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Topaz

@topazbirder.bsky.social

Birder, Artist-trapped in NZ. Singaporean. πŸͺΆ Pfp is BIRD My specs? Iphone camera and PRAYERS WE BIRDπŸ”₯πŸ”₯ BIRDπŸ”₯πŸ”₯ yeah we BIRDπŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯(and illustrate)

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Adorable little guy πŸ₯Ή

06.11.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

😞

02.11.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But nobody would understand what im yapping abt

02.11.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

WHAT

02.11.2025 06:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Woohoo! Best NZ bird easily. The banded dotterel, but it's in nonbreeding plumage so... unbanded dotterel. But it does have bands on its legs. So slightly banded dotterel?

#bird #birds #plover #birdphotography #nzbirds

28.10.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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PΕ«tangitangi preparing to poop on me. Clear skies but crazy winds this month.

#birds #bird #duck #birdphotography #nzbirds

28.10.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cucumber, tomato and cheese. That's a pretty good sandwich.

28.10.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ohhh πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή

28.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good to have more than one opinion on the id :)

28.10.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I prefer birding field books since Merlin id isnt always accurate and id books show off the field markings well! Worth it if you arent good with the app

28.10.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ferrus look similar but lack the distinct tummy band red taileds do, and are a bit scruffier looking, i think its a red tailed when comparing. Depending where you live one may be more common, too.

28.10.2025 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Im thinking red tailed? Belly band present and juvie coopers have specks all over the front

28.10.2025 01:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hawfinches are wonderful birds, despite what certain people may say about them!

27.10.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Rotund

27.10.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very cutesy compared to the side view!

27.10.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The front-on stare is so good

27.10.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Small and round!!!!!

27.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stare 🀩

27.10.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You already know of by brain parasite smh

27.10.2025 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My #brainparasite has started speaking to me again! Oh joy!

26.10.2025 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's so cute πŸ₯Ή

26.10.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's really convenient for final touch ups and any opaque details!

24.10.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gulls are so underrated! What a gorgeous patootie

24.10.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ORBULAR

24.10.2025 07:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I like to use a touch of acrylic for shininess! Plain watercolour is really tricky for that, you did a splendid job!

24.10.2025 07:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

priceless glassware

23.10.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Really good detail! Absolutely delightful!

21.10.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Spherical!!

21.10.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Their coos are very lovely!

20.10.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Piwakawaka πŸ’₯

20.10.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0