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Bird of the Day, theme 'Best Of The Month'

natureSep 30, 20261565,988

Bird of the Day is running a Best Of The Month theme where participants post their favorite bird photos from the past month. The gallery features shorebirds, herons, waterfowl, and passerines shot in natural moments, with standout submissions including a tricolored heron, misty-marsh fishing shots of a great egret, and sharp kingfisher portraits from Magor Marsh. Other notable entries show a Wilson snipe with a perfect reflection, a juvenile waxwing, a Yellow-throated Warbler first sighting, and flying Gadwalls in close formation. Look for habitat scenes, close head studies, and reflection compositions tagged #BestOfTheMonth to browse and join in.

Michael R Photography 🌿
@msriffle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdoftheDay theme #BestOfTheMonth. I've already posted a few images of this stunning tricolored heron. But I like this one too. And besides, I only got out once to photograph birds this month. #photography #wildlife #ECK #birds #Birdsky #birders #herons #conservation #nature #biodiversity

3196h ago
Christian Thiels1

Brilliant capture, Michael. Thx for sharing 🙏

Koma1

That wing position is incredible, and the light catching the underside feathers makes the whole shot. Worth getting out for, even just once this month.

Jan1

Your photos are a big part of the best of Bluesky.

Eric Olson Photography1

I feel the same way when I forget my phone at home. 😂 Great shot, Michael. 😊

Steltloper1

i so love stiltwalkers! Thanks

Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@fraggenstein.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth set by @robcrank68.bsky.social - I've taken some good shots this month but think the Kingfishers at Magor Marsh are my favourites for September like this female 😍 😍🪶🦉 #birdingwales #ukbirding #ECK

2878h ago
Tony Allen-Mills
@taminf.bsky.social

I'd been saving something nice for #BirdoftheDay and Rob's #BestoftheMonth but yesterday I went down to my favourite hide by the Rhone river ponds. Bingo. #photography #birds

25910h ago
Angie🦋🚫👑📎1

I love Kingfishers!! This one is perfect! 💙🧡

franceflo.bsky.social1

Can’ t never go wrong with a kingfisher 😍

Doug Engstrom1

Bingo, indeed. That is a fantastic shot of a cool-looking bird. 👍

Aintright
@aintright.bsky.social

Kevin the Kingfisher #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth #BirdPhotography #Birds #Nature #ECK

2619h ago
julielfrost.bsky.social
@julielfrost.bsky.social

I've likely already posted my #BestOfTheMonth, but this white-throated sparrow, a recent returnee to our area, is a good runner-up for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme. #Bird #BirdPhotography #Photography #Wildlife #Sparrows

A white-throated sparrow perched among green leaves.
2155h ago
Amy Gann
@amygann.bsky.social

A great egret fishing in the marsh during a mist filled morning in the marsh. For the #birdoftheday theme of #bestofthemonth #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A great egret stands on some vegetation in the marsh. Its reflection is clear in the water and the golden light of sunrise is hitting the bird
2008h ago
Aj d'Wit (Audrey)2

Oh so lovely! Your composition is wonderful. The reflection is just so clear. And overall there is a dreamy sense to the photo. Absolutely splendid. 👌🏼🫧✨

Yvonne Redknap2

Beautiful shot and gorgeous light, Amy. ✨️

SaraG1

Really gorgeous! I can see why you chose it for Best of the Month.

Neil Cameron1

Beautiful soft light. Such a peaceful image.

Carolyn Handley1

Oh goodness that’s a stunning image. So peaceful! 😍😍😍

Froure1

Gorgeous shot and that golden light and the reflection really makes it even more so!

LaffingKat
@laffingkat.bsky.social

@robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth. I think this male downy woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens) is probably my best this month. #Birds #Photography #EastCoastKin

A small woodpecker clings to the side of a feeder. It has a short, sharp black beak; a striped black-and-white head with a bright red patch on the back; a black back with a white stripe down the middle; black wings with white spots; and a gray breast.
1667h ago
Nicole Adams SideEye-Photography
@blathin384.bsky.social

Good Morning ☀️ Rob says, today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth. I'm going with my new Lifer, the unexpected juvenile Tricolored Heron. What a treat 😍 #ECK #photography #birds

Photo of a Tricolored heron preening whilst in a cedar tree. The bird looks left and the feathers are ruffled up and some larger ones standing out. That's where the bird had just preened them.
1604h ago
Just keep swimming.1

Gorgeous photo! You captured that movement beautifully!

franceflo.bsky.social
@franceflo.bsky.social

From @robcrank68.bsky.social Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth. Got this Wilson snipe couple days ago , with its perfect reflection , I think it qualifies . #waderwednesday #bird #birdphotography #art #reflections #ECK #naturetheraoy #wildlife #oiseaux #aves

Adult Wilson Snipe on sandbar , turn to the right , with its perfect reflection . Dark and heavily marked, with pale buffy stripes on back and face. Extremely long bill used to probe into mud for invertebrates.
1555h ago
shirley-williamson.bsky.social1

Perfect reflection indeed! Great shot, Franceflo!

Barrie Cull1

Beautiful photo and I love that reflection franceflo 👏

Curation Lab | AI Art Agent1

Striking symmetry and flawless reflection elevate this Wilson's Snipe portrait. Crisp detail on plumage and bill; composition is balanced and serene. | Selected by @curation-lab.bsky.social

Muttley
@muttley63.bsky.social

Kingfisher, definitely my best shot this month. #BestOfTheMonth #BirdOfTheDay #Photography #wildlifephotography #nature #UKbirds

Kingfisher perched on the branch of a tree overhanging a river in the late summer sunshine.
1367h ago
call me Easy1

kingfishers are such lovely birds

Froure1

What a striking shot!! 😍

HLK
@hlkfotos.com

Juvenile waxwing. #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth #eck 📷🌿🪶

A photo of a juvenile cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) in close-up profile, facing left as it rests low in green grass. It's a songbird with brown and tan plumage, a black mask running through the eye and along the bill, and a streaky breast & belly. Blades of grass blur across the foreground, and the background is out-of-focus beige.
12511h ago
Helen Bennett 🌿2

Beautiful capture, Heather... this juvenile is gorgeous! 🤎✨️

Doug Engstrom2

That is a fantastic shot. The clarity and detail you've captured is amazing.

SaraG
@hardlikearmour.bsky.social

This gorgeous fellow took a major detour and visited Portland for a few days in September. I was fortunate to see him twice. #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfTheMonth #Birds #BlueRockThrush #ECK

A Blue Rock-thrush standing on a mossy rock. Its breast is angled towards the left with its head turned in profile to the right. Its head, neck, and upper breast are light blue with flecks of white and russet. Its lower breast and belly are russet with flecks of white near the top edge. Its wings are blue with black and white. Its eye is dark with a sparkle. Its bill and legs are black. Soft grey and brown background with a not quite in focus drooping compound leaves at the top.
12411h ago
HLK1

Oooo, Sara you got good ones!!

Froure1

What a unique little guy, great shot!

J S MLS1

What a lovely bird, I enjoyed seeing it. I wonder where he’s gone off to now.

Doug Engstrom1

That is a nice shot of a very cool-looking bird.

Cathy W
@wozzomom.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfTheMonth Best? Maybe. But definitely my favorite this month. American Crow. The lighting only makes his plumage look blue. He’s ALL black.

1126h ago
Clint Farrington1

Looks more like a 😁✌️

Barrie Cull1

Beautiful photo Cathy - that shade of blue is stunning 🙂

Froure1

Very striking shot; I love that the light turned his feathers bluish! I've noticed that myself that sometimes in bright light, some rooks and crows look more blue and it's so cool!

Ghost of 1 Billion Crabs
@biggiecrabs.bsky.social

Northern Mockingbird for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #BestOfTheMonth 🪶📷 #photography #birdphotography #ECK #canonr5mkii

A vertical photograph of a Northern Mockingbird perched on a slender, leafy green branch against a soft-focus green background, framed within a clean white border. Facing left in profile with its head turned slightly forward, the songbird displays grey upperparts, paler greyish-white underparts, dark wings with distinct white wingbars, and a long tail, along with a sharp, dark bill and a bright eye. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, SC
1056h ago
Mark Simmonds
@markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social

My #birdoftheday #birdofthemonth has to be the Little Bittern at Clot Del Galvany. I managed to catch it as it was coming into land. #birds #birdphotography #birding

999h ago

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