Bird of the Day, theme 'Orange'

natureJul 7, 20261404,009

Today’s Bird of the Day theme is Orange, with the alternate theme Reflections, asking for any bird showing orange or casting a reflection. The gallery is full of birds emphasizing orange tones and mirrored water shots, from small passerines to large waterbirds. Look for a tranquil female Stonechat on a fence post, a juvenile kingfisher at Forest Farm Nature Reserve in South Wales, and American white pelicans caught with clear reflections on prairie waters. Other standout entries include a great crested grebe mirrored in still water and an orange-eyed Eurasian eagle owl in a raptor conservatory. Join in with #Orange and #Reflections to take part.

Alan H

@alan678.bsky.social

Good morning, Rob has said: Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Orange, any bird with any shade of orange on it, the Alt theme is #Reflections, any bird casting a reflection. Female Stonechat having a moment of peace before hubby returns. 🙄😁 #birds #photography #ECK

A female stonechat perches on the budding branch of a hawthorn tree, her warm orange-brown breast glowing in soft sunlight. She faces to the right with an alert expression, while fresh green leaves and tightly closed flower buds surround her. The background fades into a smooth blue-grey blur, isolating the bird and highlighting the rich detail of her plumage in this peaceful spring scene from an Irish hedgerow.

3267h ago

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

Beautiful little lady,and if i was here I would enjoy that time the fullest 😅😂lovely photo Alan✨️🤗

Amy Gann1

Is that early morning light or just a bright day? Either way, beautiful shot!

Neil Cameron1

Lovely shot, mate. Have a great day.

Gen Existential Crisis1

Good morning, Alan. Cool shot. Haven’t heard of that one before.

Rosemarie1

Have a good one Alan! Love this🧡

PJ 🇮🇪☘️

@knotweed-ireland.bsky.social

Bird Of The Day (Orange) Mute Swan portrait... Co. Galway, Ireland. #Orange #BirdOfTheDay #Swan #Birds #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt

2387h ago

Onyx1

love the dramatic pose of this orange swan

Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

"Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Orange, the Alt theme is #Reflections, any bird casting a reflection." I’m going with a great crested grebe, whose #reflection can be seen in the water. #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Germany #wildlife #photography #nature #thelittlethings #ECK

A close-up of a great crested grebe’s head. It is looking from right to left. You can see its red eye, white face and orange feathers.

1587h ago

bobpop13.bsky.social1

Nice capture Rina, you'll be going on the step again!

fozziefotos.eurosky.social1

Great shot and nailed both themes in one 👏 👌

Kort Duce

@kortduce.bsky.social

A juvenile American white pelican during a magnificent sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #BirdOfTheDay #Orange #Reflections #bird #birds #birdphotography #ECK #nature #wildlife #BirdsSeenln2026 #wildlifephotography #pelican #pelicans

$Photo by Kort Duce A juvenile American white pelican during a magnificent sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, a juvenile American white pelican fills the frame in right profile, its head and neck slightly raised as it wades through shallow water. The entire scene is bathed in warm golden and orange hues from the rising sun. Cottonwood seeds, feathers, and other organic debris float across the water's surface, catching and refracting the light to create delicate circular bokeh highlights. The pelican's reflection stretches gracefully across the water, while its much smaller shadow adds an intriguing visual element to the composition. Together, the reflection, shadow, and glowing morning light create a peaceful and atmospheric portrait. A beautiful portrait of a juvenile American white pelican in the wetland habitat that is so essential to its survival.$

1153h ago

Sarah2

That's his glamour shot! Lovely!

JPH1

Magnificent indeed! What a gorgeous shot!

Neil Cameron

@neilcam57.bsky.social

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social 's #BirdOfTheDay ALT theme is #Reflections. Pied Stilt (Himantopus leucocephalus), Kedron Wetlands, Qld, Australia #ECK #birds #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #Photography #Nikon #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

A long-legged mainly white bird stands at the end of a a piece of land jutting into a lake. The water is still and the bird's reflection is clearly visible.

1097h ago

DebDebz1

Minimalist beauty Neil 👏 so beautiful! 😍 Love it

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

Nice one, Neil. Beautiful reflection. 👌🏼

Doug Engstrom1

That's such a poignant shot. I have the sense that bird has experienced some terrible tragedy.

Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@fraggenstein.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Orange, any bird with any shade of orange on it set by @robcrank68.bsky.social ~ Juvenile Kingfisher at Forest Farm NR - South Wales last month 😍 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #ECK #ukwildlife #naturephotography #naturetherapy #kingfishers

1067h ago

Kokopelli Design1

Beautiful! Just saw one flying at the local pond during my morning walk.

Amy Gann

@amygann.bsky.social

A bright morning allows the white faced ibis to show off its iridescent feathers For the #birdoftheday theme of #reflections #birds #ibis #whitefacedibis #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A white faced ibis stands in shallow water on a bright day. Its reflection is clear

947h ago

Alan H1

A superb twofer Amy. Love this very much.

Michael R Photography 🌿

@msriffle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Orange. Yep, this oystercatcher fits. This beautiful avian was photographed down along the coast of North Florida just a couple months ago. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ECK #birds #Birdsky #birders #NikonZ8 #conservation #nature

944h ago

Atlantic Birding

@atlanticbirding.bsky.social

🪶 Rob has chosen #Orange as today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme; any bird with a shade of orange. Alt. is #reflections. I’ve gone with this gorgeous Stonechat in the bright sunlight. #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #ECK #irishbirding #naturephotography

A male Stonechat perched on top of a wooden post in the bright sunshine. The bird is left of centre of frame, perched on top of a wooden post with its right side showing.
The bright sunshine is shining in from behind the camera and illuminating the bird. The background is out of focus green/yellow grass

898h ago

Alan H2

Great minds. Think this was the hubby mine was waiting on. Fab shot.

Doug Engstrom1

That's a great shot of a beautiful bird. Why is it called a stonechat?

SeaLevelOslo

@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

Swallow by the sea Sooo difficult to capture these small/agile/fast birds in flight. With some panning and tracking practice (and luck), I should be able to fill the frame one day 🤞😄 #BirdOfTheDay #Orange #Reflections #birds #photography

A barn swallow glides just above the sea surface.

793h ago

Glynis R2

My ambition too. They are like lightning. You did well 👏🏻👏🏻

Sparty®1

You've done a sterling job here mate! Small and agile birds are indeed a pain to capture. I've not managed one yet. Not in flight anyway.

Michael J.1

I agree with all of the above. Yours are closer than mine. What say we keep at it 👍🏾

Doug Engstrom1

I'm trying to track some cliff swallows that nest under a bridge near my house, and they are incredibly challenging. You did a great job with this one.

Dave Meredith

@davemeredith.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Orange with the alternative theme #Reflections. An American White Pelican with its reflection. #Saskatchewan #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #Fujichrome #1990s #ManualFocus #Velvia

827h ago

The Garden Jungle

@thegardenjungle.bsky.social

#Orange is the theme for todays #BirdOfTheDay, so here is a closeup of a Cormorant for you taken at Hosehill Lakes in Berkshire #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography

768h ago

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦

@invisitech.bsky.social

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay Today's Alt theme is #Orange I immediately thought of this shot of a Eurasian Eagle Owl I took at a Raptor Conservatory. The eyes are piercing orange. #Nature #Owls #Photography

A Eurasian Eagle Owl portrait. The owl is looking directly at the camera.

742h ago

Martin Sepion

@martinsepion.bsky.social

The #BirdOfTheDay alt theme is #Reflections. #birds #wildlife #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social #EastCoastKin #nature #photography #BirdLife I love the distorted reflections in this one.

Male Northern Shoveler on the water, Lee Valley Park, Herts

552h ago

Gladner

@gladner.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Orange Orange-collared Manakin #CostaRica #birding #birds #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #naturelovers #photographers #birdwatching #Bird

526h ago

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