Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula): These magnificent 16cm (6in) finches feed their young insects during the breeding season, but the rest of the year they normally feed on seeds, fruit and buds. Fantastic photo taken by Roland Kuck in the UK. #bullfinch #bird #finch #wildlife #nature

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major): This 24cm (9.4in) woodpecker species is found across Europe, Northern Asia & east Asia as far as Japan, also occurs in North Africa. It has stiff tail feathers to help prop it against tree trunks. Cracking photo taken by Max Gindele in the UK #woodpecker

Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula): These magnificent 16cm (6in) finches feed their young insects during the breeding season, but the rest of the year they normally feed on seeds, fruit and buds. #bullfinch #finch #wildlife #bird #nature #bullfinches

Crested Tit. Super photo taken by Lauren Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. #crestedtit #tit #wildlife #bird #scotland #scottish #nature

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo of this Robin taken by Sandy Belford in the Scottish lowlands. #robin #bird #birds #scotland #scottish #wildlife #nature

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, N. Africa & Asia were introduced into NZ & Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in) & feed their young insects but most of the year feed on seeds, especially small seeds like teasel & thistle. #goldfinch #wildlife #nature #finch

Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius): This European & Asian species of Jay is a habitual acorn horder and historically a key player in natural oak woodland regeneration. This Jay species has a harsh screeching call. Terrific photo of a Jay taken by Sue Cooper in Sweden. #jay #wildlife #nature #sweden

Sparrowhawk. Male Sparrowhawk in flight photo taken by Paul Ash in Cornwall, UK. #sparrowhawk #hawk #wildlife #cornwall #cornish #nature #bird

European Blue Tit. Neat photo taken by Mark O'Hagan in the UK. #blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

Common Kestrel [Falco tinnunculus]: This is a small, agile raptor known for its distinctive hovering flight while hunting. The male has striking plumage with a rusty-red back and slate-grey head and tail. Thank you again Katy Smith for sharing your photo taken in the UK. #kestrel #wildlife #nature

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Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius): This European & Asian species of Jay is a habitual acorn horder and historically a key player in natural oak woodland regeneration. This Jay species has a harsh screeching call. Terrific photo of a Jay taken by Felie Dinger in the UK. #jay #eurasianjay #wildlife

Great Tit (Parus major): This 14cm (5.5in) bright yellow breasted bird has a black head and long black bib. Feeding on insects this bird is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and has a wingspan of 25cm (10in). Thank you Martina Olivia for sharing this photo taken in the UK. #greattit #tit #bird

Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops): 28cm (11in). This bird is the National bird of Israel and is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. Native to Europe, Asia, the northern half of Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Madagascar. Terrific photo taken by David Hillman in Wales. #hoopoe #wales #nature

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus): Brightly coloured crest feathers give this tiny 8.5cm (3.3in) bird its name. It is Europe's smallest bird and is also found in parts of Asia. Nice photo taken by Stephen Winfield in the UK. #goldcrest #bird #wildlife #nature

Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus): A 13cm (5.1in) small bird with a long tail that is native to Asia & Europe. This bird nests in habitat with good shrub cover. It is a very social bird that mainly forages in mixed or deciduous woodland. Lovely photo taken by Kathy Büscher in Belgium.

Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus): This small species of finch is 12.5cm (4.9in) and is native to north & central Europe, east Asia and northern parts of Africa. This bird is mainly a granivore (seed feeder). Neat photo taken by Johan van der Louw in the Netherlands. #siskin #finch #bird #netherlands

Common Chaffinch. Lovely photo of a male finch taken by Graeme Wilson in a -3°c Aberdeenshire, Scotland ❄️ #chaffinch #finch #bird #birds #nature #wildlife

Great Tit (Parus major): This 14cm (5.5in) bright yellow breasted bird has a black head and long black bib. Feeding on insects this bird is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and has a wingspan of 25cm (10in). Thank you again Martina Olivia for sharing this photo taken in the UK #GreatTit #bird

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis): This European, North African & Asian species of Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks and defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Super photo taken by Crestyl K. in the UK. #kingfisher

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): 14cm (5.5in) This is an insectivorous species that will also take seeds if put out on a bird table. Lovely close-up photo taken by Mick Williams in Lancashire, UK. #robin #redrobin #robinredbreast #europeanrobin #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

Red Kite (Milvus milvus): A distinctive large, graceful raptor with a long, forked, rusty-orange tail. Flies with easy languid wingbeats & lazy glides, circling gracefully. Thank you again Matt Trevillion for sharing your photo taken in Cambridgeshire, UK. #redkite #kite #wildlife #nature #cambridge

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Goldcrest (Regulus regulus): Brightly coloured crest feathers give this tiny 8.5cm (3.3in) bird its name. It is Europe's smallest bird and is also found in parts of Asia. A member of the Kinglet family. Lovely shot taken by Stephen Winfield in the UK. #goldcrest #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus): This 18cm (7.1in) Aquatic passerine is not exclusive to, but can be found in Upland and Mountain areas in the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the Indian subcontinent. #dipper #aquatic #bird #wildlife #nature

European Starling. "STARLING - Taken in my back garden, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland." Graeme Wilson. Terrific photo Graeme! #starling #europeanstarling #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #scotland

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): This 13cm (5.1in) species of finch is native to Europe, Asia and N. Africa. They have a distinguishing black & white head, red face and yellow bars on the wings. Wonderful photo of a Goldfinch taken by Sandy Belford in Scotland. #goldfinch #wildlife #nature

European Robin. "A very friendly little chap in the hills near Dumfries. I must bring a handful of seed next time and see if he’ll eat from my hand." William Holmes in Scotland. #robin #wildlife #bird #birds #scotland #nature #wildlifephotography #bluesky

Snipe. Terrific photo taken by Jill Wilson on the Shetland Isles. #snipe #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #photography

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus): This 71cm (28in) owl species is native to an Arctic band around the top of our planet from North America across into Eurasia. The males are virtually all white, females have black flecks in their plumage. Lovely photo taken by Donna McKnight in New Jersey, USA. #snowyowl

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus): This large raptor is about 60cm (24in) in length with a wingspan of 180cm (71in) and can be found in all continents with the exception of Antarctica. It almost exclusively feeds on fish using incredible eyesight and so will most likely be seen close to water #osprey #bird

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): 14cm (5.5in) This is an insectivorous species that will also take seeds if put out on a bird table. Close up photo taken by Kane Clemens in the UK #red #robin #redrobin #europeanrobin #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #photography #wildlifephotography #bluesky #bsky

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These finches from Europe, North Africa and Asia were introduced into NZ & Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in) and feed their young insects but most of the year feed on seeds, especially small seeds like teasel and thistle. Photo by Sandy Belford in Scotland.

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor): These large 170cm (67in) water birds are native to Europe, Asia and N.Africa. They have also been introduced into N.America and Australia. Wonderful image of a Swan family taken by Jeremy Franklin in Hampshire, UK. #swan #muteswan #swans #bird #birds #wildlife #nature

Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus): This is a 20cm (7.9in) species of sparrow that has a chestnut brown head and nape, white cheeks and collar with a contrasting black cheek spot. Thank you Paul Morton for sharing your neat photo taken in the UK. #TreeSparrow #sparrow #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #UK

Redwing. A lovely photo taken by Rachel Jones of one of these small species of thrush spotted in her garden in the UK. #redwing #thrush #birds #bird #wildlife #nature #photography

Great Crested Grebe. Photo taken by Chris Gray in Australia. #grebe #bird #GreatCrestedGrebe #waterbird #birds #wildlife #australia #nature

Grey Heron. Lovely photo taken by Dave Thacker in Norfolk, UK. #heron #greyheron #bird #birds #wildlife #norfolk #nature #wildlifephotography

Eurasian Blue Tits (Cyanistes caeruleus) by Martina Olivia. #bluetits #bluetit #tit #tits #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography

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European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster): 29cm (11.4in). These colourful social birds are of course native to Europe, wintering in Africa and have an ability to catch insects acrobatically in the air, usually in open country, often near water. Exceptional photo taken by José Luis Rodriguez in Portugal.

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus): This 71cm (28in) owl species is native to an Arctic band around the top of our planet from North America across into Eurasia. Thank you again Charlaine Jean for sharing this Spectacular photo taken in Quebec, Canada. #owl #SnowyOwl #bird #birds #wildlife #canada #nature

Osprey. Superb capture of long-distance images captured by Kelvin Leong in Singapore. #osprey #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #singapore

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): Thank you Jeremy Franklin for sharing your photo of a Robin taken in Hampshire, UK. #robin #robinredbreast #redrobin #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

Happy New Year 2026 ⭐ ✨ Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major): This 24cm (9.4in) long woodpecker species is found across Europe, Northern Asia and also occurs in North Africa. Thank you again Laura Corkindale for sharing your photo taken in the New Forest, Hampshire, UK. #woodpecker #nature

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): 14cm (5.5in) This is an insectivorous species that will also take seeds if put out on a bird table. Thank you again Anna Wheeler for sharing your lovely photo taken along the Bude canal in Cornwall, UK. #robin #redrobin #bird #birds #wildlife #cornwall #nature

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus): This large raptor is about 60cm (24in) in length with a wingspan of 180cm (71in) & can be found in all continents with exception of Antarctica. Thank you again Kelvin Leong for posting this action photo taken in Singapore. #osprey #bird #birds #wildlife #singapore #nature

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea): This 14cm (5.5in) Asian & European bird of temperate woodland is recognisable by its short tail and long bill. Thank you again Steve Berry for sharing your photo of a Nuthatch taken in Cheshire, UK. #nuthatch #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, North Africa & Asia were introduced into NZ & Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in). Outstanding photo of a Goldfinch briefly perching on a garden Rose stand taken by Keith Ferguson in the UK #goldfinch #bird #wildlife #nature