Bird Of The Day, theme 'DucksInTheAir', alt 'Feeders'

natureMay 18, 202633713,290

The weekly 'Bird Of The Day' prompt sets today’s main theme as 'DucksInTheAir' and the alternate theme as 'Feeders'. The main theme asks for photos of ducks in flight while the alternate accepts any bird perched at a human feeder, including platform or hanging feeders. Practical guidance linked to the prompt notes plain cooked pasta can serve as a short-term feeder treat if it is free of butter and seasoning and removed before it molds. Educators are also deploying AI-powered feeders such as BirdBuddy in undergraduate biology courses to automate bird identification and collect monitoring data from feeders.

Kort Duce

@kortduce.bsky.social

A great blue heron perches at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado, with the Rocky Mountains in the background. #BirdofTheDay #ECK #bird #birds #photography #birdphotography #BirdsSeenln2026 #heron #herons

Photo by Kort Duce

A great blue heron perches at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado, with the Rocky Mountains in the background. In this vertical color photograph, the heron fills the frame with its back toward the camera and its head turned to the left. Its beak is partially open, and the two tassels on its head mirror each other as they flutter in the light breeze. The background shows the pond water in the lower portion of the frame, with the opposing shoreline and its vegetation beyond. Rising above are the Rocky Mountains beneath a hazy bluish sky. The late-afternoon light is golden, backlighting the heron and adding a beautiful glow to the scene.

225222d ago

SJG3

We have many of these birds where I live. They’re year-round residents. So beautiful.

dianesolis.bsky.social2

Every place we go, coast to coast, and from one continent to the next, one always shows up, as if saying, "Remember me? Here I am again..." What a fine shot--thanks for posting.

Carl Bovis

@carlbovisnature.bsky.social

If you don't like Wrens, just scroll on by... #birds

A little Wren in a Somerset bush last week

70522d ago

Robin Michaels6

I have a wren or two that hangs out in my yard. It's amazing to me how such a tiny bird can make so much noise

Virgopunk3

The mighty Troglodytes troglodytes. They're comparatively x4 louder than a Rooster crowing. 90dbs! And for that reason alone I love them.

Deanna Langford2

Who doesn't like wrens. They're so cute and doing beautifully. We've got some that live in our garden.

JABart(Justin)

@juicebars.bsky.social

#dailysketch - Cockatoo Look at this fancy fella. I was unaware that there was a difference between cockatoos and cockatiels before doing this one. #drawing #artsky #sketch #digitalart #birds #cockatoo #birb

A white cockatoo perches on a branch and peers over its right shoulder. It has blue/grey feet and beak, and a yellow crest.

45122d ago

My Bloody Vinyl Time6

Yes I own a cockatiel.

Insubstantial Pageant3

Fun fact: even though cockatoos are about twice the size of cockateils, but both are equal in their unrepentant dedication to chaos.

Koto3

Fun fact: cockatiels are actually cockatoos so you would have been right either way ♥️ This lil dude is so cute!

jazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous2

Very nice! here have my Quaker parrot Mishka

Ann

@slowrunner1.bsky.social

An abundance of Great Blue Heron in BC. Beautiful, elegant birds. #birdwatching #birds #naturesky

45322d ago

WhatABeautifulWorld

@abbphotos.bsky.social

Photo a Day 2026 - Day 138: Great Horned Owl #photoaday #Birds #photography #nature

33421d ago

pigeon2

flew by bro and owl was staring at his next meal

Alan H

@alan678.bsky.social

My cohost Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social has said “ Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksInTheAir, any Duck that's flying, the Alt Theme #Feeders, any bird on a Bird Feeder.” Have a wonderful new week ahead BOTD family. #birds #photography #ECK #MallardMonday

A male mallard has just taken off from deep blue water, wings lifted and body stretched forward, leaving a glittering trail of water droplets behind him. Another male mallard swims below, partly blurred by the motion and ripples.

21222d ago

fozziefotos.eurosky.social2

Wow 😍 👌. The naughty step calls and no bourbons for you!

Rob Crank Photography

@robcrank68.bsky.social

Good morning folks. Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksInTheAir, any Duck that's flying, the Alt Theme #Feeders, any bird on a Bird Feeder. #birds #photography #wildlife #ECK #CanonR5mkii #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Ducks

Shaun Shelduck is flying laps of the water on the lookout for an opportunity to try out his new whoo-ing tactics that he had picked up at a 'Dating Workshop' run by Gary Gadwall.
Sadly for Shaun there weren't any suitable ladies down on the water, so he was going to head off to check out other local waters. When all of a sudden out in the corner of the lake he spotted Suzie Shelduck, which made his heart pound so fast the Paparazzi could hear it from the hide.
And we all had to laugh at Shaun because when he came in for the touchdown he mistook how close he was too the water, and all you could see was the water cover Suzie from head to toe while Shaun barrel roll into the reeds.

Captured at The Moors, Christopher Cadbury Wetlands.

19722d ago

Alan H2

Fabulous shots and themes Rob. Peter is my kind of fella. 😂🤣😂

Rina2

Good morning Rob, great set and themes 👌 Thank you 😊

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)2

Great photos, Rob. 👍🏼 I love the story about Tina Tuft duck. 😆

Lorraine 🦆🦋🐝🦔🦊🌿2

Brilliant alt text, Rob and lovely photos.

Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksInTheAir, the Alt Theme #Feeders I'm going with a Blue Tit for the alt theme. #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Germany #wildlife #photography #nature #thelittlethings #ECK #BlueSkyMonday

A blue tit is pecking at a fat ring filled with sunflower seeds, which is hanging from a tree.

18122d ago

Anuradha Sarup

@anuradhasarup.bsky.social

More Kingfishers?!?!?! Yupp! For today, a spectacular Giant Kingfisher. The largest Kingfishers in Africa and certainly one of the most dramatic. Scientific Name: Megaceryle maxima Conservation Status: Least Concern #GiantKingfisher #MegaceryleMaxima #Kenya #LakeNaivasha #Kingfisher #birds

A male Giant Kingfisher in flight showing its beautiful plumage. It's wings are open and curved upwards in checkered black and white, it's chest is a rich chestnut. It's beak is open.

17922d ago

Bob Bell 🇨🇦

@thebirderbob.bsky.social

Last week I finally saw a Wilson's Phalarope, a lifer. Pretty bird! #birds #birding

17022d ago

Janet Hill3

She’s a beauty for sure. Congrats on the lifer. Gotta love a species where the females are brighter 😉

Pan: The Reverist2

Very cool. That may deserve two slices of lifer pie!

SeaLevelOslo

@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

To the Sea! #BirdOfTheDay #DucksInTheAir #seascape #photography #BlueSkyMonday #MinimalMonday

A photo of a couple of merganser ducks flying over water.

16422d ago

Lecia Michelle

@leciamichelle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #DucksInTheAir. A wood duck and its reflection.❤️ #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

Male wood duck with red eyes and beak and burgundy, blue and brown feathers in flight over a lake, its reflection in the water.

15022d ago

Get To Know Nature

@gettoknownature.bsky.social

This guy was hanging with a group of males at my local creek. I’m hoping that means their mates are sitting on eggs somewhere! #MallardMonday #birds 🌿