Frank, have you been digging in the flower pot again? 😆🤷‍♀️ #mammal 🐿️ #squirrels #wildlife #nature #photography

Monarch butterfly getting a snack. My grandson was with me when I took this picture. He said, "Grandma! That's a Monarch! Those are rare." I think he was more excited than I was. 😃 #Monarch #butterfly #insects #photography 🦋

The spotlight is on the Comma butterfly feeding on a buddleia flower.

Close up of a rabbit (we named her Bonnie) that comes into our yard. 😃 #rabbit #bunny #wildlife #photography #monochrome 🐇 #mammal

#Autumn #nature #naturewalk #photography

Day dreaming female house sparrow. Looking toward the sky, imagining all the wonderful possibilities. 😊 🪶 #birds #birdwatching #birdwatcher #photography #nature #sparrows

Morning dew on a Marigold. Photo taken with a Macro lens. #macrophotography #photography #flowers #plants

Two bees asleep on a sedum plant. 🐝 #insects, #nature, #photography

This hawk is on a broken branch from one of the trees in my neighbor's yard. He had been sitting on the fence in my yard before moving to this branch, watching for birds. Fortunately the birds were hiding so the hawk left without a meal. 🪶 #birds #photography #nature #birdwatching #birdnerd

For those unaware, boarding schools separated children from families, banned native languages, and enforced cultural erasure, often with physical and emotional abuse. Raising awareness through education, memorials, and amplifying Indigenous voices is vital to ensure history isn’t forgotten.

When a BlueJay selects a peanut, it will give it a little toss a couple of times before the bird decides if it wants the peanut or not. Caught this photo, mid toss. 🪶#birds #birdwatching #birdwatcher #nature #photography #backyardwildlife

Portrait of a House Sparrow. What do you think of the Black and White? 🪶 #birds #birdwatchers #birdwatching #backyardbirds #photography #B&W

Landscape photography isn’t just about capturing a view — it’s about holding onto the feeling a place gives you.☺️🙌 What do you love most about landscape photography? #nature #landscapephotography #landscape

“Love,simply” Photography double exposure & Procreate combined from One last bloom image. #lovesimply #photography #dahlia #flowers #bloomscrowling #nature #floral #OneLastBloom #art

Took this photo more than a month ago. I was happy to get a photo of the monarch flying! Not the clearest of photos, but glad I can tell what it is. 🤭 #butterfly #monarch #insects #photography

Frank, the squirrel, was trying to get some bird food out of the feeder. He was successful and kept coming back for more. 😅 🦊 #mammal, #backyardwildlife, #wildlife, #squirrels, 🐿️, #photography

#Lake #Harriet #Minneapolis #Minnesota #Sunrise #Summer #BlueSkyArtShow #ColorADay #OrangeSun #StunDay #Nature #Photography #Landscape #PhotographersofBlueSky

The Wind and Rain Bridges are iconic structures built by the Dong people, an ethnic group primarily residing in the mountainous regions of southern China, particularly in Guizhou, Hunan, and Guangxi provinces. These covered bridges, also known as "Flower Bridges" due to their intricate carvings.

This is the first Eastern Wood-Pewee I've seen. It was sitting on a branch in a field near my house. I was very excited to discover a new bird close to home. 😃 🪶 #birds #birdnerd #birdwatching #birdwatcher #nature #photography

This is a young northern cardinal. The feathers are both the red of the male cardinal and the reddish brown of the female. The beak is transitioning to the yellow beak of the adults. Photo taken in my backyard. #birds 🪶 #birdwatching #birdwatcher #birdnerd #nature #photography

Brown Thrasher on a suet holder. I usually see them on the ground looking for food, so I was surprised to see him on the suet feeder. 🪶#birds #birdwatching #birdwatcher #nature #backyardbirds #photography

At home today, turned on the heat and have a blanket on. It is cold and rainy. Pictures of warm weather days will get me through the day. 😃. This photo was taken a few days ago, so I really don't have much to whine about. 😉 #nature #landscape #photography #sunshine #summer

#Stunday chat. #Nature #Photography #naturephotography #EastCoastKin #butterfly #insect

Some peace, quiet and beauty... #landscapes #photography #nature

Got back to a nearby lake today to enjoy nature and some calm. I sat on a bench near the waters edge to enjoy the scenery when I heard a loud noise to my left. Here was this heron sitting in the tall grasses near me. Glad I had my camera with me. 🪶#birdwatching #birds #photography #wildlife

Juvenile BlueJay getting ready to take off from the fence. The way to tell this is a juvenile is because all of the feathers haven't grown in by the neck. There are still fluffier gray feathers on his neck and back. 🪶 #birds #birdnerd #backyardbirds #birdwatcher #birdwatching #photography

Male Downy Woodpecker getting some suet from the feeder. If you look really close you will see his tongue. #birds 🪶 #backyardbirds #birdnerd #birdwatcher #birdwatching #photography

Frank and his friend Frannie playing in the yard. 🤭 #TwosDay #squirrels #mammals #photography

Sparrow party on a hot day. Had to refill the birdbath a couple of times. 😉 🪶 #birdwatching #birdwatcher #photography #birdnerd #sparrows

Frank, the squirrel, sneakily peeking out from behind the tree. He was making sure I filled the peanut ring. #Squirrel #mammal 🦊 #photography #wildlife

Bee taking a bit of a break before he takes off to the next flower for pollen. #insects #bees #photography

Someone found the grape jelly. This American Robin seems very happy with the tasty treat he found. Too bad the Baltimore Orioles will miss out. 🤭 🪶 #birds #birdwatching #birdnerd #photography #americanrobin #birdwatcher #backyardnature

Monarch butterfly on a milkweed plant. It has been a few years since I've seen Monarch butterflies near my backyard. This was a welcome sight. ❤️ #photography #butterflies #insects #monarch

Lovely red petunia's and some marigolds starting to bloom. These are planted in a medium sized flowerpot. 🌼 🌱 #photography #petunia

One of the squirrels that visit the backyard was very happy the peanut ring was refilled. 😃 #squirrel #mammal #wildlife #photography

Flowers may not solve all problems, but they are a great start. - author unknown 🌼 #dahlia #flowers #macro #nature #photography

Love the moments when sitting outside, the only sounds I hear are the birds' songs. It is also enjoyable to sit and watch the birds interact with one another near the feeders. These are my moments of peace. 🪶 #birds #birdnerd #birdwatching #photography #nature #mourningdove #backyardbird

Male red-winged black bird calling for his mate. #birdnerd #birds 🪶 #photography #wildlife #nature

Leopards are facing a severe conservation crisis. They have lost 75% of their historical range globally, and in South Africa, they are already extinct in 67% of their former range. Without immediate action to address habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict, leopards could disappear entirely.

"To me, flowers are happiness." - Stefano Gabbana #flowers 🌼 #plants #photography #Dahlia

#BlueJay #birds 🪶 #birdwatching #birdwatcher #photography #nature #wildlife

Little bunny acting all shy and innocent right after eating some of the flowers in the garden. 🤭 #rabbit #mammals #Photography #nature #backyardwildlife

"Where flowers bloom so does hope." Lady Bird Johnson #flowers 🌼 #photography #plants 🌱

Enjoying a moment of raindrops and petals. Macro shot of raindrops on petunia petals. #macro #flowers 🌼 #nature #photographyV

🪬🧿 What is the one thing you are thankful for today? (no politics) Let's spread some kindness :)

Hey - watcha doin'? Hope you are having a great day! #photography #wildlife #nature #mammals This photo was taken at a wildlife sanctuary in the flatlands of the United States

Orange milkweed in a field of green. #plants #milkweed #wildflowers #photography #landscape

Laughter is often considered a universal human expression, transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. Research suggests that basic emotions like amusement, anger, fear, and sadness are shared across different cultures, and laughter is a key component of expressing amusement

Hmmm... is this where the yummy food is? This rabbit was checking out the shed where the bird food is stored. He likes to nibble on the food that falls on the ground. 😁 #mammal #wildlife #rabbit #photography