Ten-lined June Beetle Information and Photos?This page is about ten-lined June beetle information and photos. A distinctive beetle whose white grub feeds on roots of garden and ornamental plants, with the adult emerging in late June.
Spider PhotosThis page contains spider photos. These arachnid garden helpers are very interesting and create beautiful snares for catching their food.
Beetle PhotosThis page contains beetle photos. Beetles are a common visitor to your home and garden. With their array of colors and shapes they are often the subject of amateur and professional photographers alike.
Red Admiral Butterfly PhotosThis page contains red admiral butterfly photos. Seeing a beautiful butterfly gracefully fluttering in the garden is a joyous experience.
Butterfly PhotosThis page contains butterfly photos. Seeing a beautiful butterfly gracefully fluttering in a garden is a joyous experience.
Question Mark Butterfly PhotosThis page contains question mark butterfly photos. Seeing beautiful butterflies gracefully fluttering in the garden is a joyous experience.
Skipper Butterfly PhotosThis page contains skipper butterfly photos. Seeing a butterfly gracefully fluttering in the garden is a joyous experience.
Cicadas Information and PhotosThis is a page about cicadas information and photos. Certain species of Cicadas spark interest and special regional events when they make their appearance after long periods, up to 17 years, of development and feeding underground.
Snail Information and PhotosThis is a page about snail information and photos. When they are not eating up the plants in our garden, we can stop and appreciate the beauty of the many types of snails found in nature.
Dinner is Served-Bird Feeding BabiesMy friend and neighbor has had this ornamental birdhouse attached to the railing on her deck for many years. This year, a family decided to move in! There are 3 babies in the nest, and daddy is very good about feeding them.
Praying Mantis Information and PhotosThis is a page about praying mantis information and photos. The praying mantis is a voracious predator on other insects.
Wild Bunny Information and PhotosThis is a page about wild bunny information and photos. Wild rabbits are fun to watch as they hop around either in your yard or in their natural environment.
Kingsnake Information and Photos?This is a page about kingsnake information and photos. The king snake is a nonvenomous snake that is opportunistic in its diet, eating other snakes including venomous ones, lizards, rodents, birds, and eggs.
Luna Moth Information and PhotosThis is a page about Luna moth information and photos. The Luna moth is characterized by its pale green wings, each having a transparent eyespot. The typical habitat for these beautiful moths is deciduous hardwood forests from Nova Scotia to central Florida and into east Texas.
Giraffe Information and PhotosThis is a page about giraffe information and photos. These distinctive animals native to the savannas and dry open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa are the tallest land dwelling animals on earth.
Barn Swallow Information and PhotosThis is a page about barn swallow information and photos. This pretty blue and orange bird is found in farmlands, suburbs, marshes and lakeshores on most continents.
Swan Photos and InformationThis page contains swan photos and information. These birds are beautiful in the air and on the water.
Ground Hog (Woodchuck) Information and PhotosThis page containsground hog (woodchuck) information and photos. These large rodents belong to a group of ground squirrels.
Blue Jay Information and PhotosThis page contains blue jay information and photos. These north american native birds often appear in the yard and garden.
Raccoon PhotosThis page contains raccoon photos. These very cute animals can be pests or pets for homeowners, and are very photogenic.
Meerkat PhotosThis page contains meerkat photos. Meerkats, a member of the mongoose family, are native to parts of the Republics of Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and South Africa. They are also a popular zoo resident.
Nyala (Dinokeng North, South Africa)Our staff went on a team building experience at Camp Discovery in Dinokeng North. To end the day, we went for a game drive. We saw several beautiful and unique animals, but the pick of the day was this nyala.
Yellow-billed Duck (Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary,...I visited one of my favorite spots when I needed a quick break, i.e the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary. It is quite close to home, a tranquil garden with a few small perennial dams that attract a multitude of birds. A beautiful spot for a cup of tea and a piece of cake.
Lion Resting in ShadeTwo weeks ago, we went on a game drive at Rietvlei Dam Nature Reserve. The reserve boasts four of the big five, including buffalo, rhino, lion, and leopard. The lion park is a new addition. It is a sanctuary for lions that will not be able to survive in the wild.
Snow Day in the MountainsThis little one is having a great snow day!
Buzzards (Asseteague Island, Maryland)While taking a road trip to the beach I was lucky to catch these huge buzzards lined up on this fence. What a great fall sight!
Ostrich at Lake Tobias Animal Farm (Halifax, PA)I had the pleasure of meeting this silly ostrich while visiting Lake Tobias Animal farm in Halifax, Pennsylvania.
Great Egret (Noblesville, IN)This is a photo of a Great Egret that feeds in the pond I live on. I had a difficult time getting a good shot since they are very skittish.
Great Blue Heron (Noblesville, IN)I took this photo from my deck. This heron sits on a neighbor's chimney almost every morning, looking out on the pond we live on. It took quite a few tries before I could get a descent shot, but I think it was worth the trouble!
Birds and Birdfeeder (Marietta, OH)This was taken north of Marietta at the lock and dam on the Ohio. They have a picnic area there and at each end of it is this high birdfeeder. It was so much fun to watch them and take pics.
Ocean Eagle (Long Beach)This was taken at Long Beach. It was so awesome to see one so close!
You're on MY Feeder! (Litchfield County, CT)This woodpecker (downy or ladderback?) is eating the ants off the feeder, and a female ruby throat just happened to arrive at the right time to get in the shot. They can't take their eyes off each other!
Peacock (Yellowstone Bear World, ID)While visiting Yellowstone Bear World I visited the petting zoo. This peacock put a fine show on for his three peahens as well as us visitors.
Hummingbird (Arizona)A hummingbird flew to one of the hummingbird feeders at my house a few days ago, so I took a picture of it with one of my film cameras.
Hidden VisitorHere is a friend who likes to sit under these flowers. Can you see him?
Bee On Flower (Hartshorne, OK)This is a picture that I took as I was walking around the property. I'm not sure what kind of flower it is, I just thought it was a beautiful pic. I just walk around with my camera and take pictures of things that capture my attention.
Feeding Baby Bird (St. Georges, Bermuda)While recently on vacation in Bermuda, I saw these two beautiful yellow birds flying around and sqwaking loudly. As I continued to watch them, I noticed that one was flying around more then the other, but kept returning to the one sitting in the tree.
Blue Morpho Butterflies (Monteverde Butterfly...The Blue Morpho butterfly is well known for its brilliant blue wings when in flight. When at rest with wings in the closed position only the brown underside of the wing is visible.
Camouflaged Killdeer Eggs (upstate NY)Look closely. Mother killdeer bird lays her four eggs where they will blend in with the surrounding stones. Can you find them?
Green Snake (Apple Grove, WV)My grandchildren found this little guy exploring our blackberry vines. I was lucky to have my camera in hand.
Beautiful Bird Fishing in the WaterWhile I was taking my husband's dog, Dutchess, for a reward walk for taking a bath and being so clean, we found this beautiful fisherman patiently waiting for a meal.
Caterpillars Love BiscuitsWe were having a yard sale at the neighbors house, when we found a hungry caterpillar had helped himself to this biscuit.
Helping a Wounded Butterfly (Sunnyvale, CA)My mother found this wounded butterfly in her garden. It couldn't fly so she kept it in a small basket with some sugar water solution for nutrition.
Scenery: Butterfly On FlowersI caught a baby butterfly and put it on my flowers.
Wildlife: Mated WoodpeckersI had to have an old dead tree removed from my backyard, and although I knew it had to come down, it was very sad for me. The tree that was taken out was the favorite 'snack bar' for a pair of mated woodpeckers.
Wildlife: Roseate Spoonbill (Florida)To see these birds in the wild is a thrill. Unfortunately they became rare because their feathers were once used to adorn ladies' hats. Fortunately they are now protected and making a slow comeback.
Wildlife: Finch in Autumn Tree (Hillsboro, OR)We have a variety of birds that come to our yard to get seed from the feeders we have hung up. The large Weeping Chinese Cherry tree in the front gives them cover and a place to congregate while zipping back and forth to the feeders.
Wildlife: Blue Marine ButterflyThe butterfly that I photographed above is a Blue Marine Butterfly, and is not very large. It is beautiful and I found it on one of my ivy geraniums sometime ago.
Wildlife: Sea Anemone (Sunset Beach, OR)This is from one of our many journeys out to explore the trails and shores around Sunset Beach just outside of Charleston, Oregon. While excitedly adventuring around a rocky shore filled with tide pools, I found an area with brilliantly green sea anemones!
Wildlife: Falcon at My Bird Feeder (Ohio)This falcon came to visit my birdfeeder. Of course, he wasn't looking for seed but one nice, fat bird. But that's nature, isn't it? He's a beautiful guy. He didn't get a meal that day, by the way.
Wildlife: Hooded OrioleThe Hooded Orioles are beautiful birds and are in our area and garden in the Spring. This one, at the tip-top of the cypress, showing its golden sun colors, immediately attracted me to photograph him.
Wildlife: Vibrant Purple Starfish (Sunset Beach, OR)I found this starfish while beach hopping with my husband near Sunset Beach here on the Oregon Coast. We love to hit up Sunset, hike the trails above the beach, and create our own journey from there.
Wildlife: Salamander (Nesika County Park,...While relaxing along the river at Nesika County Park with my husband and our two dogs, this little critter decided to make friends with us. He swam near us, sun-bathed near us, and even got brave enough to decide to crawl towards and inspect my camera.
Wildlife: Cacee and Cade (Raccoons)These two raccoon brothers lost their mother while they were still very young. I was able to raise them until release back into the wild.
Wildlife: Lady BugWe had a tree in our yard where, every spring, hundreds of ladybugs lived. The grand kids loved those ladybugs. Sadly, the tree is gone, but I have plenty of pics.
Wildlife: Bobcat (Weekii Wachee, FL)This is a bobcat my husband and I saw on our walk one morning in Weekii Wachee preserve.
Wildlife: Baby Pony (Assateague Island, MD)While visiting Assateague Island last month we were so lucky to see this little baby. So very neat to watch all the ponies in the wild! It's a special treat when you get to see them on the beach and in the ocean!
Wildlife: Large Bee (Gillette, WY)This bee was VERY large, about the size of a nickel. It paid no attention to me snapping pictures of it. It was far more interested in the cactus flower!
Wildlife: Mule Deer (Bighorn Mountains, WY)This beautiful Mule deer walked right by our camping spot in the Bighorn Mountains. His antlers are still in full velvet and he "posed" for a few minutes to allow me to get some gorgeous photos of him.
Wildlife: Seagull Line UpWe were visiting the beach and saw these seagulls all lined up.
Wildlife: Great Blue HeronThis is our friend, Hezekiah. He is a Great Blue Heron. When I fish from our dock, he flies over for a snack of the small fish I catch. He knows exactly where to stand while I fish.
Wildlife: ZebraWhile visiting a local wildlife farm, I stopped to take a picture of the zebras. As I stuck my camera lens through the fence, this guy started coming close to me. I wasn't sure if he wanted to say hello or eat my camera!
Wildlife: WrenI saw this fledgling house wren take his first "flight." He left the birdhouse, and stalled out. He went straight down into the neighbor's porch rail, hitting it with a "thunk." He landed directly below the point of impact.
Wildlife: Butterfly (Lake Hartwell, GA)We were vacationing at Lake Hartwell and saw a bush covered with these butterflies beside the lake.
Wildlife: Yellow-billed Duck (Austin Roberts Bird...I went to the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary for some quiet time, and saw this little fellow lazily swimming around. The calmness of the water, and the beauty of the surroundings were exactly the perk-me-ups I needed!
Wildlife: Byron the Cheetah (Anne Van Dyk Cheetah...We went to the Anne van Dyk Cheetah Centre in De Wildt on July 9, 2011. This is Byron, one of the centre's ambassador cheetahs. We were able to pose for photos with Byron, and to stroke his back.
Wildlife: Young Buck (Tiburon, CA)While we were vacationing in Tiburon, an early morning "peeper" caught our eye. We matched eyes with this young buck for what seemed like minutes. This was our last day of vacation. What a great way to remember our trip!
Wildlife: Two Mule Deer SparringThis was taken from my back porch, hence the fence in the foreground. This was the very first time I had actually seen two bucks sparing, and hurried to get my camera. This picture was taken on January of 2011.
Wildlife: Black-eyed Bulbul (Gauteng, South Africa)I took this photo of a black-eyed bulbul one morning in our garden. I had to sit and wait forever, to catch this little fella.
Wildlife: Adult GrosbeaksWe had 3 adults and 4 babies at the feeders. They all left by the time I got my camera. This pair was still feeding. I have noticed that this bird does not feed its young, like some other species do.
Wildlife: ChipmunkI think these guys like having their photo taken. They always sit upright to strike a pose whenever they hear the camera noises. I consider this an "AWW" picture!
Wildlife: Oriole at the FeederThis guy comes to visit at least 3 times a day. We give him half an orange once a week. One usually hears an oriole before he sees it. When I first heard his call, I looked up and couldn't see anything.
Wildlife: Little Foxy FriendThis was taken at my husband's grandparents farm! So pretty!
Wildlife: Hungry SquirrelHe garbage picked and ran up the tree to eat peanut butter out of the jar in the tree.
Wildlife: Blue Heron (Hilton Head Island,...Last day of our Hilton Head Island vacation. Posed for about 5 minutes - a majestic blue heron.
Baby Birds Outside Our Back DoorThese day old little ones are in their nest that is on our back porch light to the right of our door. That poor mama bird! We come and go out of that door so much. She flies off squawking at us each time!
Wildlife: TurtleHere is a lonesome turtle on a shallow dead log; hugging to the branch as if it were his own life line.
Wildlife: Goose Prints (Long Island, NY)I just love the beach. I love the sights and sounds of the ocean, and even more so I love venturing on the beach and exploring the images that are left behind in the sand.
Wildlife: Lone BirdI was trying to take a picture of this tree in front of my house filled with birds. Right when I was taking the shot, the neighborhood ice cream truck came by with its blasting song, scaring all the birds away except this one!
Wildlife: Rams (Wyoming)These rams were atop a small hill as I was driving back to Yellowstone from Cody, WY.
In Memory Of Jewel (Mountain Lion)I took these photos of Jewel in 1995 for a wildlife magazine photo shoot in the mountains of Montana. Jewel was a real sweetheart. She died 3 years ago.
Wildlife: CrabWe went to Florida last week and I got a picture of a small crab. I used my zoom lens. Looks like he was dancing and smiling at me.
Wildlife: Winter VisitorsThese pictures were taken from my kitchen window recently during an ice and snow covered time. The creatures shown certainly appreciated the food provided for them. The ice is shown in the picture with the cardinal.
Wildlife: Water BirdsThe coolest critters are found near water, be it ocean, lake or pond. These guys seemed to enjoy having their pictures taken as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Wildlife: Dolphin (Monterey, CA)I took this picture at a dolphin facility in Monterey.
Wildlife: MuleI waited all day for my mule to smile at me, then I discovered he need his teeth cleaned!
Wildlife: HeronIn Florida, we are blessed with much wildlife, including many different species of heron. One morning when I was leaving for work, I found this guy perched on the roof of the car.
Wildlife: CamelsOn my trip to Egypt, I had the chance to see and ride a camel. I named him Smiles.
Wildlife: Hungry BirdsWe just could not stand by, and let the birds go with out their daily bird food. So my husband put on a hat, jacket and boots, and got the snow shovel, and made a path to the bird feeder.
Wildlife: Monkeys (Thailand)While I was in Thailand, I happened to stumble into a group of monkeys. Here is a cute picture of one of them.
