Bird of the Day, theme 'Bath Time'

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Bird of the Day is a daily photo event and today’s theme is Bath Time, tagged #BathTime. Contributors are sharing birds mid-splash and post-soak scenes, from solitary backyard moments to messy group splashes, with many finch alternatives on offer. Standout images include a Goldfinch on a birdbath in County Galway, a Brown Pelican repeatedly bathing while feeding offshore at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, and a Mallard enjoying a swim in a local pond. Expect close-up backyard robins and dark-eyed juncos in river-edge baths, a rufous-tailed hummingbird bathing on a water-filled leaf, and playful group shots of Rosy-faced lovebirds and congregating mallards.

Alex Spahn 🌋🌪️☄️

@spahn711.bsky.social

I will never tire of spending time around these little goobers. Their songs and personalities are adorable. #Photography #BirdOfTheDay #Birds

A male painted bunting perched atop the crooked metal post of a sign with a warm, blurred background. The bird has a blue head, greenish back and wings, and a red underside.

146545d ago

Alex Spahn 🌋🌪️☄️75

Here's a few other shots of painted buntings that I've recently taken. 🔴🟢🔵

🖇️ Jane7

I put a feeder outside my bedroom window to watch them while I have my coffee. Great way to wake up.

flyinmango.bsky.social5

Me either, Alex. I always know it’s spring when these pretty boys show up at my feeders! 💙

Paul Brandes3

Very pretty, Alex. Beautiful photo!

Olivia 𖤓3

They're tiny parrot colored , never seen this before 🌈 really great photo to display them well

Rural Anarchy 2

Mine are skittish and elusive. I hear their little song close by but they won't let me get a good picture.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks

@marjosl.eurosky.social

Good morning all, Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social have set the themes for #BirdOfTheDay #BathTime and the Alt #Finched #ECK #Birds This pigeon had a great time in the new bird bath 😂 He just fits in the bath😂 Enjoy your day and take it for those that struggle with the heat🥵🙏

48245d ago

Alan H2

Floofed up to the max Mar. Great shot. 😍😍

Graham Jones1

Ha, Gonna need a bigger bath. Great shot Mar. Hope you are coping with the heat. I spent too long outside yesterday and it floored me today.

Miche's Mom1

They find their spots. Second time this lady layed her eggs in this flower pot.

kobay-ashimaru.bsky.social1

That is pretty much Hot Tubbing

wizard prang1

That's not a birdbath, that's a THRONE.

Marion1

Bird bath for one 🥰

Lecia Michelle

@leciamichelle.bsky.social

Today's #birdoftheday alt theme is #finches. This American goldfinch is having a lovely meal of thistle. #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

American goldfinch with yellow and black feathers perches on a thistle plant, its beak in the flower. Bright green leaves in the background.

35944d ago

Alan H

@alan678.bsky.social

For Rob’s alt theme #Finches. Any other fathers of daughters out there? Remember that night when they were 16 and you told them they couldn’t go to that house party. 🥴🥴 #BirdOfTheDay #photography #ECK Doing some BOTD reposts now. 😊

A juvenile chaffinch stands on the left with its beak stretched wide open, appearing to shout impatiently at an adult male chaffinch standing opposite. The brightly coloured father, with his blue-grey cap, warm chestnut breast, and bold white wing bars, calmly holds a seed in his beak as if deciding whether to give in to the youngster’s loud demands. Set against a smooth dark green background, the close-up captures an amusing moment that looks more like a spirited father-and-daughter debate than a feeding session.

31245d ago

Robyn1

Awesome! Love the coloring of those finches.

Eric Anderson1

Great photo. Alan. There’s a story there!

lauren e💙1

Some definite frustration expressed here✨ As a mother of a daughter, I remember well being on the receiving end of similar frustation many times🤣 Wonderful capture!🫶

Pirritin1

Tough job but somebody has to do it 😂😂 Superb capture Alan 😍

Tony Allen-Mills1

Four daughters. I never stood a chance.

Marit Risto Fagerli1

In our house my mother was the boss, almost always

Amy Gann

@amygann.bsky.social

Going from flower to flower in search of food, goldfinch have been active in the fields. For the #birdoftheday theme of #finches #birds #goldfinch #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A goldfinch lands on a plant
Its wings are extended and it is looking down

23245d ago

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

Wonderful photo. Well done. 👌🏼

Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BathTime, the Alt theme is #Finches For the Alt I’m going with a Goldfinch 🪶 #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Germany #wildlife #photography #nature #thelittlethings #ECK

A goldfinch is perched on an alder twig with withered berries

22045d ago

Alan H1

Can’t see anything Rina. Same with a lot of captures. My last one included. Bluesky 🙄🙄🙄

Rob Crank Photography

@robcrank68.bsky.social

Good morning folks. Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BathTime, any bird taking a bath, the Alt theme is #Finches, any of the finch species will do. Alt Txt Stories will resume at the weekend. #birds #ECK #CanonR5mkii @rspb.bsky.social #birdphotography #ukbirding #naturephotography #BirdLife

21645d ago

eeeefarm.bsky.social7

#BirdOfTheDay #BathTime Bluejay, Female Cardinal, Dove, Canada Goose.

Bill Stedman2

Just love the sheer enjoyment and gusto of that mallard!

Gen Existential Crisis2

That mallard appears to have been shocked someone was taking photos while it bathed. Nice set!

Vicki1

I think that mallard is doing the tango! Spectacular photos, Rob.

Eric Anderson1

Great collection of photos, Rob!

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

Morning Rob, that are beautiful photos and themes ✨️ have a fine day 😃

lauren e💙

@learls.bsky.social

A #Mallard enjoying his swim in a local pond for @robcrank68.bsky.social 's #BirdoftheDay #BathTime. The Alt theme today is #Finches, any of the finch species will do. Hope you're enjoying/have enjoyed your Thursday✨ #ECK #Birding #bird #photography #photographersofbluesky #Michigan

A Male Mallard, sideways and facing left mid-photo, shakes off water after submerging. His bottom and wings are raised, and his neck and head jut forward. Water droplets caught in mid-air frame his body. The foreground is his shadow/reflection underneath him, and gray pond water. The background is blurred light blue and gray pond water.

16444d ago

Mary1

He does appear to be having fun! Very handsome mallard! 💚🦆

Nature, Preserved

@simonecannon.bsky.social

A trio of Rosy-faced lovebirds, Peoria, Arizona, USA. Although native to arid regions in southwestern Africa, like Namibia and Angola, there is a large and vibrant wild population in Arizona, descended from pet trade escapees and intentional releases #BirdoftheDay #3sDay #NaturePhotography

15145d ago

Michael R Photography 🌿

@msriffle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BathTime. This brown #pelican took a bath over and over as it fed in the shallows of the Gulf of Mexico just offshore at the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. #photography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #ECK #birds #birdsinflight #Birdsky #birders #conservation

16245d ago

Smartphone Photographer1

Really nice action photo. Thanks for sharing :)

Mark D Alexander

@mad7500.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay #BathTime The Fun loving Embden and Greylag Geese at #JimmysFarm U.K. having a splashing time.. 💦🪿🛁 Posted before, in one form or another 😎.. 🎶🪿☀️ #Birds #Nature #Photography #EastCoastKin

13644d ago

Laurette1

Great set of photos Mark.🪿

Dawn Photography1

Looks so much fun Mark 😁💜

Jean Kelsey1

Good evening, Mark! They have the right idea of splashing when it’s hot. They are so happy! I hope you had a great day and are relaxing now. I have to cook dinner soon! Enjoy the rest of your day! ☺️

Julie Allen 🩵🕯️🕊️1

They seem to be having so much fun!

PJ 🇮🇪☘️

@knotweed-ireland.bsky.social

Bird Of The Day (Finches) Goldfinch on a birdbath... Co. Galway, Ireland. #Finches #Bathtime #BirdOfTheDay #Goldfinch #Birds #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt

14645d ago

Jodi1

My goldfinch looks quite different than yours.

Alex Sauerbrunn

@birdsbyalex.bsky.social

A Townsend’s Warbler gets ready for #BathTime, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A small songbird with yellow and olive plumage, striped chest, and white wing bars bathing in a shallow puddle. Photographed in Altadena, California.

13244d ago

Davids Wildlife

@davidswildlife.bsky.social

Good morning everyone. Goldfinch arrived for breakfast #BirdOfTheDay #Finches #Birds #Wildlife #BirdPhotography #ECK

13945d ago

Neil Cameron

@neilcam57.bsky.social

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social 's #BirdOfTheDay ALT theme is #Finches Double-barred Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii) at Archerfield Wetlands back in 2022 #ECK #birds #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #Photography #Nikon #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

A small finch with a black ring around a white face, a grey beak, and narrow black band on its chest stands on a wire.

11445d ago

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

This is a lovely bird 🤍

bobpop13.bsky.social1

Great shot, haven't seen that one.

Shazzoir1

Okay, this makes DBs almost local to me... I spotted on on my lawn four years ago, taking a drink with the Splendid Wrens. Never saw one here in this suburb before, and I loved seeing it (last pic bottom left). I'm a few suburbs west of Archerfield.

HLK1

Wow, new to me and very striking. Looks like it belongs in the snow.

Uncletimrob1

Yes, one of my favourites and a great pic of this little beauty. If I remember correctly I saw my first one at Forest lake, Brisbane

Doug Engstrom1

You really captured some beautiful detail on that one.

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Bird of the Day, theme 'Bath Time'

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