Photo of a California Gull in flight, seen from below, against a blue sky. The bird's is covered in white feathers, with black on the tips of its wings.
California Gull in flight. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #seagull #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a flower from a lemon-flowered gum tree. The flower is spherical, made up of tiny lemon yellow strands, like a yellow puff ball.
Lemon-flowered gum flower (Eucalyptus woodwardii). LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. January, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #flower #eucalyptus #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography
Close up of the head and neck of a pond slider turtle against a dark out of focus green background. The turtle is looking up and two the right, and appears to be enjoying the sun on its skin.
Pond slider turtle basking in the sun. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #turtle #reptile #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close up of a yellow sunflower, against an out of focus green background, with a large black cactus fly hanging from the center of the flower.
Mexican cactus fly resting on a sunflower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM system OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #sunflower #insect #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A horned grebe duck, with bright red eyes, swimming on the dark blue waters of the estuary.
Horned Grebe swimming in the estuary. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #hornedgrebe #duck #bird #birds #birdphotographý #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of two paperwhite narcissus flowers, against a dark green out of focus background.
Paperwhite Narcissus flowers blooming in December. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. December, 2025. Fujifilm X100VI. #laarboretum #narcissus #flowers #bloomscrolling #flowerphotography #nature #naturephotography
Marbled Godwit, with a long, slightly upturned bill and long legs, standing mostly on one leg on the shore of the estuary, facing to the left. The bird's body has a "marbled" appearance with tiny light and dark tan spots.
Marbled Godwit (ID by Merlin) walking along the shoreline. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM_1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #godwit #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A California towhee, with brown feathers and a brith orange-reddish eye, has just hopped up out of a recessed pool of water onto a brick ledge. Tiny, dark, water droplets are flying in all directions.
California Towhee emerging from the bath. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14 #laarboretum #towhee #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of the head, neck, and chest of a canada goose, looking to the left, against an out of focus green background.
Canada Goose next to the lake. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #goose #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotogrpahy #amateurphotography #photography
A willet is wading in the water of the estuary, looking down into the water for food. Circular waves are moving outward from the bird in the brilliant blue water.
Willet, making waves. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mmF4 #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #willet #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of the head and shoulder of an Eastern Cottontail rabbit, facing to the right. The background is out of focus leaf litter in the forest.
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #laarboretum #rabbit #animal #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A seagull is sitting on top of a "NO PARKING" sign, looking over the parking lot. In the background is the ocean. In the distance, the water blends into a foggy sky.
Parking enforcement is on duty! Western Seagull. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2026. Fujifilm X100VI. #moonstonebeach #seagull #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A Western Gull, with white feathers on its head and belly, gray-black wings, a yellow beak, and orange legs is standing on a rustic wooden fence. In the background is out of focus ocean surf.
Western Gull, standing on a fence. Moonstone Beach, Cambria, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 40-150mm F4 #moonstonebeach #seagull #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
The. man. is. INSANE.
Congress needs to convene an emergency session and REMOVE HIM NOW.
I can’t believe that we’re on the brink of nuking Iran because a smart Black man in a tan suit once made fun of a reality tv host.
Cloisonné pin similar to the NASA logo, but reads “NOT FLAT”, with “we checked” underneath l
NASA’s Earth photos from Artemis inspired me to put this on today… 🙂
Getting lots of positive comments on it as I run errands…
Awesome view from Artemis II this morning.
Close up of a bright yellow rose flower, against a background of out of focus tan ground.
Yellow Rose. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2024. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #rose #rosegarden #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close up of a bright reddish-orange dragonfly, perched on a tiny branch against an out of focus light tan background.
Flame Skimmer dragonfly hanging out on a branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #dragonfly #insect #insectphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A fox squirrel, with tan and brown fur, is sitting up on its hind legs and looking towards the camera. The squirrel is on a carpet of green grass.
Squirrel sitting on the grass and wondering “Who is that strange man with a camera?” LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2024. OM Systems OM-1 + M.Zuiko 40-150 F2.8 PRO + MC14. #laarboretum #squirrels #mammal #animals #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a peachick against a light background. The bird's feathers are a mix of brown, white and tan.
A curious peachick. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #peachick #peafowl #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A Lesser Scaup, with dark, reddish head, white bill and bright yellow eye, is floating on clear blue water.
Lesser Scaup (duck). Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach, California, USA. February, 2026. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #bolsachicaecologicalreserve #duck #scaup #bird #birds #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close-up of a white Lily, against a neutral background. There is a tiny overfly hanging off of the flower.
Belladonna Lily, with a tiny hover fly. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2024. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300 mm F4. #laarboretum #lily #amaryllis #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A close-up of the head and neck of an elephant seal with its mouth wide open, in mid bark, revealing its pink gums and sharp teeth. The seal's skin is gray and its one visible eye is blue. The background consists beach with sand and rocks.
Juvenile male elephant seal demanding attention — and being ignored. San Simeon Elephant Seal Viewpoint, San Simeon, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 + M.Zuiko 300mm F4 + MC14. #sansimeon #elephantseals #mammals #beach #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
Close up of a bright pink rose flower, against a background of out of focus green leaves.
Pink Rose. Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA. August, 2024. Fujifilm X100VI. #ranchopalosverdes #rose #rosegarden #flower #flowerphotography #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography #amateurphotography #photography
A small brown sparrow hangs upside down from a twig beneath a cluster of dried, papery leaves, gripping the branch with one foot. Its head is tilted slightly, showing a pale conical beak and alert eye, while warm sunlight highlights the soft feathers on its face. The background is a smooth green blur, making the bird and the curled, brittle leaves stand out in sharp detail.
I’m absolutely doing my best to get through as many #BirdOfTheDay captures as I can folks. Hang in there. 😁😁
#birds #photography #ECK
On golden pond. A pair of Great Crested grebes mirror displaying to cement their bond of several years as they begin breeding again. Stodmarsh NNR 4x slow motion. #birds @naturalengland.bsky.social @kentwildlife.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social
