Black Skimmer doing what Skimmers do. Florida Gulf coast, 2026 #birds

Eastern Red-backed Salamander, northern Indiana, 2026 #herps

Gray Treefrog, northern Indiana, 2026 #herps

Prothonotary Warbler, central Florida, 2026 #birds

This was one of the most beautiful Scarletsnakes I've ever seen. Florida Big Bend region, 2026 #herps

This in situ shot was a stroke of pure luck. The endangered Florida Bog Frog is only known to occur at <160 locations in 3 counties in the Florida panhandle. This one was sitting quietly in clear open water near a seep. #herps

This in situ photo of an Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad was taken by a sandy puddle in the Florida panhandle, 2026 #herps

Brilliant Jumping Spider from the Florida panhandle, 2026 #spiders #macrophotography

I was very lucky to see a Pine Barrens Treefrog last month Florida Panhandle, 2026 #herps

I was very exited to see a Long-nosed Snake because they do not occur east of Texas. I also quickly learned they have the curious defense of expelling blood and mucus from their cloaca. #herps

This in situ photo of a Rio Grande Leopard Frog is from a small irrigated garden at the parking lot of a south Texas nature center. #herps

My lifer Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake was cranky and uncooperative. #herps

There is a small disjunct population of Plains Spadefoot Toads in south Texas. The rest range from Alpine/Ft. Davis area north into Canada, including a couple of spurs east along the Arkansas and Missouri Rivers. #herps

The Rough Earthsnake ranges into the northern quarter of the Florida peninsula. This one is from one of the most southern populations in the state. #herps

The breeding range of Swainson's Warbler dips into Florida which is where I found this one singing. #birds

I will never tire of photographing the vibrant colors of a Hooded Warbler. #birds

Bronzed Cowbirds are seriously awesome. Look at those red eyes! #birds

Dickcissel South Texas, 2026 #birds

Couch's Kingbird on a Texas fence post, just after a meal. See below for a few more shots. #birds

I was hiking a trail in South Texas. I came around a bend and BOOM! Chachalaca sitting eye level in a tree. #birds

The Black-striped Snake occurs through Mexico and the northern parts of Central America. It also ranges just over the Rio Grande into South Texas. #herps

Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus) South Texas, 2026 #herps

Spotted House Gecko (Hemidactylus parvimaculatus) from S. Texas, 2026 #herps

Great Plains Ratsnake South Texas, 2026 #herps

Just got back from Texas. Photos will be shared here over the next several weeks.

Northern Parula Florida, 2026 #birds

Green Sea Turtle, swimming in shallow water along the coast of Florida #herps

Sanderlings are abundant in Florida, but are usually seen along the coasts. Seeing one inland on a lake edge is uncommon. #birds

The Pine Woods Littersnake (Rhadinaea flavilata) is the only representative of this species in the United States. Most Rhadinaea species are in South and Central America. #herps

Cecropia Moth (top and bottom) Florida, 2026 #bugs #insects

Please rate the derpiness of the Northern Dwarf Siren. #herps

There are only a few places left in Florida where one can reliably find a Many-lined Salamander. This one was found earlier this spring. #herps

Eastern Red-backed Salamander from St. Joseph County, Indiana, 2026 #herps

Some type of Robber Fly with a Scarab meal #bugs #insects Florida, 2026

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Marbled Godwit just before sunset Dixie County, Florida, 2026 #birds

Pygmy Rattlesnake, Florida 2026 #herps

This juvenile Padial's Rain Frog was found near Orán, Peru. #herps

Yellow-headed Caracara from Peru #birds

These are two different species of frog, both belonging to the Ameerega species. The one with yellow (left) is the Ecuador Poison Frog while the other is a Ruby Poison Frog. #herps

The Genus of the Amazon Coastal House Snake is Thamnodynastes which loosely translates to 'shrub ruler'. Three were found one night in a grassy thicket near Orán, Peru. #herps

Who doesn't love a Tui Parakeet? Orán, Peru #birds

This Common Stream Lizard had not quite finished eating a grasshopper when we happened upon it. #herps

Western Pygmy Marmoset Orán, Peru

Larval Monkey Frog (Phyllomedusa sp. or Callimedusa sp.) In situ Orán, Peru #herps

Black-fronted Nunbird Orán, Peru #birds

Waxy Monkey Frog, in situ Orán, Peru #herps

Eirunepe Snouted Tree Frog Orán, Peru #herps

Peregrine Falcon outside Orán, Peru #birds

Leptodactylus sp. Loreto, Peru, near Orán #herps