Mink carrying a mud catfish for her litter at Radnor Lake in Oak Hill TN.

The Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) is a stunning, vividly golden-yellow songbird native to the Americas. Patience is key to getting them to sit still long enough for a quick snap. 📸 #birds🦉 #photography #nature #naturephotography #birdsofbluesky

When the light just hits 📸🫡 The Summer Tanager is well known for their red plumage and distinct beak. They're very skilled at catching bees and wasps with their long, pointy beaks! #birds🐦 #photography

A White-eyed Vireo sings in triumph over the caterpillar it just caught. I was thrilled to get this capture as it took a good ten minutes to spot and shoot. #birds #photography

Never knew that the Eastern Kingbird has an orange/red tuft on the top of it's head. It was a nice surprise as this fellow did a lil pose for me 📸🤩 #birds #photography

An American Bullfrog will eat anything it can fit into it's mouth. Ironically, so will a heron, which is one of the bullfrog's predators. You will find these true frogs near any permanent body of water. I photographed this big fellow just above the lagoon at @radnorlake #nature #photography

Decided to try my luck at Murfree Spring Wetlands yesterday to see the Yellow-Crowned Night Herons and maybe, some river otters. No luck on the otters but the herons were very active! Enjoy the photos! #nature #photography

Pictured here is a Song Sparrow...I absolutely love this photo. Its simplicity of light and shadow accompanied by the colors of the subject. They just play off each other in a fleeting moment immortalized by the camera and lens. #naturephotography #birdsofinstagram #photography

Nice to see this pair of bald eagles thriving at one of Nashville's beautiful wildlife refuge. #birds 🐦 #eagles 🦅 #photography

Scratch, chomp, scratch. The life of the muskrat. Muskrats are omnivores, primarily eating aquatic plants but also consuming small animals, and are known for their musky scent, which they use to mark territory. 📸: Oak Hill, TN - Radnor Lake #nature #photography

Please check out a collection of all my favorite wildlife works (including some cat 😺 photos) with over 480+ photos. Some are bad and some are fantastic. 📸: Vireo - Taken at @radnorlake (05/2026) Click the link: www.ravenphotography.net/natures-gall...

Bravest baby turtle I have ever seen #nature #photography

It's Monday... And this is how we all feel. 😴 Especially for a barred owl up at 10am in the morning! #birds #photography

One of the most well known owls in Middle Tennessee is the Barred Owl. What makes owls so fascinating to humans? To me, I see them as guardians of the forest, and to see one is definitely a blessing. What do you find do fascinating about owls? 📸 Photo taken at Radnor Lake in Oak Hill, TN.

World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US. These colorful birds really bring nature's colors to life. #birds #photography #worldmigratorybirdday

The Eastern Kingbird has earned its title as King by being highly aggressive towards crows and even hawks to defend it's territory. You will find these beautiful birds around the waters of @radnorlake catching flies. #naturephotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsphotography

I love spotting different animals at Radnor Lake Natural Area and Wildlife Refuge #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birdsphotography

Watching a pileated woodpecker go to work on a tree is fun to watch ... It's basically an ant-eater with wings and a pointy beak. #birdsphotography #nature #wildlifephotography #birds #photography

The beautiful diversity of woodland birds at Radnor Lake Natural Area and Wildlife Refuge #birdsphotography #nature #photography

The chances of being attacked by a Blue Jay are very low, but not zero .... #birdsphotography #wildlifephotography #nature #photography

Prepare for an overload of cuteness! Wood ducklings are so adorable. 🤭 It is so awesome to see nature thriving at Radnor Lake Natural Area and Wildlife Refuge! #naturephotography #birdsphotography #wildlifephotography #springhassprung

Rose Breasted Grosbeak visited my backyard today! They migrate down to Central America during the winter so these guys just made a very long trip. #birds #photography

Happy Earth 🌎 Day! “To be whole. To be complete. Wildness reminds us what it means to be human, what we are connected to rather than what we are separate from.” — Terry Tempest Williams Remember, we only get one Earth. Take care of her.

Radnor Lake Natural Area and Wildlife Refuge is a very diverse wildlife preserve that attracts tons of different species. Here is a sample of some of the creatures I have had the privilege of photographing. #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #springhassprung

The pileated woodpecker, North America's largest woodpecker who inspired the famous cartoon. These guys can make it shower with wood as they drill into trees to find tasty treats. #birdsphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birds

The Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher always looks a tad disgruntled. 😠 Shot on a @canonusa 90D 100-400mm zoom lens with 1.4 ext. Canon FTW 🫡📸🐦 #birdsphotography #birds #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

He was definitely looking for something...😆🫣 The Tufted Titmouse is hilarious to photograph. 🐦📸 #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birds

Bluebird mates tending to their nest 🐦 #birds #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography

Can you hear these photos? 🦃 First time photographing a male turkey on the trail! #birds #photography #wildlifephotography

⚠️🐸🐍**Trigger Warning** 🐸🐍⚠️ A guy walking his dog notice the struggle of an Eastern Garter Snake trying to devour a toad. Toads, when threatened of being swallowed, will puff their bodies up to make it difficult for the predator. #naturephotography #wildlifephotography

Spring is in full bloom at Radnor Lake Natural Area and Wildlife Refuge ... Photos coming soon! I'm very excited to share what I captured. 🐦🐿️🦆🦅🦃🦎🐸 A special congratulations to the crew at Radnor on their eagles having 3 eaglets! #springhassprung #wildlifephotography #nature

Shedding their winter coats over at Rocky Mountain National Park #nature #photography

The mountains at Rocky Mountain National Park are simply epic in every sense of the word. And must be protected at all costs. #nationalparks #nature #Colorado #photography

First time I've photographed a meadowlark, says Phoebe, a gadwall duck, and mule deer #nature #birds #photography

Prairie dogs guard the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Preserve. Sentries stand guard to watch for coyotes or eagles... They are fun to watch! #nature #photography

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is a 15,000-acre urban refuge near Denver, Colorado, transformed from a former chemical weapons manufacturing site into a thriving wildlife sanctuary for bison, deer, bald eagles, and prairie dogs. More photos to come! #photography #nature

Birds of spring 🌼 are here #birds #photography

Caught a bald eagle hunting at Radnor Lake, which is situated just outside of Nashville. A turtle got to experience flight and then an untimely demise. 🫣 #birds #photography #nature

An impromptu visit to Huntsville, Alabama yesterday before the storms came through. It's always a joy to see people gathering at a park just because. #humanity #blackandwhitephoto #bwphotography #photos #photography

Incredible diversity is on full display at Radnor Lake despite the challenges brought on by Winter Storm Fern. A huge shout-out to the park rangers and volunteers for all the cleanup efforts. And because of this, it is one of the best wildlife preserves in Tennessee. #nature #photography

Spring and Winter are battling it out... Warm today, cold tonight which produces storms. Everyone be safe out there. Please enjoy these photos taken in my backyard after the thunderstorm ⛈️ #nature #photography

Signs of Spring? Carolina Wrens are busy building nests and guarding territories! Can't wait for Spring and the photos to come! #birds #photography #springisintheair

The aftermath of Winter Storm Fern... We lost power for 4 hours on Sunday morning, but thankfully, it was fixed. I'm always amazed at how birds can survive such harsher conditions in the winter. And we made sure to provide them with enough seed. #winter #winterstorm #naturephotography

Some poofy cardinals, one of my favorite birds to photograph. #birds #photography

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

Late Fall definitely has a different overall vibe. Caught a turkey gliding over the lake, plus another rare sight at Radnor Lake: some Pie-billed Grebes. And the majestic Bald Eagle made her apperance this morning. #birds #photography

Some rare visitor's this morning. A tufted titmouse on the bird feeder and a yellow-rumped warbler! #birds #photography

Mallards are found all across the globe, being one of the most famous and beloved of all the duck species. Fun fact, all male species of ducks are commonly referred to as, "drakes." This beautiful example shown here is from Radnor Lake, and serves as a waypoint for many migrating species. #birds

I wish Fall was more colorful in Middle Tennessee... We do not get enough rain throughout the year anymore. #fall #horsefarm #photography

Backyard visitors after the rain #nature #photography