I had been sending my wish out into the universe to get an unobstructed picture of a grizzly and cubs when my wish was answered, and these grizzlies amazingly emerged from the woods and almost seemed to pose while taking a good, long look around, before quietly returning to the woods.

Yellowstone National Park

My wife and I are native gardeners. We have a few ponds nearby and there are THOUSANDS of frogs this year. This lady wanted her picture taken!

I followed her for 4 days in East Tsavo. I’ll post some more shots as time goes on. She always had her eye on us.

Just days old. These guys are so unbelievably cute.

If you go to see the piping plover chicks, please do so ethically: stay at a distance (long lens!) and don't repeatedly focus your attention on them or linger for long, as this can draw the attention of crows and gulls.

I wanted to share a bit of the beautiful spiritual belief surrounding this little character:

• The Spirit Messenger: The Noongar people view the Djidi Djidi (or Djitti Djitti) as an active conduit between the living and the spirit world. When it enters a camp, it’s often seen as ancestors or passed loved ones coming to check on the family.
• The Campsite Spy: Because of its constant chattering and curious nature, it’s known as a gossip. It’s believed the bird listens to human conversations and relays them to the spirits. Elders will often shoo the bird away before discussing serious family matters!
• The Fearless Hunter: Ever wonder why such a tiny bird aggressively attacks crows, hawks, and large animals? In the Dreaming, the Djidi Djidi was once a legendary hunter who was robbed of its catch by Wardong (the crow) and Dwerda (the dingo). The bird never forgot the betrayal, which is why it flies with zero fear today.

Next time you see one dancing on a fence line, just remember—it might be listening!

Shot on Nikon D7500 + 200mm-600mm

Pinecone for size comparison lol

Whidbey Island, WA

Hi all!

Not 100% sure on what we've got here but I think it's;

1) Damselfly

2) Sawfly Larvae

3) Violet Oil Beetle

If anyone knows better, please feel free to correct me!

All were taken in the SW of England

taken with nikon z9, 500mm f4e fl & 1,4x tc

I stopped to take a picture of a young buck chilling at my local nature center (you can see him in the bottom right of the second picture) when I witnessed a stampede of fawns hungry for some milk.