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Bird of the Day, theme 'CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets'

natureJul 26, 2026771,788

Today’s Bird of the Day theme is CHE, calling for Cormorants, Herons and Egrets. Contributors are sharing wildlife photography and nature shots focused on these wading and water birds, with many images emphasizing fishing behavior and golden-hour light. Look for a grey heron basking in golden evening light, a great egret holding a fish at Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, and a cormorant landing on the canal at Forest Farm NR in Cardiff. Also notable are a juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron racing across a lake and a tricolored heron repeatedly catching two fish.

Alan H
@alan678.bsky.social

Good morning birders, today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme: #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets Alt #Memories: bird captures you have reason to remember. Had you been trying to get the capture for a long time? Did you fall into a bush? First time seeing the bird? No AI. #birds #photography #ECK

A close-up portrait of a Little Egret standing in still, dark water, photographed in profile with its long black bill slightly open. The bird’s pristine white plumage contrasts dramatically against the deep navy background, while its bright yellow eye and greenish facial skin stand out with striking clarity. Fine, delicate breeding plumes cascade from the lower neck and breast, adding soft texture and elegance to the image. Gentle concentric ripples spread across the water around the egret’s partially submerged legs, echoing the graceful curve of its long neck. The minimalist composition, crisp feather detail, and high contrast between the luminous white bird and the inky water create a refined, almost sculptural portrait of this elegant wading bird.
1164h ago
@s4r4h-l11

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme: #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets Alt #Memories: bird captures you have reason to remember. Had you been trying to get the capture for a long time? Did you fall into a bush? A cormorant flying over the River Ribble (and us) on Friday No AI #birds #photography #ECK

Marjo Slingerland-Boks6

Good morning Alan ,what a stunning egret and gorgeous photo 🤍 that makes you definitely the Step Leader🕺 😅 have a fine day 🤗

Amy Gann2

Great shot! Have people been posting AI? Nothing good about using that. I don't get it.

jen 💙🤍2

Wonderful contrast and such a handsome bird! 🤍🌿 Enjoy your day, Alan.

A-Girl-Called-Ronnie 🇳🇱1

Good morning Alan. That's a beautiful pic. Happy Sunday to you.

It'sFromJenni1

Good Morning early bird ☕☺️ Interesting themes I can't access my data right now... Not until later today. But I do have one that fits both topics.

jen 💙🤍
@jenzsky.bsky.social

Guardian of the lake… #BirdoftheDay #heron #CHE #eck #birds #Nankeennightheron #photography #scape #nature #photographersunited

1083h ago
Sharon1

Beautifully captured, just lovely Jen 🪶🤍

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

Good evening dear Jen, what a wonderful heron and beautiful photo ❤️ have a fine evening and new week✨️🙏

RaphMikeyTurtle1

Wow... awesome photo Jen. 🙏🌹

BelleAB1

Wow! Great shot, Jen! Looks like a painting! 👌👌

Neil Cameron1

I still don't have a pic of a Nankeen Night Heron, so I'm jealous af, Jen! Well done. 👍👍

Lion of Flanders1

Beautiful Jen, he’s looking as if he’s the boss 😂. Happy Sunday (evening)🫶🏻

Rina
@rina2012.bsky.social

"Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme: #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets Alt #Memories: bird captures you have reason to remember" A grey heron basks in the golden evening light ☀️ Taken yesterday ☺️ #birds #birding #wildlife #Stunday #photography #nature #ColorADay #thelittlethings #ECK #OrangeSun

A grey heron is basking in the golden evening light in the shallow water of a river. The water shimmers golden in the reflection of the sun. The bird is pictured from the side, looking to the right.
772h ago
Amy Gann
@amygann.bsky.social

During sunrise, the light is constantly changing. Shadows, light, and varied hues play with the environment. For the #birdoftheday theme of #che #birds #heron #egret #protectnature #EastCoastKin

An egret walks in water that is reflecting the golden hues of sunrise
633h ago
Dave Meredith
@davemeredith.bsky.social

Sunrise through wildfire smoke over White Cloud Island in the mouth of Colpoy's Bay, Ontario for #ColourADay #OrangeSun and #StunDay #BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #TenMinutesFromHome #GettingBackToBasics #VintageLens #ManualFocusLens

The sun above White Cloud Island in the mouth of Colpoy's Bay, Ontario rising through wildfire smoke with orange clouds above the smoke. The sun and orange clouds are being reflected in the water. Part of my #GettingBackToBasics project made with a 12 year old mirrorless camera and a no name 135mm lens from the 1970s or 80s.
794h ago
Neil Cameron
@neilcam57.bsky.social

Alan @alan678.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay ALT theme is #Memories This Red-necked Phalarope, Rio del Mar beach, was something some thought a bit of a find at the time. #ECK #birds #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #nature #Photography #Nikon #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

This Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus), Rio del Mar beach, Aptos, California was thought by some to be a bit of a find at the time. I was just pleased to have gotten a reasonable shot of it as it foraged in the still tidal lagoon waters.
522h ago
Alan H1

Now that’s a memory Neil. Great capture too.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

What a wonderful photo Neil✨️

DebDebz1

Beautiful image Neil and a special memory

Gray
@grays.art

Tricolored heron afloof (Egretta tricolor) Lakes Park Fort Myers, Florida 7-18-26 Alan & Rob’s #BirdOfTheDay theme: #CHE Cormorants, Herons & Egrets Alt #Memories: birds you have reason to remember. Watched this heron catch two fish at once, repeatedly, and proudly. #stunDay #eck #threewordgenre

Small Blue, white and purple heron shaking out its feathers briefly before returning to the hunt at the water’s edge, with an out of focus rock in the foreground bottom right corner.
544h ago
Justine Jones
@justinejones.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets. Alt #Memories #birds #ECK My first Snowy Egret, going back to last January. A lovely memory and looking forward to them coming back. Thank you Alan for entertaining themes.

Snowy egret facing left with its head lowered, a long black beak, one visible yellow eye, black bent legs, and white feathers lit by sunlight from the left, creating a bright glow along its back and side, standing in shallow water among reeds with its reflection visible below.
423h ago
Alan H1

Beautifully captured shot Justine. Love this. 😍

Sepp1

Egrets, I‘ve had a few…

Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@fraggenstein.bsky.social

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets set by @alan678.bsky.social - Cormorant captured on the canal at Forest Farm NR - Cardiff - South Wales 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #birdphotography #ECK #ukwildlife #naturephotography #naturetherapy

493h ago
HLK
@hlkfotos.com

Young heron fishing at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden today. #BirdOfTheDay #CHE (Cormorants, Herons, and Egrets). 📷🌿🪶

A photo of an immature great blue heron (Ardea herodias) standing chest-deep in dark green water while tossing a small silver fish in its open bill. It's a large, tall wading bird with bright yellow eyes, a long neck, grayish-brown and white streaks on its neck and belly, gray wings, a white throat, a dark gray cap on its head, and a long dagger-like gray and orange beak. It faces left in shady lighting with its bill wide open and the fish hovering inside it.
522h ago
Alan H1

Fabulous shot Heather. Wow!! 😳 love this.

Neil Cameron1

Yep, that's quite the shot, Heather. 👍👍

Tony Allen-Mills
@taminf.bsky.social

I had a good day out at the ponds last week. Cormies, herons and egrets everywhere. Here's one of my favourites - a juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron zipping across the lake. For the #CHE theme of #BirdoftheDay by @alan678.bsky.social #photography #birds

461h ago
maxmoran.bsky.social
@maxmoran.bsky.social

Misty water-coloured #Memories of finally getting a photo of a Marsh Tit for the garden list. #BirdOfTheDay #WelshBirds #BirdPhotography 📷 26.11.23

A Marsh Tit on a mossy wall. Or possibly a Willow Tit 😺
384h ago
The Garden Jungle
@thegardenjungle.bsky.social

For #BirdOfTheDay today it is #CHE (Cormorants, Herons and Egrets), here is a Cormorant on the moment of landing #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography

Cormorant
482h ago
DebDebz
@debdebz.bsky.social

@alan678.bsky.social has decided today's (or tonight’s depending upon your hemisphere 🤣) #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets White-faced Heron in breeding plumage #birds #birdphotography #BirdsOfAustralia #ProtectBirdHabitat #BirdsSeenIn2026

322h ago
Alan H1

Such a terrific composition Deb. Absolutely love it. 🥰

Grumpy 💙 European 🪶1

Again you are nudging me to come to Australia, together with Neil of course… Great capture!

Barrie Cull1

Such a beautiful photo Deb 👏

Grumpy 💙 European 🪶
@klausbusse.de

Alan picked the #BirdOfTheDay theme: #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets Alt #Memories: bird captures you have reason to remember. As I'm on Crepes duty again today, I'm presenting my last acceptable shot of a Grey Heron from one of the first decent days this March. #Naturephotography #Birds 🪶

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) in approach flight in front of a pool bank with lots of bare branches at Nymphenburg, Munich, Germany
303h ago

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