A Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) stopped on the ground to eat an acorn. The rodent uses its forepaws to hold the food while gnawing. Scatter-hoarding is a primary behavior, burying seeds for later consumption. #Squirrel #Wildlife #Ecology #NaturePhotography #Rodent

Wading the clear current of the Madison River in Yellowstone, where patience matters more than luck. Cold water, quiet focus, and a reminder that some places still ask you to slow down. #YellowstoneNationalPark #MadisonRiver #FlyFishingOnly #OutdoorPhotography #RiverLife #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) basks on a dead log. Easily identified by the distinct red stripe on its head. It slides quickly into the water if danger is sensed. #RedEaredSlider #Turtle #Wildlife #Ecology #NaturePhotography

Two American White Pelicans (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) soar overhead in a clear blue sky. These massive birds glide on thermal air currents to conserve energy. Their black flight feathers contrast sharply with the white body plumage. 🪶 #Birds #Pelicans #Wildlife #Ecology #NaturePhotography #Avian

A lone raven perches high above the steaming landscape near Roaring Mountain Thermal Area in Yellowstone. #YellowstoneNationalPark #RoaringMountain #HotSpringCountry #WildlifePhotography #Raven #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) surfaces with a captured fish. The bird uses its hooked bill to manipulate prey before swallowing it whole, headfirst. This is a highly efficient, visual hunter. 🪶 #Birds #Cormorant #Wildlife #Ecology #NaturePhotography #Fishing

A group of female worker bees (Apis mellifera) are active at the hive entrance. These industrious insects regulate the hive's temperature through fanning behavior, a vital task for the colony's survival. #Bees #Honeybees #Ecology #Apiculture #Workers #Teamwork

Spring runoff surges over Rustic Falls, cascading through a rocky gorge surrounded by dense evergreen forest. This lesser-known Yellowstone waterfall shows off the raw power of the season. #YellowstoneNationalPark #RusticFalls #WaterfallSeason #SpringRunoff #NaturePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) dries its waterlogged wings on a stump. This behavior aids diving by reducing buoyancy. 🪶 #Birds #Cormorant #Wildlife #Ecology #NaturePhotography

A white downy feather rests among dry, broken marsh vegetation. 🪶 #Birds #Feather #Ecology #NaturePhotography #Wildlife

A brilliant rainbow cuts through a Montana rain storm, lighting up the valley below, on my way into Yellowstone National Park. #MontanaSkies #RainbowChasers #BigSkyCountry #StormLight #NatureMoments #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A Cottontail rabbit moves rapidly across a paved path on all fours. I noted the characteristic white underside of the tail, often visible as it moves. The animal forages in the suburban environment near cover. #Cottontail #Wildlife #Ecology #NaturePhotography #TexasWildlife

A blooming Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides) displays its daisy-like flower head. The ray flowers surround a disc center, a structure common to the Asteraceae family. I observed it locally in disturbed soil. #GoldenCrownbeard #VerbesinaEncelioides #Asteraceae #Wildflower #Ecology

A bighorn sheep pauses on a steep Yellowstone hillside, blending perfectly into the rocky terrain. Built for balance and endurance, these climbers make the slopes look effortless. #YellowstoneNationalPark #BighornSheep #WildlifePhotography #AmericanWest #MountainLife #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A vibrant Mallard drake (Anas platyrhynchos) extends his wings during takeoff, an active behavior often seen in dabbling ducks. This species is widespread in North America. 🪶 #Birds #Mallard #Drake #Waterfowl #Wildlife #NaturePhotography

A pair of Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) perched on a power line. They rely on sight to locate carrion, often following Turkey Vultures. I observed these two resting together. 🪶 #Birds #Vulture #Wildlife #NaturePhotography

Snow-patched peaks rise above a sea of lodgepole pines in Yellowstone, where spring greens meet lingering winter high on the ridgelines. #YellowstoneNationalPark #MountainScenery #ForestViews #NaturePhotography #AmericanWest #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A masterclass in self-grooming. I observed this little one executing a highly advanced maneuver: the full nostril clean. Pretty sure it tastes like hay. #Cattle #Calf #Agriculture #FarmLife #Livestock #Bovine

A cluster of white shelf fungi grows on a dead hardwood log. They function as saprobes, breaking down decaying matter to return nutrients to the ecosystem. Gills are white and decurrent. Found in East Central Texas. #Mycology #Fungi #Ecology #WoodlandLife (Character Count: 288/300)

Rugged cliffs rise sharply against a deep blue sky in Yellowstone, streaked with lingering snow. A reminder that even in late spring, these mountains hold onto winter just a little longer. #YellowstoneNationalPark #MountainLandscape #AmericanWest #NaturePhotography #WildPlaces #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

Rain gathers quietly along the branch, forming a single drop held in place by surface tension and bark texture. Nothing moves. The drop hangs, stable and unhurried, balanced between cohesion and gravity.

I tracked this Osprey as it banked low, wings flexed to adjust lift while scanning below for fish 🪶 The slight bend in the primaries and forward gaze show active hunting, not cruising. #Birds #Osprey #WildlifePhotography

A pronghorn rests in the open grasslands of Lamar Valley, with bison grazing in the distance. Yellowstone’s wide spaces tell quiet stories of survival, patience, and balance. #YellowstoneNationalPark #LamarValley #Pronghorn #WildlifePhotography #AmericanWest #NaturePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

I watched a male Great-tailed Grackle stride across the pavement, head tilting as it scanned for food 🪶 The long tail stays straight as a counterbalance while it forages in open space. #Birds #GreatTailedGrackle #WildlifePhotography

Eastern gray squirrel switching from feeding to vigilance. Upright stance, forepaws tucked, eyes tracking above the understory—brief but deliberate risk assessment behavior.

A lone American bison grazes quietly, mid-molt, its winter coat peeling away as summer approaches. A powerful reminder that even icons of the wild are always changing. #WildlifePhotography #Bison #Yellowstone #Nature #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

I watched a Red-bellied Woodpecker work a trunk with precision—pausing, tilting its head, then striking bark seams to reach insects beneath the surface. Efficient, specialized foraging in action. 🪶 #Birds #Woodpecker

I photographed this egret mid-hunt with a minnow in its bill 🪶 Moments later, it gulped down the minnow whole and continued fishing. #Egret #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography #Birds

A Killdeer stands watch on mineral-rich ground, perfectly adapted to an environment that looks harsh but teems with life. Even Yellowstone’s extremes make room for resilience. #WildlifePhotography #Yellowstone #Killdeer #Nature #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A Great Egret cuts clean across the sky, wings fully extended, every feather catching the light mid-flight. Moments like this are all about timing, patience, and a little luck. 🪽✨ #WildlifePhotography #BirdInFlight #GreatEgret #NaturePhotography #TexasWildlife

A Yellow-rumped Warbler tucked into thorny branches, perfectly at home where most birds won’t linger. These small details are easy to miss until you slow down and really look. 🐦 #BirdPhotography #YellowRumpedWarbler #WildlifePhotography #NatureDetails #TexasBirds

Layered travertine terraces rise like frozen waves at Mammoth Hot Springs, shaped by heat, minerals, and time. A landscape that feels alive even when it looks carved from stone. #Yellowstone #MammothHotSprings #Geology #LandscapePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

Asha standing proud, soaking up the winter sun like she owns the road. Strong, steady, and absolutely unbothered. 🐾✨ #DogPhotography #PetPortrait #StreetDog #DogLife #FurryFriend #PetPhotography

Rose petals, peeled back into a red spiral. No stem—just layers, edges, and those tiny white attachment marks that read like brushstrokes. #RosePetals #MacroPhotography #FloralAbstract #ColorStudy #Texture #WoodSpritePhoto

A quiet pasture near Bozeman as a faint rainbow breaks through storm clouds along the Gallatin Range. One horse grazing, mountains waiting, and the sky deciding what comes next. #Montana #Bozeman #Rainbow #LandscapePhotography #RuralLife #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

Nature photography is my way of touching grass. I share my photos as a mental pause for other doom-scrollers — birds, bunnies, quiet moments away from the cruelty in the news. If you support ICE & the Trump regime, unfollow me. My art isn’t for you. You don’t deserve the peace these images bring.

A Great Blue Heron stands motionless at the water’s edge, eyes locked on movement below the surface. Built for patience and precision, this hunter waits for the perfect strike. #GreatBlueHeron #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #TexasWildlife #Heron

A red-bellied woodpecker clings to a bare branch, its crimson crown glowing against the winter sky. A flash of color and character in the quiet woods. #RedBelliedWoodpecker #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #TexasWildlife #NaturePhotography #WoodSpritePhoto

A glacier-fed river cuts through dense evergreens beneath a snow-streaked peak in Glacier National Park. Cold water, quiet forest, and a reminder of how wild this place still is. #GlacierNationalPark #Montana #MountainLandscape #NaturePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

Morning fog settles over downtown Victoria, softening brick facades and empty streets into a calm, cinematic moment before the city wakes up. #VictoriaTX #TexasDowntown #StreetPhotography #FoggyMorning #SmallTownTexas #WoodSpritePhoto

Macro view of a kalanchoe just before bloom—tight clusters of buds catching the light as they prepare to open. A reminder that even small plants carry big structure and color. #Kalanchoe #MacroPhotography #PlantDetails #BotanicalPhotography #WoodSpritePhoto

Turquoise water surges through a narrow gorge, framed by dense evergreens in Glacier National Park. The sound alone is unforgettable—raw, cold, and powerful. #GlacierNationalPark #Montana #MountainRiver #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A perfect throw mid-cast—net opening wide as it hits the water, framed by a patient egret waiting for the fallout. Timing, skill, and instinct all in one frame. 🪶 #FishingLife #CastNet #WildTexas #OutdoorPhotography #NatureAction #CoastalLife #WoodSpritePhoto

Two cormorants skim low over the water, wings wide and perfectly timed, their reflections trailing beneath them like shadows in motion. 🪶 #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #Cormorant #NatureInMotion

Framed by evergreens, snow-capped peaks reflect perfectly on the still waters of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. A quiet moment where mountain and mirror meet. #GlacierNationalPark #LakeMcDonald #Montana #LandscapePhotography #MountainViews #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A honeybee works over a pile of kitchen scraps, gathering sugars from discarded apple peels and fruit skins. Even our leftovers become part of the food chain when pollinators move in. #HoneyBee #Pollinators #UrbanWildlife #InsectPhotography #NatureUpClose

Red-bellied woodpecker pausing on a rusted fence post, watching the field below with sharp focus and zero patience. A flash of red, black, and white against the soft green background. 🪶 #Woodpecker #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #NatureDetails #BackyardBirds #WoodSpritePhoto

Rolling grasslands stretch toward a jagged, snow-dusted mountain range beneath layered storm clouds, somewhere along Montana’s long road between Glacier National Park and Bozeman. Big sky, quiet distance. #Montana #BigSkyCountry #LandscapePhotography #Mountains #OpenRoad #WoodSpriteRoadTrip

A great blue heron lifts off in a burst of motion, wings stretched wide as it clears the water’s surface. Power, precision, and perfect timing—all in one frame. 🪶 #GreatBlueHeron #WildlifePhotography #BirdInFlight #NaturePhotography #TexasWildlife #WoodSpritePhoto

A tiny pollinator pauses on a lantana bloom, catching the light just right. Color, motion, and detail packed into a moment most people walk right past. #MacroPhotography #NatureDetails #Pollinators #GardenLife #WildlifePhotography