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#BrownHeadedCowbird

43

posts · 30d

12

users

1

posts / day

3.6

posts / user

-43% vs last week

#BrownHeadedCowbird is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 12 people shared 43 posts with it — around 1 a day. Activity is down 43% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 12 with 4 posts.

#BrownHeadedCowbird posts per day (last 30 days)

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Posts with #BrownHeadedCowbird

@richardlaeton.bsky.social

#brownheadedcowbird #birds #drawing #art It’s believed to bring change and transformation, urging us to embrace life’s unpredictable nature and adapt accordingly. Its presence can signify a need for flexibility and resilience in facing challenges. richard-laeton.pixels.com/featured/bro...

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@Swede1952

@swede1952.bsky.social

about 1 year ago

Showdown on the Feeder This isn’t my best photography, and the composition isn’t exactly something to brag about. ... 1/3 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #RedBelliedWoodpecker #BrownHeadedCowbird

"This image vividly captures a heated encounter between a red-bellied woodpecker and a brown-headed cowbird at a bird feeder. The woodpecker, with its striking red cap and black-and-white barred back, clings to the feeder, its beak wide open, clearly issuing a challenge. The cowbird, smaller and dark-feathered with its distinctive brown head, appears unfazed—leaning forward, wings slightly spread, as if delivering a counter-challenge. Their posture and intensity suggest a fierce struggle for dominance. The white fence in the background provides a neutral backdrop, allowing the dramatic interaction to take center stage." - Copilot

7 8 196

Andrew 📷

@vixcomplex.bsky.social

Brown-headed Cowbird — they're common in oak woodland habitats across Northern California 4-2026 The #BirdOfTheDay theme today is #ruffled #bird #cowbird #brownheadedcowbird #wildlife #oaktree #songbird #nature #SonyAlpha

A dark brown-speckled bird, likely a female or juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird, perched on a bare arching branch at the top of an oak tree against a clear blue sky. The bird faces left, showing a pale brown head, short pointed bill, and dark body with light speckled markings. Green oak leaves frame the lower portion of the image.

The same dark, speckled bird perched on an arching oak branch against a bright blue sky, this time facing right in a slightly forward-leaning, alert posture. Both feet are visible gripping the branch. Green oak foliage fills the lower frame.

The bird photographed from below against a blue sky, perched on an oak branch with its beak open mid-call and tail feathers fanned and lifted dramatically. The wings are slightly spread, showing individual flight feathers. Green oak leaves are visible below.

7 43 167

IrishLisa 🌈

@irishlisa.bsky.social

You birding to me? Well, I’m the only one here. #BirdOfTheDay #RestingBeakFace #BrownHeadedCowbird #BirdPhotography #BirdsOfBluesky #WildlifePhotography #Birds #BackyardBirding #EastCoastKin #TaxiDriver

Photo of a Brown-headed cowbird on the feeder railing. Its head is tilted toward the camera as if looking at the viewer. There are seeds scattered below, and the background is a soft blurred green.

5 11 126

@Swede1952

@swede1952.bsky.social

Watchful Cowbird I watched this Brown‑headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) lounging around my backyard for about an hour. ... 1/3 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #brownheadedcowbird

"A Brown‑headed Cowbird stands perched on a smooth wooden rail, its posture upright and alert, as if it has paused mid‑survey of its surroundings. The bird’s body is cloaked in glossy, near‑black feathers that catch the light and shimmer with deep blue and violet iridescence — colors that shift subtly as though alive beneath the surface.

Its head is a rich, warm brown, perfectly rounded and velvety in texture, creating a striking contrast with the dark, luminous body. The transition between the brown head and the darker plumage is clean and sharp, giving the bird a crisp, almost sculpted appearance.

Behind the cowbird, the world softens into a blur of pale greens and light tones, a gentle wash of foliage and open air. The background’s softness makes the bird stand out even more sharply, like a single bold note held against a quiet chord. The overall feeling is one of stillness and presence — a solitary bird, poised and self‑contained, glowing subtly in the morning light." Microsoft Copilot

3 10 119

KC

@akcglobal.bsky.social

Female Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater), Tucker, GA 🇺🇸 #BirdOfTheDay #LittleBrown #Birds #BrownHeadedCowbird #MolothrusAter #Icteridae #BirdPhotography #Birding #BackyardBirds #GeorgiaBirds #BirdsOfNorthAmerica

A female Brown-headed Cowbird walks through short green grass. The bird has a warm brown head, gray-brown body, stout black bill, and long tail, while foraging on the ground.

1 1 11

@Swede1952

@swede1952.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Conical Beak Beauty Female brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater) resemble finches but are larger. ... 1/3 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #BrownHeadedCowbird

1 3 82

@Swede1952

@swede1952.bsky.social

Morning Cowbird “This bird almost had me second‑guessing, because for a female Brown‑headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater), ... 1/2 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #blackbirds #brownheadedcowbird

" A small bird perches at the edge of a weathered wooden feeder, its body angled slightly toward the viewer as if pausing mid‑inspection. The plumage is soft and understated: a smooth, pale gray‑brown head and chest that transition into darker gray wings and a charcoal‑toned tail. The feathers lie sleek and tidy, catching the light in a way that reveals their fine texture.

Its bill is short, thick, and conical — the sturdy seed‑cracking shape typical of blackbirds — and it points forward with quiet confidence. A single dark, round eye anchors the face, giving the bird an alert, steady expression. Its feet grip the wooden edge firmly, the claws curved and precise.

Behind the bird, the background melts into a gentle blur of muted color, making the cowbird stand out sharply in the frame. The overall feeling is calm and intimate, as though the viewer has caught the bird in a private moment of stillness. In the lower corner, the photograph is signed “© Swede’s Photographs.”" - Microsoft Copilot

1 4 74

@Swede1952

@swede1952.bsky.social

about 1 month ago

Who Wants to Lay Her Eggs in Another Bird's Nest Here, a female brown‑headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) lifts one wing as if to ... 1/3 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #blackbirds #brownheadedcowbird

"A female brown‑headed cowbird pauses on a curved metal rod, caught in a moment that feels both delicate and full of motion. Her body is angled slightly forward, talons curled securely around the smooth metal. Her plumage is a tapestry of soft browns: the chest and belly finely streaked like brushed grain, the wings and tail a warmer, richer brown that deepens toward the tips.

One wing lifts high above her head, fanned open in a graceful arc. The light catches each feather, revealing their layered structure — long primaries stretching outward like slender blades, shorter coverts overlapping in tidy rows. The raised wing gives her a poised, almost balletic silhouette, as though she’s stretching, signaling, or preparing for a subtle shift in balance.

Her head is small and rounded, the beak short and sturdy, perfect for cracking seeds. A single dark eye glints with alertness. Behind her, the background dissolves into a soft blur of greens and golds, making her stand out sharply — a quiet moment of wild beauty suspended in time." - Microsoft Copilot

1 5 66

@Swede1952

@swede1952.bsky.social

Branchside Encounter This female northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) and male brown‑headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) ... 1/2 #photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #northerncardinal #brownheadedcowbird

"A pair of birds share a single pale branch, paused in a moment that feels both delicate and electric. On the left sits a female northern cardinal, her feathers a soft wash of warm browns and muted reds. She carries herself with that gentle, alert posture cardinals have — head slightly lifted, crest relaxed, eyes bright and curious.

Facing her is a male brown‑headed cowbird, dressed in glossy midnight plumage that catches the light like polished metal. His head is a deep chocolate brown, smooth and rounded, contrasting sharply with the iridescent blues and blacks of his body. He leans subtly toward her, as if offering a greeting or testing the boundaries of her space.

The two birds appear to be in mid‑interaction — not hostile, not quite friendly, but aware of each other in that quiet, instinctive way wild creatures communicate. The background is a soft blur of green, making their colors and shapes stand out like two characters meeting on a stage. The branch beneath them is simple and unadorned, a narrow bridge where two very different lives briefly intersect.

It’s a moment of contrast: warm earth tones beside cool metallic sheen, a devoted songbird beside a wandering brood parasite, sharing a perch as if the world has paused just long enough for them to acknowledge each other." - Microsoft Copilot

1 0 31

IrishLisa 🌈

@irishlisa.bsky.social

black and brown and cute all over #BirdOfTheDay #Black #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #Birds #Birding #BrownHeadedCowbird #BackyardBirding #BirdsOfBluesky #EastCoastKin

Two brown-headed cowbirds stand on the seed-covered deck railing, one facing the camera. The background is a blur of green and gray.

1 3 63

IrishLisa 🌈

@irishlisa.bsky.social

target is in sight the cowbirds are pitching woo his confidence blooms #haikufeels #Target #Haiku #Poetry #Micropoetry #JustWrite #BirdOfTheDay #Birding #WildlifePhotography #Haiga #BirdPhotography #Birds #BackyardBirding #EastCoastKin #BrownHeadedCowbird #ImageAndVerse #BirdsOfBluesky

Male brown-headed cowbird perched on a branch among twigs, lit by bright sun. The brown and black bird + brown branches + tan background gives a natural sepia-toned look.

1 3 52

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