When it’s winter, it’s been storming, and there are no flowers around - a damaged apple gets the job done! #birds #hummingbird #nature #photography #wildlife #stopandsee #snacks

There was something magical about watching a White-tailed Kite on a dreary gray day. #bird #photography #nature #magic

Subadult bald eagle at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge on 12/7/25. #bird #raptor #eagle #nature #wildlife #photography #birdnerd

Thanks for the show tonight here in NorCal, Mother Nature! #aurora #sky #nature #foresthillbridge #weimar #auburn #placercounty

🎃 Decorating for Halloween? We love a good haunted house, too, but let’s make sure our spooky setups are safe for local wildlife! 👻🕷️ Check out these quick tips to keep your decorations wildlife- and nature-friendly this season. 🦇🦉🦌🦎 #Wildilfe #Nautre #BeWildWise #Halloween #SpookySeason

Behind the scenes on a mini sunrise photography adventure. 😊 🐶 🥱 📸

When a Peregrine Falcon gives you the “you wanna race?” look. Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge 9/28/25. #canon #wildlifephotography #bird #birdnerd

Trinity Pork Chop Winifred III might sink like a rock but she’s unstoppable with her float coat on! Athleticism is a state of mind. #dog #rescuedogs #waterdog #dogmom #canon #photography

Black Bear cub, "Lassen," ID# 25-2613, is peeking out of one of the logpiles in Summit University, wondering what everyone else is up to this weekend. 👀 Rehabilitation is well underway for this cub and the 5 others currently in care. #WildlifeRehab #NotPets #KeepThemWild #GCWR #BlackBear

Bee water station bliss. 💜🐝 #bees #pollinators #beekind #nature #animals #backyardwildlife #diy

Gifts from the garden. #hydrangea #garden #blossoms #flowers #backyardblossoms #natureseyecandy

I gave my dogs their own fish tank and let’s just say it’s a fan favorite. #dogs #fish #pets #animals

First Black Bear cubs of 2025 arrive in care. #bears #blackbears #wildliferehabilitation #norcal #wildlife #gcwr

Summer Solstice celebration of sound.

“Don’t be afraid to jump” - Trinity Pork Chop Winifred III #rescuedog #waterdog #dogs #rufflife #lifewithdogs

Cub 24-3926 has made it to his forever home.

We’re not sure there could be a worse time for this to happen and we need help! If you would like to donate please visit the Linktree in our bio. 💚🐾🧼 #help #nature #wildlife #wildliferehabilitation #doationsneeded #stickysituation #philanthropy

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Swim season is here and Trinity is READY! #dog #rescuedog #poolpuppy #oneeyeddog #puppypt

📣 If you find a fawn you believe needs help in Placer County or surrounding areas, please call: • Sierra Wildlife Rescue (SWR) at 530-678-3296 • Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) at 530-885-0862 (leave a message on the mammal line for a callback) Visit Linktree in bio for more contact info.

What are you looking at?! #birds #tuftedtitmouse #birdnerd #nature #wildlife #backyardphotography #canon #photography

Lavender roses are beautiful! #rose #purplerose #flowers #springtime #nature #photography #backyardphotography #canon

A derpy fox squirrel unimpressed with my presence. 🐿️ 😂 #squirrel #nature #wildlife #photography #backyardwildlife #canon

Wilbur on his Sunday morning rounds to survey his kingdom. #bird #rescue #cockatoo #featheredtoddler #umbrellacockatoo

Looks who’s back in the pool now that the water has warmed up a bit. It’s Trinity Pork Chop Winifred III 💜! #dog #rescuedog #k9watertherapy #jointhealth #oneeyeddog #puppypool #waterdog #dogmom #puppypt #physicaltherapy

Big Day of Giving is almost here & we have $50,000 in matching funds, so you can double the difference you make, today! Your support makes our mission possible. 💚 www.bigdayofgiving.org/donate/GoldC... #WildlifeRehabilitation #NonProfit #Nature #BabyAnimals #Wildlife #fox #grayfox

A Killdeer pair nested in a tricky spot on our property, so we blocked off the area to keep them safe! Their eggs should hatch any day - until then, the parents are doing an amazing job protecting their nest. 🐣 #Wildlife #BeWildWise #WildlifeRehabilitation #Nature #BabySeason #Birds #BirdWatching

Soaking up the bright spring colors before the golden brown takes over here in California. #wildflowers #californiapoppies #lupine #spring #flowers #naturephotography #canonphotography #mirrorless #photography #naturetherapy

I love sitting in the buzzing lupine, just me, my camera, and the pollinators. It’s nature therapy at its finest. 🪻🐝💚 #lupine #bee #pollinator #springtime #naturephotography #canonphotography #naturetherapy #getoutside #wildflowers #amomentintime #insects

Apple tree blossoms are all the rage these days with the pollinators. 🦋 🍎 🌸 #pipevineswallowtail #butterfly #appletree #blossoms #springtime #pollinators #nature #naturetherapy #getoutside #stopandsee #theresbeautyeverywhere #flowers #insects #springvibes #canonphotography #mirrorless

Here’s an update on the little sick Black Bear Cub that came in with severe skin infections, including mange, in December. Gold Country Wildlife Rescue has been making magic happen and he’s now in an outside enclosure! Check out www.goldcountrywildliferescue.org to learn more! 💚🐻 #wildliferehab

Look at this lovely little spring time couple! 🥰 #birds #springtime #loveisintheair #nature #wildlife #photography

There are 4 dogs and 12 dog beds in this house - why is it always like this? #dogs #rescuedogs #oneeyeddog #lifewithdogs #rufflife

Just another day at the watering hole. 🐝 #bees #pollinators #honeybees #photography #nature #critters #wildlife #canon #macro

How about a little bit of positive news for a change this week? If you aren’t following this little one’s journey go visit goldcountrywildliferescue.org - such a big change in a short time. Keep going little bear! #wildlife #nature #wildliferehabilitation #blackbear #bearcub #animals #bear #norcal

When you notice someone lurking high up in a tree and move in for a closer look. 👀 Best New Year’s Eve surprise I’ve had in a long time! 🦅 #baldeagle #birds #birdnerd #raptor #wildlife #photography #nature #canon

I was focused on photographing some birds about 50’ off shore and then saw this guy right below where I was sitting! I love how well the American Bittern camouflages into the reeds - so good the camera gets confused. #birds #birdnerd #americanbittern #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography

I’m convinced the American Coot has feet that came directly from its dinosaur ancestors. 🦖🦶🪶 #birds #birding #birdnerd #wildlifephotography #nature #wildlife #canonphotography

Found quite the crop of what I *think* are western jack-o-lantern mushrooms today. They were huge and flourishing on this oak tree stump. I’m terrible at mushroom ID though so please correct me if I’m wrong! 🍄‍🟫 🌳 #nature #mushroom #fungus #outsideadventure

🎶 When you’re being serenaded and the singer snags a snack midway through. 😂 🐦‍⬛ 🪶 #redwingedblackbird #birds #birdnerd #bird #wildlifephotography #canon #nature #music

This itty bitty little non-breeding Pied-billed Grebe stole my heart. 😍 #birds #birdnerd #grebe #cute #nature #wildlifephotography #yolowildliferefuge #norcal

Have you seen the little Black Bear Cub that came into Gold Country Wildlife Rescue’s care in Auburn, CA earlier this month? Check out the YouTube video for the latest update on his rehabilitative process: youtu.be/sFoNQeq-4G0 Little dude is one tough cub - here’s to hoping he pulls through. 💜

Wilbur wants to wish every one happy holidays (as long as you are willing to share snacks with him). #umbrellacockatoo #rescuebird #adoptdontshop #bird #cockatoo #featheredtoddler 🪶

He or she who holds the food commands the dogs, and Wilbur knows it. It really is like living with a feathered toddler. 😂 #umbrellacockatoo #rescuebird #adoptedpets #christmascrew #parrot #wilburthebird #rescuedogs #snackdispenser #cockatoo #family

Betty and Waldo were all dressed up to make some gift deliveries today. #dogs #rescuedogs #happyholidays #winter

Happy holidays from Nevada City, CA. #holidays #christmaslights #holidaycheer #decorations #goldrushtown #historichomes

Pigeon pals. 💜🪶 #birds #pigeons #harbordwellers #santabarbara #wildlifephotography #canon

Surfing across the clouds is food for my soul. #aviation #flying #clouds #ksba #kaun #flyinghome

Was down at the harbor when I saw a crab demonstrating what to do when you find a plate of your favorite holiday snacks. #crab #pacificocean #santabarbara #harbordweller #snacking #holidaysnacking

What are you looking at?! #birds #featheredaviator #darkeyedjunco #songbird #wildlife #nature