Looking elegant among the muck. Snowy Egret #SundayYellow #StunDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

#seaotter #leica #leicaphotography

He's rightfully proud of the bounty he provided his family. American Robin #BirdOfTheDay #Beakful #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Starting the day with a beautiful glow. #BlueSkyArtShow #glow #sunrise #beach #ocean #scape #photography

Northern Cardinal, sporting the latest rage in hair styles Red-headed Woodpecker, monochrome edition Rose-breasted Grosbeak, knowing he's already gorgeous Blue Jay, bedraggled but beautiful 'Juveniles/Chicks' #BirdOfTheDay #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

#BunnyButtFriday with wild baby bunny Quince (10.5.2025) See many cute & fun baby buns in my YT playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... Thanks for watching & for your support! 🐰💜 #BabyBunny #rabbit #wildlife #bunny #nature #mammals #FoodOnFriday #BunnySky #cottontail

I was spotted and found to be insignificant. Bird judgement can cut deeply. 😄 Swamp Sparrow #BirdOfTheDay #spotted #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

There are scarier things out there than spiders. It's an unfortunate #arachtober for this spider who lost a battle to a spider wasp. Wetland Giant Wolf Spider Poecilopompilus algidus (?) #spiders #wasps #invertebrates #BugSky #InsectThursday #nature #photography #31DaysOfHalloween

These guys innocently wandered out of the nearby woods and nervously meandered into the field before deciding they really didn't trust the person standing right there. White-tailed Deer #mammals #deer #nature #wildlife #photography

This beauty will be gone soon, but she wanted to get into the fall spirit (and the sunflowers) before she leaves. Monarch #ColorADay #RedWed #butterflies #invertebrates #BugSky #nature #photography #autumn #FallColors

Peaking out of her hidey-hole and ready to launch into #WoodpeckerWednesday. Red-bellied Woodpecker #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Trying to narrow down my favorite migrators is impossible, so I'm going with one that embodies both themes. I always miss the sounds of Gray Catbirds, even if they're usually yelling at me. #BirdOfTheDay #migration #FloofBall #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

The weather along the ocean isn't always sunshine and rainbows, but the birds never disappoint. Willet Semipalmated Plover Sanderling Black-bellied Plover #BirdOfTheDay #SeaBirds #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Those brilliant blue patches shining through hint at the adult he will become and make him so pretty in his teenage phase. Indigo Bunting #BlueSkyMonday #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Are you searching for someone who enjoys long walks on the beach? Have I got the perfect partner for you! (Warning: may be flighty) Whimbrel #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #BirdOfTheDay #walks #StunDay

They have very nearly the same style and apparently the same tastes. Orange Sulphur and Clouded Sulphur visiting the panicled aster #butterflies #BugSky #invertebrates #nature #photography #SundayYellow #StunDay

When the hard work of belly-scratching is done, sometimes you just have to flop over and relax. American Mink #BlueSkyArtShow #relax #mammals #nature #wildlife #photography #autumn

I love watching birds on snowy days when the world is hushed except for their quiet calls and the sound of gently falling snow. Eastern Bluebird #BirdOfTheDay #AllWeathers #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Ready to head off into the weekend. White Ibis #scape #landscape #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

"Whaddya mean, you're not hypnotized? My eyes... they're hypnotizing! Look into them again." Chinese Mantis #InsectThursday #BugSky #invertebrates #nature #photography

Nature's carrier battle group: a small fleet of American White Pelicans (lifers!) was escorted by a young Brown Pelican for a helpful size comparison while a couple of Double-crested Cormorants kept a watchful eye. #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #3sDay

The panicled aster is a bee and butterfly magnet this time of year. Small White Red Admiral Common Buckeye Painted Lady #butterflies #invertebrates #insects #nature #wildlife #photography

Struttin' around with a 'don't mess with me' attitude. Great Blue Heron #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #WaderWednesday #BirdOfTheDay

On terribly windy days, with birds blowing one way and my camera the other, I'm happy to even get them in the frame. If they're recognizable, I call it a win and walk away content. Forster's Tern #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #TernTuesday #BirdOfTheDay

Early morning rendezvous. White-tailed Deer #mammals #nature #deer #wildlife #photography

It's time to get this party started, and YOU are invited to a dance-off! Tricolored Heron youngster with a bold, if somewhat awkward, opening move #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Group hug! 😉 Meloe impressus #BugSky #InsectThursday #insects #invertebrates #nature #photography

Hang on, we're almost there! Downy Woodpecker #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

A followup post to the outstanding mink post that I just reposted. Here are some river otters with their young that were in a ditch that was attached to a retention pond via a culvert. River otters and mink occupy a lot of the same geographic range with otters being in larger bodies of water. 🦦 💧

Not the flashiest of birds, but their constant butt bob as they explore their surroundings is a lot of fun to watch. Northern Waterthrush #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #WaderWednesday

I wholeheartedly agree! 🥰 This is from 2 Augusts ago...I didn't see any this summer.

Celebrating this little chippy who so bravely tried to ignore the human lurking nearby before deciding it might be better to scamper away. Eastern Chipmunk #mammals #nature #wildlife #photography

This morning's catch: a cheerful bandit on the prowl. Common Yellowthroat #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Now that's how you start a Monday off right: finding a bird you've heard but haven't seen in a few years. (🎵 I'm so excited! 🎵) Wilson's Warbler #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

He takes bath time seriously. American Goldfinch #StunDay #SundayYellow #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Soaking up every last bit of the #summer sun. Green Frog #herps #frogs #BlueSkyArtShow #ColorADay #GreenSat #nature #photography

Why, yes, I totally planned to have all those leaves and sticks in front of a magnificent bird. I like to make people feel like they're observing from deep in the jungle. 😜 Got some cool feather detail, though. Great Blue Heron #birds #nature #wildlife #photography #StickHappens #FeatheredFriday

She was busy checking out the pollen. I mean, what else are you going to do to pass the time? Gold-marked Thread-waisted Wasp #invertebrates #BugSky #BloomScrolling #ColorADay #YellowThu #nature #photography

I think she’s starting to warm up to me! Haha, I kid. My running theory is that she was overloaded with crayfish and couldn’t be bothered to take off. Belted Kingfisher #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

I saw these seed heads and immediately thought of the Truffula Trees from The Lorax. Enchantingly fluffy. #BloomScrolling #flowers #nature #photography

I'm putting in my request now to see one of these guys this clearly during spring migration. Please and thank you. Blackburnian Warbler #WarblerWednesday #FallMigration #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Feelin' Frisky Spicebush Swallowtails #TwosDay #butterflies #BugSky #invertebrates #nature #wildlife #photography

All slicked back and ready to face the day, which is more than I can say for myself. 🥱 Cedar Waxwing #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

I watched this little one slip into the stream near me and efficiently catch five crayfish before heading on its way. Of course, over two months of no real rain to speak of and a very low creek might make it a touch easier. Video below. American Mink #mammals #nature #wildlife #photography

I was starting to give up hope that he would show his face this summer, but he didn't let me down, even if he did keep his distance. Blue Grosbeak #BlueSkyMonday #birds #nature #wildlife #photography

Double Crested Cormorant defends catch from Ring Billed Gull juvenile and wins! #birds #wildlife #nature #photography #NewJersey

She's decked out in her finest and simply perfect. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on New York Ironweed #StunDay #SundayYellow #butterflies #BugSky #invertebrates #InverteFest #NativePlants #nature #photography

Bringing a bit of razzle dazzle to your Saturday. Dogbane Leaf Beetle #BlueSkyArtShow #shiny #ColorADay #GreenSat #macro #invertebrates #BugSky #InverteFest #nature #photography

Feelin' a little spiky today. It's a couple of steps down from full-on stabby. Straw-colored Flatsedge #NativePlants #nature #photography

Two paths converged. #scape #landscape #creek #ForestFriday #nature #photography #summer