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Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:14 am
by Charlie Spencer
Each week I'll name a bird species, usually on Sunday morning, usually an ABA Code 1 species. You're invited to post the photo you think is your best or most favorite of that species. The guideline is only one photo per species per week, please. On those occasions when I name more than one species, you're welcome to post one photo of each species. Once the next species is posted, the submission period for the previous species is over.
Okay, gang, let's start with a common one!
American Robin
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:49 am
by Bering Birder
Crescent City, CA
2/24/74
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Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:25 pm
by Lonestranger
April 2022, the American Robin preened for a few minutes and provided the camera with a few different feather arrangements, this was my favourite.
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Cropping the photo to 1936x1291 left me with a 2MB file size that was too large to upload. Lowering the quality to 99% during export reduced the file size substantially from 2MB down to 582kb.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 5:16 pm
by Greyhawk
Lonestranger wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:25 pm
Cropping the photo to 1936x1291 left me with a 2MB file size that was too large to upload. Lowering the quality to 99% during export reduced the file size substantially from 2MB down to 582kb.
As time goes on and I get a feel for our disk usage versus the available space, I may increase the limit.
Your photo looks great as posted.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
by lonesome55dove
Good morning everyone...
Happy to see this thread back up. Thank you to @Greyhawk and @Charlie Spencer.
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:52 pm
by Charlie Spencer
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
I've found a couple of methods but let's start with where the desired photos are stored. What garbage can are you wanting to pull them out of?
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:57 pm
by lonesome55dove
Charlie Spencer wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:52 pm
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
I've found a couple of methods but let's start with where the desired photos are stored. What garbage can are you wanting to pull them out of?
I can use Flickr or Google Photos.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:03 pm
by Charlie Spencer
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:57 pm
I can use Flickr or Google Photos.
Okay, we'll have to wait for someone else to respond. I'm not familiar with either of those.
Your call is important to us. Please remain on the line.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:26 pm
by lonesome55dove
Charlie Spencer wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:03 pm
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:57 pm
I can use Flickr or Google Photos.
Okay, we'll have to wait for someone else to respond. I'm not familiar with either of those.
Your call is important to us. Please remain on the line.
I'm up for an alternative program if you would like to recommend one. Thank you, I appreciate your help.
Lol!
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:38 pm
by Charlie Spencer
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:26 pm
I'm up for an alternative program if you would like to recommend one. Thank you, I appreciate your help.
Lol!
I have no suggestions. I only share my photos as attachments to my eBird checklists. They're viewable there or in the associated Macaulay library. I don't use any of the popular photo sharing services so I can't make any recommendations.
Your call will be handled in the order in which it was received. All of our technicians are busy helping other forum members. Please remain on the line.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm
by lonesome55dove
Charlie Spencer wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:38 pm
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:26 pm
I'm up for an alternative program if you would like to recommend one. Thank you, I appreciate your help.
Lol!
I have no suggestions. I only share my photos as attachments to my eBird checklists. They're viewable there or in the associated Macaulay library. I don't use any of the popular photo sharing services so I can't make any recommendations.
Your call will be handled in the order in which it was received. All of our technicians are busy helping other forum members. Please remain on the line.
Ok, thanks again. I don't use eBird. I'll try to figure it out.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:48 pm
by aveschapinas
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:57 pm
I can use Flickr or Google Photos.
I drag the photo from my computer to the edit window. Then options appear at the bottom, one is "place inline" and the other is something like "delete file"; I click on place inline and the photo appears when you submit the post. An option maybe until you figure out how to use the photo apps?
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:54 pm
by Greyhawk
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
Good morning everyone...
Happy to see this thread back up. Thank you to @Greyhawk and @Charlie Spencer.
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
I you have the file on your computer, you can use the "Attachment" tab in the lower left of the posting box. After it is uploaded, you can use the "Place inline" button to make it appear in the body of the post.
At the bottom right of a Flickr photo, there is a right-pointing arrow symbol for "Share Photo", Click on it, in the pop-up box click the BBCode tab, copy everything in the box and paste it in your post. I'll put that in a sticky post in this sub-forum soon.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:55 pm
by Aidan B
Not my sharpest picture of a Robin, but definitely the coolest one I've seen.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:57 pm
by Greyhawk
aveschapinas wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:48 pm
I click on place inline and the photo appears when you submit the post
You can also use the "Preview" button to see what it looks like before you submit.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:02 pm
by lonesome55dove
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:05 pm
by lonesome55dove
aveschapinas wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:48 pm
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:57 pm
I can use Flickr or Google Photos.
I drag the photo from my computer to the edit window. Then options appear at the bottom, one is "place inline" and the other is something like "delete file"; I click on place inline and the photo appears when you submit the post. An option maybe until you figure out how to use the photo apps?
Thank you! I appreciate your help. I finally figured it out.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm
by lonesome55dove
Greyhawk wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:54 pm
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
Good morning everyone...
Happy to see this thread back up. Thank you to @Greyhawk and @Charlie Spencer.
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
I you have the file on your computer, you can use the "Attachment" tab in the lower left of the posting box. After it is uploaded, you can use the "Place inline" button to make it appear in the body of the post.
At the bottom right of a Flickr photo, there is a right-pointing arrow symbol for "Share Photo", Click on it, in the pop-up box click the BBCode tab, copy everything in the box and paste it in your post. I'll put that in a sticky post in this sub-forum soon.
I figured it out. I did use the Flickr BBCode tab, it looks like my photo posted without any problems. I appreciate your help. Thank you!
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:04 pm
by Lonestranger
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
Good morning everyone...
Happy to see this thread back up. Thank you to @Greyhawk and @Charlie Spencer.
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
I successfully uploaded a Flickr photo by opening the photo, clicking the curved arrow/Share icon, and then selecting the BBCode in the Sharing options and then copy/paste that URL directly into the message box. There are options to select various sizes but haven't determined if there's a best size for all photos, or if size selection depends on each individual photo. If the photo won't load, try selecting a smaller image from the BBCode options.
EDIT: I didn't see all the other responses when I replied. A day late and a dollar short again. I'll work on my timing.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:59 pm
by Kansabirdguy
One from a while back
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:20 pm
by lonesome55dove
Lonestranger wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 9:04 pm
lonesome55dove wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:36 pm
Good morning everyone...
Happy to see this thread back up. Thank you to @Greyhawk and @Charlie Spencer.
Could someone please tell me how to post a photo? Thank you!!
I successfully uploaded a Flickr photo by opening the photo, clicking the curved arrow/Share icon, and then selecting the BBCode in the Sharing options and then copy/paste that URL directly into the message box. There are options to select various sizes but haven't determined if there's a best size for all photos, or if size selection depends on each individual photo. If the photo won't load, try selecting a smaller image from the BBCode options.
EDIT: I didn't see all the other responses when I replied. A day late and a dollar short again. I'll work on my timing.
No worries! A day late and a dollar short is my middle name, lol! I appreciate that you took the time to help. Thanks a bunch!
That's what I enjoy most about this awesome group of folks, their willingness to help others.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:10 am
by Braxton L
Charlie Spencer wrote: Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:14 am
Each week I'll name a bird species, usually on Sunday morning, usually an ABA Code 1 species. You're invited to post the photo you think is your best or most favorite of that species. The guideline is only one photo per species per week, please. On those occasions when I name more than one species, you're welcome to post one photo of each species. Once the next species is posted, the submission period for the previous species is over.
Okay, gang, let's start with a common one!
American Robin
Are we starting fresh or continuing the list from the old forums? I know we've done robin before
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:11 am
by Braxton L
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:43 am
by Kevin
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No worries! A day late and a dollar short is my middle name, lol! I appreciate that you took the time to help. Thanks a bunch!
That's what I enjoy most about this awesome group of folks, their willingness to help others.
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Hey LonesomeDove! Glad to see another whatbirder here!
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:52 am
by Greyhawk
Braxton L wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:10 am
Are we starting fresh or continuing the list from the old forums? I know we've done robin before
Charlie decided to start over, which is fine.
American Robin was the 9th bird of the week on the old forum, which would have been around January, 2021.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:29 am
by lonesome55dove
Kevin wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:43 am
No worries! A day late and a dollar short is my middle name, lol! I appreciate that you took the time to help. Thanks a bunch!
That's what I enjoy most about this awesome group of folks, their willingness to help others.
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Hey LonesomeDove! Glad to see another whatbirder here!
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Hi Kevin! It's good to see you here. I'm glad I found the new site. I hope all of our Whatbirder friends find it too.
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 4:15 am
by stitch58
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Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:20 pm
by Charlie Spencer
Braxton L wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:10 am
Are we starting fresh or continuing the list from the old forums? I know we've done robin before
I'll confirm previous posts; yes, we're starting over. I had the previous list but you'll recall I was having to post multiple species to be sure the combined ranges were wide enough that a majority of members would have photos. (Run-on sentence; sorry, Mrs. Cosgrove.)
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:26 am
by Sbruenjes
So excited to see this site is up and running!!
American robin - Hilltop Reservation, NJ by
stevebruenjes, on Flickr
Re: Photo Species of the Week
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:33 pm
by lonesome55dove
Good morning...
I was getting ready to make a ''blanket like'' post for all of the great Robin photos so far. However, I see we now have a ''Like" button.
Thank you to the powers that be for adding it.
