The Lookout: Endangered Florida Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) in scrubby oak, keeping watch over their family at Lake Wales Ridge NWR/Carter Creek in central Florida. #birds #Florida #naturephotography #photography #endangeredspecies

The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.

There is no difference between Trump destroying the East Wing and using a wrecking ball on the Washington Monument or Smithsonian. Just because he (temporarily) lives there doesn't give him the right to demolish the White House without Congressional approval.

“but you commented earlier about a naked bike ride in portland” would be a legitimate follow up for any reporters in the room w johnson when he says he didnt see the important story youre asking him about

Short-striped Hanging Thief (Diogmites esuriens) with Antlion Adult (Myrmeleon spp.) prey. Hanging from Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata). At Lake Wales Ridge National Wildlife Refuge, Sebring, Florida. #robberfly #invertebrate #Florida #macro #photography

This is the playbook, folks. If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away. Do not be quiet in this moment.

This week's news: * many male elites approve of & participate in raping girls * POTUS is a pedophile serial rapist voters chose TWICE over more qualified women * he wants to decriminalize domestic violence bc it's so common it's driving up crime stats Male pundits: "Misogyny is a side issue."

Have seen a couple of Prothonotary Warblers (Protonotaria citrea) like this one in the yard lately. They are earlier fall migrants. Looking forward to seeing more birds come through soon. #birds #warbler #naturephotography #Florida #nativeplants

This is so great. I got very involved in writing the real story of Katrina in the aftermath, knew how almost every agency of government failed, how the elites and media spread lies that demonized the victims, know that we must do better.....

People are constantly asking me — what can I do? Between now and the 2026 midterm elections, here are five practical steps you can take to make a difference.

Checkered White (Pontia protodice) female on Scorpionstail (Heliotropium angiospermum) Don't see these often in the yard, so it was a treat to get a few photos of a nice fresh one. So pretty. #butterfly #naturephotography #invertebrate #Florida #yard

Singing Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) Needed a meadowlark today. I never tire of seeing, hearing, and photographing them. From Kissimmee Prairie Preserve, Okechobee County, Florida. #birds #naturephotography #Florida #KissimmeePrairie

I have spent multiple weeks working on this story. We are not dropping it. I hope you will give this a read.

Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) Spent time watching three of these graceful fliers along Scrub Pens Road in Highland County on the way home from Kissimmee Prairie recently. Photos really don't do them justice. #birds #naturephotography #Florida #raptor

But “we’re broke”, right? We can’t afford health care, housing, education, etc right? A budget is a moral document. 🇺🇸

"Now what?!" Another bewildered owl from the class of 2025, wondering why no one is feeding them anymore. Day made by that adorable face. Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) youngster with Wild Coffee (Psychotria nervosa) and River Sage (Salvia misella). #birds #Florida #photography #nativeplants

Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) going for a snack on the backyard Elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis). Many of our backyard birds like elderberries. #birds #nativeplants #Florida #backyard #naturephotography

Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) Class of 2025 This little owl and I surprised each other when I opened the blinds to the front porch early Wednesday. He had been there overnight, and flushed to a SImpson's Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) nearby. #birds #Florida #nativeplants #naturephotography

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) male; yellow-shafted (obviously!) Migrating birds are mainly through here but still good birding in our back yard with this beautiful woodpecker. #birds #naturephotography #Florida #backyard #nature

Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) male. Another pretty warbler from spring migration in the back yard. #birds #naturephotography #Florida #warbler #birding

Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in the United States, with comments preceding his songs Land of Hope and Dreams, House of a Thousand Guitars and My City of Ruins.

May 13, 2025

Northern Parula (Setophaga americana) This is a really small warbler, but she came quite close while I was in the blind, so I filled the frame and got every tiny feather! #birds #naturephotography #photography #Florida #warbler

Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) male These are certainly among the most beautiful warblers, and we happily saw more than usual during migration this year. #birds #Florida #photography #nature #warbler

Fascism is here. It’s too late to prevent its arrival, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a great deal you and I can do to slow its spread, dilute its power, and derail its mission. Here are ways of reaffirming your agency and flipping off the fascists. johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/5-ways-to-...

Focus people. Trump has the levers of power. The only people who can take them away from him are elected Republicans. And we must focus on that. Every single R in the house and Senate should be asked why they are not stopping him. They hold the power to impeach, convict, and remove

Black-throated Blue Warbler (Setophaga caerulescens) male from the recent warbler show in the back yard. Always love to see these beauties. #birds #photography #nature #Florida #warbler

Please highlight this story. ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago. kfor.com/news/local/w...

Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) male in Simpson’s Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans). It has been a joy to see migrating warblers take advantage of blooming Simpson's Stoppers in the yard this past week. The fragrant flowers attract insects, turning it into a bug buffet. #birds #nature #Florida

This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king.

I wrote about some details that the Trump administration might not want to come to light when it comes to what kind of deal Trump has truck with Bukele asharangappa.substack.com/p/whats-the-...

Donald Trump is deporting legal US residents to a foreign gulag, and he has stated publicly that he is moving on to citizens next. This is a Constitutional crisis. Will a single Republican stand up for our Constitution?

Louisiana Waterthrush (Parkesia motacilla) with yummy earthworm. I spent hours watching and photographing this sweet bird walking around the pond and in leaf litter looking for food — tail pumping up and down the whole time as they adorably do. #birds #naturephotography #photography #Florida

Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) getting nectar from the spectacular Florida native Coralbean aka Cherokee Bean (Erythrina herbacea) flowers at Kissimmee Prairie. Notice how she's both flying and perched! #birds #photography #nature #nativeplants #Florida #pollinators

A White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) perched between dives into the pond while splash bathing. Easy to see where the name came from. The pretty greenery is Maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris). #birds #photography #naturephotography #Florida #nature #nativeplants

Prairie Warbler (Setophaga discolor). The time of year I like to sit outside in the backyard blind to photograph warblers and other migrating birdies. A nice break, but not from reality -- the way I see it, this is one of the most real things. #birds #Florida #warbler #photography #nature

Male Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea). I need to remind myself often lately -- the wonders and beauty of the natural world continue on, despite ugly current affairs of men. #birds #naturephotography #photography #Florida #naturalists

Great Horned Owlet (Bubo virginianus)-- revisited the nest and the little fuzzy one is growing up quickly. Mom isn't staying in the nest anymore during the day but both parent birds were nearby keeping a close eye on things. #birds #naturephotography #photography #Florida #nature

"dei medal" you might as well just put "n*gger medal" because that's what they mean to say

An adorable Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus) allowed me to take photos of his bath in the back yard. Just what I needed at that moment. Hope you enjoy it, too. #birds #naturephotography #photography #naturalists #Florida #warbler

A closer view of the Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) -- mom with her fuzzy baby nuzzling her. #birds #naturephotography #photography #florida #owls

Was fortunate to photograph a beautiful Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) and her fuzzy little one nesting in a large oak tree. Though I have some close ups of the owls, I like seeing the nest of twigs, leaves and trailing Spanish moss. #birds #naturephotography #photography #Florida

Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) with shiny leaf wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa). Catbirds are "regulars" in the yard throughout the winter season. I'm always sorry when they go for the summer. #birds #Florida #naturephotography #nativeplants #naturalists

Time to show continuing support for Ukraine. My neighbors have one of those signs but it’s become weather worn. I think I will get them a new one and put one out at our house, too.

Robin red breast. An American Robin (Turdus migratorius) from last week’s back yard invasion, primping and preening after a bath. Fog in the background. #birds #naturephotography #Florida #photography #naturalist

State AGs are looking for federal workers who have just been illegally fired to stand as litigants in a new lawsuit trying to freeze further action by DOGE. DM me if that’s you and you’re interested and you’re live in one of the following states: NM, AZ, CA, CT, MD, MI, MN, NV, OR, WA, RI, or VT.

A polka-dot wasp moth (Syntomeida epilais) getting nectar from Flatwoods Plum (Prunus umbellata) flowers in the yard. Signs of spring. #arthropods #Florida #photography #naturephotography #moth

An Eastern Cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus) snacking on Florida native shiny blueberries (Vaccinium myrsinites) in our front yard. Birds like the berries, too. Also people. #rabbit #nativeplants #Florida #photography #naturephotography #bunny

A female Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) perched on a Red Maple (Acer rubrum) branch in the late afternoon at CREW Bird Rookery Swamp Trail in Naples. One of the few species where the female is more colorful than the male. #birds #Florida #naturephotography #photography #nature

Ok, here’s my introduction post: I’m a watercolor artist painting Florida native plants and animals to celebrate them, educate about them, and advocate for their conservation.