Interested in all the natural world has to offer, with a particular focus on Birds, Moths and Butterflies. Also quite keen on Fungi, Plants, Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish and Insects. Did I leave anything out? Supporting #BirdsSeenIn2026

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From the USA for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another lovely moth from last night was this colour coordinated Shoulder Stripe. Lynnette had one a few days ago & this one came to the front window ~ they love the light in the Guillemot's window! Another super-fresh looking moth.
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#cleymothobs
#norfolkmoths
#teammoth

10.03.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock Squirrels at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona last month @britishnatureguide.bsky.social Pleasing on the eye with their long bushy tails but can be aggressive if approached without due care

10.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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66/9 last night with 2 crackers amongst the Quakerfest. Dotted Chestnut 😊😊😊 new park record and not many at all in Staffs. And Red Chestnut πŸ™‚ #teammoth

10.03.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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A few highlights from patch (RSPB Strumpshaw Fen) today, including Sand Martin, Raven and Woodcock. The sunset was worth sticking around for too. #BirdsSeenIn2026 #NorfolkBirding

10.03.2026 20:06 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From the USA for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 20:57 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
This image is of an Eurasian Treecreeper clinging to the bark of a tree probably looking for insects whilst bathed in the morning sunlight and surrounded by moss and Ivy.

This image is of an Eurasian Treecreeper clinging to the bark of a tree probably looking for insects whilst bathed in the morning sunlight and surrounded by moss and Ivy.

This busy little Eurasian Treecreeper spotted the other morning, Luckily in some decent light here in Pembrokeshire. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
#ornithology #BirdsSeenin2026
#birdphotography #birdsoftheworld
#birds #πŸͺΆ #Canoncamera #photo
#conservation #countryside #Wales
#countryliving #outdoors #Cymru

10.03.2026 20:40 πŸ‘ 47 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From Guyana for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

From the USA for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 20:38 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A productive CMO night last night. Five NFYs (49/17) including Water Carpet, Red Chestnut, Engrailed & Early Thorn. Engrailed & Red Chestnut our earliest by 2 weeks, Red Water Carpet earliest by 11 days & Early Thorn earliest by 5 days.
@linnetincley.bsky.social
#cleymothobs
#norfolkmoths
#teammoth

10.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

From Portugal for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#BirdsSeenIn2026

From Portoviejo in western Ecuador:
Rusty-margined Flycatcher birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
Boat-billed Flycatcher birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
An Eastern Kingbird on vacation birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...
Pacific Hornero birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/...

10.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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After traveling along the mediterranean coast of Spain from Malaga, we have now crossed into France. Some nice birding on the way with highlights being; improved views of Black Wheatear, Trumpeter Finch, Great Skua & plenty of Slender-billed & Audouin's Gulls. πŸͺΆ #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 18:53 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Two Glossy Ibises confront each other mid-air above a misty wetland in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur. The ibis on the right lifts one wing high while facing the other bird, which turns slightly away, showing iridescent green and bronze tones on its back and wings. Their long curved bills point toward one another as their legs dangle during the aerial interaction. Below them, a tightly packed group of Eurasian Coots sits together on a small muddy patch surrounded by shallow water, appearing calm beneath the dramatic moment above.

Two Glossy Ibises confront each other mid-air above a misty wetland in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur. The ibis on the right lifts one wing high while facing the other bird, which turns slightly away, showing iridescent green and bronze tones on its back and wings. Their long curved bills point toward one another as their legs dangle during the aerial interaction. Below them, a tightly packed group of Eurasian Coots sits together on a small muddy patch surrounded by shallow water, appearing calm beneath the dramatic moment above.

Quiet below. Riot above.

A mid-air clash between two Glossy Ibises above a flock of resting Eurasian Coots.

πŸ“Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan

#lensonwildlife #birdoftheday #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #birds #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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#BirdOfTheDay
The alt theme today is #LongNecks any bird with a long neck.
Lesser Adjutant and Storm's Stork.
#birds
#BirdsSeenIn2026
#Borneo

10.03.2026 15:11 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Collared Sunbird (Hedydipna collaris) is a tiny, mainly insectivorous African passerine with a metallic-blue or green back, yellow belly, and short bill. #bwindiImpenetrableforest #Uganda #montaneforests #birdsofafrica #birdsseenin2026 #birds #birdphotography #bird #birdphotography markscheflen.com

10.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 253 πŸ” 31 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the pair of visiting Snow Geese among the Whooper Swans by the River Sullane, Co. Cork 09/03/26 #RareBirds #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 10:56 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Buzzards. Dorset #birdsseenin2026 @harbourbirds.bsky.social @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @britishwildlife.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @dorsetraptors.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @birdsoftheworld.bsky.social

10.03.2026 11:57 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A well-camouflaged common pauraque (a nightbird) is roosting on the ground during the day. It will hunt insects at night.

A well-camouflaged common pauraque (a nightbird) is roosting on the ground during the day. It will hunt insects at night.

Hiding in plain sight. A well-camouflaged common pauraque (a nightbird). They roost on the ground during the day and hunt insects at night. Texas USA. #Birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Lifer #Photography #Nature #Wildlife

10.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tropical Screech-Owl (Megascops choliba), Heredia, Costa Rica, January. I know it is in a stress posture - it was roosting at eye level a few feet off a fairly busy sidewalk. 🌿πŸͺΆ #birds
#birding
#nature
#wildlife
#photography
#birdsseenin2026
#owls
#costarica

10.03.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Red-necked Avocets and a Black Falcon from today's visit to the Western Treatment Plant near Melbourne.
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #Australia

10.03.2026 09:59 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Common Green Magpie, colourful green bird with brown wings, long tail, bright yellow crown, black face, and bright red eye ring, bill and legs. Perched among foliage, turning towards us.

Common Green Magpie, colourful green bird with brown wings, long tail, bright yellow crown, black face, and bright red eye ring, bill and legs. Perched among foliage, turning towards us.

Common Green Magpie, colourful green bird with brown wings, long tail, bright yellow crown, black face, and bright red eye ring, bill and legs. Perched among foliage, facing left.

Common Green Magpie, colourful green bird with brown wings, long tail, bright yellow crown, black face, and bright red eye ring, bill and legs. Perched among foliage, facing left.

@alan678.bsky.social's theme today is #Corvidae. Happily #magpies are members of that family and I recently had some great encounters with Common Green Magpie at Tanah Rata #CameronHighlands #Malaysia. Such a contrast to the #crows!
#BirdOfTheDay #EastCoastKin #birds #birding #birdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 10:13 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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And a Buff-rumped Thornbill from our weekend away in Central Victoria.
#BirdsSeenIn2026 #Australia

10.03.2026 10:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coppery-tailed Trogon from Mexico on ebird by Patsy Skene for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 138 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Visayan Fantail from the Philippines on ebird by Jackson D Souza for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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White-cheeked Cotinga from Peru on ebird by Gary Meyer for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 09:21 πŸ‘ 410 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Drab Hemispingus from Peru on ebird by Eric Lamond for #BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 34 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Mangrove Cuckoo

Mangrove Cuckoo

Laughing Gull

Laughing Gull

Male Magnificent Frigatebird

Male Magnificent Frigatebird

Lesser Nighthawk

Lesser Nighthawk

Day 9 Different scenery again today, mangrove along the coasts, just inland and it's all dry forest and scrubland..best bird of the day, Scissor-tailed flycatcher, but sadly not quick enough to get a photo.. Cracking bird though.

#costarica #costaricabirding #birds #birding #birdsSeenin2026 πŸͺΆ

10.03.2026 00:07 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Royal Spoonbill 'Platalea regia' hunting in the shallows at Fog Dam, #Australia

#BirdsSeenIn2026

10.03.2026 03:19 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A blackfaced cuckooshrike perched and looking towards camera

A blackfaced cuckooshrike perched and looking towards camera

Same bird with a large grasshopper and young one begging to its right

Same bird with a large grasshopper and young one begging to its right

Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike Coracina novaehollandiae with a grasshopper for the whiny baby #birds #birdsseenin2026 Perth WA

10.03.2026 03:53 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1