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Bird of the Day, theme 'Grey'

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Bird of the Day is the daily community event with the theme #Grey, any bird showing grey in its plumage, and an alternate theme of #RedBeaks. Today’s gallery emphasizes shorebirds, raptors, and common garden species, with many quiet field shots and posed perches rather than action collages. Look for a territorial pair of northern flickers photographed in Longmont, Colorado, a Grey Heron perched atop a pine tree, a Great Grey Owl, and a few shorebirds and warblers that read as muted, grey-toned compositions. The alt theme appears in entries such as an Atlantic Puffin highlighted for its red beak and a Common Merganser drake on a river.

Kort Duce
@kortduce.bsky.social

Two male northern flickers face off in a territorial dispute at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #Grey #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky #BirdsSeenln2026 #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography

Photo by Kort Duce Two male northern flickers face off in a territorial dispute at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, one male northern flicker fills the frame as it clings to the trunk of a tree while facing the camera. A second flicker leans in from the right side of the frame as the two birds lock eyes in an intense standoff. They repeatedly confronted one another, alternating between prolonged stare-downs and brief scuffles as they pecked at each other with their beaks before finally tiring and flying away. The background is rendered as a soft blur of green vegetation, isolating the birds and emphasizing their dramatic interaction. This image captures a fascinating moment of territorial behavior between two male northern flickers within the riparian habitat that is vital to their survival.
84045d ago
keepupthe.bsky.social4

The sounds of these birds hammering on roof vents is our sign of spring!

Cats Are Better Than Men Because2

'this here town ain't big enough for the both of us'

Chris Grebe 🎃2

I miss Longtown. Great photo!

robertjeff57-58.bsky.social2

Wow Magnificent shot It’s so clear I think I see fleas Good on you

jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous1

The translation is 'Get off my tree you motherflicker'

Arizona Birder1

The Northern Flicker is my favorite bird. 🪶🥰

mjlinde.bsky.social
@mjlinde.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grey, any bird with Grey in its plumage. #Grey-headedFishEagle (Haliaeetusichthyaetus) #eagle #bird #wildlife #singapore 📸Kelvin Leong, Singapore Stewart Guy Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social

"This is a fish-eating bird of prey from South East Asia. Unfortunately, the grey-headed fish eagle is currently listed on the lUCN Red List."
64245d ago
merrygl.bsky.social2

Wow! What a great shot! I like the raptor's "pantaloons" lol 😁✌️💙

Jean Ibosh1

Now this is a great photographer. What a shot.

rockstorephotos.bsky.social1

This INCREDIBLE capture cements it. Was planning on rebuilding my camera kit. But I'd never better this capture, and if I did, garnering a few thousand likes (in my dreams) on social media isn't worth the $8k I'd spend. Sigh.

authenticlove888.bsky.social1

Amazing shot! Thank you for sharing~ 🥰

Br0knoldswampuh1

That is a great shot!

mimeismoney.bsky.social1

this is one of the coolest shots I’ve ever seen

Nature, Preserved
@simonecannon.bsky.social

Black-bellied whistling ducks, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, USA #BirdoftheDay #RedBeaks #MondayMotivation #ECK #NaturePhotography

41545d ago
Enhanced Liime 🐨 🦘1

Really? Black-bellied rather when their feet look like that? Opportunity missed there. 🦆

MrRural1

I saw them there in March. Life bird!

J. Fred Muggs1

They're a fractious bunch. The winner on the left(facing camera) is then seen setting atop the female(submerged) taking care of business. Looser waiting for possible seconds, looks on? Ollie's Pond PC Florida.

Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social

Good morning. Late to the show. Chatting to mates as usual. 😂 Rob said: The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grey, any bird with Grey in its plumage. The Alt theme is #RedBeaks Touch of Grey, my little pal, the Willow Warbler. #birds #photography #ECK

A recently fledged Willow Warbler perches on a strand of barbed wire in warm golden sunlight, its soft, slightly fluffy plumage revealing its young age. The juvenile’s olive-brown upperparts contrast with its pale buff-yellow and light grey underparts, while its dark eye and slender, pointed bill give it an alert yet gentle expression. One wing is partially raised, suggesting it has just landed or is stretching after a short flight. Below the wire, fresh nettles add a touch of natural greenery, while the smooth blue background and shallow depth of field isolate the bird, drawing attention to the delicate feather textures and the quiet vulnerability of this young summer migrant.
37645d ago
Dave Meredith4

Because you can't post any gull species due to your boycott and you don't have a Grey Wagtail in your files. 😁

Neil Cameron3

Scruffy looking individual. Not sure I'd trust it. Looks a bit suss to me. Probably one of them delinquent yutes we read so much about. Terrific shot though, Alan.

Graham Jones2

Yeh, OK, since it's you. Grey? Mmm. You been to SpecSavers lately, marra?

Marjo Slingerland-Boks2

Chatting with your mates is sometimes much needed Alan🙏 what a lovely bird and wonderful photo 💛enjoy your day ✨️😘

Gen Existential Crisis2

Nice use of that barbed wire again. 👊🏻👊🏻

Atlantic Birding1

Nice shot Alan; tightrope walker!

Helen Bennett 🌿
@helenbennett.bsky.social

I haven't posted a bird in a while so here's a beautiful male stonechat perfectly posed on a bracken frond taken in early June 📷🌿🪶 I never seem to have the right images to hand for the #BirdOfTheDay themes - sorry! 😁 Happy new week everyone 💙👋 #Birds #BlueSkyMonday #Photography #UKWildlife #ECK

A photograph of a male stonechat bird that is perched with his chest facing forward and head turned to the right as viewed. He has a black head, white neck patch, a bright orange-red breast, and a dark mottled wing just visible. He is delicately perched on the top of a common bracken frond that is just unfurling its tightly wound spiral coiled leaves. The background is pale blue from the sky. Taken on a bright sunny day Jun 26
26445d ago
Tom3

Happy new week, Helen! Beautiful bird photo 🩵

Dave Piper3

They DO pose in the same way each time, don't they!

Bill Stedman1

What a wonderful composition! Post more birds!

Est1

Merci beaucoup Helen 😊. Bonne semaine à toi aussi 🥰

Mick Lister1

Beautiful shot Helen. Shows how tiny they are to be balanced on a frond of bracken.

Patty151

Lovely photo Helen. Don't worry so much about the themes. Just showing your lovely photos is enough and we all are happy you do.

Rina
@rina2012.bsky.social

'Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grey, The Alt theme is #RedBeaks I’m going with a grey heron 🪶 Taken yesterday 😊 #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Austria #wildlife #photography #nature #naturephotography #thelittlethings #ECK #flowers

A portrait if a grey heron, looking to the right side
22645d ago
Amalia D1

So beautiful dear Rina 🩶

Rob Crank Photography
@robcrank68.bsky.social

Good morning folks, I will try and find some time today to reply/repost some of the contributions. Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grey, any bird with Grey in its plumage. The Alt theme is #RedBeaks, any bird with a Red Beak. #birds #ECK #CanonR5mkii #ukbirding #photography @rspb.bsky.social

18945d ago
Alan H1

Morning mate. Great themes and shots.

Mike Melton
@mikemelton.bsky.social

A bonus #grey or #gray #birdoftheday, the Gray Hawk at @tapirvalley.bsky.social #CostaRica

A gray hawk perched on a mossy tree branch, looking toward the camera.
19844d ago
eddiephotos.bsky.social
@eddiephotos.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay A reed warbler perched amongst the reed stems from my local patch.

#BirdOfTheDay A reed warbler perched amongst the reed stems from my local patch.
17545d ago
SeaLevelOslo
@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

Tern #BirdOfTheDay 🎯🎯 #Grey #RedBeaks #birds #photography

A close up of a tern in air.
15344d ago
HLK
@hlkfotos.com

Shame the internet doesn't enjoy this bird a little. #BirdOfTheDay #Grey (Any bird with grey in its plumage.) 📷🌿🪶

A photo of a cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) perched on grayed, wooden, pyramid-shaped post, seen from behind with head turned right in profile. It's a small songbird with a sleek crest on its tan head, a black mask over dark eyes, black beak, warm cinnamon-brown back and shoulders fading to soft gray on the wings, and a gray tail tipped in bright yellow. Waxy bright red tips that give it its name are visible on the secondary wing feathers. It stands straight and tall, looking alert, and is photographed against a smooth green background in diffuse lighting.
11545d ago
Neil Cameron3

Just a stunning shot, Heather. And are you sure you didn't take a comb with you and actually comb the feathers on that bird? Sure looks like it!

One Hundred and Sixty-One Wasps3

Waxwings are among the more uniquely pretty NA birds imo. Their unusual fine feathers are so beautiful to me.

Doug Engstrom2

Well, I'm enjoying that bird a lot. 😉

Cheech1

Stunning pic. I've tried getting a decent photo of ones so many times unsuccessfully

Brian Smith
@briansmith-photos.eurosky.social

The Least Sandpipers are around more than they have been recently - here a fine example and fits the #Grey theme for #BirdoftheDay - paddling in the clear water. #Birds 🪶 #eck

A Least Sandpiper seen from behind, it is looking over its left shoulder, head turned. In shallow water with pebbles under its feet. Yellow legs are the clue that it isn't a Western Sandpiper.
12345d ago
Tom
@birdfan.bsky.social

This juvenile yellow-crowned night heron doing the "delta wing formation" on Saturday. I've never witnessed a night heron doing this. #birdOfTheDay #herons #Birds #Photography #Nature #Grey

Standing on the rocky shoreline is a mostly gray juvenile heron. S/he has fine white streaking and her wings are dropped down and opened up to the viewer from the front. She has a matte black beak and a red iris. The background is blurry blue waters of the bay and some green pickleweed.
11345d ago
Tom1

Thank you for the reposts today! I felt fortunate to get this shot, and it will be one of my favorites for a long time. I appreciate it. 🍀✨🩶⚡ @porquetantodio.bsky.social @alan678.bsky.social @helenbennett.bsky.social @pierpaolo.bsky.social @photographyguy28.bsky.social @grolaw-me.bsky.social 1/2

amyb1

I don't think I've seen one do that either. Beautiful pic!

Michael R Photography 🌿
@msriffle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Grey. Lots of grey in this image of a tern looking for breakfast. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ECK #birds #birdsinflight #Birdsky #birders #NikonZ8 #conservation #nature

11445d ago
swandiveswim.bsky.social
@swandiveswim.bsky.social

#Birds #Ducks #MallardMonday Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social says today's #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #RedBeaks, any bird with a Red Beak. A Common Merganser drake swimming the river, late April.

A striking looking black & white duck with a deep green head and bright red bill, swims with its back to the camera and head turned to the right.
11745d ago

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