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Bird of the Day, theme 'Quiet Reflection'

natureJul 2, 202624911,323

Today's Bird of the Day is the daily prompt #QuietReflection, asking for birds paused in thought or captured at contemplative moments. Entries lean toward quiet water and sunrise scenes, intimate portraiture, and occasional humorous captions, with lots of herons, jays, owls, and waterfowl. Concrete examples include a heron standing in a lake studying its reflection, a cattle egret alone on a seashore, and a Canada goose floating through the orange glow of an early morning sunrise. Look for a Siberian eagle owl lost in a moment, a black-capped flycatcher perched on a leaf, and a swan ruminating over its mirrored ripples.

PJ 🇮🇪☘️
@knotweed-ireland.bsky.social

Bird Of The Day (Quiet Reflection) Heron standing in the lake reflecting on its reflection... Co. Galway, Ireland. #QuietReflection #BirdOfTheDay #Heron #Birds #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt

Heron standing in the lake reflecting on its reflection.
149445d ago
jaflorian.bsky.social1

They wear the weirdest shaped 'waders'.

dwheron.bsky.social1

TOPTHREE ALLTIME CAPTURES OF THE BIG GUY ! HUZZAH!

tenslady1939.bsky.social1

He stands in greenish water...which is apropiate in Ireland...

becca300.bsky.social1

Just curious. What do you enjoy most about your photography?

Sparty®1

Wow, incredible capture PJ! 😍

Quinn Leone1

PJ!! Epic capture my friend. 😍😍

Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social

Good morning folks. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #QuietReflection any bird paused in thought. Alt #SunriseSunset bird captures taken during either. Good luck! #birds #photography #ECK

A female blackbird stands quietly on a moss-covered perch, her warm brown plumage glowing in soft natural light. With her head slightly turned and one eye fixed on the distance, she appears lost in thought, as though pausing to consider her next move. Her golden-brown eye and yellow-orange bill are sharply in focus against a smooth green and beige background, while her relaxed posture lends the portrait a calm, reflective feel. The shallow depth of field isolates her beautifully, creating an intimate moment that invites the viewer to imagine the quiet thoughts of one of Ireland’s most familiar garden birds.
56445d ago
Rob Crank Photography4

Great capture and Themes Alan, off to look for something now before i head back to dads.

AnnaLois3

Oh look at its little pondering, feathered rotundness 😍

Neil Cameron3

"Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way" I'd get a mental health check done on her. We can't possibly know what's happening at home, and professionals are better equipped to handle that sort of thing... Or it's a lovely photograph of a bird wondering if that thing is edible or not.

Atlantic Birding2

Nice sharp shot Alan; under appreciated bird, the female blackbird

ronm123photo2

Great photo Alan 👌 and thanks for the themes as always!

SaraG2

Lovey image, Alan. It's funny how our blackbirds (Red-winged) and your blackbirds (Eurasian) both have females with mottled brown feathers.

ChrisP
@wordsmithgetxo.bsky.social

For #BirdOfTheDay #QuietReflection, here’s a cattle egret wondering how it ended up alone on the sea shore in Getxo miles from the nearest cow.

40145d ago
jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous1

He's just a youngster he'll figure it out

Tony Allen-Mills1

Oh, I know that feeling well. Happens to me all the time.

PenelopeK1

I just love their coloration.

Lecia Michelle
@leciamichelle.bsky.social

A spot of blue amongst the leaves.❤️ #birds #bluejay #birdoftheday #photography

Blue jay with bright blue, white and black feathers flies in front of a tree with bright green needles.
36544d ago
Cri 🕊🐝🐜📝🎭⚽😷1

How? My camera totally would focus on the leaves! 😂

cartrain58.bsky.social1

A great pic and thank you for sharing. It my favorite bird and we are surrounded with families of them.

✨The seasoning fairy ✨1

I love your pics. I’ve always wondered how often do you get a great shot? Do you go out every day? Do you travel to find specific birds? Do you have a list of ones you want to capture? I’ve watched a few fictional movies/shows that have birders in them and always wondered…

rosephile1

I’ll always find them pretty, even if they’re jerks

Sip Coffee, Build for Change1

Gorgeous contrast between the green & blue. Lovely detail on the wings

Erin Freeman
@beachrelaxin.bsky.social

"I am one with the bugs. I am one with the bugs. I am..." Northern Flicker #BirdOfTheDay #QuietReflection #ECK #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A sunlit tan bird with a light gray cap and nape, a bright red patch on the nape, a black mustaches and bib, a black barred back, and a black polka dotted belly stands in green grass in profile facing left with his head tilted slightly down and eye closed as if he is mentally preparing himself for the task of digging in the ground for insects.
23145d ago
Kort Duce
@kortduce.bsky.social

A Canada goose floats through the reflected glow of an early morning sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. Smoke from western wildfires has created hazy conditions that often produce deep orange and crimson sunrises and sunsets. #BirdOfTheDay #SunriseSunset #QuietReflection #bird #ECK

Photo by Kort Duce A Canada goose floats through the reflected glow of an early morning sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. Smoke from western wildfires has created hazy conditions that often produce deep orange and crimson sunrises and sunsets. In this vertical color photograph, the silhouette of a Canada goose appears in the lower half of the frame in left profile, with its reflection mirrored almost perfectly in the water below. The left side of the image glows with bright yellow highlights and rippling reflections from the rising sun, while the remainder of the frame is filled with rich orange-red tones radiating across the water. Gentle ripples cover nearly the entire surface, creating an intricate, graphic pattern that adds texture and movement to the scene. A striking sunrise portrait that captures the quiet beauty of a Canada goose in the wetland habitat that is so essential to its survival.
18744d ago
Simon Says… Papibara Era1

I‘m getting some „Apocalypse Now“ vibes from the picture. And its also very nice.☺️

Chris mccowan1

Kory. I greatly enjoy seeing your photos. I live in Longmont and wonder if you ever have shows.

puchmahoin.bsky.social1

THAT, is what a reflecting pool should look like.

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

Gosh, that colour! 😍 Not keen on wildfires though. Wonderful photo. 👌🏼

Michael R Photography 🌿
@msriffle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #QuietReflections, any bird paused in thought. This red tailed hawk paused while being harassed by two red shouldered hawks. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ECK #birds #Birdsky #birders #NikonZ8 #conservation #nature #hawks

16345d ago
Aj d'Wit (Audrey)2

Contemplating an exit strategy. Fantastic photo. 👌🏼

Jan1

4 acre wood behind my home. Usually birds birds birds but with the heat the woods are silent. Towards evening I'll date to open the sliders to check for birdsong.

Laurette
@laurette1.bsky.social

#QuietReflection on Frensham Pond for #BirdoftheDay #SurreyHills #Swans #Landscape #Photography #Reflections

Or perhaps it was me that was quietly reflecting at this peaceful scene.
14045d ago
Shantha Mohan, Ph.D., DTM1

Just looking at this image calmed me! So serene! Have a lovely rest of the day, Laurette!🫶🏼

Amy Gann
@amygann.bsky.social

A redwinged blackbird sits quietly in a bush by the edge of the lake. For the #birdoftheday theme of #quietreflection #bjrds #blackbird #redwingedblackbird #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin

A male redwinged blackbird sits in a bush by the lake. The sun is bright making its feathers shine in the light
13045d ago
Mamady1

Great shot, Amy. Does not look very happy this one 😂

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

Stunning photo. Lovely composition. 👌

🏳️‍🌈the flightless bird who loves you🏳️‍🌈1

Oh that's such an adorable bird!! Beautiful photo! 🥰💖

Mark D Alexander
@mad7500.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay #QuietReflection Posted before.. But ‘Tura’ a beautiful Siberian Eagle #Owl at #SuffolkOwls U.K…. Just lost in a moment ☺️ 📷 💛🦉🧡🪶💚 #Owls #Birds #Raptors #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin

A Siberian Eagle owl standing on a cut down tree trunk. Looking downwards
13344d ago
Sharon R.1

Wow! What a gorgeous bird.

jon5cents1

Beautiful and perfect for the theme - great job, Mark!

NanLeah
@poetryofnature.bsky.social

For #birdOfTheDay and #Thursjay I give you this #StellersJay in a moment of #QuietReflection. #NaturePhotography#BirdPhotography #PoetryOfNature

Steller’s Jay perched on a weathered log, its crest raised and body angled slightly forward as it watches the space ahead. Deep black head and shoulders transition into vivid blue wings and tail, glowing softly against a blurred green forest background. The bird is still, alert, and composed, holding a rare moment of quiet reflection in an otherwise lively corvid presence.
12144d ago
Kevin Wertman
@kevin.wertman.org

Today's #BirdOfTheDay from Alan is #QuietReflection, any bird paused in thought. To me, this cardinal seems to be pondering some past grievance against it 😠 #Photography #Birds #Cardinals

A bright red cardinal stands on some leafless vines in a largely gray/brown scene, making his red pop even more than usual. He is in profile, looking slightly down and to the right.
11745d ago
Joel (RocketCo) 🦝1

Remembering a fight from 5 hours earlier, "Dammit I should have said that as my comeback to Jerry..."

jon5cents
@jon5cents.bsky.social

🪶Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #QuietReflection any bird paused in thought, says Alan @alan678.bsky.social. This black-capped flycatcher is contemplating life on a leaf. #birds #photography #costarica

A small bird is perched on the edge of a large leaf that rises almost vertically. It is in profile facing our left. It has a mostly brown body, with darker wings and a black cap on its head.
12345d ago
Mark D Alexander1

Lovely photograph Jon, I hope you are having a good day 🪶🌿☀️👋

swandiveswim.bsky.social1

😍👍Lovely pic of a great little bird.

julielfrost.bsky.social
@julielfrost.bsky.social

A tri-colored #heron paused in #QuietReflection. #BirdOfTheDay #Birds #Herons #Nature #Wildlife #Photography

A tri-colored heron looks into the distance from its perch on a boardwalk railing.
12045d ago
Graham Jones
@oldmanrambling.bsky.social

My marra, Step Supremo Alan @alan678.bsky.social, says I have permission to post one more on my way to take my place among the condemned. Here it is - the much missed Roberto on the same blue pot as today's #Robin #ForJanet #ThrowbackThursday #BirdOfTheDay #QuietReflection #photography #ECK

A Eurasian Robin with full rusty red bib and mask perches on stick thin legs and claws on the edge of a rain-spattered blue glazed terracotta planter. The bird faces right. Its soft light brown back, wings and tail plumage contrasting with the greens of garden shrubs behind the pot. Our Robin's black eye is open but the bird seems to be daydreaming. Camera: iPhone 15 Pro.
10845d ago
Dave Meredith9

Post as many as you want.

Diane Furlong2

What a sweet, precious photo, Graham!

Brittany Andrews2

Now I'm curious—how long did it take to capture this moment? It looks perfectly timed!

Sparty®1

Beautiful mate. Ciao Roberto 👋🏼🥹 Have you got your trunks with you? Alan's installed a jacuzzi at the step. Hope you're having a lovely week my friend.

Pam Brown1

Lovely, fantastic image Graham! 🥰😍

Yvonne Redknap1

How wonderful to see a photo of Roberto! Lovely shot, Graham. 😀

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