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

natureJul 26, 202622611,856

Today's Bird of the Day is theme #CHE, calling for Cormorants, Herons, and Egrets, with an alternate theme of Memories. The gallery is full of wildlife photography focused on shorebirds and waders: sunrise herons, egrets catching fish and touching reflections, and cormorants showing off striking profiles or wrestling with prey. Standout submissions include a great blue heron photographed at sunrise in Longmont, Colorado, a double-crested cormorant noted for its aquamarine eyes in the Everglades, and a tricolored heron lifting off from the shallows along coastal North Florida. Look for juvenile green herons, roosting cormorants on a sunset log, and elegant great egret poses under the #CHE tag.

Kort Duce
@kortduce.bsky.social

A great blue heron checks its surroundings after waking up from a nap during a spectacular sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. #StunDay #BirdOfTheDay #CHE #ECK #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #wetland #wetlands #wildlifephotography

Photo by Kort Duce A great blue heron checks its surroundings after waking up from a nap during a spectacular sunrise at a nature area in Longmont, Colorado. In this vertical color photograph, a great blue heron stands on one leg atop a partially submerged log, facing the camera with its head turned to its right and its eye wide open. The weathered log is surrounded by countless upright branches, each draped in delicate spider webs that glow as they are backlit by the rising sun. The entire scene is bathed in warm golden and orange hues from the sunrise. Cottonwood seeds, feathers, and other organic debris drift across the water's surface, catching and refracting the light to create delicate circular bokeh highlights. The heron's reflection extends out of the bottom of the frame, joined by the reflection of the surrounding branches. Gentle ripples spread across the pond, gradually widening toward the foreground. The lower half of the image glows with the most intense golden light as the sun's rays illuminate the water. A peaceful portrait of a great blue heron resting in the heart of a thriving wetland, highlighting the beauty of these fragile habitats that are essential to the survival of this remarkable species.
169712h ago
E.E.Mason3

Wow! Might be a spectacular sunrise but that is such a glorious shot.

pjhrose.bsky.social3

Beautiful photo. My first image when I woke up and went on line. A gift to my morning.

A Sharpe2

I lived in Longmont years ago. Beautiful

The Legend of Lumani2

The light hitting the water behind it is stunning, that golden hour glow makes the whole scene. Herons have such a patient, prehistoric presence about them.

theamidnight.bsky.social2

Your eye for color and composition are beyond normal, Kort. Thank you again for brightening our world 💕

DebDebz2

Absolutely gorgeous in every way Kort 😍

Nature, Preserved
@simonecannon.bsky.social

Double-crested cormorant showing off his striking profile. They are famous for their brilliant, jewel-like aquamarine or turquoise eyes, Everglades National Park, Florida, USA #BirdoftheDay #CHE #Memories #Stunday #SilentSunday #NaturePhotography

59217h ago
YesBiscuit2

Taking this pic to my eye color surgery appointment.

Richard Parry2

Great picture. Thanks for posting.

nobsforgma.bsky.social1

Cormorants are fascinating birds. Unlike other birds, they don't have oil in their feathers to repel water because they actually swim underwater! You can see them, posing on docks and posts with their wings outstretched in order to dry their feathers. Can't fly with soaking wet feathers!

Smiffy1

Satin Bower bird 🐦 has amazing eyes.

suzywo.bsky.social1

He looks like the decision has been made and assessment of his actions is being made. Striking.

jen 💙🤍
@jenzsky.bsky.social

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

37121h ago
RaphMikeyTurtle2

Wow... awesome photo Jen. 🙏🌹

BelleAB2

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

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✨️🙏

Janet 💙⭐️🌲📷1

Wonderful portrait, Jen! Such a handsome bird 🤎

zen sation1

What a lovely catch! You are most definitely charmed and lucky (not to mention talented!) 😉❤️

PJ 🇮🇪☘️
@knotweed-ireland.bsky.social

Bird Of The Day (CHE). Heron standing on a rock in the river at sunrise. Co. Galway, Ireland. #CHE #BirdOfTheDay #Heron #Birds #Wildlife #Ireland #Nature #ECK #Photography #NaturePhotography #BirdPhotography #PhotographyIsArt

Heron standing on a rock in the river at sunrise. Co. Galway, Ireland.
34115h ago
Richard Parry2

Great picture Thanks for thanks for posting.

dwheron.bsky.social1

They, great blue or gray herons, are my bird of everyday.

Amy Gann
@amygann.bsky.social

An egret raises its head from the water, touching its own reflection. #birdoftheday #che #stunday #birds #egret #heron #protectnature #EastCoastKin

An egret raises its head from the water after trying to catch a fish. The bird stands in the shadows and is backlit by the rising sun
28618h ago
Neil Cameron2

Each one better than the last!

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

Amy this is so beautiful 😍 🤍

maxmoran.bsky.social1

Great lighting on this shot 👌

Mike Oxford1

Yet another marvelous photo, Amy! You are “en fuego”!

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.
29221h ago
Mumsie1

Thanks Dave despite the smoke it is still a gorgeous picture and a beautiful sunrise

Bella1

Gorgeous scene, appreciate the share.

AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸1

It looks like your smoke was pretty bad, but it makes for lovely sunrises and sunsets.🧡 I hope it clears out soon.

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.
25322h ago
@s4r4h-l17

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-Boks10

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.

Dave Meredith2

Sad when you have to say "No AI" Memories is hard, way too many to pick from.

A-Girl-Called-Ronnie 🇳🇱1

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

Birdrgirl🦉❌👑
@birdrgirl.bsky.social

🪶Great Egret elegance #BirdOfTheDay #CHE #GeorgiaBirds

22316h ago
Rina
@rina2012.bsky.social

That’s a twofer. I’ll never forget how that cormorant struggled with an eel – and that’s how it ended. "Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme: #CHE Cormorants, Herons and Egrets Alt #Memories" #birds #birding #wildlife #Stunday #photography #nature #thelittlethings #ECK #EastCoastKin

A cormorant in the water. It stretches its head upwards and devours an eel. The tail end of the fish is still hanging out of its beak.
20020h ago
fozziefotos.eurosky.social2

Great shot, if a bit 🤢 that's gonna stick in your throat 😅

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.
20221h ago
linda2.bsky.social1

Fantastic! We simply do not have this heron in the UK!

Grumpy 💙 European 🪶1

Cool shot, cool story and cool bird. Catching two fishes at once will be your next photographic goal with it, hm? 😉

Margot Foley1

a wonderful shot of a stunning heron, Gray 💙

LaffingKat1

I love those fluffed up feathers!😍

Three Word Genre1

Brilliant wildlife capture. Your three words ruffled a few feathers. Tricolored heron afloof. #ThreeWordGenre

Michael R Photography 🌿
@msriffle.bsky.social

Alan, @alan678.bsky.social, says the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #CHE, cormorants, herons, and egrets. This tricolored heron was just lifting off from the shallows along coastal North Florida. #photography #wildlife #ECK #Birds #birdsinflight #Birdsky #birders #Herons #coast #conservation #Nikon

19414h ago
Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

What is this beautiful with the light on its wings✨️

Eric Olson Photography1

Beautiful moment. Like a levitation.

Connect2Nature 🇨🇦
@invisitech.bsky.social

#Connect2Nature #Birds #BirdoftheDay #CHE Cormorants typically avoid people so it was amazing to spot these three on a log right beside the busy path at our local harbour. They were there to get a great view of the sunset like the rest of us.

Three Cormorants perched on a log with quiet water as a background.
15815h ago
💧A mealworm of sorts1

You have your Cormorants in a row!

SeaLevelOslo
@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

A young heron without the black head stripe #BirdOfTheDay #CHE #photography #birds #ColorADay #OrangeSun

A young heron stands on one leg in a bed of seaweed at low tide.
15015h ago
Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
@fraggenstein.bsky.social

Today’s Alt #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Memories: bird captures you have reason to remember set by @alan678.bsky.social ~ took three years searching for the Dartford Warbler & still one of my favourite birds to photograph - See ALT😍😍 🪶🦉 #ukbirding #birdphotography #ECK #naturephotography #naturetherapy

I absolutely adore Dartford Warblers, from the beautiful, muted colours to the scratchy song and this coupled with the emotion of the first time seeing one after a three-year search in The New Forest will always hold a special place in my memories and will never forget it & every year, I head back to The New Forest at the start of Spring to once again hopefully catch a glimpse. The Dartford warbler is a tiny, active bird with a dark grey back and a deep wine-red chest. It has a long tail that it cocks upward, a thin bill, and a bright red ring around its eye. It lives low in prickly bushes and makes a scratchy, rattling song. Size and Shape Tiny body, about the size of a sparrow. Long, thin tail held up at an angle. Short, rounded wings. Thin, sharp beak. Colours: Dark grey or slate-brown on the head and back. Deep cherry-red or wine-red on the front and chest. Bright red ring of skin around the eye. Soft feathers, but it lives among sharp, spiky gorse plants. Sound and Movement Makes a dry, rattling, or buzzing call and scratchy song. Bobs and flits low between thick bushes. Climbs to the top of a bush to sing.
1369h ago
Atlantic Birding
@atlanticbirding.bsky.social

🪶 Alan’s prompt for #BirdOfTheDay is #CHE; Cormorants, Herons & Egrets Alt. Is #Memories; memorable captures I have a set of a little Egret catching, flipping and eating a fish in a rockpool #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #ECK #irishbirding #naturephotography #Stunday #SuperSeabirdSunday

A Little Egret fishing in a rock-pool, the bird is in side profile with its left side showing. It is crouched over the water having just struck a fish. Its head and neck are coiled against its body and its right leg is out of the water as it moves forward Its reflection shows a mirror image of the bird in the water in front of it. The water is perfectly still expect for where the birds beak has struck and where its leg is coming out of the water.
14218h ago
Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

Fabulous set of photos which tell the story. 👌

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