The mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa) came back for an encore this afternoon. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography

Cruising Cormorant

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First butterfly of the year! A mourning cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa) in the backyard this afternoon. #butterfly #butterflies #Lepidoptera #Illinois #nature #photography #wildlifephotography

Heron in Christ Church Meadow!
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A #Deer in the #Forest while #Hiking. I managed to not shy it away. Please excuse the poor video quality but this deer was about 70 or 80 meters away and I couldn't easily approach. So I had to zoom in beyond the optical zoom level.

Black-Tailed Deer.

The Colombian black-tailed deer is the only species of deer found on Vancouver Island and are often found in and around urban areas. This particular deer was photographed near a busy road in Campbell River.

Rubigula flaviventris (Black-crested Bulbul)

Observed on 2024-03-26

By: rejoicegassah

Location: Dosdewa Forest trail

iNaturalist link: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/237251616

Photo credits: (c) Rejoice Gassah, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Learn more about the taxon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-crested_bulbul

Green Heron

Every bird has a story—a journey across continents, a song that’s unique to its kind, a role in the delicate balance of nature.

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In awe of the untamed beauty…

Snowshoe Hare between Dandelions

See it bigger here: https://jan-luit.pixels.com/featured/snowshoe-hare-wiyh-dandelions-jan-luit.html

The Magellanic woodpecker is a large woodpecker found in southern Chile and southwestern Argentina. This species is mainly pure black, with a white wing patch and a grey, chisel-like beak. Males have a crimson head and crest.

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Monochrome chic : The male pied triller (Lalage nigra) proves that black-and-white never goes out of style—sleek, simple, and always in season. Photo: Edd Bautista. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

Big shiny eyes, statement frames : Diard’s trogon (Harpactes diardii) pairs its sleek plumage with a bold pop of iridescent violet—jungle chic at its finest. Photo: Edd Bautista. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

Life in the vertical: Rufous woodpecker defying gravity on a tree trunk with ease thanks to its zygodactyl feet and stiff tail feathers . Photo: Edd Bautista. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography

Berry stylish : The Bornean bulbul (Rubigula montis) is a dedicated frugivore, proving that a fruit-based diet keeps you looking fresh in the montane forests of Borneo. Photo: Daniel Yong. #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Birds #BirdsSeenIn2025 #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NaturePhotography