European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in). Thank you Paul Moore for sharing your fantastic photo taken in Ireland. #EuropeanRedSquirrel #redsquirrel #squirrel #wildlife #nature #ireland

Northern Cardinal. Thank you Darren Koobs for sharing your photo taken in the USA. #northerncardinal #cardinal #bird #birds #wildlife #usa #nature #wildlifephotography #bluesky #bsky

The Kavemen LIVE from Crowhurst 🎸 ⚡ 🥁 🎤 🎵 🎶 🎶 #kavemen #music #band #crowhurst #eastsussex

Pine Marten (Martes martes): A member of the mustelid family (along with the otter, badger, stoat & mink), the pine marten is the only Irish representative of the group at home in trees. They are called tree cats in Irish (Cat crainn). Inspiring image by David O'Brien in Ireland #PineMarten #nature

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes & is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals. Wonderful photo of a fox cub taken by Rachel Bennett in the UK #foxoftheday #fox #wildlife

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncates): This marine mammal can grow to 4m (13ft) long, they inhabit temperate & tropical oceans throughout the world. "Bottlenose dolphin taken yesterday at Roker, Sunderland NE England 🇬🇧" TP Thank you TP for sharing your photo taken in England 🐬 #dolphin #dolphins

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus): 43cm (17in). This species of Owl has tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These "ear" tufts may or may not be visible. The short-eared owl will display its tufts when in a defensive pose. Thank you Kenny McCormick for sharing your photos taken in South Uist 🦉

Happy World Bee Day 🐝 #WorldBeeDay #bee #pollinators #bees #nature #wildlife

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor): These large 170cm (67in) water birds are native to Europe, Asia and N.Africa. They have also been introduced into N.America and Australia. 🦢 Beautiful photo taken by Russell Nurse in the UK. #muteswan #swan #swans #bird #wildlife #nature

Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus) These 12cm (4.7in) little European & Asian birds usually nest in holes in trees. In many areas where there are few mature trees or in urban areas these birds are well adapted to using nest boxes. Brilliant baby Blue Tit photo taken by Saphire Kindred in the UK

Wildlife.net has been privileged to join the first Wildlife Conservation Expedition through the Hebrides & Shetland since 1966. Thanks to Expedition Leaders Rachael & Dan from www.Wild-Discovery.com and their team of Experts. #hebrides #wildlife #nature #scotland #hwdt youtube.com/shorts/FjIYl...

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica): This 28cm (11in) seabird is much adored across the Atlantic, breeding from Maine in the USA to Newfoundland in Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, Norway & the UK. Photo taken by Stewart Guy, Day 7 Shetland, Scotland #puffin #atlanticpuffin #wildlife #shetland

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus): 29cm (11.5in). This is a Eurasian wader with distinctive red legs. Photo taken by Stewart Guy in Haroldswick, Shetland. #redshank #wildlife #nature #bird #wader #haroldwick #shetland #scotland

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae): Growing up to 16m (52ft) this species of Baleen Whale can weigh up to 36,000kg! Distant photos taken by Stewart Guy from Wildlife.net on a conservation Expedition off Shetland 🐋 #humpbackwhale #whale #hwdt #wildlife #nature #shetland #scotland #conservation

Orca by Stewart Guy in the Hebrides, Scotland #orca

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus): 7ft 7in (2.3m). Back of camera snapshot of an inquisitive Seal taken by Stewart Guy at 0630 this morning off Shiant Islands, Scotland 🦭 #seal #shanti #greyseal #grayseal #seals #scotland #wildlife #nature #ocean #cetaceans #bsky

Currently on a Wildlife Conservation Expedition through the Hebrides in Scotland looking at cetaceans, birds, geology & heritage until 18 May. Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) This 28cm (11in) seabird is much adored across the Atlantic. Photo taken by Stewart Guy, Day 1, Staffa, Scotland #puffin

Hebrides Wildlife Day 1 Iona with @wilddiscovery.bsky.social & @worldwildlife.bsky.social Corncrake (Crex crex) calling loudly shortly after landing and Great Northern Diver (loon) fishing in the harbour.. looking out for Cetaceans 🐬🦭🐋 over next 12 days 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

White-tailed Eagle. Magnificent photo taken by Phil Gower in Mull, Scotland. #eagle #bird #whitetailedeagle #ocean #seaeagle #wildlife #scottish #mull #scotland #nature #bsky #hebrides

Sir David Attenborough at 100 ⭐✨ Share YOUR favourite moments from decades of Wildlife broadcasts or how he has inspired you at: www.facebook.com/share/p/1C3n... #David #Attenborough #DavidAttenborough #SirDavidAttenborough #Attenborough100 #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bbc #nature

Sir David Attenborough at 100 ⭐✨ Share YOUR favourite moments from decades of Wildlife broadcasts or how he has inspired you at: www.facebook.com/share/p/1C3n... #David #Attenborough #DavidAttenborough #bluesky #SirDavidAttenborough #Attenborough100 #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bbc #nature

African Elephant (genus Loxodonta): Glorious photo taken at sunset in the Lower Zambezi, Zambia by talented Wildlife Photographer Charlotte Blanchet 🐘 #elephant #wildlife #africanelephant #lowerzambezi #zambia #nature

Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra): This species is aka Red Crossbill, where the male is red or orange and the female bird is yellow or green in plumage colour. These birds are found in European & North American coniferous forests. Neat photo taken by Chris Swales in North Yorkshire, UK #crossbill

Indian Giant Squirrel (Ratufa indica): This 50cm (1ft 8in) rodent is aka the Malabar giant squirrel. It is a large tree squirrel species native to forests and woodlands in India. It is a diurnal, arboreal, and mainly herbivorous squirrel. #IndianGiantSquirrel #squirrel #wildlife #india #nature #bsky

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus): This wonderful marsupial is not a bear, even if it resembles one. It is native to Australia's southern & eastern coastlines, typically in eucalypt woodlands. Photo of a napping Koala taken by David Clode in Queensland, Australia 🐨 #koala #wildlife #nature #australia

3-6 May is Hedgehog Awareness Week 🦔 🦔 🦔 #hedgehog #hogs #hedgehogs #wildlife #nature #bsky youtube.com/shorts/mjxXY...

Hedgehog Awareness week 2026 runs from 3 to 9 May 2026. The annual campaign aims to highlight the problems hedgehogs face and take practical actions that can help them.. 🦔🦔 🦔 #hedgehog #hedgehogs #hog #hedgehogawarenessweek #hogs #wildlife #nature #protect #bsky #conservation #wildlifephotography

Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta): 78mm (3in) wingspan. Top photo taken by Frauke Riether. #redadmiral #butterfly #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #bsky

Lilac-breasted Roller (Coracias caudatus) This colourful bird of East & South Africa is 38cm (15in) in length & feeds on insects, amphibians & small vertebrates often hunted from a perch vantage point. Thank you again Barry Leppan for sharing your striking photo of this Roller taken in South Africa.

Chameleon (family Chamaeleonidae) There are 200 species of Chameleon "While they can blend into their surroundings, chameleons primarily change color to regulate body temperature (darker to absorb heat, lighter to reflect) or to communicate" Info & photo by Ann Warner in Zimbabwe #wildlife #zimbabwe

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) This 30cm (12in) long bird is a true native Parrot to Australia. They are extremely colourful & noisy birds. They have also been illegally introduced into New Zealand. Great photo taken by Penelope P. in Australia. 🦜#lorikeet #wildlife #australia #nature

European Pine Marten (Martes martes): 70cm (27.5in). This mammal has retractable claws which enable it to climb trees & run along tree branches in the arboreal habitats of Northern Europe. Cracking photo taken by Suzi Sullivan in the UK. #pinemarten #europeanpinemarten #wildlife #nature

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus): youtube.com/shorts/R9oOE... #gannet #nature #northerngannet #wildlife #bird #birds

Scarlet Tanager (Paringa olivacea): This 19cm (7.5in) species is native to North America and into northern South America, it is a seed eating bird. Thank you again Debbie McKenzie for sharing your Splendid photo of a Tanager taken in Anniston, Alabama, USA. #tanager #scarlettanager #wildlife #nature

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) This 28cm (11in) seabird is much adored across the Atlantic, breeding from Maine in the USA to Newfoundland in Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, Norway & the UK. Lovely photo taken by B. McCloudy of Puffins in Scotland #puffin #puffins #wildlife #nature #birds

Palm Tanager & Shining Honeycreepers; Tranquillo Bay, Panama, 2-2-2026

Just a reminder🌼: Dandelions are a crucial source of early nectar for pollinators. Flowering usually peaks in a few weeks' time, but we are already receiving reports of good numbers of dandelions across the hemisphere. So, if you're mowing, consider leaving a few plants to flower 🐝 #dandelions #bees

European Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris): The Head & Body length of this rodent is 23cm (9in) with its tail adding 20cm (8in). Thank you Johan van der Louw for sharing your photo taken in the Netherlands. #squirrel #redsquirrel #europeanredsquirrel #wildlife #netherlands #nature 🐿️

Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals, also taking birds, fish & fruit. 🦊 Photo taken by Pam Agnew in the UK. #foxoftheday

Greylag Goose (Anser Anser): Lovely photo of a Gosling shared by Karen O'Reilly.. 🐥 #greylag #greylaggoose #goose #gosling #anseranser #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bsky

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita): This large white cockatoo is found in New Guinea, some of Indonesia's islands and Australia. They have done particularly well in suburban areas around some of Australia's cities. Beautiful photo taken by Chris Prince in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Hoverfly (family Surphidae) Of the genus Asarkina this is a small fly with large compound eyes & bright yellow or orange markings that mimic bees or wasps for protection through Batesian mimicry. Photo by Webby Jr taken in South Kalimantan,Indonesia #hoverfly #pollinator #wildlife #indonesia #nature

Azalea (genus Rhododendron): These are flowering shrubs that bloom in the spring (April & May in the Northern Hemisphere, and October & November in the Southern Hemisphere). Their flowers attract pollinators. They are part of the family Ericaceae. Photo taken in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK. #azalea

Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus): This butterfly has a fast flight and can frequently be observed hovering over herbal plants to take nectar. Photo by Jay Spring taken in Mission Viejo, California, USA. See more from Jay at: www.springphotos.net #tiger #swallowtail #operationpollinate

Bearded Reedling (Panurus biarmicus): With a range across temperate Europe & Asia, this bird is a wetland specialist. It nests in colonies, normally near swamps, reed beds or marshes. Brilliant photo taken by Paul Nicholls on the Somerset levels in the UK. #tit #bird #beardedreedling #beardedtit

Purple Sunbird. Glorious photo taken by Digvijay Lande in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. #sunbird #purplesunbird #nagpur #india #wildlife #maharashtra #nature

Holly Blue (Celastrina argiolus): 3.4cm (1.3in). This is a butterfly that belongs to the lycaenids or blues family and is native to the Palearctic. A camera phone snap by one of our team shared from Quarndon in Derbyshire, UK. #hollyblue #blue #bluebutterfly #nature #wildlife #quarndon #derbyshire

Yellowhammer (Emberiza citronella) A 16.5cm (6.5in) yellow Bunting species native to Europe & Asia. It's been introduced to the Falkland Islands, South Africa, Australia & NZ, this Bunting feeds on seeds, grain, oats & other plants such as yarrow, Awesome photo by Liz Hendry in Scotland #wildlife

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus): This wonderful marsupial is not a bear, even if it resembles one. It is native to Australia's southern and eastern coastlines, typically in eucalypt woodlands. Photo taken by Thiago de Paula Oliveira in Australia 🐨 #koala #marsupial #wildlife #australia #nature