A red male northern cardinal perches on a thin branch and stands up straight and tall, tail down, with his head looking a bit left.
A brown female northern cardinal, with its red beak, perches on a branch facing the camera.
OK, stand up straight! Hope I caught her attention!
Now stay cool and don’t look right at him!
#CourtshiporConflict #BirdOfTheDay #birds #cardinals #backyardbirds #birdphotography #ECK 🪶
The female Anhinga stretches her neck in the direction of the male. The male Anhinga strikes a somewhat regal pose. They are framed by Spanish Moss and abundant greenery that encircles the freshwater pond that serves as a nesting site for Anhingas, herons, egrets, and storks
The lady squawks loudly at the male to get his focused attention.
OK. They aren’t really dancing. They are exhibiting the classic wing-drying behavior they share with cormorants. Still, dancing made for a more compelling story, don’t you think?
A VERY late offering for today’s marvelous #CourtshiporConflict theme
In the first frame, the lady #Anhinga tries to get the male’s attention. He appears to be disinterested
In our second frame, the lady turns up the volume to get his focus. The couple gets on the same page to dance
#BirdOfTheDay
The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CourtshiporConflict
Honestly, I am not sure if this is a Lesser Goldfinch feeding its mate or a fledgling from a very early clutch. Whichever it is, it was from yesterday's walk and started out with a lot of flapping wings. #Birds
Two large gray birds are perched on a nest of twigs in the top of a tall tree. These are Great Blue Herons. Great Blue Herons are mostly monogamous during a single breeding season. Once a pair forms through courtship, they generally remain together to build the nest, incubate eggs, and raise young, with both parents sharing duties. However, they do not form lifelong bonds; most individuals choose new mates each year. This photo was taken in Essex County in the Adirondack Park in upstate New York.
For the alt #BirdOfTheDay theme #CourtshiporConflict, I submit this Great Blue Heron pair, cementing their relationship. wildadirondacks.org/adirondack-b...
#greatblueheron #herons #eastcoastkin #Adirondacks #ADK #AdirondackBirds #birding #birds #wildlife #AdirondackMountains #ECK #NewYorkBirds
Great Blue Heron, perched in the top of a Cypress Tree. This king of the waders is facing camera left, long neck curled - presenting the head with its long sharp beak at nearly the same level as it's shoulders. New growth of the Cypress Tree showing a gentle yellow- greenish hue in the golden soft sunset light.
Tiny iridescent blue green Bahama Woodstar, captured with wings horizontal, blurred from flapping speed, body, head, beak and eyes captured in still sharp focus. Sunlight streaming through dense foliage as this little feeder flits about.
Pair of Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks, from the shoulders up, both looking camera left. Light brown shades on neck and a darker stripe back of neck center, growing larger towards top of head. Ducks in front of a patch of marsh plants, green leaves gently backlit by the sun.
Barred Owl, perched on a branch in thick foliage. Sunlight breaking through to illuminate brighter a portion of the bird's right wing and shoulder. Bird is facing photographer quarter right. This woodsy Hunter is kind of hunched over, observing a potential target down below.
For the #BirdOfTheDay theme today of #LeafandLight any bird captured in sunlight with leaves in frame. The alt is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
- Great Blue Heron
- Bahama Woodstar
- Black-Bellied Whistling Duck(s)
- Barred Owl
#birds #photography #ECK #florida #nature
A pair of snipes (Gallinago gallinago) of unknown sex during an altercation Ochsenmoor, Germany
A pair of snipes (Gallinago gallinago) of unknown sex during an altercation, facing each other Ochsenmoor, Germany
A pair of snipes (Gallinago gallinago) of unknown sex during an altercation, one bird in the sky Ochsenmoor, Germany
A pair of snipes (Gallinago gallinago) of unknown sex during an altercation Ochsenmoor, Germany
@alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay alt theme today is #CourtshiporConflict, birds courting or squabbling, and that remains me of two snipes a week ago where I'm still not sure if it was the one or the other
#Naturephotography #Birds 🪶
Two small woodpeckers with striking black-and-white patterns are engaged in a dynamic interaction on a vertical tree trunk. The bird on the left has its wings flared wide, showcasing white spots on its dark feathers, and is looking toward the other bird. The woodpecker on the right is clinging to the bark with its sharp claws, leaning back with one wing partially extended and its head tilted up, revealing a small red patch on the back of its crown. The scene is filled with movement and bright, natural light, set against a soft, blurred background of winter trees.
I think I see a Downy Woodpecker that is heading to the doghouse.
#CourtshiporConflict #Bird #bird #birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #queensnyc #citybirds #forestparkind
Male and female cardinal perched on a wooden bird feeder
#BirdOfTheDay alt theme today is #CourtshiporConflict
Lunch date.
Hampton, New Hampshire
One more for the #BirdOfTheDay, the theme is #LeafandLight any bird captured in sunlight with leaves in frame. The alt is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
Here’s a Robin posing in the sunshine with leaves in the background. 😊
#Birds #Nature #Garden #Pigeons #PigeonSky
The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LeafandLight any bird captured in sunlight with leaves in frame. The alt is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
Here’s a couple of juvenile Wood Pigeons on the grass in the sunshine with a leaf next to them. 😊
#Birds #Nature #Garden #Pigeons #PigeonSky
The photo features a couple of hooded crows (Corvus cornix)perched on a concrete ledge.They are leaning forward, facing each other and using their beaks to pick at small pieces of cat food on the wall. The setting is a mix of textures. The birds stand on a rough concrete barrier. In the background, there is a vibrant, bright red corrugated wall with vertical lines that creates a strong visual contrast.
Mated pairs of crows rattle and coo to one another. The meaning is obvious. 'I love you.' The courtship and/or renewal of their bond includes gentle cooing, nuzzling noises, and singing softly.🖤🩶
-Sue Coletta
#ColorADay #RedWed
#BirdOfTheDay #CourtshipOrConflict
#photography #EastCoastKin
An all-red male northern Cardinal perches on a branch and wags his tail to the left while moving his head and looking up.
A red male northern cardinal jumps to a smaller twig and spreads his tail and wings while looking to the right.
A red male northern Cardinal, holding on to a thin branch, turns away from the camera and puts his head down and fanned tail up with wings partly open.
A brown female northern cardinal with bright red beak perches on a branch facing the camera but turns her head to the right. Perhaps she is not impressed by the male’s show!
This male northern cardinal puts on quite a show (I have a lot more photos) in what I imagine is an attempt to impress the pretty lady perched nearby! #CourtshiporConflict #BirdOfTheDay #birds #cardinals #backyardbirds #birdphotography #spring #ECK 🪶
Common Gallinules Battling, George's take first and Vic second capture
#birdoftheday #CourtshiporConflict #LakeMartiinLA
#gallinule #commongallinule #nature #widlife #naturephotography
A photo of two gadwalls (Mareca strepera) in the act of mating on the surface of a pond. The male is small, finely-patterned brown, gray, and black duck with a black bill, and is mounted on top of the female who is barely visible, with just the top of her head and bill above the water. Her bill is orange and black. They are both facing to the left. The water reflects hues of bright green and blue.
A photo of two gadwalls (Mareca strepera) just after the act of mating on the surface of a pond. The male is a small, finely-patterned brown, gray, and black duck with an open black bill, and is floating next to the female who is is still partially submerged, swimming with her head, the top of her back, and tail above the water. Her bill is orange and black. They are both facing to the left. The water reflects hues of bright green and blue.
A photo of two gadwalls (Mareca strepera) just after the act of mating on the surface of a pond. The male is a small, finely-patterned brown, gray, and black duck with a black bill, and is floating next to the female who is swimming and washing herself just below the water's surface. They are both facing to the left. The water reflects hues of bright green and blue.
Gadwalls, maybe just past the courtship stage. #BirdOfTheDay #CourtshipOrConflict
📷🌿🪶🦆
A group of gulls with white heads, gray wings and black wingtips splashes together in brown river water. One gull cowers at the center, while three others press close around it with their wings raised. One leans toward the center with an open beak.
The #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling. Here's a bunch of ring-billed gulls on the Des Moines River. I'm not sure exactly what they're doing, but it isn't a group hug.
📷 #Fujifilm #FinepixS1
#photography #birdphoto #wildlife #gulls #RingBilledGulls
Gannets with creamy heads and white bodies are gathered on an island in Northern Québec. Fluffy white chicks nestle among the adults, conveying a sense of community.
The #BirdOfTheDay alt theme today is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
These Northern gannets were a-courting… with their chaperones standing by :)
#photography #isitlove #gannets
A pair of ducks in green and brown water surrounded by concentric ripples. The duck in front is all mottled browns, the rear duck has a copper red head with a broad green band running back from it's eye.
#Birds #Ducks Alan H @alan678.bsky.social says the #BirdOfTheDay theme alt is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling. A pair of Green Winged Teal in late May. Most of the 'performance' had the hen under water, this was the clearest shot with both visible.
#BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
Bad picture but good situation. Woodpecker competition.
#birds #linnut 🪶
The #BirdOfTheDay alt theme today is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
The scene in the water (a bit blurry, I'm afraid), is a cross between conflict and courtship, and involves three (3) ducks (one of which is always kept underwater) 🤔
Alan H says: The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LeafandLight any bird captured in sunlight with leaves in frame. The alt is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling. #birds #photography #ECK #WestCoastKin #PhotographersUnited
From the archives, a Sandhill Crane in the sunlight.
Photo by Kort Duce A European starling perches briefly on a wire attached to an old concrete fence post—a remnant from another era—in Longmont, Colorado. In this horizontal color photograph, the concrete post enters near the center of the frame, with bent and twisted fence wires extending in multiple directions. In the upper right quadrant, the starling balances on the wire, poised for flight. The soft, overcast light brings out the bird’s iridescent colors beautifully. The background is a blur of tree foliage, likely from an invasive Russian olive.
A European starling perches briefly on a wire attached to an old concrete fence post—a remnant from another era—in Longmont, Colorado.
#BirdOfTheDay #LeafandLight #CourtshiporConflict #birds #birdphotography #EastCoastKin #ECK #photography #photograph #photographs #photo #photos
Two jackdaws with body parts in each other's faces. Fighting or rough wooing -- who can tell?
For #CourtshiporConflict these jackdaws require another outing. There's some disagreement in our family as to which of the two activities we're witnessing.
#BirdOfTheDay #birds
Alan's @alan678.bsky.social #BirdOfTheDay Alt theme is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling.
This little squabble happened yesterday between a couple of #AmericanGoldfinches The top bird wanted the feeder all to itself, the lower/closer bird thought that was a terrible idea.
#Birds #ECK
a photograph of two american goldfinches by thomas boldt. the two male birds are frozen in mid air, wings outstretched, looking at each other as they scrap and fly around each other, vying for territorial dominance.
This photo is definitely conflict, not courtship! They were just a tiny bit angry. Because they are tiny. #BirdOfTheDay #CourtshiporConflict
Goldfinches in aerial combat
#WildlifeWednesday #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfBsky #NaturePhotography #eastcoastkin #eck
Alan H’s #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #LeafandLight any bird captured in sunlight with leaves in frame. The alt is #CourtshiporConflict birds courting or squabbling. Savannah Sparrow in a tree on a sunny day, October 2025.
#birds #birdphotography #birdwatching
Two beautiful birds white, brown with red and black around their heads, lock their claws together. A third bird watches on, perhaps the female?
The alt #BirdOfTheDay is #CourtshiporConflict ..birds courting or squabbling
Locked Claws and some serious goldfinch action!
@andrewfusekpeters.bsky.social
A pair of eastern bluebirds displaying courtship behavior with the male on the left, feeding the female on the right.
Eastern bluebirds displaying courtship behavior.
#BirdOfTheDay #CourtshipOrConflict #birds #bluebird
