Bird of the Day, theme 'Odg'

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Bird of the Day is a daily community event with the theme ODG, meaning any Owl, Duck, or Goose. Today's gallery features close-up owls showing calm or hunting poses, dabbling and diving ducks including a male Mandarin Duck in eclipse plumage, and geese on shorelines or in coordinated flight. Standout entries include a snowy owl conveying serenity, a burrowing owl hunched under a bush, and Canada geese flying in unison. Look for specific species like Blakiston's fish owl, a Hooded Merganser, and a Goosander under the #ODG hashtag.

Andrea Peterson

@andreapeterson.bsky.social

A snowy owl to show us what calmness and serenity looks like 🧘‍♀️🕊️ #Birds #Owls #BirdOfTheDay #ODG #Bubo #Strigidae #Photography

A snowy owl perched on a log with green branches behind it. The owl is white with small black specks on it, and its tail looks to be a little bit dirty as it is darker than the rest of the bird. It is facing the left and one eye is barely visible.

72122d ago

Northtrailsholly 🇨🇦1

Wouldn't we all love to have that absolute confidence

JBC

@johnbcaddell.bsky.social

oh well, maybe this time I'll get the theme right... last pic of the day, #owl see you tomorrow #BirdOfTheDay #ODG #birds #raptors

66022d ago

davincisfumato.bsky.social1

That is a very serious owl! 😳

Jon chase1

Beautiful I love Raptors. They are my favorite bird.

mrstompy.bsky.social1

He looks like Prince Charming when Bugs Bunny told him he was in the wrong cartoon. “Hansel? Hansel? :::walks away slowly::: Hansel?!!!”

coyoteblu.bsky.social1

Gorgeous, look at those beautifully symmetric feathers!

future78.bsky.social1

Roger that and out for today.

Amy Gann

@amygann.bsky.social

A burrowing owl hunched down under a bush. For the #birdoftheday theme of #odg #birds #owl #burrowingowl #protectnature #EastCoastKin

A burrowing owl sits on the ground under a bush. It is hunched down in such a way that its large feet are visible

44723d ago

Neil Cameron2

I don't think there's any doubt at all that they are the goofiest of all the owls. They always make me smile and this is a lovely representation of one.

mollygagne11-63.bsky.social1

💝That's wonderful! I wish you all the best... as well as a fantastic and very productive Thursday, dear Amy. See you soon! =)🧡

Kris Gates1

Love this view of its huge feet! Good for burrowing, I suppose!

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

What a lovely photo Amy they always looks so grumpy ❤️

Ania1

Oh wow how adorable! 😍

Aj d'Wit (Audrey)1

So very beautiful. This scene looks like it could be out of a fairytale. Love this photo, Amy. 😍👌🏼✨

✮ 𝒥𝒶𝓃𝑒 ✮

@janesgallery.bsky.social

#BirdOfTheDay #ODG Owl 🦉 #BirdPhotography #Birds #Nature #birdwatching #ECK

Small screech owl
Brown and reddish-brown mottled feathers with dark streaks for camouflage.
Distinct small feather tufts that resemble tiny ears and bright yellow eyes with dark pupils.

35023d ago

renajane.bsky.social4

Another little Minnesotan screech owl....

rocdoc1.bsky.social2

What variety of owl is this? I have a pair of little owls who end their "day" (my morning) with a loud screechy discussion on the rain gutter above my open window.

Rina

@rina2012.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG: any owl, duck or goose. A Canada goose on the riverbank 🪶 #birds #BirdsSeenIn2026 #Germany #wildlife #photography #nature #thelittlethings #ECK

A close-up of a Canada goose looking to the right. It has a black head and neck with a distinctive white patch on its throat, a brown-patterned body and a pale belly. The background shows a blurred view of the glistening water of a river

23223d ago

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

What a beauty Rina and wonderful photo ✨️❤️

Roderick Godsell1

A Morepork calling in the Dead of a Moonless Night.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks

@marjosl.eurosky.social

So Alan have set the theme for #BirdOfTheDay on #ODG any owl,duck or geese. No Alt #ECK #Birds #mobilephonephotography The largest owl we have here in the Netherlands is the Eurasian eagle owl. This is a rescued owl in the Almere Jungle in Almere.

You see here a lovely Eurasian eagle owl. Wit the stuffed feathers on its head are for communication and camouflage. It are not its ears. His feathers are fromm a wonderful golden brown colour. He is sitting hig up in his enclosure.

20623d ago

Nicole3

Wow!! What a beautiful creature 😍 You captured it beautifully, Marjo! 🤗

Helen Bennett 🌿2

Beautiful photo, Marjo.... they are magnificent owls! 🦉🤎👏

MauiPat1

Is he allowed in the house?

simmcewen.bsky.social

@simmcewen.bsky.social

Barred owl #BirdOfTheDay #ODG #Owls #Fall #Autumn #wildlife #NaturePhotography

A barred owl perched on a mossy branch. Some leaves in the background of the photograph have turned yellow and orange.

21922d ago

Robyn

@handcranked.bsky.social

Knackered baby geese #BirdOfTheDay #ODG #AlphabetChallenge #WeekKForKn... #ColorADay #YellowThu #EastCoastKin #ECK #PhotographersUnited #birds #ArtYear

A Canada geese family in some dirt near a lake. The parent is standing facing right, closer to the lake you barely see at the top of the photo. Three fuzzy yellow babies are lined up in a row in the foreground, evenly spaced. Two are lying down looking sleepy. The one on the left just in front of the parent is standing up and pecking the grass, facing left. There's some green grasses at the top of the photo and some bare brown bushes on the sides of the photo.

22422d ago

Graham Jones2

Altogether now … knyahhhh. 😁

Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@fraggenstein.bsky.social

The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG, any Owl, Duck or Goose set by @alan678.bsky.social - first up is the male Mandarin Duck in eclipse plumage that I photographed yesterday at Forest Farm Nature Reserve 16/09/26 - Cardiff - South Wales 😍 🪶🦉 #birdingWales #ukbirding #ECK

At the moment the duck is in full transformation mode from its dull brown plumage during summer and in a few weeks', time will completely change into full breeding plumage.

Key Features

Beak: The bright red or orange beak stays the same, which is the easiest way to tell it is a male.

Head and Crest:

The colourful crest and purple head feathers disappear, leaving a drab brownish-grey head.

The "Sails":

The famous large orange upright feathers on the back are gone.

Body:

The bright orange, purple, and white flanks turn into a muted, mottled brown and grey pattern.
Why It Happens

Camouflage:

The dull colours help the duck hide from predators in the reeds during summer.

Flightless Period:

Ducks moult their flight feathers all at once during this time and cannot fly for a few weeks, making good disguise vital.

21723d ago

Lori Batchelor🇨🇦

@lorichirp.bsky.social

Per Alan H: The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG, any Owl, Duck or Goose. No alt. #birds #photography #ECK I'm going with a Wood Duck!

19022d ago

Frances Gandy Walsh2

My friends for a very long time.

trailwalker13.bsky.social1

Great photo of a beautiful duck! 💕

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

What a beauty Lori 🦆✨️

Hawkeye Pete1

Any ol' puddle will do! Mallards enjoying a temporary little pond after a downpour.

Jolene Sim1

Love Your Wood Duck phenomenal photo

One Hundred and Sixty-One Wasps1

Beautiful shot! Love the reflection

BelleAB

@belleab.bsky.social

Per Alan @alan678.bsky.social, the #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG- any owl, duck or goose. Trying to get my ducks in a row 🦆🦆 #birds #ducks #BOTD #photography

19222d ago

Graham Jones1

Great reflection Belle. I'd say they are perfectly in a row.

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

They are so cute and lovely Belle 🦆💙have a lovely day ✨️

Mike Melton

@mikemelton.bsky.social

A Black-and-white Owl hunting in my garden at @casabentbill.bsky.social #odg #birdoftheday #birds #owls

Black-and-white striped owl perched on a mossy branch at night, with wings partly raised and its banded tail fanned below.

16822d ago

Maximus1

He's so handsome! I've not seen one of these in person or in a photograph. And you get to have both!

Marianna Hunt1

What an incredible sight! 🦉 A Black-and-white Owl hunting in your garden must have been unforgettable. Did it stay around for long, or was it a quick visit?

Peter Sketches1

Such a great shot here Mike 👌. This one looks almost like an owl and hawk crossover, really interesting to see. Thank you again for sharing your work with us 👍🙂

Full frame1

I see your shots and get so jealous of you. Awesome photo.

Jonathan C Slaght

@jonathanslaght.com

The #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ODG (any Owl, Duck or Goose) - you better believe I am bringing out the largest owl in the world, the magnificent, salmon-eating Blakiston's fish owl of northeast Asia 🦉

Blakiston's fish owl. Photograph (c) Jonathan Slaght

13722d ago

mz1

the original SuperbOwl, I believe

DWebster🇺🇦🇨🇴🇨🇺🇲🇽🇨🇦🌎🦜1

Nice image.What a badass looking owl!

Brandy Blue 🦋1

Awesome photo. Looks like a print photo in a magazine. I see why the need for gloves!!

SeaLevelOslo

@sealeveloslo.bsky.social

Something I rarely see, a Goosander. A bunch of them were chasing the millions of schooling baitfish along the shore. Something I can best describe as looking like high-speed snorkeling. #BirdOfTheDay #ODG #birds #photography

A goosander is taking a breather while chasing fish.

13422d ago

Mark Levine

@marklevinephotos.bsky.social

#BirdoftheDay | #ODG | #GreatHornedOwl Great Horned Yawn #birdphotography #birdsofrhodeisland #tivertonri

It's tough to stay awake after an night of hunting. This owl is perched in a pine tree. Its eyes were in various states of closure, before and after this epic yawn.

14923d ago

GripNoir1

Note to self: Yawning does not project power...

Andrea Peterson1

I love it, what a great shot, Mark! 😍

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