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Based in 🇳🇱🇪🇺. I love cats (big and small), nature and wildlife, books (fiction and non-fiction), politics, history, photography (Nikon P950). Favourite series: Vera, The West Wing. All pictures are mine, unless I state otherwise.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

A thing of beauty but quite elusive these past weeks. #sun

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Now breeding season is over, it’s practically impossible to find the kingfishers. 🪶

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Now for something completely different. I spent a girl’s day out with our 9-year old granddaughter at a former royal palace (now museum) gaping at dresses worn by the royal family and international celebrities like Gaga and Swift. Great fun, but I am knackered!

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Redshank. 🪶

monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Bluethroat with tail display. 🪶

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Pipit and cuckoo from June. 🪶

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

A rather serene picture of a Sedge warbler. 🪶

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Thank you Alan. I was very grateful for that avocet and no wind to disturb its reflection.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

I replaced deplorable with depraved a long time ago to describe him and his cult.

monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

I forgot the 🪶

monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Thanks Rob.

monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

Lovely set Rob.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1h

I have birds in trees and reeds, but for #BirdInABush I could find only one, the house sparrow. So I put in a pied avocet #reflection as well to cover the second theme of Alan’s #BirdOfTheDay.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 2h

Good afternoon Alan. Lovely!

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5h

Splendid Fairy-wren (Malurus splendens) 14cm (5.5in) This Australasian wren is Aka the splendid wren or more colloquially in Western Australia as the blue wren, the splendid fairywren is found across much of Australia. Superb photo of a pair taken by Amarnath Tade in the Perth Hills, Australia #wren

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mimzy 🦋 @imimzy.bsky.social · 1d

The Painted buntings have returned for the Winter.. #birds

mimzy 🦋 @imimzy.bsky.social · Sep 3

A colorful male Painted bunting in all his glory.

#birds #nature #PaintedBunting

A small bird with colorful blue head, red belly, green wings, sitting in tree.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful!

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Will Wilson @2wsphotography.bsky.social · 1d

Malachite Kingfisher - an absolute gem!

📍Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

#Birds #NaturePhotography #Tanzania 🪶

Small, gem-like wetland kingfisher. Shows geographical variation, with most birds having orange underparts, but birds in some parts of the range have a white belly. Found in almost all habitats with water, including streams, rivers, lakes, rice paddies, and lagoons. Sits motionless for long periods before plunging to the water to snatch prey.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1d

And of course another magnificent sunset 😍

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 1d

So folks I’m out looking for a Kingfisher. Won’t be on much till late afternoon. Hope you all have a wonderful day. I’ll leave you with an Irish #sunset . My home. #Ireland #photography #EastCoastKin

Golden Irish sunset over a calm body of water, seen through tall grasses and ferns on the shoreline. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue and glowing orange light breaking through, casting a warm reflection on the rippling surface below. The scene feels peaceful and natural, with the sun low on the horizon behind distant hills.

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1d

I hope you will find one of those blue tits Alan. 😁

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Aintright @aintright.bsky.social · 1d

Bertie the Bullfinch #BirdOfTheDay #ukbirds #birds #wildlife

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monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1d

What’s this? Swearing allegiance to the orange fart?

monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1d

🤢 🤮

monicapelger.bsky.social @monicapelger.bsky.social · 1d

🤣🤣🤣🤣 A grown man (supposedly) and president too (supposedly) whining about his picture. Fecking hell.

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