Time for #Swanday where all Swans get to have a #Swantastic time, and here's a Black Swan & Mute Swan doing just that at WWT Slimbridge.

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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongNecks, birds with long necks, the Alt Theme is #Gulls, any Gull will do.
Hoping for a 'twofer' here with this strutting Yellow-legged Gull...
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Good morning friends.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongNecks, birds with long necks, the Alt Theme is #Gulls, any Gull will do.
Here's Colin Cormorant, Sheila Spoonbill, Craig Crane & Gary Greylag going about their day.

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Good morning.

It's @alan678.bsky.social turn for today's #BirdOfTheDay and he's chosen #Woodland, birds you might find in Woodlands, Alt Theme is #Juveniles, any young bird capture.

More Info in Alt Text

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Gabby Goldfinch hadn't realised she was showing her under-carriage, until her friend whispered politely in her ear that she was showing everyone her bits & pieces. Captured at Summer Leys Nature Reserve

Larry Long-tailed Tit wasn't too happy with the photographers, so he decided to show them his arse. This was all over the amount of sunflower hearts on offer for posing for photos. Captured at Summer Leys Nature Reserve

Beryl Blue Tit was so hungry that she wasn't concerned about showing her private area off to the photographers while she stretched for some of the seeds. Captured at Summer Leys Nature Reserve

When Liam & Lorraine Lapwing were out for a quiet walk, they spotted the paparazzi creeping up behind them. When all of a sudden Liam dropped his trousers and started 'Mooning' at the paparazzi, all Lorraine could do was look away swiftly. Captured at Summer Leys Nature Reserve

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdButt, birds showing off the rear end to the photographer, the Alt Theme is #Grass, any bird standing on Grass.
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Time for #3'sDay where trios, triplets or trebles 'walk the walk', 'fly the sky' or 'wander the water' just like the Tufted Ducks, Barnacle Geese, Mute Swans & Goslings are doing.
Captured at WWT Slimbridge.

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When #ThursJay comes around, the #Corvids can't contain themselves as it means it's time to party, so Jerry Jay, Molly Magpie, Jonny Jackdaw & Celine Crow went off in search of food to take with them to the party.

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@alan678.bsky.social has chosen #manmadeperch any bird perched on a manmade object. The alt theme is #naturalperch any bird perched on something provided by Mother Nature for today's #BirdOfTheDay.

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Little Willy Wagtail (Grey) was taking some flies off dad for dinner, but decided dad's head looked tastier. Once the flies were out of dad's beak he let Willy know he wasn't happy about having his head swallowed. Captured at Yarrow Valley Country Park, Chorley.

Billy Blackcap was looking unhappy after his yearly medical, because the 'Quack' had told him he needed to go on a diet immediately because he was overweight. Captured at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, near the England/Wales Border.

Albert & Avril Avocet were out on a date having afternoon tea, but when Albert told her she would have to pay half of the bill she wasn't going to give Albert a 2nd date.

Neil Nuthatch was out of favour with all the other birds because he was always being greedy when it came to picking up something to eat. Billy Blue Tit & Roberta Robin were not going to put up with it and told Neil to leave and not come back. Captured at Yarrow Valley Country Park, Chorley.

Good morning and sorry for the later post for BOTD.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BlackHeads, any bird with Black on its head, the Alt Theme is #Grey, birds with Grey Feathers on them.

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A square-format, high-detail photograph of a Lesser Black-backed Gull standing in shallow water. The gull is shown in profile, featuring a white head and underbody, dark charcoal-gray wings with white-edged feathers, and bright yellow legs. It has a prominent yellow bill with a red spot near the tip and a striking pale eye. The bird is standing in ripples of blue-gray water, and the image is finished with a soft vignette and a rounded white border. Tybee Island, GA

Lesser Black-backed Gull for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #Black&Red 🪶📷

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Time for the #MallardMonday theme to arise on this lovely Easter Monday Bank Holiday, here's a set of captures off the rear camera screen while we are away.
Here we have a Leucistic Pochard, Goslings, Barnacle Geese & Mallard captured at various venues.

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Barry Black Swan was looking dapper but didn't realise he hadn't put his underwear on before the photographer had started taking his photos for page 7 of the 'Daily Bird' Newspaper. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

As usual both Charlie and Celine Coot were bickering about who would get first servings for breakfast, but Mama Coot just wanted a bit of peace and quiet in the mornings. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

Here's Simon Shelducks looking suited & booted for this year's breeding season, but sadly he couldn't find any females at his local watering hole, then he read the poster and realised it was 'Males Only' night. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

Here's Sally Stock Dove looking a little lost while wandering around the lawn, but if she had gone to 'Pecksavers' she would have seen the Exit Sign was right in front of her. Captured at Forest Farm Nature Reserve, near Cardiff.

Good morning.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&Red, birds with both Black & Red colours on them. The Alt Theme is #Pigeons&Doves any Pigeon or Dove will do.

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Time for me to show off this beautiful Mute Swan for the Easter #SwanDay theme. This one was stretching its neck out while making a racket after doing its washing display at WWT Slimbridge.

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A vertical, close-up portrait of a Brown Pelican perched on a weathered wooden post. The pelican is tucked into a resting position, with its long beak buried deep into its back feathers. The bird's head is topped with soft, yellow plumage and a small tuft of white feathers, while its body shows intricate layers of silvery-gray and brown feathers. The shot is captured against a seamless, muted gray background, emphasizing the texture of the bird's plumage and its calm, stationary pose.

Brown Pelican for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #Feathers 🪶📷

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Good morning.

My Co-Host has chosen his themes for #BirdOfTheDay which are #Feathers showcasing the beauty and intricacies of feathers. The alt today is #BirdInABush any bird in perched in a bush.
Here's a set covering both themes.

More details in Alt Text.

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A vertical photograph of a Wilson's Snipe in flight, captured from a side-view against a soft, painterly background. The bird is centrally framed with its long, straight bill pointed forward and wings angled in mid-stroke, showcasing its mottled brown and white feather patterns. The background consists of blurred layers of blue-green trees and tan marshland, finished with a dark vignette and a rounded white border. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, SC

Wilson's Snipe for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #SmallBirdsInFlight 🪶📷

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Here's #Wally Wagtail (Pied) just launching himself skywards, according to Peter he was trying to replicate Artemis II. But he wasn't chuffed when I told him he needed to give it more effort. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

Here Jenny Jay is heading straight at me to collect her week's wages, i did let her know it was 'peanuts' and didn't come to the minimum wage but thankfully she didn't understand me, so I could give her less of them. Captured at Forest Farm Nature Reserve, near Cardiff

Gloria Gull (Black-headed) was trying to land but the rest of the Gulls were ignoring her, so she got mad and crash landed into Jack & Gill and we all know what happened after that 😂 Captured at Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Northamptonshire.

Here's Scottie Shoveler (Northern) speeding across the water with the Special Branch right behind him with sirens blasting out. This was due to the fact that he had a slight bump on take-off with Terry Teal and didn't stop to exchange details. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

Good morning.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SmallBirdsInFlight, any bird Duck Size or smaller in flight. The Alt Theme is #Finches, any Finch will do.

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Here's a pair of Lesser Black Backed Gulls, which cover the Alt Theme from Today's #BirdOfTheDay which is 'Gulls.
I'm off to sort through some more of last weeks photos, i will be be back later to go through more of today's contributions.

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A wide landscape-oriented photograph showing a massive flock of Snow Geese in flight against a gradient sky. The birds are captured as dark, rhythmic silhouettes across the frame, with the sky transitioning from a cool, pale blue at the top to a warm, dusty orange at the bottom. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, PA

Snow Geese for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #LargeBirdsInFlight

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Great capture Vicky, here's a set of Northern Gannets at RSPB Bempton Cliffs.
We are going back to Bempton this weekend for more Gannet photos.

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For today's #ThursDay theme I'm going with this pair of squabbling Rooks, this altercation was all over who got the best worm patch at WWT Slimbridge.

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Rob's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LargeBirdsInFlight

#BlackStork
#AmericanBaldEagle

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Colin & Carly Canada Geese out for an evening flight, their aim was to find a quiet place to land and get on with the business of making Goslings. Captured at RSPB Otmoor, Oxfordshire.

Here we have Gareth Greylag & Gabby Goose who was a transgender which Gareth hadn't realised while flying with her. Something tells me Gareth will have a shock when they find a quiet place away from the cameras to get it on. Captured at RSPB Otmoor, Oxfordshire.

On his way into the party, very late as usual was Sammi Spoonbill who was rushing because he was the DJ for tonight's shin-dig and everyone else was already there waiting for the music to start. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

This is Cathy Crane (Common) who was making a racket to warn everyone below she had blown an engine and would be coming in hot. It was scary seeing all the ducks and waders scatter out of the way so they didn't end up in a river bank pile-up. Captured at WWT Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.

Good morning everyone.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LargeBirdsInFlight, birds LARGER than Ducks in flight.
The Alt Theme is #Gulls, any Gull will do.

#birds #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social #EastCoastKin #CanonPhotography #ukbirding #photography #BirdsInFlight #naturephotography #BirdLife #ECK

A photograph of a Yellow-rumped Warbler perched among dry, brown thickets and branches. The bird is shown in profile with its beak slightly open, holding a small gray berry. Its plumage is a mix of muted brown and cream with distinctive dark streaking on its breast and a prominent patch of bright yellow on its side. Savannah, GA

Yellow-rumped Warbler enjoying a berry for the #BirdofTheDay theme #snacks 🪶📷

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A close-up, sharp-focus photograph of a Black Skimmer in mid-flight, part of a larger blurred colony. The bird's wings are spread vertically, showing white undersides and dark gray-black uppers. It features a prominent black and red bill with the characteristic elongated lower mandible. The background is a soft bokeh of other skimmers, highlighting the individual in the foreground. Tybee Island, GA

Black Skimmers for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #BestOfTheMonth 🪶📷

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Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Wren, Tree Sparrows.
Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfTheMonth, your best bird capture/s of March.
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Charlie Crane (Common Crane) was trying to head to the pub on his own but sadly Charlotte Crane spotted him leaving and flew straight in behind him. Captured at WWT Slimbridge.

Little Graham Goldcrest was sitting there feeling sorry for himself because he couldn't catch the eye of any of the ladies. I told him to check the 'Beaks Like Us' dating site, so he said he would pose for me for passing on the information of where all the ladies were. Captured at Forest Farm Nature Reserve.

Here's Celia Cetti's Warbler who was sitting quietly on the branch when I crept up quietly behind her. On spotting me she turned and looked at me and shouted 'can a girl not sit and be left alone', so I replied with 'get a grip', took a few more photos before she flew off shouting obscenities at me. Captured at RSPB Otmoor.

Now for Marty Med Gull (Mediterranean) flying by the hide shouting loudly, after being spooked by 2 Lesser Black Backed Gulls. I did tell Marty if he wanted to avoid them all together he needed to meet up with Doc Emmett Brown and go 'Back to the Future'. Captured at Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve at The Moors side of the Reserve.

Good morning everyone.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfTheMonth, your best bird capture/s of March.
No need for Alt Theme today.

Mine all come from my recent trip to WWT Slimbridge, Forest Farm NR, RSPB Otmoor & Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve.

Bird info in Alt Text

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A Northern Mockingbird perched on a branch with its feathers ruffled by the wind

Northern Mockingbird for the #BirdOfTheDay theme #ruffledfeathers 📷🪶

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It's @alan678.bsky.social turn for #BirdOfTheDay, his Theme is #RuffledFeathers, any bird with feathers out of place, the Alt Theme #GardenFeeder, any bird on or adjacent to a feeder.

Alt Text for bird names & stories

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Beautiful set Rob! 🤩

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #AdulsWithChicks & capture of an Adult with its young, the Alt theme is #Yellow & bird with Yellow in its plumage

Great Crested Grebes, Mandarins, Coots & Grey Wagtail.

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