White-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus leucotis, Al Shaheed Park, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 13th April 2019.

Iberian Magpie Cyanopica cooki, Spain, 7th May 2019.

Eurasian Jackdaw Coloeus monedula, The Mere, Martin Mere, 27th May 2023.

Eurasian Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula (male) on seed feeder, back garden, 4th Aug 2022.

Here are my choices for today’s #BirdOfTheDay themes #BlackHeads and #Grey. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Great White Egret Ardea alba, farm pond, São Miguel, Azores, 12th Oct 2017.

Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia, Bridge Pool, Bridge Screen, Burton Mere Wetlands. 30th May 2019.

Little Egret Egretta garzetta, Hale Pool, Hale Hide, Martin Mere, 22nd Feb 2025.

Northern Bald Ibis Geronticus eremita from the Tamri colony near Cap Ghir lighthouse, Morocco, 1st March 2018.

Here are my choices for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #ruffledfeathers. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Eurasian Jackdaw Coloeus monedula, Bempton Cliffs, 11th June 2025.

Carrion Crow Corvus corone, Fairclough’s viewpoint, Marshside, 18th Feb 2026.

Iberian Magpie Cyanopica cooki, Spain, 7th May 2019.

House Crow Corvus splendens, UAE, 1st Feb 2017.

Here are my choices for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, #Corvidae. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #middleeastbirds #birding

Canary Islands Chaffinch Fringilla canariensis bakeri (male), laurel forest, Gran Canaria, 22nd Nov 2023.

Gran Canaria Blue Chaffinch Fringilla polatzeki (female), picnic area, Llanos de la Pez, Gran Canaria, 23rd Nov 2023.

I’ve gone with today’s alt theme for #BirdOfTheDay, #LightAndShade.

I’ve chosen birds from the #finch family hiding in the shade on Gran Canaria. 🪶❤️

#birds #westpalbirds #birding

Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, The Mere, Martin Mere, 4th Feb 2026.

Ruff Calidris pugnax, The Mere, Martin Mere, 6th Nov 2024.

Indian Silverbill Euodice malabarica flock, Kuwait University carpark, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 6th Dec 2017.

Barred Warbler Euodice malabarica (juvenile) among Michaelmas Daisies, garden, Fair Isle, Shetland, 30th Sept 2015.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SteppingOut birds captured mid step. The alt theme is #ColourfulCaptures, colourful bird or background.

I’ve gone with both themes today. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Thekla’s Lark Galerida theklae, coastal desert, Western Sahara, 19th March 2019.

Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis, Red Sea Resort, Egypt, 16th Sept 2018.

Crowned Sandgrouse Pterocles coronatus (males) coming in to drink, SE Morocco, 25th Feb 2018.

Cream-coloured Courser Cursorius cursor, desert, SE Morocco, 25th Feb 2018.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PerfectLighting, a bird capture in good lighting.

I’ve struggled to find photos in good light, so I’ve gone back to our archive and North African birds for inspiration.

I’m looking forward to spring and sunshine! 🪶❤️

#birds #westpalbirds #birding

Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus, Bempton Cliffs, 11th June 2025.

Common Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus (male developing summer plumage), Reflection Pool, Kingfisher Hide, Martin Mere, 14th Feb 2024.

African Blue Tit Cyanistes teneriffae hedwigii (territorial male), Parque Arqueologico Del Maipes, Gran Canaria, 24th Nov 2023.

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea, The Mere, Martin Mere, 30th Oct 2025.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StareDown, birds looking right at you.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus in Hawthorn bush after berries, near Hale Hide, Martin Mere, 30th Oct 2025.

Common Woodpigeon Columba palumbus (juvenile) in Hawthorn about to grab a berry, back garden, 2nd Oct 2023.

Eurasian Penduline Tit Remiz pendulinus caspius, Caspian Sea, near Russian border, NW Kazakhstan, 9th June 2018. (Record shot).

The themes for today’s #BirdOfTheDay are #birds&berries any capture that includes both. The alt is #backlitbeauty any bird capture with the sun light behind the bird.

I’ve gone with both themes today. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Laughing Doves Spilopelia senegalensis, hotel grounds, southern Red Sea, Egypt, 21st Sept 2018.

Common Woodpigeon Columba palumbus (juvenile) in Hawthorn, back garden, 2nd Oct 2023.

Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, The Mere, Martin Mere, 15th March 2023.

Razorbill Alca torda, Bempton Cliffs, 25th May 2022. A preening Northern Gannet Morus bassanus is in the background.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Pigeons&Doves, the Alt theme is #Black&White, any bird with these colours.

I’ve gone with both themes today. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta (juvenile), Morecambe Pool, Eric Morecambe Hide, Leighton Moss RSPB reserve, 19th July 2023.

Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes, Cabo Da Praia Quarry, Terceira. Azores, 20th Oct 2016.

Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata (eclipse male), Woodend Marsh, Martin Mere, 4th Sep 2024.

Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea (female), The Mere, Burton Mere Wetlands, 31st May 2023.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Reflections, any bird reflection.

I’ve chosen #waders, aka #shorebirds, and #waterfowl, the usual suspects! 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Azorean Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis atlantis (juvenile), Ponta Delgada harbour, São Miguel, Azores, 12th Oct 2017.

Common Redshank Tringa totanus (summer plumage), Centenary Pool, Burton Mere Wetlands, 31st May 2023.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #poise, birds showing poise.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto, Tree Sparrow feeding station, Martin Mere, 15th March 2023.

Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major thanneri, Llanos de la Pez picnic area, Gran Canaria, 23rd Nov 2023.

Northern Lapwing Vanellus vanellus, The Mere, Martin Mere, 5th Nov 2016.

Great White Egret Ardea alba with 2 Little Egrets Egretta garzetta, Centenary Pool, Border Hide, Burton Mere Wetlands, 14th Aug 2024.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #perfectperch, birds perched on a branch. The alt theme is #waterwings, birds standing in water.

I’ve gone with both themes today. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa (moulting to summer plumage), the Mere, Martin Mere 10th April 2024.

Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta, Woodend Marsh, Martin Mere, 2nd May 2025.

Lesser Yellowlegs Tringa flavipes, Cabo Da Praia Quarry, Terceira. Azores, 20th Oct 2016.

Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, Woodend Marsh, Martin Mere, 25th June 2025.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LongBeaks, any bird with a Long Beak.

I’ve chosen #waders aka #shorebirds. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Atlas Horned Lark Eremophila alpestris atlas, Oukaïmeden Ski Resort, Morocco, 21st Feb 2018.

Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax, Oukaïmeden Ski Resort, Morocco, 21st Feb 2018.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #snowy bird captures.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #westpalbirds #birding

Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus (winter plumage), Marshside RSPB Reserve carpark, 30th Nov 2022.

Black-headed Gull Chroicocephalus ridibundus (summer plumage), the Mere, Martin Mere, 4th May 2023.

European Herring Gull, Larus argentatus argenteus (3rd summer), Pier Head, Liverpool., 14th July 2014.

Azorean Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis atlantis (adult), Ponta Delgarda near fort, São Miguel Island, Azores, 2nd Sept 2017.

I’ve chosen the alternative theme for today’s #BirdOfTheDay, #gulls.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea (juvenile), Pennington Flash, 11th July 2025.

Pink-footed Geese Anser brachyrhynchus flying to agricultural fields to the south of Burton Mere Wetlands, 22nd March 2023.

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo, Marsh Boardwalk, Burton Mere Wetlands, 6th April 2023.

Cory’s Shearwaters Calonectris borealis in flight over the sea, pelagic off Graciosa, 29th Aug 2017. (Record shot).

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #Outstretched, birds with their wings fully stretched out.

Here’s my choice. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Desert Wheatear Oenanthe deserti (female), practice area, camel track, UAE, 31st Jan 2017.

Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka (1st winter), Moels, Wirral, 7th Nov 2018.

Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio (1st winter), Al Shaheed Park, Kuwait City, Kuwait, 30th Nov 2017.

Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus (juvenile), hotel grounds, S Red Sea, Egypt, 29th Sept 2018.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SideViews.

I’ve chosen some different bird species from across the Western Palearctic region. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Several Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax on chalet balcony, Oukaïmeden Ski Resort, Morocco, 21st Feb 2018.

Alpine Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus pair on pylon, Oukaïmeden Ski Resort, Morocco, 21st Feb 2018.

Eurasian Blackbird Turdus merula (1W male) in back garden, 15th Dec 2022.

Common Raven Corvus corax canariensis, Llanos de la Pez, Gran Canaria, 23rd Nov 2023.

I’ve chosen the alternative theme for today’s #BirdOfTheDay, #Black birds.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #westpalbirds #birding

Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus (male) on fence, back garden, 31st March 2024.

Little Owl Athene noctua (Lilith's owl (Athene glaux indigena) on pylon, Birecik, Turkey, 17th May 2013. (Record shot).

European Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis, Kear Hide, Martin Mere, 30th Nov 2022.

Long-tailed Tit Aegithalos caudatus on feeder, Kear Hide, Martin Mere, 8th March 2023.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #LookingAtYou.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

🌟 BlueSky trending hashtags (1h):

#birds #anime #anilist #birdoftheday #stripes #afghanistan #bordertensions #geopolitics #pakistan #transafghanrailway #uzbekistan #catsofbluesky #cats #birding #ukbirds #westpalbirds #astronomy #moon #photography #cop24med

🔥 BlueSky trending hashtags (30m):

#birds #anime #anilist #birdoftheday #stripes #afghanistan #bordertensions #geopolitics #pakistan #transafghanrailway #uzbekistan #catsofbluesky #cats #birding #ukbirds #westpalbirds #astronomy #moon #photography #cop24med

🚀 BlueSky trending hashtags (15m):

#birds #anime #anilist #birdoftheday #stripes #afghanistan #bordertensions #geopolitics #pakistan #transafghanrailway #uzbekistan #catsofbluesky #cats #birding #ukbirds #westpalbirds #astronomy #moon #photography #cop24med

Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis (juvenile) near Ellin’s Tower, South Stack, 18th June 2025.

Rock Bunting Emberiza cia, Sierra de Gredos, Spain, 6th May 2019.

Common Reed Bunting Emberiza schoeniclus (female) near feeding station, Nature Trail, Martin Mere, 31st Jan 2024.

Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major (male) on Hawthorn by fat ball feeder, back garden, 31st Dec 2023.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Stripes.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus in Hawthorn bush after berries, near Hale Hide, Martin Mere, 30th Oct 2025.

Azores Bullfinch Pyrrhula murina (adult) eating Azores Laurel Laurus azorica fruit, São Miguel Island, Azores, 12th Oct 2017. Record shot taken in low light.

Common Woodpigeon Columba palumbus (juvenile) about to eat Hawthorn berries, back garden, 2nd Oct 2023.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BerriesandBeaks Bird–berry interactions, colour contrasts, or seasonal food sources.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Eurasian Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla (singing male), the Mere, Burton Mere Wetlands, 19th April 2023.

Sedge Warbler Acrocephalus schoenobaenus (singing male), Marsh Boardwalk, Burton Mere, 2nd July 2025.

Iberian Chiffchaff Phylloscopus ibericus, Spain, 7th May 2019.

Pale-legged Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus tenellipes, Bempton Cliffs RSPB reserve, 2nd Oct 2024. (Record shot).

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #warblers any member of the warbler family.

Here are my choices. Always difficult to photograph warblers! 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula pair (displaying male), the Mere, Martin Mere, 17th May 2024.

Mute Swan Cygnus olor (pair), stream by Rees Hide, Martin Mere, 25th June 2025.

White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala (pair), Merja Sidi Boughaba, N Morocco.22nd Feb 2018.

Northern Shoveler Spatula (Anas) clypeata (pair), Woodend Marsh, Martin Mere, 2nd April 2025.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Mr&Mrs (any male & female of the same kind).

I’ve chosen #waterfowl.🦆🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Black-headed Gull pair Chroicocephalus ridibundus (adult, summer plumage), the Mere, Martin Mere, 30th June 2023.

Mediterranean Gull Ichthyaetus melanocephalus (adult, summer plumage) in Black-headed Gull colony, the Mere, Martin Mere, 4th May 2022.

Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis (adult) on rocky shore near hotel, Agaete, Gran Canaria, 22nd Nov 2022.

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus (adult) on hotel roof, Agadir, Morocco, 3rd March 2018.

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #GroundedGulls, that's any Gull not in flight.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea (winter plumage), the Mere, Martin Mere, 30th Oct 2025.

African Blue Tit Cyanistes teneriffae hedwigii (territorial male), Parque Arqueologico Del Maipes, Gran Canaria, 24th Nov 2023.

Whooper Swan (adult), the Mere, Martin Mere, 28th Dec 2022.

Grey Heron Ardea cinerea, Hale Hide, Martin Mere, 16th Nov 2019.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #StareDown, any bird looking at you.

Here are my choices. It’s amazing how intimidating such birds can be! 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding

White Wagtail (Masked) Motacilla alba personata (2CY+ male), Camrose, Pembrokeshire, 3rd Dec 2016.

Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica (adult, winter plumage) UAE, 3rd Feb 2017.

White-rumped Sandpiper Calidris fuscicollis (juvenile), Cabo de Praia Quarry, Terceira, Azores, 19th Oct 2017.

Grey Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius (1W) from North Pier by harbour wall, Bridlington Harbour, 7th Oct 2024.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #shadesofgrey any bird with grey in their colours.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #rarebirds #westpalbirds #birding

Tame Eurasian Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (adult), Dragonfly Walk, Martin Mere, 18th July 2024. (iPhone photo).

Helper Juvenile Eurasian Moorhen Gallinula chloropus with younger sibling, Martin Mere, 30th June 2023.

Eurasian Coot Fulica atra, Sutton Mill Dam, dam wall, 29th Nov 2022.

Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata, Merja Sidi Boughaba, N Morocco, 22nd Feb 2018.

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CootsAndMoorhens.

Here are my choices. 🪶❤️

#birds #ukbirds #westpalbirds #birding