A mayfly - Leptophlebia cupida, aka the early brown spinner.

This small mayfly visited me this morning; the dark forelegs and tiny hindwing suggest Leptophlebia cupida, aka the early brown spinner. They'll only live for a few days after emerging from their aquatic nypmh stage - just long enough to mate and lay eggs. #backyardnature #entomology

spoils of the duck wars

#ducks #nature #backyardnature

Caught some truly unbelievable photos of this cabbage white butterfly visiting my Japanese spurge plants Tuesday. Spring sure is starting early this year!
#gardening #backyardnature #spring

The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina). The reddish cap and white supercilim (the stripe running from the base of the beak above the eye) are breeding plumage.

The chipping sparrow (Spizella passerina) is found throughout North America. Usually rather drab, breeding season finds them with a reddish cap and white supercilium (the stripe running from the base of the beak above the eye), as seen here. #backyardnature #ornithology

A Hummingbird Chose Our Backyard — J.S. Whaldo Discover the magic of backyard birding with a hummingbird nest, two tiny eggs, and the unforgettable moment new life begins.

A hummingbird chose our backyard. Two eggs became fledglings, and we were there to witness it. Nature’s tiny miracles never get old.

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#Birding #HummingbirdNest #BackyardNature #Birdwatching #WildlifeMagic

The false potato beetle (Leptinotarsa juncta). It's distinguished from the Colorado potatoe beetle by the brown stripes on its wing covers.

Here's a false potato beetle (Leptinotarsa juncta), found in the eastern USA. Their larvae feed on plants in the nightshade family, including tomatoes, tobacco, peppers, and, yes, potatoes. #entomology #backyardnature

A stonefly of genus Perlesta, the "golden stones", so nicknamed for their coloration.

Today's #backyardnature is a stonefly of genus Perlesta, the "golden stones". More than 30 Perlesta species have been identified; while most are in the US, two species have been identified in China. #entomology

📺 New Video: The Great Transition
Settle in for 11+ hours of peaceful Porch POV. From the last winter chill to the first signs of Spring. No talking, no music—just pure nature. 🏔️🌿
🔗 Watch: youtu.be/MvsibQw_OeE
#NatureSky #BirdWatching #SlowLiving #Mindfulness #BackyardNature

📺 Newly uploaded: Below The Balcony
Settle into Book I, Winter (Ep. 2) for some peaceful Porch POV captures. From bushy-tailed visitors to quiet snowy mornings, nature is always around us. 🏔️🐿️
🔗 Watch: youtu.be/7oLSgZBagMo
#NatureSky #SquirrelLife #SlowLiving #BackyardNature #Grounding

I was visited by this beautiful guy. #cardinal #backyardbirds #naturephotography #texaswildlife #wildlifephotography #backyardnature

About half a dozen cottontail rabbits out in front of my house.

Bunnies in my front yard. I've started putting water outside for the wildlife early this year. #wildlife #nature #backyardnature

A common dung beetle (Copris fricator) native to the eastern USA.

Here's a dung beetle (Copris fricator). There are more than 9000 known species of dung beetle worldwide, but this fairly small (body length < 1in (18mm)) species is native to the eastern USA. #entomology #backyardnature

Yesterday, in a quieter corner of the yard . . .
#rabbits #spring #backyardnature

Two Canada geese standing on a grassy lawn in a backyard near a body of water. One goose is bent over, grazing on the grass, while the other stands tall as a sentry, watching the surroundings. The background features large landscape rocks, a wooden walkway, and dormant bushes under bright, clear sunlight.

March 9, 2026

Canada Geese are back! 🪿 Love watching these two take turns on sentry duty while the other grabs a snack. True partnership goals.

I can't help but think he's judging me.

#CanadaGeese #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #Utah #BackyardNature #BlueUtah

Wasp Airport Some slo-mo video of yellow-jacket wasps coming and going from their nest.

A relaxing slo-mo video of wasp 'airport' for #SilentSunday. Notice that arrivals and departures are from different gates. #wasp #insects #backyardNature

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A petri dish with white tissue (to hold the specimen in place) and an illuminating loupe, through which I'll take pictures with my iPhone.

A mottled-brown-and-white varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci), photographed through an illuminated loupe.

I'm experimenting with some new kit for my #backyardnature and #entomology photographs: a petri dish with white tissue holding the specimen in place while I use my phone to photograph through a magnifying loupe. The second image is a varied carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci)...

A phantom midge (Chaoborus punctipennis). It's named for the distinctive dots on its legs, wings, and thorax.

Here's a 2025 specimen from #CapeCod - the phantom midge (Chaoborus punctipennis). Its larvae are aquatic; adults do not feed and live only long enough to mate and lay eggs. Native to the USA & Canada, it was recently identified as an invasive species in Japan. #backyardnature #entomology

Xylotopus par, a non-biting midge of family Chrionomodae. They are identified by their distinctive yellow and black markings; they are the only species of genus Xylotopus found in North America.

Here's an unnamed non-biting midge of family Chironomindae, Xylotopus par. It's the only species of genus Xylotopus found in North America; its larvae mine decaying, waterlogged hardwood in slow-moving streams. #backyardnature #entomology

I havent been able to get a pic that shows enough of the writing on the band. Just using a phone cam. Also, ducks do not sit still. Much.🙄
(failed attempts👇🏼) #birds #birding #waterfowl #nature #BackyardNature

The goldenrod soldier beetle (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus), aka the Pennsylvania leatherwing

The goldenrod soldier beetle (Chauliognathus pensylvanicus), aka the Pennsylvania leatherwing, is harmless to humans and plants; it's a notable pollinator of goldenrod, asters, milkweed, and other native plants. #backyardnature #entomology

The red-fringed emerald moth (Nemoria bistriaria)

Another #backyardnature picture from our trip to Cape Cod, MA last year...this is a red-fringed emerald (Nemoria bistriaria), also known as the two-striped emerald. They're often found in or near woodlands containing oak. #entomology

A damsel bug (Nabis americoferus)

Today's #backyardnature visitor is a damsel bug, a voracious predator of aphids, caterpillars, and other insects. Several species are found in the eastern US; the grey body suggests that this specimen is Nabis americoferus. #entomology

Curious hollowed out half-domes of ice left on all the pilings today.
#BackyardNature #winter #WinterWeather

Incoming!
#birds #BackyardBirding #BackyardNature

Time for some Ducks On Ice. #birds #nature #BackyardNature #BacyardBirding (Yogi & Grievous searching for the Northwest Passage)

Winter slowing everything down ❄️
#WinterVibes #BackyardNature
#SnowyDays #PeacefulMoments
#NatureLovers

#Birds #Birding #Wildlife #WildlifeRescue #Melbourne #Australia #Nature #SpottedDove #Pigeon #AnimalRescue #BackyardNature #CommunityScience #BirdWatching #BirdLife #Rescue #NaturePhotography #WildlifePhotography #ShedGuardian #UrbanWildlife #Fledglings #AnimalLovers #BioDiversity #MelbourneSummer

Not every bird needs a beach. 🌳🐦 Finding the high-flyers and backyard residents of Orlando. Link in bio! #OrlandoBirds #WildlifePhotography #BackyardNature #StillnessAndBeauty #RuesPhotography

The northern flatid planthopper (Flatormenis proxima)

Here's a northern flatid planthopper (Flatormenis proxima), the most abundant flatid in the eastern USA. It's noted for the waxy secretion it leaves behind when feeding (we don't know its purpose) and the 90-degree angle of the rear corner its wings. #backyardnature #entomology

I learned something new this evening. A lovely winter bloom I'd never heard of before, courtesy of artist @judithmonroe.bsky.social and several of the folks who replied to this post. #nature #BackyardNature 👇🏼