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Bird of the Day, theme 'Elegant'

Bird of the DaySep 19, 202624914,151

A snowy egret in breeding plumage stood against a dark green backdrop, its crest plumes defining a formal, courtly elegance. Others read elegance as jewel-like color, shown by a Kingfisher at Forest Farm NR, or as poised motion in a barn swallow silhouetted against a golden sky; the alternate theme Scruffy appeared in a very wet bluejay.

Elegant · 206 photos

A lovely Snowy Egret in breeding plumage stands out against a very dark green background, showing off the beautiful feather plumes on top of their head. The bird is looking to the right in profile and into the distance. Their eye is yellow, surrounded by bright red/pink color which goes to the black beak. Light is shining from the right. In front of the bird are branches of green elderberry.
@christinae.bsky.social953
Large long-billed bird with deep reddish-brown body plumage, bluish-gray wings and neck, and a red face standing among dense green foliage.
@mikemelton.bsky.social625
A gorgeous little brown creeper on a thick, lichen-covered branch going almost sideways across the frame. It has stunning markings in shades of dark brown and beige on the back and a light belly. The back and belly feathers are very fluffy. The curved beak and eyes are dark. The bird is upright and facing to the left. You can faintly make out the bird's powerful claw clutching the side of the branch. There are leaves in shades of gold, orange, and green blurred in the background with small bits of blue sky dotted throughout.
@handcranked.bsky.social518
There’s just something about the 🪶Cedar Waxwing….
@birdrgirl.bsky.social429
Photo of a Snowy Egret in shallow water where the surface is so extremely smooth that it casts a perfect reflection of the bird. Like a mirror.
@blathin384.bsky.social419
A photo of a barn swallow flying overhead with wings out wide, making a silhouette against the golden light and clouds on the sky.
@sealeveloslo.bsky.social356
A Ruby Throated Hummingbird feeding at some salvia.
@chuck4242.bsky.social343
Today's theme is . When i saw the theme, I immediately thought of the snowy egret. This is the last of the images I made of this beauty on this morning.
@msriffle.bsky.social308
A majestic, entirely white peacock stands in profile on sandy ground. In the background, dense green bushes and a tree trunk can be seen. Its long, delicate tail feathers lie elegantly on the ground, and a fine crown of feathers adorns its head.
@rina2012.bsky.social302
A great egret stands on a fallen log over still water, lowering its long neck toward its reflection. Soft foliage and dark water create a muted, natural setting.
@ericolsonphotography.com291
A bright red cardinal sits on the edge of a large terracotta planter. It is in the middle of molting so he is missing most of his head feathers other than two or three individual feathers sticking up.
@kevin.wertman.org257
A Grey Crowned Crane, taken in captivity, standing on mown grass looking at the camera. The bird is right of centre of the frame, facing the camera so that it’s looking directly with the left side of its body visible. Its crown almost reaches the top of the picture and its feet are cut off at the bottom. The bird has a striking fan of thin, golden feathers in the top of its head. Its has a black forehead and white cheeks patches, its beak is a grey colour with visible nasal holes on the top. It has long grey feathers along its neck, turning to a darker grey on the underbelly and back. The wings are white, turning to black at the ends and tail. Its legs are long and black. The background is mown grass, with a large rock poking out of the grass to the left of the shot and a stone path along the top.
@atlanticbirding.bsky.social253
A horizontal photo of a Western Grebe on calm water in soft morning light. The grebe is on the left, looking to the right, body slightly angled towards the camera. The bird has a bright white breast, neck, throat, and chin. The top of the head is black. The black extends down the back of the neck. The head feathers stand up, giving the bird a square buzz cut look. The back feathers are gray and wet from a recent dive. The grebe has piercing red eyes. Only the right eye is visible. It has a long, pointed beak. The beak is pale orange. The top of the beak is dark, nearly black. The scene is filled with soft morning light. Shades of pale pink and gold fill the scene. The water is still other than small ripples from the bird. The water appears pale blue.
@hardwaterhacker.bsky.social242
Kingfisher
@thegardenjungle.bsky.social189
A pair of mute swans stand facing each other in shallow water, their necks creating a space resembling a heart.
@julielfrost.bsky.social152
A profile view of a majestic Red-shouldered Hawk perched calmly on a bare, textured tree branch against a clear blue sky. The bird looks sleek and elegant, showcasing its finely detailed, black-and-white checkered wings and its rich, warm rufous chest. CREW pen flint strand Bonita Springs, Florida, USA 9-12-26
@grays.art145
Per Atlantic Birding: Today’s theme is: ; any elegant looking bird Alt. is ; any bird looking a bit worse for wear Returning to breeding plumage and moulting ca
@lorichirp.bsky.social135
A beautiful swan in Black and White under a weeping willow tree in a canal behind my home.
@marjosl.eurosky.social126
Golden reflections on the water, water birds, blue ripples and a beautiful swan.
@laurette1.bsky.social125
🪶@atlanticbirding.bsky.social has chosen today’s theme as ; any elegant looking bird. A good few choices but today I’ll go for the Kingfisher that i photograph
@shaneyoda82.bsky.social125
Swans are so elegant when they fly 🤍🤍🤍
@pirritin.bsky.social121
A streamlined fishing duck swims to the right on slate grey coloured waters. The duck has a long, narrow bright crimson beak, very dark green head, a black & white body with bright orange feet in the water.
@swandiveswim.bsky.social121
A photo of a Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) perched on a gray lichen-covered tree branch against a blurred background of yellow and orange autumn foliage. The bird has a black crested head, dark eyes, a black beak, and vibrant blue plumage on its wings, back, and tail, and is facing to the left and framed by more branches and twigs.
@hlkfotos.com119
A snowy egret, walking on a sandy beach. The bird is all white, black legs, yellow feet, black beak with yellow markings near the eyes. The bird's feathers are ruffled.
@clinty1.bsky.social118
Snowy Egret with feathers floofed up mid-shake
@lorilorikeet.bsky.social111
A beautiful and elegant barn owl perched on a post and looking straight in my direction against a blurred green background.
@ronm123photo.bsky.social107
Today’s theme is ; any elegant looking bird set by @atlanticbirding.bsky.social - the amazing colour of the Kingfisher just about sums up today's theme perfectl
@fraggenstein.bsky.social103
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus),Jerrabomberra Wetlands, Canberra
@neilcam57.bsky.social94
Pyrrhuloxia, South Texas.
@lwiezycki.bsky.social93
Per AB @atlanticbirding.bsky.social, today’s theme is - any elegant looking bird. Alt. is - any bird looking a bit worse for wear. Perhaps a bit of both for thi
@belleab.bsky.social83
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