Bird of the Day, theme 'Bestofjuly'

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Bird of the Day is a daily community event; today’s theme is BestOfJuly, a prompt for participants to share their favorite July bird photos. The gallery collects portraits and action shots that emphasize light and seasonal moments, from quiet fledglings to bold plumage and reflective water scenes. Standout entries include a grumpy fledgling wren waiting for breakfast, a pair of male and female Red-bellied Woodpeckers captured together, and sunrise Mallards crossing Colpoy's Bay framed by golden water. Look for molting Red-winged Blackbirds, an egret reflected in golden light, a Brown Goshawk perched on cliff tops, and small backyard highlights like an Anna's Hummingbird and a Nashville Warbler under shadow.

Alan H

@alan678.bsky.social

One of my many cohosts Rob 😂 @robcrank68.bsky.social has said that: “ Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme. “ I’m going with this young Stonechat as I loved how the colours of the bird blended with everything. #birds #photography #ECK

A small female Stonechat perches on a rusty wire fence in warm golden sunlight. Her finely mottled brown plumage, pale buff breast, and dark eye are sharply in focus, while a softly blurred green background creates a smooth, natural backdrop. A single out-of-focus seed head rises behind her, adding depth without distracting from the bird. She faces to the right in a relaxed, alert pose, with both feet gripping the weathered wire. The shallow depth of field isolates the Stonechat, highlighting the intricate feather detail and warm earthy tones.

3596h ago

eeeefarm.bsky.social26

#BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly July was an Osprey month for me. A lot to choose from, but I like this one.

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)4

Quietly she perches on a rusty wire, sun illuminates her striking coat of feathers, only this moment matters, she has that, it is enough. A wonderful, warm capture, Alan.👌 Enjoy your Sunday. May you and Sam enjoy your ramblings. 🫶🤗

Neil Cameron1

What a lovely LBJ! Terrific shot, Alan.

rebeccam31.bsky.social1

What a cute bird! And I agree--the muted palette is just lovely.

aesche1

What a grip of those tiny talons! Lovely feather details!

fozziefotos.eurosky.social1

So sharp, so pretty. Lovely choice 👌 😊 😀

Rob Crank Photography

@robcrank68.bsky.social

Good morning from a sleepy head who slept through his Alarm Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme today. Sadly rushing so much now I've no time for stories. #birds #ECK #photography

1806h ago

Alan H1

You needed that sleep Rob. Great shots. Love this monthly theme.

Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly I was really happy to take this portrait of a crow 🪶 #birds #birding #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Germany #wildlife #photography #naturephotography #thelittlethings #ECK #Stunday

The photograph shows a close-up of a brown-black crow, viewed from the side. Its head is turned slightly to the right, so that its dark eye and strong, pointed beak are clearly visible. Blurred green vegetation can be seen in the background.

1422h ago

Türkoğlu2

Congratulations on this beautiful photograph. The crow looks very confident, just like an eagle. 👏

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

Ohhh wow what a incredible beautiful portrait and so many details to see dear Rina❤️

aladybutterfly named RoseMarie1

. The crow seemed happy to pose, too!! .

Atlantic Birding

@atlanticbirding.bsky.social

🪶 Rob has chosen #BestOfJuly as #BirdOfTheDay theme. I found July to be quiet (as usual) but there are always fledglings around; here’s a grumpy fledgling Wren waiting for a parent to deliver breakfast #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #ECK #irishbirding #naturephotography #Stunday #Wren

A Fledgling Wren perched on a small branch in the forest.
The bird is close up, to the right of centre of the frame. It is facing the camera with its body turned slightly to the left and head looking down so its left side is visible. The branch it is on runs from the bottom right of the shot along the bottom and turns down before the left corner. The upright stem runs along the right in shadow.
The background is out of focus green vegetation with lighter patches of dappled light.

1346h ago

Alan H2

Wonderful capture of a little fledgling Wren AB. Often heard and never seen.

markasteele.bsky.social1

Love to watch our resident wrens raising a brood. The energetic food shuttle from the parents and the hatchlings yelling when the grub arrives. Good pic.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

That look from it so fantastic 😍 what a wonderful photo AB❤️

Diane Furlong1

It does appear that he’s not too pleased that his parents are taking a bit longer to deliver his meal. Nice capture!

aesche1

What a beautiful, perfect capture!

DebDebz1

Great shot of a little cutie AB!

Amy Gann

@amygann.bsky.social

An egret stands in the reflection of the golden sun. For the #birdoftheday theme of #bestofjuly. #birds #heron #egret #EastCoastKin #stunday #protectnature

An egret stands in the shallows that are reflecting the golden light of dawn

976h ago

Alan H1

Oh yet another beautiful dawn capture Amy. Just stunning. 🤩

Den 🇮🇪1

That's amazing Amy. Really great. 👌

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

A river of gold courts the white hunter. Beautiful photo, Amy. 👌

Dave Meredith Photography

@davemeredith.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly. Two Mallard swimming across Colpoy's Bay, Ontario at sunrise. 😂 #BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #TenMinutesFromHome #VintageLens #ManualFocus

Two Mallard swimming left to right in the foreground of the sunrise over White Cloud Island in the mouth of Colpoy's Bay. The sun is rising through a mix of wildfire smoke and cloud.

Part of my #GettingBackToBasics project made with my 24mm lens from the 1980s adapted to a mirrorless camera.

886h ago

Alan H1

Fantastic shot Dave. Should also have the #Stunday tag.

Jason1

This is all types of excellent Dave 🤩👌🏼

Neil Cameron1

How very cool. Love the interpretation of BotD, Dave!

Gray

@grays.art

Considerate Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) evening of 7-29-26 at Flint pen strand trails in Bonita Springs, Florida Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BestOfJuly so no need for an Alt Theme. Let’s share one more of this shrike! #birds #photography #ECK #threeWordGenre #birding #smallBirdSaturday

A medium shot features a gray and white songbird perching on a thin, lichen-covered branch against a clear, pale blue sky. The bird looks over its right shoulder, revealing a distinct black mask across its eyes and a heavy, hooked black beak. Its chest and underparts display a soft off-white color, while its back and long, narrow tail feathers show shades of medium gray. The textured bark of the angled branch contrasts with the smooth, uniform background.

845h ago

Peggy z chooses the bear1

Are thesethe birds that impale things ?😳

SeaLevelOslo

@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

Closeup #ColorADay #OrangeSun #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly #birds #photography #Swanday #Stunday

A close up of the head of a swan from the side. Water droplets cover the head, and the blue sea is in the background.

612h ago

julielfrost.bsky.social

@julielfrost.bsky.social

Because who doesn't love a molting red-winged blackbird? #BirdOfTheDay #BestOfJuly #Birds #Wildlife #Photography #Nature #StunDay

A male red-winged blackbird, missing feathers around its eye as it molts, sits on a wooden railing against a bright green background.

764h ago

Vicky Outen Photo DPAGB

@vickyoutenphoto.bsky.social

Brown Goshawk - Darwin, Australia This bird was perched on a branch as I was walking along the cliff tops, with another one sitting a little higher up. linktr.ee/vickyouten... 🪶🦉 #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #birdoftheday #birds #birdphotography #browngoshawk

709h ago

Martin Sepion1

Excellent photo Vicky. Amazing bird.

JunkboxJim

@junkboxjim.bsky.social

Trio of great-tailed grackles having a showdown. #BirdOfTheDay #OverTheRainbow

6411h ago

Neil Cameron

@neilcam57.bsky.social

Rob @robcrank68.bsky.social's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BestOfJuly I seem to have had a pleasing July: Crimson Rosella Male Satin Bowerbird Female Satin Bowerbird Black Swan #ECK #birds #birdphotography #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #nature #Photography #Nikon #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBlueSky

Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) peeking through the bare winter branches in Waramanga, Canberra.

596h ago

Alan H1

Not many could post four cracking shots for July Neil. Brilliant mate.

Martin Sepion1

Fabulous set of photos Neil, I particularly like the third one, the F Bowerbird. Great composition too.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

What a stunning birds and beautiful photos Neil✨️

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

A colourful month too it seems. Great photos. 👍

Rosemarie

@roabrams.bsky.social

Almost all my bird photos are from my yard and I love when I capture birds not on a feeder, but I like this one as it seems to be turning its head to watch me🙂 #BirdoftheDay #BestofJuly #backyardbirding #ECK

A Downy woodpecker on a purple feeder seemingly turned to look at me

666h ago

eddiephotos.bsky.social

@eddiephotos.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay A beautiful Robin from my local patch.

734h ago

Laurette

@laurette1.bsky.social

The light and colour of the water was so beautiful on this day in early July for a scene of ducks on Frensham Pond. #Ducks #BirdoftheDay #BestofJuly #SurreyHills #Stunday #Reflections

555h ago

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