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Look at this little one! It was posing so nicely one morning this past summer. I’m sure that the morning sun felt divine.

Did you know that the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most common species in the world? It’s found on every continent (even Antarctica thanks to vagrants). Despite its wide range, its population is still declining — and we can do something about it.

Common Name: Barn Swallow
Binomial Name: Hirundo rustica
Location Captured: Horicon Marsh, Horicon, WI, United States
Date Captured: 25 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 2000 mm, 0 ev, f6.5, 1/250s
Photo Status: Unedited taken in Horicon Marsh by @bavardebirder

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I was so pleased to get nearly face to face with this little guy! I’ve photographed him before, but I’ve never been able to get this close.

Common Name: European Robin
Binomial Name: Erithacus rubecula
Location Captured: Saint-Leu-d’Esserent, France
Date Captured: 10 September 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 800 mm, 0 ev, f5.6, 1/80s
Photo Status: Unedited

#birds #europeanrobin #birding #birdingphotography #birders_gallery taken in France by @bavardebirder

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2 days ago

A Tree Swallow parent protecting and then attempting to feed their chicks! Not easily photographed, but enjoyed nonetheless.

Common Name: Tree Swallow
Binomial Name: Tachycineta bicolor
Location Captured: Wehr Nature Center, Franklin, WI, United States
Date Captured: 16 June 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 1400 mm, 0 ev, f6.3, 1/500s
Photo Status: Unedited

#birds #treeswallow #birding #birdingphotography #birders_gallery taken in Wehr Nature Center by @bavardebirder

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2 days ago

Throwback to when I sat with this bird for nearly an hour. It came out of the reeds and crept around a bit. Not bad for a lifer Green Heron!

Common Name: Green Heron
Binomial Name: Butorides virescens
Location Captured: Horicon Marsh, Horicon, WI, United States
Date Captured: 25 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 2000 mm, 0 ev, f6.5, 1/250s
Photo Status: Unedited

#birds #lifer #birding #birdingphotography #birders_gallery

@thebirdingsquad
@simplybirdshots

Common Name: Green Heron
Binomial Name: Butorides virescens
Location Captured: Horicon Marsh, Horicon, WI, United States
Date Captured: 25 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 1600 mm, 0 ev, f6.3, 1/250s
Photo Status: Unedited

#birds #lifer #birding #greenheron #birders_gallery

So many beautiful songs playing in the background too! All I had to record was my Nikon, and I didn’t bring my tripod so my excited breathing is apparent.

Common Name: Green Heron
Binomial Name: Butorides virescens
Location Captured: Horicon Marsh, Horicon, WI, United States
Date Captured: 25 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950
Video Status: Unedited taken in Horicon Marsh by @bavardebirder

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3 days ago

A fun early morning shot with this guy! The lighting was our friend for sure.

Common Name: Common Yellowthroat
Binomial Name: Geothlypis trichas
Location Captured: Bender Park, Carrollville, WI, United States
Date Captured: 21 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 2000 mm, 0 ev, f6.5, 1/500s
Picture Status: Unedited

#birds #photography #birding #birdingphotography #birders_gallery

@thebirdingsquad
@simplybirdshots

The little masked bandit perched on a small vine. He was flitting about this shrub, so I was delighted when he finally took some breaks.

Common Name: Common Yellowthroat
Binomial Name: Geothlypis trichas
Location Captured: Bender Park, Carrollville, WI, United States
Date Captured: 21 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 1800 mm, 0 ev, f6.3, 1/500s
Picture Status: Unedited taken in Bender Park by @bavardebirder

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4 days ago

A bird with a band always has a story to be followed, no matter how common the species…

Common Name: Rock Pigeon
Binomial Name: Columba livia
Location Captured: Jardin du Palais Royal, Paris, France
Date Captured: 11 October 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 1200 mm, 0 ev, f6.3, 1/320s
Photo Status: Unedited

Blog Link: https://bavardebirder.wordpress.com/2026/10/13/from-mail-carrier-to-race-participant/

#birds #photography #birding #birdingphotography #birders_gallery

@thebirdingsquad
@simplybirdshots taken in Jardin du Palais-Royal by @bavardebirder

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5 days ago

Common Name: Cedar Waxwing
Binomial Name: Bombycilla cedrorum
Location Captured: Boerner Botanical Gardens, Hales Corners, WI, United States
Date Captured: 27 July 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 1600 mm, 0 ev, f6.3, 1/125s
Photo Status: Unedited

Blog Link: https://bavardebirder.wordpress.com/2026/10/09/how-a-bird-forged-family-ties/

#birds #birding #blog #birdingphotography #birders_gallery

@thebirdingsquad
@simplybirdshots taken in Wisconsin, USA by @bavardebirder

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9 days ago

Common Name: Great Blue Heron
Binomial Name: Ardea herodias
Location Captured: Green Isle Park, Green Bay, WI, United States
Date Captured: 03 August 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 2000 mm, -1.3 ev, f6.5, 1/500s
Photo Status: Unedited

Blog Link: https://bavardebirder.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/the-comfort-of-least-concern/

#birds #wildlife #photography #birding #blog taken in Wisconsin, USA by @bavardebirder

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10 days ago

Common Name: Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
Binomial Name: Coccyzus americanus
Location Captured: Warnimont Park, Cudahy, WI, United States
Date Captured: 18 September 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 2000 mm, 0 ev, f6.5, 1/500s
Photo Status: Unedited

Blog Link: https://bavardebirder.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/he-who-brings-the-rain/

#birds #wildlife #photography #birding #blog taken in Wisconsin, USA by @bavardebirder

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11 days ago

Common Name: Gray Heron
Binomial Name: Ardea cinerea
Location Captured: Étangs de Commelles, Chantilly, France
Date Captured: 04 October 2026
📸: Nikon Coolpix P950, ISO 0, 1100 mm, 0.7 ev, f5.6, 1/500s
Photo Status: Unedited

Blog Link: https://bavardebirder.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/the-comfort-of-least-concern/

#birds #wildlife #photography #birding #blog taken in France by @bavardebirder

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13 days ago