Wilke's Mining Bee (Andrena Wilkella), Taken July 12, 2024, In New Hampshire, US

Fragile Forktail (Ischnura posita), male, taken April 24, 2025, in Georgia, US

The fragilist, but not the smallest, of forktails... This species is the third most common damselfly in my area, surpassed only by smoky-winged dancers and turquoise bluets. Despite their small size, they're actually much more amenable to being photographed than the much larger smoky-wingeds. All damselflies are skittish about being photographed, though, so I've been getting a lot of exercise in the form of lunges and squats while chasing these guys around! Sometimes it's not even me scaring them, but other damselflies chasing them off their spot!

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), taken March 12, 2025, in Georgia, US

The bloodroot is finally showing its pretty face! There's tons of flowers blooming out of the leaflitter. This is my first time catching them in full bloom, and they're gorgeous! This plant is named after its red roots, which can sometimes resemble the color of blood. Its flowers can also take many different shapes, some having shorter petals with round edges similar to a daisy, and others like these, though they also exist in every form between those two extremes!

Stink Lacewing (Genus Chrysopa), taken April 2, 2025, in Georgia, US

A fresh new adult lacewing has graced this Earth! I almost walked right past him since he was at foot level on my boardwalk, hanging off an outlet box. As you can see, his wings are still drying and aren't fully expanded. Soon, they'll round out, harden, and he'll fly away in search of a mate!

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus), female, taken April 30, 2025, in Georgia, US

Miss Finch getting a refreshing sip of the newly-replaced bird bath water! Her husband was waiting in an adjacent tree, and they flew off together afterwards. Either they or another house finch pair returned later with 2 babies which sat on the feeder and screamed while their parents got food. It is officially time for babies to leave the nest!

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), male, taken May 9, 2025, in Georgia, US

Looking quite sharp in more than one way! This guy must have just finished his spring molt—those feathers are spotless! I'm still seeing some bald and semi-bald cardinals running around, so the molt is still underway, but they, too, shall be fresh and beautiful like this guy afterwards!

White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis), taken April 27, 2024, in Georgia, US

Probably my second favorite set of bird photos I've ever taken! I love how white-throated sparrows look, and this guy just posed so perfectly. I haven't been able to replicate these photos since I got them because all of the birds are so shy, but I'm still trying. Maybe I'll get lucky with a brave bird soon...

Zabulon Skipper (Lon zabulon), male, taken May 14, 2025, in Georgia, US

My first skipper of the year, proudly showing his colors in the sunlight! Unlike most butterflies, this species displays very noticeable sexual dimorphism, males having bright orange/yellow blotches on their wings while females are mostly brown with some white spotting. They can often be seen perched on leaves, spreading their wings in the sunlight like little orange flowers!

American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), taken February 27, 2025, in Georgia, US

A rather uncommon visitor appeared yesterday! In the past, we've had a decent goldfinch presence in the yard, but the past couple years they've been quite sparse. In their absence, other birds have grown more numerous, though, and I still see them elsewhere, so I assume they either left voluntarily or got pushed out by competition.

I actually think these are two different individuals, the first picture being a different bird, but I'm not sure since the lighting is different and I didn't see both at the same time lol. Maybe if I'm lucky it's a pair that's planning to nest here this spring :)

Wedgling Moth (Galgula partita), taken April 4, 2025, in Georgia, US

A small moth hidden in the leaves! This guy was super skittish, and I spent a couple minutes just chasing him around before I was able to get any pictures. More skittish flying insects like moths and grasshoppers have to be approached a certain way to minimize the chances of them fleeing, and that requires knowing exactly where they are before you get in startle range. Sometimes I have to purposefully make a moth or grasshopper fly a couple times before I finally see where they land and can approach correctly. This guy was a little difficult, but not the worst I've had to deal with!

Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis), juvenile female, taken September 22, 2024, in Georgia, US

I had the pleasure of seeing this baby anole for a week or so straight! She had taken shelter in a sturdy pile of sticks and leaves on my usual route and would always run for cover when I came by. This day, however, she graced me with her presence and cooperation.