Bird of the Day, theme 'Bird Supermodel'

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Today's Bird of the Day theme is Bird Supermodel, a prompt to share birds that look like they are posing for a magazine cover under the hashtag #BirdSupermodel. Contributions lean into bold eye contact, dramatic lighting, over-the-shoulder gazes, and runway posture, with photographers and birders highlighting striking poses and uncluttered backdrops. Standout posts show a Eurasian Eagle Owl posing for a phone shot, a Great Blue Heron and a Great White Egret working tall, elegant poses, and a Common Kingfisher and Belted Kingfisher giving bold eye contact. Other notable entries include a Northern Pygmy Owl, Daphne the Dipper looking back over the shoulder, a Mallard approached from a low angle, a Spangled Drongo, a Snowy Egret, a Bald Eagle, and short-eared owls described as smoky-eyed divas, with an alternate theme of Unsung Birds featuring a Pine Siskin and a Common Grackle.

Laurie Agard

@laurieagard.com

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel I’m going with this Eurasian Eagle owl who posed for my phone last week.

5774d ago

Janet 💙⭐️🌲📷3

Oh, hello! Wonderful, Laurie 🦉🤎

cookslikejamie2

Curious boy made me chuckle

Helen Bennett 🌿1

Wonderful capture Laurie 👍 ✨ The way the owl is leaning in from the side peering in to your phone made me smile... what a beauty! Thanks for sharing and joining in on todays theme 😊

Clvrgrl7771

I feel a, "What the fuck?" vibe coming from the beautiful owl.

Clareraynor 🐸1

This is beautiful Laurie 😍

swandiveswim.bsky.social

@swandiveswim.bsky.social

#Birds Helen Bennett 🌿 @helenbennett.bsky.social says today's #BirdOfTheDay Alt: is #UnsungBirds any underrated bird that needs the spotlight! The Pine Siskin doesn't get much notice or respect in my area.

A small, brown streaked bird with a sharp pointed beak, faces left perched on slender branch surrounded by green leaves.

4203d ago

Lecia Michelle

@leciamichelle.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel. This great blue heron knows how to the pose! #birds #photography #birdsofbluesky

3993d ago

pirategrace.bsky.social1

Yes he does! Beautiful photo 💖

Doug Engstrom1

Great shot, but I have to admit that neck position weirds me out a little.

Mark Coupe Photography

@mcoupephotography.bsky.social

Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel. Any bird looking like it's posing for a magazine cover. I think this Northern pygmy owl qualifies. #birds #owls #northernpygmyowl #mcoupephotography

2923d ago

Dave Meredith

@davemeredith.bsky.social

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #BirdSupermodel. A male Common Kingfisher posing for the camera. #Cheshire #ECK #photography #birds #nature #wildlife #Kodachrome #1990s #ManualFocus

2974d ago

Graham Jones1

This one looks good and he knows it. Great capture, Dave.

Helen Bennett 🌿1

Gorgeous shot, Dave. .. theme perfect!👌✨️

Sharon R.1

What a beautiful bird capture, Dave! 🤩

Jason1

Perfect capture Dave of what I hear is an extremely popular bird 😉👌🏼

Ron McIntyre

@ronmac11.bsky.social

Hawk owl #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel

A grey,black and white owl perched in the top of pine trees.

3024d ago

Kathy 💙

@gatrueblue.bsky.social

"Hurry please, I think my foot is slipping". #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel, any bird looking like it is posing for a magazine cover shoot. A Great White Egret spotted on my last park walk. #bird #nature #photography #ECK

A beautiful Great White Egret stands on the bottom of a train trestle near the waters edge at Cherokee Park in Thomasville, Georgia. He looks as if he is posing for the cover of "Field and Stream" southeast edition. Captured 10/3/2026

2924d ago

Kathy 💙3

Thank you, @cantankerous55.bsky.social I appreciate the repost. 🫶🏻📸

Kathy 💙2

Thank you to all who liked and reposted, I am humbled by your kindness! 🪶🌹📸

GrisGris2

Last week, I was driving home and one of these guys flew across the road right in front of my car! I managed to stop in time but I would have freaked out if I'd hit him! He was fishing in the roadside ditches and decided to switch sides!

julielfrost.bsky.social

@julielfrost.bsky.social

Not a glamour shot, but ridiculously tall and thin. I give you a great egret as a #BirdSupermodel for today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme. #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #WadingBird #Photography

A horizontal image of a great egret standing in shallow water. Facing the camera, the focus is on its straight, elongated neck.

2683d ago

Right but not right1

You can never be too thin or too rich.

Lori1

The Twiggy of birds 😁

Aniah Leeze Garcia 🦖 (Comms OPEN)1

How is that thing even real 😭

Aintright

@aintright.bsky.social

Daphne the Dipper with the 'looking back over the shoulder' pose. Classic. #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel #ECK #birds #Photography #nature

2784d ago

Catlieb1

Great picture! Are all Dippers Daphnes? I have established names for lots of animals, Sally Coyote, Benjamin Bear. Daphne Dipper will be added!

SharonB.1

Definitely super model move morning 👏 fabulous Daphne and the capture 📷

The Garden Jungle

@thegardenjungle.bsky.social

Here is my #BirdSuperModel for #BirdOfTheDay today, it is a young Mallard which I took whilst lying down to get the angle as it walked towards me #birds #thegardenjungle #wildlifephotography #birdwatching #shropshire #UKwildlife #birdphotography #canon #photography

2464d ago

Helen Bennett 🌿3

Beautiful shot... the low angle is wonderful and perfect for the theme! 👌✨️

rebeccam31.bsky.social1

So sweet! Look at that baby walking the catwalk!

Paul’s Pics

@paulspics.bsky.social

The Common Grackle Unsung and beautiful at the same time. #BirdOfTheDay #BirdSupermodel #UnsungBirds #Birds #Photography

2423d ago

Lori Batchelor🇨🇦

@lorichirp.bsky.social

Per Helen: Today's #BirdOfTheDay is #BirdSupermodel Any bird captured looking like it's posing for a magazine cover shoot Alt: #UnsungBirds any underrated bird that needs the spotlight! Reposting a favourite shot: A male Mandarin posing for a Duckmance novel! #birds #photography #ECK

2193d ago

Mr-Write1

Excellent capture! On my Life list.

Glen Grambo 🇨🇦1

Fantastic! What a great hairdo!

wizard prang1

Oh my. Spectacular bird, spectacular photo! Wow. 🩵😍

Marjo Slingerland-Boks1

So beautiful Lori ✨️ 🧡

Justine Jones1

Wonderful photo and perfect for the theme. 😍🤩

Graham Jones

@oldmanrambling.bsky.social

Helen's choice of #BirdSupermodel for the #BirdOfTheDay can mean only one thing for me … Roberto #Robin, adored by my lovely wife, was the perfect model. They are both gone now but the pictures remain a comfort. #ForJanet #BirdPhotography #EastCoastKin #iPhonePhotography