המועדפים של tysmith

Gizzard Shad being swallowed by a Double-crested Cormorant

pickerel frog mounting a American tree toad during breeding time

Found during an FWC survey.

Lucky capture of incident. Prey originally thought to be worm but noticed snake later in editing. Not clear if the bird succeeded in consuming it. Snake ID suggested by naturalist friend.

I could be talked into this being a Plethodon metcalfi, but that might be more hope than anything. Message me and I may share some details.

Incredible green fluorescence under the tail with a 365nm black light.

Unexpected find, still snow on the ground.

Found in the road

Hundreds sunning themselves on the bike trail

Is this a diamondback water snake? We saw him very close to the wolf river.

Rarity coming to feeder. It has been lingering a few days.

In one of the barns on my family property.

eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61753265

eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61713488

eBird List: https://ebird.org/checklist/S61713488

Hunting frogs in ditch.

Heard. Man these guys are tiny up close.

Continuing group. I have only heard this species calling before so these looks were a treat! I knew they were small, but this thing was TINY...

Discovered this little fella as part of GLOBAL BIG DAY. Very rare in our area. I finished up the day with 108 species.

Several.

Found earlier today by Warren Rolfe (@wrolfe). Rare transient for the region. Bird happily wandered close to 6 feet away from me.

Visiting campsite.

Posed for some good shots...

Observed with @lindseyhottinger.

Lindsey's obs: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/68945172

Got some roadkill...

Mama with babies.

Leucistic(?) toad

Broadheaded Skink - Plestiodon laticeps - Female (persued by male)

Getting eaten by a California Kingsnake was one of 3 found that day

Many fish crossing the road, going north.

What are the most spectacular specimens I have ever seen, and maybe one of the best photos I’ve ever taken.

Cool reverb on the water when the frog croaked

The cutest Cottonmouth ever!