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Happy International Women's Day! ♀️SHEBA #powerfulowl be kind to all kind not just humankind #birds

A dapper blue tit perches upright on a rough, moss-flecked branch, its bright yellow chest puffed slightly as if posing for the camera. The bird’s neat blue cap, white cheeks, and bold black eye stripe give it a smart, well-dressed look, while hints of blue on the wings and tail catch the sunlight. Set against a softly blurred green background, the tiny bird appears alert and confident, like a miniature gentleman surveying his garden domain. 🐦🌿

The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #photogenic birds you find to be photogenic. The alt is #LightAndShade bird captures with lighting contrast. I’m going with a Blue Tit looking for a Spring partner and perhaps overdoing the Brylcreem. 😁 #birds #photography #ECK

Going, going, gone.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #raptors #birdsofprey #kestrel #americankestrel #urbanwildlife #bluesky

YouTube video by Get To Know Nature Iconic Sounds of Spring

SPRING IS COMING! Birds singing, frogs eeping, bees buzzing!! After the muffled hush of winter I can’t wait!

#birds 🌿

Stunning little Songthrush skulking around in the shade popped up to say hi 😂🥰 #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #nikonZ8 #ukbirds

Coltswood – Hörbuch – Jules Revel – ISBN 9798331994709 Lese "Coltswood" gratis 📖 von Jules Revel ✓ Verfügbar als Hörbuch ✓ Jetzt 14 Tage gratis testen. Erzählt von Abby Craden.

🎧📚💙 Listening to 🌈📚⏳

nextory.com/de/book/colt...

#historical #thoughtful #artist #sapphfic #audiobook #bookrecommendation
#JulesRevelAuthor #AbbyCradenNarrator

꧁༒☬𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚☬༒꧂

A new dawn breaks, the past fades away,
The sun whispers softly, "It's a brand-new day." 🥰

A view of Cornwall’s rugged coastline, featuring the ruins of an old tin mine perched on the cliffs above the shimmering Atlantic Ocean. The iconic engine house and tall chimney stand as a reminder of the region’s rich mining heritage, now embraced by nature and the wild coastal landscape. A perfect scene to celebrate St Piran’s Day and Cornwall’s proud history.

Late afternoon over the Cornish coast, with the silhouette of a lone engine house standing against the vast expanse of the Atlantic. The golden light reflects off the water, casting a peaceful glow over the rolling hills and rugged cliffs. A fitting tribute to Cornwall’s industrial past and its enduring natural beauty.

A striking granite tor, its weathered, layered rocks shaped by centuries of wind and rain. The dramatic formation stands against a backdrop of rolling countryside and a vast sky filled with fluffy clouds. A perfect example of the wild, ancient landscapes that make Cornwall so unique.

The breathtaking scenery of Kynance Cove on Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula, where turquoise waters meet dramatic rocky islands and golden sand. The winding coastal path leads down to the secluded beach, framed by dark serpentine rock formations. A place of raw natural beauty, and a true Cornish gem.

Some classic #Cornish scenes to celebrate St Piran’s Day. #Cornwal #GoolPeranLowen #nature #coast

Gelbe Tulpen und Narzissen drumherum. Ein weißer Porzellanhase steht links von der Vase- davor der Schriftzug Smile

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Blue sky with a rainbow.

#photography #nature #winter #blueskymonday #rainbow #outdoorphotography

Hunted – Ljudbok – Darcy Coates – ISBN 9798368914480 Läs "Hunted" Gratis 📖 av Darcy Coates ✓ Finns som Ljudbok ✓ Prova gratis i 14 dagar. Uppläst av Angela Dawe.

🎧📚💙 Listening to 📚⚡️

nextory.com/se/book/hunt...

#mystery #suspense #MissingHiker #thriller #audiobook #bookrecommendation
#DarcyCoatesAuthor #AngelaDaweNarrator

Male greenfinch (Chloris chloris) drinking from a puddle, which also shows its reflection. Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain

@alan678.bsky.social‬ chose #PerfectLighting as today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme, with alt #Finches.

As far as I'm concerned, that means diffuse lighting without hard shadows, and what I rarely get 😄

That morning in Trujillo was an exception, and great for drinking birds!

#Naturephotography #Birds 🪶

A pied bill grebe swims in the water as morning begins. It is facing the east so the light of dawn is striking its face

A tiny grebe greets the light of a new day.

#birdoftheday #perfectlighting #birds #grebe #nature #protectnature #photography #EastCoastKin #sunrise #dawn

A group of little egrets feeding and preening in shallow water. They are lit up by gentle dawn light and softly reflected in the calm water

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #PerfectLighting, here's a group of feeding and preening little egrets catching some lovely dawn sunlight #Birds #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #birdphotography #canon #photography #nature #egret #softlight

A small bird with a red crown and white belly is sitting on a branch in winter. This photo was taken in our backyard near Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

The alternate theme for #birdoftheday is #finches. Here’s a very nice #CommonRedpoll, fluffed up against the chilly winter air. Lake Placid, NY (20 February 2022).

#birds #adirondacks #adirondackmountains #backyardbirds #backyardbirding

whitewagtail

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme #PerfectLighting
set by @alan678.bsky.social

"I'm walkin' here!" 😁

#whitewagtail
#motacillaalba
#birds
#birdphotography
#wildlifephotography
#sonya7v
#tamron50400mm

@alan678.bsky.social wants more notifications 🔔 for #BirdOfTheDay 😆

#BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #Finches
Always willing to post a Gold Finch
#Birds #Birdwatching #Birdphotography
#Nature
#EastCoastKin

A European starling perches on a slender branch laden with clusters of dark purple and green berries. Its plumage is dark brown-black, densely speckled with pale spots across the chest and body. One wing is partially raised, revealing softly lit, layered feathers tinged with pale grey. The starling grips the branch with curved claws while turning its head slightly to the left, its glossy dark eye alert. Red berry stems frame the bird against a smooth, blurred green background.

Good morning. Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PerfectLighting a bird capture in good lighting. The Alt theme is #Finches Good luck. #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

A female chaffinch perches neatly on the edge of a moss-covered tree stump, her warm buff-brown plumage smooth and understated against a dark green woodland backdrop. Distinct white wing bars and bold black-and-white markings on her folded wings add contrast to her otherwise soft colouring. She stands upright and alert on slender pink legs, pale conical beak slightly raised, her dark eye bright and watchful as she surveys her surroundings. The textured bark and vivid green moss beneath her add depth and colour to the quiet forest scene.

As I’m hosting I think I better support the alt theme too. #Finches We really encourage you to use either theme or both. Rumour has it that female Chaffinches are arrogant. Not sure where that reputation comes from? Anyway here’s a female Chaffinch. #BirdOfTheDay #birds #photo #EastCoastKin

Burrowing owl crouching down, getting ready for a quick escape if ncessary.

Good morning! 🪶

Brown, white, and tan Aussie/Border mix puppy, tongue out, looking up at the camera from a bed of fallen maple leaves.

Our first week together is a delightful blur. Annie is zooming through puppy training. #TongueOutTuesday
#DogsOfBlueSky #AussieBorderMix

Dramatic sunset over Lough Foyle, with bands of dark blue and slate-grey clouds sweeping across the sky. A glowing strip of golden light sits low on the horizon, reflecting in rippled pools across the exposed tidal flats in the foreground. The distant hills of Donegal form a soft, dark silhouette beneath the fading light, adding depth and contrast to the wide, tranquil coastal scene.

Good morning. May an Irish sky give the beginning of your week a little boost. Hang in there all you workers. Us retired folk are absolutely not sipping coffee and giggling. 🤭 #Ireland #BlueSkyMonday #sunset #photography #EastCoastKin

Art Challenges: Feb 23–Mar 1 Monday, February 23 #BlueSkyMonday (anything blue) #MacroMonday (any macro) #MountainMonday (mountains) #MinimalMonday (minimalism) #ColorADay (#PinkMon) #FebruArty2026 (#few) Tuesday, February 24 #RockinTuesday (rocks) #TidesOutTuesday #TagTuesday (graffiti/street art) #AnimalArtTuesday #ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue) #FebruArty2026 (#flaw) Wednesday, February 25 #WaterfallWednesday #WindowsOnWednesday #WackyWednesdayArt #ColorADay (#RedWed) #FebruArty2026 (#flight) Thursday, February 26 #HumansOfBlueSky (people) #UrbanGaze (anything urban) #PalacesAndGardens (#LittleWonders)* #ColorADay (#YellowThu) #FebruArty2026 (#fake) Friday, February 27 #Scape (any kind of scape) #FishyFriday #ForestFriday #FoodOnFriday #FlyDay (critters that fly) #ColorADay (#BWFri) #FebruArty2026 (#fan) Saturday, February 28 #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#GreenSat) #SmallBirdSaturday #BlueSkyArtShow (#round) #FebruArty2026 (#fin) Sunday, March 1 #Stunday (stunning) #ImageAndVerse (photos with poems written by you or anyone) #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#OrangeSun) ALL WEEK #ArtYear (any art) #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt) #ClassicMono (monochrome) #MixedMedia52 (#acrylic)** #ShowHeart (hearts) #Abstractia (#vision) #AlphabetChallenge (#WeekHForHs)*** #SensoryArt (#OutOfPlace) *Little details **2 or more mediums ***Anything that starts with “H” Compiled by @handcranked.bsky.social Questions? @young-spartacus.bsky.social

Your art challenge cheat sheet for Feb 23–Mar 1 is here!

NEW: #ShowHeart (daily, hearts)

See comments for host list.

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#ArtYear #dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

A pale blue sky over a deep blue ocean with a single rocky outcrop. With the following wording: Join in for#BlueSkyMonday Every Monday, post your artwork celebrating all things blue! Blue skies, blue water, blue flowers, blue shoes, blue cars, blue views, anything blue! Open to photos, drawings, paintings, poems, music, daydreams...anything! Any and all are welcome to participate, just use the hashtag #BlueSkyMonday to be included Inspired by New Order's "Blue Monday" Brought to you by #EastCoastKin and #ArminPhoto

Another week has flown by, which means tomorrow is #BlueSkyMonday again! 💙
Start your week with a splash of blue! Post your photos, artwork or anything creative with a BLUE theme. Use the hashtag and comment on or repost your favourites 💙

How this photographer captured an image so stunning, people thought it was AI | CNN South African Kyle Goetsch’s images of nature and night skies showcase the region as a destination for astrophotography.

Kyle Goetsch’s breathtaking image of a giraffe cresting a sand dune, staring down the barrel of the lens from the center of a hazy pink moon, is among the best in a jaw-dropping bunch of photos that have helped the South African build an impressive social media following.

Next batch of Australia 🇦🇺 #birds

For #BlueSkyMonday, a Starling looking up at the #blue #sky on Feb. 11, 2026, which has been a rare occurrence in Burnaby, BC, #Canada this month!

#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited
#BirdsSeenIn2026

Brightly coloured male Mallard duck out for a stroll on the grass in the sunshine. Galway Ireland

It's Mallard Monday! Male Mallard duck out for a stroll on the grass. Galway Ireland. #BirdOfTheDay #Mallard #Duck #Birds #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #EastCoastKin #Photography #Birding #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt #BirdsSeenIn2026

And many others followed after that first one.
Bluethroat 🪶

A Starling on a telephone line singing against a blue sky. The bird is facing left and showing its right side. The sun is shining from behind the camera onto the bird, showing its magnificent iridescence. The bird is glossy black with metallic greens shining through, its beak is open in song

🪶 Happy #BlueskyMonday
The Starling have started to sing near their nesting spots. It might be a false Spring but I’ll take it!

#birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #naturetherapy #starling #eastcoastkin #irridescent