Tony Rinaud
@tonyrinaud.bsky.social
🇫🇷 PhD, interested in species interactions. Omics enthusiast and bino/camera holder! He/him
#BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge host, summaries: 19pm CET on Sundays!
Rules & country lists: shorturl.at/vflCU
Buy me a coffee: shorturl.at/jCFOX
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#BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge host, summaries: 19pm CET on Sundays!
Rules & country lists: shorturl.at/vflCU
Buy me a coffee: shorturl.at/jCFOX
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We are at the end of November but still receiving tons of new species from all over the world for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge!
Now three countries have crossed the 700 species mark, the latest being India! Check the top 40 below:
Now three countries have crossed the 700 species mark, the latest being India! Check the top 40 below:
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If you wish to participate, share a bird picture taken this year and add the location and the #BirdsSeenIn2025 hashtag to your post!
Check the link in bio for missing species of the 156 countries already contributing!
Check the link in bio for missing species of the 156 countries already contributing!
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
If you wish to participate, share a bird picture taken this year and add the location and the #BirdsSeenIn2025 hashtag to your post!
Check the link in bio for missing species of the 156 countries already contributing!
Check the link in bio for missing species of the 156 countries already contributing!
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Apalis Rwenzori is a small insect-eating bird found montane forests of mostly east & central Africa. Seen in pairs or small groups. Species is threatened due to habitat loss. markscheflen.com #apalisrwenzori #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #birds #biodiversity #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark #uganda
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Apalis Rwenzori is a small insect-eating bird found montane forests of mostly east & central Africa. Seen in pairs or small groups. Species is threatened due to habitat loss. markscheflen.com #apalisrwenzori #BirdsSeenIn2025 #birds #birds #biodiversity #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark #uganda
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A Mute Swan swims right #OnTheEdge for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, a Little Egret marks the boundary while a Grey Heron focuses on dinner.
#birds #Austria #BirdsSeenIn2025 #waterbirds #onthepond #summergreen #ThisIsMyParadise
#birds #Austria #BirdsSeenIn2025 #waterbirds #onthepond #summergreen #ThisIsMyParadise
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
A Mute Swan swims right #OnTheEdge for today's #BirdOfTheDay theme, a Little Egret marks the boundary while a Grey Heron focuses on dinner.
#birds #Austria #BirdsSeenIn2025 #waterbirds #onthepond #summergreen #ThisIsMyParadise
#birds #Austria #BirdsSeenIn2025 #waterbirds #onthepond #summergreen #ThisIsMyParadise
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The #WesternCape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 3: 13th November 2025
A delightful morning in Kirstenbosch before heading along the coast and then inland to the rolling farmland tracks. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
A delightful morning in Kirstenbosch before heading along the coast and then inland to the rolling farmland tracks. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The #WesternCape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 3: 13th November 2025
A delightful morning in Kirstenbosch before heading along the coast and then inland to the rolling farmland tracks. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
A delightful morning in Kirstenbosch before heading along the coast and then inland to the rolling farmland tracks. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
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The Western Cape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 2: 12th November 2025
Most of the day was spent at sea before a slightly wobbly walk around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Most of the day was spent at sea before a slightly wobbly walk around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Western Cape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 2: 12th November 2025
Most of the day was spent at sea before a slightly wobbly walk around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Most of the day was spent at sea before a slightly wobbly walk around Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
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A few birds from North Thailand earlier this year…
1. Rufous-bellied Niltava
2. Verditer Flycatcher
3. Grey-headed Parrotbill
4. Sapphire Flycatcher
March 2025
🙏 to @black_magpie_is (insta) for guiding.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #thailand #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
1. Rufous-bellied Niltava
2. Verditer Flycatcher
3. Grey-headed Parrotbill
4. Sapphire Flycatcher
March 2025
🙏 to @black_magpie_is (insta) for guiding.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #thailand #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
September 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
A few birds from North Thailand earlier this year…
1. Rufous-bellied Niltava
2. Verditer Flycatcher
3. Grey-headed Parrotbill
4. Sapphire Flycatcher
March 2025
🙏 to @black_magpie_is (insta) for guiding.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #thailand #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
1. Rufous-bellied Niltava
2. Verditer Flycatcher
3. Grey-headed Parrotbill
4. Sapphire Flycatcher
March 2025
🙏 to @black_magpie_is (insta) for guiding.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #thailand #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
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Orange-bellied Leafbird
The main issue for this family of birds is habitat loss, but the illegal cage-bird trade is decimating populations in some areas.
This one seen near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mar 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #thailand #conservation
The main issue for this family of birds is habitat loss, but the illegal cage-bird trade is decimating populations in some areas.
This one seen near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mar 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #thailand #conservation
September 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Orange-bellied Leafbird
The main issue for this family of birds is habitat loss, but the illegal cage-bird trade is decimating populations in some areas.
This one seen near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mar 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #thailand #conservation
The main issue for this family of birds is habitat loss, but the illegal cage-bird trade is decimating populations in some areas.
This one seen near Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mar 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #thailand #conservation
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Sulawesi endemic small raptors…
1 & 3. Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk
2 & 4. Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk
Tangkoko, Aug 25
#birds #birding #raptors #sparrowhawks #sulawesi #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography
1 & 3. Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk
2 & 4. Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk
Tangkoko, Aug 25
#birds #birding #raptors #sparrowhawks #sulawesi #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography
September 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Sulawesi endemic small raptors…
1 & 3. Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk
2 & 4. Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk
Tangkoko, Aug 25
#birds #birding #raptors #sparrowhawks #sulawesi #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography
1 & 3. Vinous-breasted Sparrowhawk
2 & 4. Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk
Tangkoko, Aug 25
#birds #birding #raptors #sparrowhawks #sulawesi #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography
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1&2. Snowy-browed Flycatcher. Widespread in montane regions of Asia - cute 🥰
3. Turquoise (Warbling) Flycatcher
4. Citrine Canary-Flycatcher
Both found in parts of Wallacea/Philippines.
Mt Mahawu, Aug 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #sulawesi
3. Turquoise (Warbling) Flycatcher
4. Citrine Canary-Flycatcher
Both found in parts of Wallacea/Philippines.
Mt Mahawu, Aug 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #sulawesi
September 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
1&2. Snowy-browed Flycatcher. Widespread in montane regions of Asia - cute 🥰
3. Turquoise (Warbling) Flycatcher
4. Citrine Canary-Flycatcher
Both found in parts of Wallacea/Philippines.
Mt Mahawu, Aug 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #sulawesi
3. Turquoise (Warbling) Flycatcher
4. Citrine Canary-Flycatcher
Both found in parts of Wallacea/Philippines.
Mt Mahawu, Aug 25.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #sulawesi
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Thankfully, someone has already thought of an adjective to describe this bird. It’s a:
Superb Fruit-Dove
Though resplendent, scintillating, arresting would all be apt. Any more?
Mt Mahawu, Sulawesi
Aug 2025
#birds #birding #birdphotography #sulawesi #naturephotography
Superb Fruit-Dove
Though resplendent, scintillating, arresting would all be apt. Any more?
Mt Mahawu, Sulawesi
Aug 2025
#birds #birding #birdphotography #sulawesi #naturephotography
August 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Thankfully, someone has already thought of an adjective to describe this bird. It’s a:
Superb Fruit-Dove
Though resplendent, scintillating, arresting would all be apt. Any more?
Mt Mahawu, Sulawesi
Aug 2025
#birds #birding #birdphotography #sulawesi #naturephotography
Superb Fruit-Dove
Though resplendent, scintillating, arresting would all be apt. Any more?
Mt Mahawu, Sulawesi
Aug 2025
#birds #birding #birdphotography #sulawesi #naturephotography
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Two Rails one Megapode
1. Barred Rail
2. Buff-banded Rail
3. Philippine Megapode (don’t look to closely it’s not a great photo, since they are tricky to in the open)
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Aug 25
#bird #birding #rallidae #birdphotography #naturephotography #sulawesi
1. Barred Rail
2. Buff-banded Rail
3. Philippine Megapode (don’t look to closely it’s not a great photo, since they are tricky to in the open)
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Aug 25
#bird #birding #rallidae #birdphotography #naturephotography #sulawesi
August 22, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Two Rails one Megapode
1. Barred Rail
2. Buff-banded Rail
3. Philippine Megapode (don’t look to closely it’s not a great photo, since they are tricky to in the open)
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Aug 25
#bird #birding #rallidae #birdphotography #naturephotography #sulawesi
1. Barred Rail
2. Buff-banded Rail
3. Philippine Megapode (don’t look to closely it’s not a great photo, since they are tricky to in the open)
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Aug 25
#bird #birding #rallidae #birdphotography #naturephotography #sulawesi
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Rubbish picture but this is an Aplomado Falcon taking flight in San Pedro de Atacama this morning.
#BirdsSeenIn2025
#BirdsSeenIn2025
November 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Rubbish picture but this is an Aplomado Falcon taking flight in San Pedro de Atacama this morning.
#BirdsSeenIn2025
#BirdsSeenIn2025
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November 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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#BirdsSeenIn2025
#Parelduiker #Gavia_arctica
#Black_throated_Loon in the #Netherlands .
Have a good day.
@britishnatureguide.bsky.social
@tonyrinaud.bsky.social
#Vogels #Birds
#Parelduiker #Gavia_arctica
#Black_throated_Loon in the #Netherlands .
Have a good day.
@britishnatureguide.bsky.social
@tonyrinaud.bsky.social
#Vogels #Birds
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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"Those Wings Are Broad!" - The Broad-winged #hawk is one of two raptors resident in Saint Lucia. If you hear their high-pitched, raspy whistling just look up and there one is! Grand Riviere, St. Lucia.
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
"Those Wings Are Broad!" - The Broad-winged #hawk is one of two raptors resident in Saint Lucia. If you hear their high-pitched, raspy whistling just look up and there one is! Grand Riviere, St. Lucia.
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
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#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #Ecuador
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2025, #birds, #Ecuador
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
Jardin Botanico/Portoviejo - Lurking in deep shadows of scrubby trees, the Greater Anis (Crotophaga major) looked more like black turkeys than Anis! Eventually the neighborhood feathered residents chased these intruders to other perches and better view!
Reposted by Tony Rinaud
Another one of the Red-necked Grebe on "my" local lake
😍
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #nature #naturephotography #water #birdphotography
😍
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #nature #naturephotography #water #birdphotography
November 27, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Another one of the Red-necked Grebe on "my" local lake
😍
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #nature #naturephotography #water #birdphotography
😍
#birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #nature #naturephotography #water #birdphotography
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The Western Cape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 4: 14 Nov 2025
The day was spent in the West Coast NP where Ostriches patrolled the beaches not far from roosting terns & waders while Francolins & Korhaan lurked in the dry scrub. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
The day was spent in the West Coast NP where Ostriches patrolled the beaches not far from roosting terns & waders while Francolins & Korhaan lurked in the dry scrub. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Western Cape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 4: 14 Nov 2025
The day was spent in the West Coast NP where Ostriches patrolled the beaches not far from roosting terns & waders while Francolins & Korhaan lurked in the dry scrub. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
The day was spent in the West Coast NP where Ostriches patrolled the beaches not far from roosting terns & waders while Francolins & Korhaan lurked in the dry scrub. blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
That's a handful of new species for Australia's bird list in the #BirdsSeenIn challenge, thanks to @leitchbird.bsky.social and Elke Link!
#BirdsSeenIn2025
#BirdsSeenIn2025
A few more from Cocos (Keeling) Islands from Elke Link. #BirdsSeenIn2025 @tonyrinaud.bsky.social The Red-necked Phalarope -a good vagrant!
November 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
That's a handful of new species for Australia's bird list in the #BirdsSeenIn challenge, thanks to @leitchbird.bsky.social and Elke Link!
#BirdsSeenIn2025
#BirdsSeenIn2025
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A good variety from Elke Link who was on Cocos (Keeling) Islands last week. #BirdsSeenIn2025 @tonyrinaud.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A good variety from Elke Link who was on Cocos (Keeling) Islands last week. #BirdsSeenIn2025 @tonyrinaud.bsky.social
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Sulawesi Hanging Parrot (Great Hanging Parrot) ♂, Sulawesi Scops & Sulawesi Masked Owls from my trip last month
As their names suggest, these non-passerines are #endemic to #Sulawesi Region
🦜🦉
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #naturebeauty #parrot #owls #Indonesia #cutebirds
As their names suggest, these non-passerines are #endemic to #Sulawesi Region
🦜🦉
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #naturebeauty #parrot #owls #Indonesia #cutebirds
November 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Sulawesi Hanging Parrot (Great Hanging Parrot) ♂, Sulawesi Scops & Sulawesi Masked Owls from my trip last month
As their names suggest, these non-passerines are #endemic to #Sulawesi Region
🦜🦉
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #naturebeauty #parrot #owls #Indonesia #cutebirds
As their names suggest, these non-passerines are #endemic to #Sulawesi Region
🦜🦉
#BirdsSeenIn2025 #birdphotography #birding #birdwatching #naturebeauty #parrot #owls #Indonesia #cutebirds
Reposted by Tony Rinaud
The Western Cape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 5: 15th November 2025
The morning was spent Larking around before some windblown saltwork waders, coffee top up & then the long drive to Ceres, the Karoo and the mountains.
blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
The morning was spent Larking around before some windblown saltwork waders, coffee top up & then the long drive to Ceres, the Karoo and the mountains.
blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Western Cape for @oriolebirding.bsky.social - Day 5: 15th November 2025
The morning was spent Larking around before some windblown saltwork waders, coffee top up & then the long drive to Ceres, the Karoo and the mountains.
blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
The morning was spent Larking around before some windblown saltwork waders, coffee top up & then the long drive to Ceres, the Karoo and the mountains.
blueeyedbirding.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-... #BirdsSeenIn2025
Reposted by Tony Rinaud
"Your Friendly Neighboorhood #Cuckoo" - If there's one bird I can count on here, that is scarce elsewhere it's a Mangrove cuckoo. Beausejour, #SaintLucia.
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
November 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"Your Friendly Neighboorhood #Cuckoo" - If there's one bird I can count on here, that is scarce elsewhere it's a Mangrove cuckoo. Beausejour, #SaintLucia.
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
#birds #wildlife #animals #photography #BirdsSeenIn2025
Reposted by Tony Rinaud
We are at the end of November but still receiving tons of new species from all over the world for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge!
Now three countries have crossed the 700 species mark, the latest being India! Check the top 40 below:
Now three countries have crossed the 700 species mark, the latest being India! Check the top 40 below:
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We are at the end of November but still receiving tons of new species from all over the world for the #BirdsSeenIn2025 challenge!
Now three countries have crossed the 700 species mark, the latest being India! Check the top 40 below:
Now three countries have crossed the 700 species mark, the latest being India! Check the top 40 below:
Reposted by Tony Rinaud
One of the many many shots we got on an enchanted morning of really tiny, 'sparrow sized' Eurasian Pygmy Owl in #Slovenia a few weeks ago.
#Birds #BirdsSeenin2025 #Owls #inthewoods #smallones #wildlifephotograohy #getoutside #nature #BirdTherapy #earthcapture
#Birds #BirdsSeenin2025 #Owls #inthewoods #smallones #wildlifephotograohy #getoutside #nature #BirdTherapy #earthcapture
November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
One of the many many shots we got on an enchanted morning of really tiny, 'sparrow sized' Eurasian Pygmy Owl in #Slovenia a few weeks ago.
#Birds #BirdsSeenin2025 #Owls #inthewoods #smallones #wildlifephotograohy #getoutside #nature #BirdTherapy #earthcapture
#Birds #BirdsSeenin2025 #Owls #inthewoods #smallones #wildlifephotograohy #getoutside #nature #BirdTherapy #earthcapture