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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 6h

Behind the lens 🎒📷
The journey here took 2.5 hours by car and 1 hour on foot. But moments like this are worth it. 🌿💚
How many kilometers would you walk for the perfect photo?

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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 1d

It costs $0.00 to support a 43 y.o. wildlife photographer from Czechia 🇨🇿
Decades of patience, silence, and love for the wild — shared through every photograph I take. 🦉📸
I capture moments from the wild, from misty mornings over Czech ponds to cliffside gannets by the sea. 🌏

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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 1d

📸 In the field, perfectly blended with nature 🌿
Patience, silence, and harmony – that’s the essence of successful bird photography. 🦉✨
#nature #birdlife #owl #tawnyowl #worldmigratoryday #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 1d

Morning in the forest 🌫️ Foggy morning, absolute silence… until this little hunter appeared. 🦉✨ Have you ever spotted a Tawny Owl in the wild?
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 2d

Weekly highlight ✨ Ending the week with this unforgettable moment captured in the wild. 🦅 Moments like this make every hike worth it.
#nature #birdlife #woodpecker #worldmigratoryday #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 3d

🌅 At one of my favorite spots, I often enjoy breathtaking sunrises like this one.
The silence, the cool morning air, and the first rays of light… moments that make early mornings worth it. 🌿✨
#nature #birdlife #sunrise #dron #morning
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 4d

🐦 Welcome to my profile!
Sharing moments from the wild – misty mornings over Czech ponds, gannets on sea cliffs, and a loving bird pair ❤️
Nature, birds, and quiet light 📸

#birdphotography #wildlife #naturelovers #czechwildlife #birds #naturephotography #seabirds #birdwatching

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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 4d

🐦 Three moments from Helgoland Island in the North Sea 🌊
1️⃣ Northern gannet in flight – graceful and precise like an arrow.
2️⃣ Bathed in the golden light of sunset☀️
3️⃣ And finally – a loving pair of these stunning seabirds❤️
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 5d

Even on a rainy day, this colorful bird shines like a rainbow 🌈. Its feathers repel water surprisingly well — after the rain stops, it just shakes off the drops and keeps hunting insects in the air! 🐝💨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 6d

Boreal Owl 🦉
A mysterious little predator of the northern forests — silent, watchful, and perfectly adapted to life in the dark. 🌲✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 7d

A young Boreal Owl peeking curiously from behind a tree 🦉🌲 Those big yellow eyes full of wonder — nature never stops amazing! 💛✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 8d

🦉A graceful nocturnal hunter with striking orange eyes and distinctive ear tufts. It roosts quietly in dense trees during the day, blending perfectly with the branches. 🌙✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 9d

Common Kestrel 🪶 — a small hunter, often seen hovering gracefully above fields in search of prey. This elegant falcon is one of the most widespread birds of prey in Europe. 🦅✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 9d

Two European Bee-eaters 🐦🐦 — a burst of colors in the sky! 🌈 These elegant hunters catch insects right in the air, showing perfect coordination and grace.✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 13d

Great Grey Owl 🦉 – one of the largest owls in the world! With its striking facial disk and silent flight, master of the northern forests 🌲❄️. Mysterious, elegant ✨.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 14d

The Common Kingfisher – a jewel of rivers and ponds, with shimmering blue and bright orange plumage. A patient hunter, diving for fish with incredible speed.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 16d

Autumn Expedition Velký Tisý 2025 – moments of peace, patience, and anticipation. Birding and bird photography are about harmony with nature, quiet waiting, and the joy of every sighting. 🍂📸✨
#nature #bird #BirdConservation

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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 17d

Snowy owl is one of the most iconic owls. Its white plumage allows it to blend perfectly with snowy landscapes, making it both an excellent hunter and a master of camouflage 👀❄️.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 19d

Common Raven – a magnificent and intelligent bird 🐦, often seen soaring high in the sky or heard with its deep, resonant calls. 🪶
#nature #bird #wild #raven #birdlife #birding #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 20d

European Bee-eater with its catch. These birds are not only stunning in appearance, but also fascinating to watch as they hunt insects on the wing. 🐦🦋
#nature #bird #wild #BirdConservation
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 21d

Early morning magic 🌅 — at 6 a.m., this secretive Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) stepped out of the reeds. An unforgettable encounter.
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 22d

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) – a small and elegant wader often found along rivers, ponds and sandbanks. A subtle but beautiful bird of wetlands. 🌿🐦
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · 28d

✨ First day of the Velký Tisý Expedition – Autumn 2025 ✨
57 bird species in one day! 🦅🌿 From the majestic White-tailed Eagle to the elegant Eurasian Curlew and the rare Ruddy Turnstone – nature was full of surprises today. 🍂
And the adventure has only just begun! 🚶‍♂️🔭
#birdconservation #bird #birding

Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · Sep 14

The Peregrine Falcon – a true master of speed and precision. Known as the fastest animal on Earth, it can reach over 300 km/h during its breathtaking dive for prey. 🦅✨
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Jiří Švestka photography @jirisvestkaphoto.bsky.social · Sep 13

The Boreal Owl is a secretive night hunter of northern forests, perfectly adapted to life in the shadows. 🌲🦉✨
#nature #bird #wild #beeeater #fog #BirdConservation
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