Becinator

Hi all, I have what may be a strange request. My Nan is in a nursing home and can't go out due to mobility problems, but she loves birds. I show her bird photos I come across online but sometimes it's hard to find a lot of new/interesting ones. If you take any cool bird pictures, could you please add the hashtag #BirdsForBecsNan so I can find them more easily for her? The more colourful/exotic/pretty, the better, but she also likes to see rare/unusual birds.

(here is my crappy rosella photo)

Dec 29, 2024 at 2:29amWeb
Show threadBecinatorDec 29, 2024
Lots of interesting birds in my replies! Going to mute notifications on this post now but I will keep checking the hashtag each time I visit my Nan.
Show threadSteve BellovinDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 @fgbjr My photography account ( @urbandinosaurs) is almost all birds; I also have a blog I update irregularly: https://UrbanDinosaurs.org. Many people use the hashtag #birds; I’ll also boost your request from my photography account so that other birders will see it.
Just a moment...

Show threadThe Dinosaur DaveDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 Paleontologizing on twitch has a whole channel of their discord for bird photos. If she likes birds join that, and then look for thursday-birdsday. Should be literally thousands to go through
Show threadSarah SammisDec 29, 2024
@TheDinosaurDave @artdragon86 I post chicken themed art here: socialbc.ca/@artbysarahsammis
Show threadSarah SammisDec 29, 2024
@TheDinosaurDave @artdragon86 I also have a Flickr album of bird photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pussreboots/albums/72157632178941907/
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Explore this photo album by Pussreboots on Flickr!

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Show threadBecinatorDec 29, 2024
@pussreboots @TheDinosaurDave oooh she'll love the peacocks <3
Show threadScranticDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 @jpm New Holand Honey Eater captured in our garden Xmas eve. #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdsforbecsnan
Show threadCraig AskingsDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 This Kea loved to whisper sweet nothings to my wife. On another trip to NZ the kea took a liking to our car. https://youtu.be/etCRbpGOfWM?si=Yl8RLGUqNlRwZ_j8 #birdsforbecsnan
Kea at Death’s corner. Trying to eat our Tesla

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Show threadSteve's PlaceDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 One to follow is @Swede1952
Show threadSwede’s PhotographsDec 29, 2024

@steter @artdragon86

😃👍

Show threadJoanna HolmanDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 here are some Australian birds I’ve seen lately
Show threadPatrick Lam Dec 29, 2024
@joannaholman @artdragon86 what's with the underparts on the lorikeet?!
Show threadJoanna HolmanDec 29, 2024
@va2lam @artdragon86 their dressed by a toddler, disco vibes extend to their entire outfits
Show threadPatrick Lam Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 here's a South Island Robin/kakaruai that was hanging out the other day. #BirdsForBecsNan
Show threadJohn McChesney-YoungDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 Ed Yong's latest newsletter has some wonderful bird photos: https://buttondown.com/edyong209/archive/the-eds-up-on-community/
The Ed's Up - On Community

In the talk I gave at the XOXO Festival this summer, I spoke about doubling down on my community. I’ve noticed that whenever I use that word, people...

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Show thread Pixy's Journey Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 I know @alexpsmith shares loads of beautiful bird snaps! Maybe there are some on their account that your Nan would like. 😊 Boosted, so hopefully more bird lovers will see and share! 🐦
Show threadTerrorBite 🦁Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 Sure! Here's a male Gang-Gang Cockatoo. Photo taken by me in the south of Canberra, 25th January 2024. These birds are listed as vulnerable, but seem to like appearing in Canberra. #BirdsForBecsNan
Show threadTerrorBite 🦁Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 Here's the female of the same species, lacking the bright red head. Taken same day on the same tree, they seem to be a pair. #BirdsForBecsNan
Show threadTerrorBite 🦁Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 here's a photo that's not out of focus
Show threadthefathippyDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86

I hope Nan likes rainbow lorikeets 😁

Here's a start.

#BirdsForBecsNan

Show threadthefathippyDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86

#BirdsForBecsNan

Here's three more from home. 🙂

Show threadLizzie_gDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 see how many she can count in this pic (might need to zoom).
Show threadanamukDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 @TarkabarkaHolgy do you follow @mybirdcards? They have a lot of great bird content
Show threadanamukDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 @TarkabarkaHolgy also @JimsPhotos is great,but the birds are mostly fairly common UK birds.
Show threadJim Howard-Birt 🐦📸: PhotosDec 29, 2024
@anamuk @artdragon86 @TarkabarkaHolgy ahh, sorry about that...
Show threadAske KammerDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86

Please meet the Dracula Parrot!

https://www.reddit.com/r/NatureIsFuckingLit/comments/1fehhd0/dracula_parrot/

Show threadCCochardDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 you could follow @ jaztrophysicist. He publishes a lot of bird pictures on the weekends
Show threadMike [SEC=OFFICIAL]Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 attn @david  
Show threadMarcus AdamsDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 I may have a few I've taken at various zoo trips and such, I'll post some if I can find them.
Show threadLucky_so_and_soDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 Hi! I took this one yesterday. It depicts three Brazilian curicacas (something like koo-ree-kah-kahs) and a fourth one is out of the picture. They are always seen in couples. #birdsforbecsnan
Show threadBenjohnDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 not a photo, but perhaps she would enjoy this https://timberfestival.org.uk/soundsoftheforest-soundmap/
Show threadMarcus AdamsDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86 I was going to attach all the images directly, but I can only attach 4 images at a time and Mastodon is capping me at 16MB (some of these are close to that by themselves), so instead, here's one that fits in a single comment and a link to view the rest on my Proton Drive.

https://drive.proton.me/urls/FV5XPHPRZW#1jWIybAOxL9p

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Show threadEllen BakkerDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 #birdsforbecsnan Here's my new friend, through the dirty window. Dutch name: Vlaamse gaai.
Show threadOllie BoermansDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 🦜 @birds
Show threadKim van WykDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86 you might find Birds of Eden's galleries worth a look: https://www.birdsofeden.co.za/albums

It's a multi acre enclosed free-flight bird sanctuary here in South Africa - their galleries include pictures taken by tourists from around the world.

#BirdsForBecsNan

Birds of Eden Free Flight Sanctuary, Plettenberg Bay, RSA

Birds of Eden is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate and bird sanctuary. Eco-tourism child friendly activity, educating visitors on wildlife conservation

Show threadKate Nyhan is changing serversDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86
Not especially pretty, but pretty funny! Turkeys jumping for blackberries :)
https://vimeo.com/1002436093
#BirdsForBecksNan
turkeys jumping for blackberries

This is "turkeys jumping for blackberries" by Kate Nyhan on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Show threadJKrotkovDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86

Hi Becinator's Nan. Hope you enjoy these birds.

Show threadחנן כהן • Hanan CohenDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 many bird photos in the photography hashtag
Show threadSean RandallDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86 Have a look at one of the later posts from @billyjoebowers about the sparrows.
Amazing.

#BirdsForBecsNan

Show threadHees Daman Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 @JohanDiederik Your Nan will probably enjoy drawings of birds too. This one is made by @orbite and it shows up on my desktop quiet frequently. I enjoy it very much.
Show threadAudrey McLarenDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 #birdsforbecsnan This was taken during the lockdown in 2020. We had the most exquisite birds in our backyard during that time, including this rose breasted grosbeak!
Show threadZen Zero ☯️ ◯Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 @nazgul If you’re on bluesky, you should check out https://bsky.app/profile/vickyoutenphoto.bsky.social, who always has really great stuff, usually birds. On here, try following @jendefer , who reposts lots of great bird photos.
Vicky Outen Photo CPAGB (@vickyoutenphoto.bsky.social)

Published photographer Mainly #wildlife 🪶 🦉 Images ©️ https://linktr.ee/vickyoutenphoto

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Show threadLeamValleyDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86

She may like these accounts :

@Jgbird @Cyanistes
@JimsPhotos
@MikeSaccone_
@GriffithPark

And of course :
@effinbirds

Show threadTerri 🇨🇦Dec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 here are some fun birds I saw last time I was in the Caribbean. A cheeky little bananaquit stealing someone's drink (they're my favourite). A thasher (I think pearly eye?). A lesser Antillean bullfinch (another favourite). Finally a yellow crowned night heron.
Show threadsecretslothDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 shoutout to @loren and @handmade_ghost I know I follow a few more bird folks but I can't remember how to spell the @'s xD but check those accounts for amazing bird and wildlife photos, along with great text descriptions, worth reading even if your nan doesn't need them.
Show threadhandmade ghostDec 29, 2024
@secretsloth @artdragon86 @loren 🙇💚💚
Show threadBen the Bones KinnerDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86 He's not rare/exotic, but I thought maybe your Nan would appreciate an old bird!

This is my cockatiel, Gino- he's 36!

(The last photo is a post-vet visit; he was so tired lol)

Show threadJjchryanDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86
Great Blue Heron on a wintry morning; Chesapeake Bay
Show threadJjchryanDec 29, 2024

@artdragon86

Great Blue Heron fishing in late afternoon at the US Blackwater Nature Preserve, Chesapeake Bay

Show threadJohn YDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 I met a peahen with her chick this morning #BirdsForBecsNan
Show threadRonnie TuckerDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 can you get her access to the internet? Must surely be some live streams of bird boxes etc?
In the mean time, here's some Glasgow swans (on the canal) for your nan. 😊
Show threadtrxxruraxvrDec 29, 2024
@artdragon86 #BirdsForBecsNan Venezuelan Troupial, Crested Caracara, Green Heron & a bare-eyed pigeon.
Show threadHenrik SchönemannDec 29, 2024

👀 @loren (he boosts and posts a lot of #birds)

@artdragon86 do you know @BirdPerHour ?

Show threadbird/hDec 30, 2024
@lavaeolus @loren @artdragon86 My posts are always tagged with #birdbot, maybe this is of some use to your nan as well.
Show threadCassandraVertDec 30, 2024
@artdragon86
Google a fellow named Stonekettle.
Amazing bird pix
Show threadIsaac FreemanDec 30, 2024
@artdragon86 Here's a weka. They're an omnivorous flightless bird here in New Zealand. Very cheeky.
#BirdsForBecsNan
Show threadJust Tom... 🐁Dec 30, 2024

@artdragon86

#BirdsForBecsNan

Show threadTisTreeDec 30, 2024
@artdragon86
Here’s my bird friend Finnegan enjoying a piece granola at breakfast. He says ‘thank you’ when given anything delicious.
#BirdsForBecsNan #BirdsOfMastodon
Show threadOllie BoermansDec 31, 2024
@artdragon86 https://photog.social/@ewen/113744772815185935
Ewen Bell 📷 (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image For those who are interested, these were taken on a LUMIX S9 with the 18mm F1.8 lens. Shot at F2, and I've lifted the shadow detail from the original exposure. As is my usual style. Just lucky with the light this morning. Just one of those moments where the magic happens and all you gotta do is hit the shutter. Here's a photo of his girlfriend too. #Photography #Melbourne #WildOZ #UrbanBirds

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Show threadChris SamuelDec 31, 2024
@artdragon86 help yourself to any of these that you think she'd like! #BirdsForBecsNan https://www.flickr.com/photos/chrissamuel/albums/72157631657108888/
Birds

Explore this photo album by Chris Samuel on Flickr!

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