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Wouter Kbouter
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I like to share some of my bird pictures with the world, enjoy the beauty of nature! All pictures I post are taken by and owned by myself (except for any reposts).
Today's theme is #birds&bugs, as per @alan678.bsky.social, and this Blue Tit certainly seemed quite happy with it's snack! Taken last year at Oxford Island Nature Reserve, Northern Ireland. Enjoy!

#birds #birdoftheday #pimpelmees #wildlife #photography
February 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
As per @robcrank68.bsky.social, today's themes are #waterbirds and #blue, and I'm not the only one picking a Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). One of my favourites from last year, which was high up my wishlist! Enjoy!

#birds #birdoftheday #ijsvogel #vogels #wildlife #photography
February 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Today is for #oddcouples and I found a fitting one on #RathlinIsland last year. A Lesser(?) Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) trying to steal away a Common Guillemot (Uria aalge), while the rest of them just looks on. Enjoy!

#birdoftheday #wildlife #birds #mantelmeeuw #zeekoet #northernireland
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Plenty of birds were busy preening this morning, including this Mute Swan (Cygnus olor). Quite fitting for today's alt theme #blurred, as per @alan678.bsky.social. Enjoy and have a great weekend!

#birds #birdoftheday #knobbelzwaan #swan #photography #wildlife #nlbirding #netherlands
February 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
When I moved into my current, temporary, apartment last year, I didn't expect much when it came to #birds. But it surprised me! Last September a flock of Long-tailed Tits (Aegithalos caudatus) showed up and some even sat still long enough for a picture!

#backyardbirds #staartmees #birdoftheday
February 4, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Just over a week ago I saw my first Horned Larks (Eremophila alpestris) on the island of #Texel, the Netherlands. Really pretty birds! Enjoy!

#birds #strandleeuwerik #photography #wildlife #nlbirding #lark
February 3, 2026 at 6:53 PM
As per @robcrank68.bsky.social, today's theme is #reflections. Little Egrets (Egretta garzetta) are growing in numbers here and I'm always happy to see these graceful birds! Enjoy!

#birds #birdoftheday #kleinezilverreiger #nlbirding #photography #wildlife #egret
February 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Reposted by Wouter Kbouter
Green woodpecker having a moment of reflection.

Shot from a hide in Drenthe, The Netherlands.

#BirdOfTheDay #Reflections #EastCoastKin #Birds
February 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Reposted by Wouter Kbouter
"Life is what you celebrate today"
Goedemorgen vanuit een koud Veluws bos
Er staat een adembenemend koude wind, niet fijn
Wens iedereen een mooie dinsdag toe!
#natuurliefhebber
#natuur
#natuurfotografie
#nature
#naturephotography
#fotografie
#photography
#Birds
#Vogels
#Kerkuil
#Barnowl
#Uilen
#Owls
February 3, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Today's theme for #birdoftheday is #openbeak and the alt theme is #openwings, so why not both?! Enjoy these Common Terns (Sterna hirundo)! Taken last year in June at @rspb.bsky.social Portmore Lough, Northern Ireland.

#birds #visdief #northernireland #portmorelough #wildlife #photography #rspb
February 2, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Female and male Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), probably my favourite pictures of #ducks. Take a few years ago at Jökulsárlón, Iceland. Enjoy!

#birds #birdoftheday #wildlife #photography #Iceland #jokulsarlon #eider
January 31, 2026 at 4:15 PM
And to actually show you their behaviour, here's a little video I took of the squabbling pheasants! The one on the left didn't seem to want to let the other one past!
#birds #pheasant #fazant #texel #nlbirding #wildlife
January 30, 2026 at 5:18 PM
It was a quiet month for photography, but I found these squabbling Common Pheasants (Phasianus colchicus). They were too busy to be scared, so finally managed to snap some close-ups. They are remarkably beautiful! Enjoy!

#favouriteofthemonth #birds #birdoftheday #fazant #texel #nlbirding
January 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today's theme for #birdoftheday is #eyecontact, as per @alan678.bsky.social I just had to dig this Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) pic out of my archives! Got really lucky with how the eye came out through the branches. Enjoy!

#birds #ransuil #nlbirding #photography #wildlife
January 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Last year I did some volunteering for the @rspb.bsky.social on #RathlinIsland, Northern Ireland. As it was spring time, there was lots of bird activity. Thought this European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) was a nice pick for #birdoftheday. Enjoy!

#birds #finch #putter #wildlife #photography
January 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus) enjoying some seeds. Taken last year at #MarkerWadden, the Netherlands. Enjoy!

#birds #birdoftheday #brownisbeautiful #wildlife #photography #nlbirding #baarmannetje

(And of course I forgot to actually attach the picture...)
January 27, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The theme for #birdoftheday as set by @robcrank68.bsky.social is #paddling. This Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is a rare visitor in the Netherlands. This one's been around for a few months now. Taken at #eendrachtspolder, the Netherlands.

#birds #nlbirding #addbirder #photography #wildlife
January 26, 2026 at 6:27 PM
A Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) with a sharp eye out. Taken in Limburg, the Netherlands

#birdoftheday #birds #poise #nlbirding #photography #wildlife #boomklever #nuthatch
January 25, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I've always liked flying #swans, and especially this one silhouetted against the low winter sun. Korendijkse Slikken, the Netherlands.

#birds #nlbirding #wildlife #photography #birdoftheday
January 24, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Reposted by Wouter Kbouter
Redwing almost finished, just the leggy wegs to go. Not my favourite painting, but enjoying the learning process and trying to not be overly self critical 🫠
#birds #art #artist #watercolour #birding #ukbirds #ukartist #watercolourart #botanicalart #naturalhistoryart
January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Can't do a #tailsup post without a Wren! This fledgling suddenly popped up out of a ditch. Apparently they have that angry look straight from the nest, though it seemed happy to pose for some pictures! Taken at #RathlinIsland, Norhern Ireland.

#birdoftheday #wildlife #birds #winterkoning
January 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM
With the #birdoftheday theme #singing, I had to think of this Redpoll (Acanthis flammea). He really seems to be putting in an effort! Taken in Iceland, near Myvatn. Enjoy!

#birds #wildlife #birding #photography #barmsijs
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
#FeedingTime for this family of Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus). Part of the same series as my cover photo, shot last summer.

#birds #birdoftheday #nlbirds #fuut #wildlife
January 20, 2026 at 7:27 PM
A Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) in late afternoon #WinterLight. Picture taken at 'Korendijkse Slikken', the Netherlands.

#birds #birdoftheday #addbirder #photography #wildlife #marshharrier
January 19, 2026 at 6:50 PM
A Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) in the last light of day on a very cold Christmas day. Taken at 'Nieuwe Driemanspolder', the Netherlands.

#birds #wildlife #photography #addBirder
January 13, 2026 at 9:01 AM