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Official BritishBirds.com Bluesky account. For those who love British Birds. We welcome all those with a passion for Wild birds from wherever you live in the World!

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Golden Eagle by Mike TR Dunn. #GoldenEagle #Golden #Eagle #bird #nature #wildlife #birdofprey #eagles

02.12.2025 06:44 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea): This 102cm (40in) species of Heron hunts prey by standing stationary beside water courses, streams, rivers and lakes and striking a fish or amphibian suddenly. Superb photo taken by Anna Wheeler in Cornwall, UK. #heron #GreyHeron #bird #wildlife #nature #cornwall #herons

01.12.2025 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 188    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Whilst most Wildlife species has seen decline in distribution, this elegant bird species has recently seen population growth in some parts of Europe. #WhiteStork #Stork #nature #wildlife #bird #birds

01.12.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): This large species of falcon is found in nearly all regions of our planet with the exception of extreme polar areas. Recorded travelling at 320km/h (200mph) in a dive, this is the fastest creature on our planet. Awesome image taken by Paul Ash in Cornwall, UK.

30.11.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 192    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus): These 12cm (4.7in) little European & Asian birds nest in holes in trees. Adults develop a blue crown, white cheeks and yellow breast. Gorgeous photo taken by Martina Olivia in the UK #blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

29.11.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 155    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor): These large 170cm (67in) water birds are native to Europe, Asia and N.Africa. They have also been introduced into N.America and Australia. πŸ¦’β„οΈ #muteswan #swan #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #swans #wildlifephotography

27.11.2025 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 98    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Pintail. Lovely photo of this species of duck taken by Bill Tinsley in the UK. #Pintail #duck #bird #birds #ducks #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

26.11.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 127    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
If you Live in the northern hemisphere you can help birds by supplying water & food when temps❄️drop
YouTube video by wildlife.net If you Live in the northern hemisphere you can help birds by supplying water & food when temps❄️drop

❄️ Feeding Birds when temperatures 🌑️drop really makes a difference ❄️
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26.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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European Blue Tit photo by John Lindsey in the UK. #blue #tit #bluetit #europeanbluetit #bird #britishbird #britishbirds #nature #wildlife #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

24.11.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 163    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulous): The Waxwings that move south from northern Eurasian & N.American forests during the winter frequently appear in towns & cities. Photo taken by Wayne Knapik in Canada. #waxwing #bird #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #canada

22.11.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 268    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 6
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Sir David Attenborough..

21.11.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 131    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4
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American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis): This is a 14cm (5.5in) North American species of finch. A seed eater, this bird prefers open country habitat with weeds growing, meadows, vacant land and roadside verges. Photo taken by Mona Ross Hildebrand in Manitoba, Canada #AmericanGoldfinch #finch #goldfinch

18.11.2025 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 202    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 2
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Wren by Pius Notter in Switzerland #wren #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #switzerland

14.11.2025 04:54 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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13.11.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A field of poppies. Remembrance.

A field of poppies. Remembrance.

Many wildflowers hold some kind of symbolism, but few are as profound as the poppy (family Papaveraceae). This is recognised by many as a symbol of remembrance.. #wewillrememberthem #remembrance #poppy #poppies 🏡️

11.11.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 202    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Nestflix': the peregrine falcon livestream that has Australians glued to their screens Fans of the birds, whose lives have been compared to Game of Thrones, are currently waiting with bated breath for this year's chicks to fledge.

Peregrine Falcons in Australia..
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#Peregrine #Falcon #Australia #PeregrineFalcon #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #australian

08.11.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) This European, North African & Asian species of Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks. Striking photo of a female Kingfisher taken by Laura Corkindale in Hampshire, UK #kingfisher #bird #wildlife #nature

06.11.2025 06:15 β€” πŸ‘ 260    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Mute Swan. A beautiful mute swan, taken by Eric Harris at Apex park, Burnham on Sea, Somerset, England. 🦒 #swan #swans #bird #birds #wildlife #somerset #nature

04.11.2025 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 250    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus): These 12cm (4.7in) little European & Asian birds usually nest in holes in trees. Adults develop a blue crown, white cheeks and yellow breast. Super Blue Tit photo taken by Martina Olivia in the UK. #Blue #Tit #BlueTit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

02.11.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 221    πŸ” 28    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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If you are celebrating Bonfire Night this weekend, wherever you live in the world, please check for Wildlife before lighting! πŸ”₯πŸ¦” If you live in the UK please check for hedgehogs as they will make a home in an unlit bonfire pile πŸͺ΅πŸ¦”πŸ‚ #bonfire #bonfirenight #hedgehog #nature #wildlife #halloween #hogs

01.11.2025 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 195    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus): A highly sociable 13cm (5.1in) small bird with a long tail that is native to Asia & Europe. They mainly forage in mixed or deciduous woodland. Cute photo taken by Ossi Saarinen in Finland.

30.10.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 292    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 6
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Long-eared Owl (Asio otus): This species of Owl breeds in North America, Asia & Europe. Beautiful photo taken by Vlad Mureşan in Romania. πŸ¦‰ #owl #owls #bird #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #romania

30.10.2025 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 193    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Great Tit (Parus major): This 14cm (5.5in) bright yellow breasted bird has a black head and long black bib, photo taken by Wouter Molenaar in the Netherlands. #great #tit #greattit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #netherlands #naturephotography #bsky

28.10.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 217    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Photo by Matthew Cassar of a singing Robin taken in the UK 🎢🎡 #robin #redbreast #robinredbreast #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #tweet

27.10.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 433    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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Mute Swan (Cygnus olor): These large 170cm (67in) water birds are native to Europe, Asia and N.Africa. They have also been introduced into N.America and Australia. Wonderful image of an elegant Swan taken by Helen Coleman in the UK. #swan #swans #muteswan #bird #birds #nature #wildlife 🦒

22.10.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): This 13cm (5.1in) species of finch is native to Europe, Asia and N. Africa. They have a distinguishing black & white head, red face and yellow bars on the wings. Striking photo of this finch taken by Len Llewellyn in Wales. #goldfinch #finch #wildlife #birds

22.10.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 253    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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22.10.2025 01:30 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Sir David Attenborough who has become the oldest person to ever win an Emmy πŸ†According to Anonymous media his award came for narrating the breathtaking Netflix documentary β€œSecret Lives of Orangutans"
#sirdavidattenborough #davidattenborough #netflix #wildlife #orangutans #nature

20.10.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus): These 12cm (4.7in) little European & Asian birds usually nest in holes in trees. Adults develop a blue crown, white cheeks and yellow breast. Excellent head-on portrait of a Blue Tit by Tim Flach. #blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

17.10.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 396    πŸ” 60    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 2
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Red Kite (Milvus milvus): This European, Asian and north African bird of prey utilises its wingspan of up to 179cm (70in) to great affect, soaring, drifting and when necessary acrobatically diving. Kites feed on mice, voles, shrews and rabbits. In-flight photo taken by David Newman in the UK. #kite

16.10.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 217    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

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