Bird of the Day, theme 'Bestofjuly'

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Bird of the Day is a daily community event and today's theme is #BestOfJuly, selected by Rob. The gallery collects favorite July shots focused on wildlife moments: raptors and waterbirds, backyard and wetland sightings, fledglings, and close closeups with strong light and reflections. Standout examples include a bald eagle panting on a snag with Wild Horse Island and Flathead Lake in the background, a Rufous Hummingbird with its beak buried in a penstemon flower, and a grumpy fledgling Wren waiting for a parent to deliver breakfast. Browse posts tagged #BestOfJuly to see the full set of July highlights.

Kort Duce

@kortduce.bsky.social

A bald eagle pants while perching in a dead snag along the shore of Flathead Lake in Montana. The mountain in the background is Wild Horse Island, a 2,164-acre state park. #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly #bird #birdphotography #ECK #birds #birdsofbluesky #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography

64245d ago

ArielleMorgane ♾️🌻5

😢the abject grief of witnessing the exponentially escalating environmental horrors in real time harkens me back to those old commercials frm the 70s of a weeping Indigenous man as he too helplessly witnesses the leading edge of our coming & seemingly inevitable collapse.

WhatABeautifulWorld3

Oh my word, that is a stunning shot!!! Wow!

Graham Jones1

Stunning. The backdrop looks like a painted theatre flat. Unreal and yet so real. The bird commands it all, centre stage.

Silence Nogood1

Roundup has phosphates and it gets in water systems , known carcinogen. It’s known. Proven. DDT ( Roundup) almost killed these BaldEagles off in the 70s. Don’t even freaking touch it. Trump and the Supreme Court just allowed it to be dumped on our forests…

nhphoto.bsky.social1

Another awesome shot! When's your book coming out? 😉

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

A very commanding photo, this one. Love it.

swandiveswim.bsky.social

@swandiveswim.bsky.social

#Birds Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social chose today's #BirdOfTheDay theme as #BestOfJuly. Not my best, but it's my favourite. A Rufous Hummingbird, beak buried in a penstemon flower.

A hummingbird, it's wings blurred in motion, has its beak buried in a tubular blue blossom on a sunny day.

61145d ago

Elze Honders1

I can see why this is your favorite...stunning!

Alan H

@alan678.bsky.social

One of my many cohosts Rob 😂 @robcrank68.bsky.social has said that: “ Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme. “ I’m going with this young Stonechat as I loved how the colours of the bird blended with everything. #birds #photography #ECK

A small female Stonechat perches on a rusty wire fence in warm golden sunlight. Her finely mottled brown plumage, pale buff breast, and dark eye are sharply in focus, while a softly blurred green background creates a smooth, natural backdrop. A single out-of-focus seed head rises behind her, adding depth without distracting from the bird. She faces to the right in a relaxed, alert pose, with both feet gripping the weathered wire. The shallow depth of field isolates the Stonechat, highlighting the intricate feather detail and warm earthy tones.

49345d ago

eeeefarm.bsky.social27

#BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly July was an Osprey month for me. A lot to choose from, but I like this one.

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)5

Quietly she perches on a rusty wire, sun illuminates her striking coat of feathers, only this moment matters, she has that, it is enough. A wonderful, warm capture, Alan.👌 Enjoy your Sunday. May you and Sam enjoy your ramblings. 🫶🤗

Mick Lister2

So serene mucker 👏👏. Such a pretty bird and the chest and head colours are beautiful. Is that the very rare Irish Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola hibernicus)with a fluffy upright beige tail 🤔😀

Suse1

Stunning, Alan! If there was ever a bird portrait… 🖼️

Marina Mueller 🇨🇦1

This is an incredibly sweet pic, Alan! 🥹

Graham Jones1

Stunning capture marra of a delightful little bird.

Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly I was really happy to take this portrait of a crow 🪶 #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Germany #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #thelittlethings #ECK #Stunday

The photograph shows a close-up of a brown-black crow, viewed from the side. Its head is turned slightly to the right, so that its dark eye and strong, pointed beak are clearly visible. Blurred green vegetation can be seen in the background.

47445d ago

𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝘾𝙖𝙡 🌴🎵💙4

Great photo! And I was happy to get this shot of a wren!

Marjo Slingerland-Boks2

Ohhh wow what a incredible beautiful portrait and so many details to see dear Rina❤️

Türkoğlu2

Congratulations on this beautiful photograph. The crow looks very confident, just like an eagle. 👏

SeaLevelOslo2

Great shot! Love that the line from the head goes with the body 👌✨

A-Girl-Called-Ronnie 🇳🇱1

I love this Rina 😍

MyMaLu1

And she judges you and your audacity.

Bill Stedman

@steddybirds.bsky.social

A bald eagle carries its Catch of the Day across Glacier Bay in Alaska. #BestOfJuly #BirdOfTheDay #birds #eagles #raptors #birdphotography #photography #nature #ECK 🪶

A bald Eagle flies right to left with wings up, yellow beak out ahead and a fish hanging in the clutch of the eagle’s talons below its white tail. The background is the icy glacier-blue water of Glacier Bay in Alaska, with random ice berglets floating by. The photo was taken from the bow of the Grand Princess cruise ship.

43345d ago

J. A. Tony Figueroa1

Great shot! Question! How do eagles keep from choking on fish bones?

SeaLevelOslo

@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

Closeup #ColorADay #OrangeSun #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly #birds #photography #Swanday #Stunday

A close up of the head of a swan from the side. Water droplets cover the head, and the blue sea is in the background.

29445d ago

Bob Leckridge2

Excellent close up! Love the water droplets. So sharp!

Doug Engstrom1

Wow. The water droplets really make that shot.

Lecia Michelle

@leciamichelle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly. My favorite photo of the month is this beautiful female northern cardinal rocketing through the park. #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

Female cardinal with red and tan feathers in flight with its wings at its sides. A lake with trees in the background.

27245d ago

Leo Write15

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly Green Heron hunting #birds

Carla1

“Rocket” is the perfect word! Sometimes I try to imagine the feeling.

Graham Jones1

Love this. When birds seem to abandon their wings and just become projectiles.

Doug Engstrom1

What a cool shot. She looks like she's auditioning for the all-bird version of "Supergirl." 😀

Michael R Photography 🌿

@msriffle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly. Well this image was made in August. So I'm kinda cheating a little. I don't think this black-bellied whistling duck would mind. It looks so calm and nice and full of gratitude. #photography #wildlife #ECK #birds #Birdsky #birders #ducks #conservation

25045d ago

J. Fred Muggs1

Not so calm Black-Bellied Whistler Duck!

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

Beautiful bird. Great photo. 👍🏼

Rob Crank Photography

@robcrank68.bsky.social

Good morning from a sleepy head who slept through his Alarm Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme today. Sadly rushing so much now I've no time for stories. #birds #ECK #photography

22445d ago

Alan H3

You needed that sleep Rob. Great shots. Love this monthly theme.

Graham Jones1

Hardly surprising you slept through your alarm Rob. Take it easy mate. You push yourself too much. A good job that help is at hand from tomorrow.

Atlantic Birding1

Nice shots Rob; very cute Ducklings

Mr Garden1

Good morning Rob. 😴💤 Great set of photos. 👌 Hope you have a good day. 🙏

Eric Anderson1

Lovely photos, Rob. Oh, those ducklings!

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

Good afternoon Rob, what a wonderful photos and beautiful theme. Have a fine Sunday ✨️

Atlantic Birding

@atlanticbirding.bsky.social

🪶 Rob has chosen #BestOfJuly as #BirdOfTheDay theme. I found July to be quiet (as usual) but there are always fledglings around; here’s a grumpy fledgling Wren waiting for a parent to deliver breakfast #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #ECK #irishbirding #naturephotography #Stunday #Wren

A Fledgling Wren perched on a small branch in the forest.
The bird is close up, to the right of centre of the frame. It is facing the camera with its body turned slightly to the left and head looking down so its left side is visible. The branch it is on runs from the bottom right of the shot along the bottom and turns down before the left corner. The upright stem runs along the right in shadow.
The background is out of focus green vegetation with lighter patches of dappled light.

18645d ago

Alan H2

Wonderful capture of a little fledgling Wren AB. Often heard and never seen.

Diane Furlong2

It does appear that he’s not too pleased that his parents are taking a bit longer to deliver his meal. Nice capture!

Leslie Bulion1

They do always look grumpy, don't they?

markasteele.bsky.social1

Love to watch our resident wrens raising a brood. The energetic food shuttle from the parents and the hatchlings yelling when the grub arrives. Good pic.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

That look from it so fantastic 😍 what a wonderful photo AB❤️

aesche1

What a beautiful, perfect capture!

Gray

@grays.art

Considerate Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) evening of 7-29-26 at Flint pen strand trails in Bonita Springs, Florida Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme. Let’s share one more of this shrike! #birds #photography #ECK #threeWordGenre #birding #smallBirdSaturday

A medium shot features a gray and white songbird perching on a thin, lichen-covered branch against a clear, pale blue sky. The bird looks over its right shoulder, revealing a distinct black mask across its eyes and a heavy, hooked black beak. Its chest and underparts display a soft off-white color, while its back and long, narrow tail feathers show shades of medium gray. The textured bark of the angled branch contrasts with the smooth, uniform background.

15145d ago

markasteele.bsky.social1

Butcher bird! Love to see them but it’s become a rarity in my area. Thanks for the treat.

Peggy z chooses the bear1

Are thesethe birds that impale things ?😳

Three Word Genre1

Striking bird portrait. Your three words nailed the perch. Considerate Loggerhead Shrike. #ThreeWordGenre

Dave Meredith Photography

@davemeredith.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly. Two Mallard swimming across Colpoy's Bay, Ontario at sunrise. 😂 #BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #TenMinutesFromHome #VintageLens #ManualFocus

Two Mallard swimming left to right in the foreground of the sunrise over White Cloud Island in the mouth of Colpoy's Bay. The sun is rising through a mix of wildfire smoke and cloud.

Part of my #GettingBackToBasics project made with my 24mm lens from the 1980s adapted to a mirrorless camera.

13745d ago

Alan H1

Fantastic shot Dave. Should also have the #Stunday tag.

Jason1

This is all types of excellent Dave 🤩👌🏼

Neil Cameron1

How very cool. Love the interpretation of BotD, Dave!

julielfrost.bsky.social

@julielfrost.bsky.social

Because who doesn't love a molting red-winged blackbird? #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly #Birds #Wildlife #Photography #Nature #StunDay

A male red-winged blackbird, missing feathers around its eye as it molts, sits on a wooden railing against a bright green background.

15345d ago

SaraG

@hardlikearmour.bsky.social

I had my best birding in July at the local wetlands -- early in the month I saw young Pied-billed Grebes & Hooded Mergansers, then 2 Green Herons, a surprise Double-crested Cormorant one morning, the Lesser Goldfinches all month, & ended July with a Belted Kingfisher. #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly

13845d ago

Amy Gann

@amygann.bsky.social

An egret stands in the reflection of the golden sun. For the #birdoftheday theme of #bestofjuly. #birds #heron #egret #EastCoastKin #stunday #protectnature

An egret stands in the shallows that are reflecting the golden light of dawn

12545d ago

Alan H1

Oh yet another beautiful dawn capture Amy. Just stunning. 🤩

Den 🇮🇪1

That's amazing Amy. Really great. 👌

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

A river of gold courts the white hunter. Beautiful photo, Amy. 👌

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