Here’s a Lesser Yellowlegs (Tringa flavipes) wading through a shallow pond. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors #plumisland

A pair of Greater Yellowlegs (Tringa melanoleuca) at Plum Island, searching for food in shallow water. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors #plumisland

Here’s another inhabitant of the marshes. A Great Egret (Ardea alba) searching for food among the grasses. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors #plumisland

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) in the coastal marshes of Plum Island. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors #plumisland

Cormorant outpost! This group of Double-crested Cormorants (Nannopterum auritum) made this roof their resting station. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors #plumisland

An Eastern Kingbird (Tyrannus tyrannus) ready to capture a snack in the salt marshes of Plum Island, Massachusetts. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors #plumisland

A juvenile Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) on guard duty on top of their little house. #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

White-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia leucophrys). This little guy was very active, enjoying the warm weather! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Here’s a Spotted Towhee (Pipilo maculatus) hanging around a patch of forest in the Pacific Northwest. It was hard to find him at first, too happy singing among the branches! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A female or an immature Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus). A very pretty species, I wish to see the male at some point! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) starting another day! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) singing in the early morning! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Pelagic Cormorant (Urile pelagicus). This one was resting on a pier on a cloudy day. #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Koma Kulshan (Mt. Baker) in Washington, US. The Great White Watcher. #photography #outdoors #washington

House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus). A year-round resident of the US and Mexico. #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A Glaucous-winged Gull (Larus glaucescens) stretching its wings. It might be time to find some snacks! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A couple of European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) waking up early and munching on fruits. A very successful non-native that lives all over the US! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Don't mind me. I'm just relaxing here. #wildlife #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis). This neat little fellow was very active since early in the morning. Easy to find! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A Chestnut-backed Chickadee (Poecile rufescens) with a mouthful of insects. A busy family provider in the Pacific Northwest. #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). I just love the colors! #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A pair of California Quails (Callipepla californica) sunbathing and searching for food. #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A Black Oystercatcher (Haematopus bachmani) searching for food among the rocks on the Pacific Coast (USA). #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A vigilant Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in the Pacific Northwest. #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

An American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) perching in a thorny bush. #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Starting the Society for Freshwater Science annual meeting in Spokane Washington by recognizing and celebrating two of our lab members! Congratulations to Alonso for joining the SFS Class of Fellows and to Alex for her travel award! #SFS2026 #freshwaterscience

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper (Glyphorynchus spirurus). One of the smallest woodcreepers in the rainforest. #CostaRica #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl). A conspicuous inhabitant of open areas in the lowlands of Costa Rica. This one is snacking on some nectar. #CostaRica #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

Red-legged Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes cyaneus). A very beautiful tropical bird. This one is from the rainforest of Costa Rica. #CostaRica #wildlife #bird #birds #birding #nature #wildlife #animals #photography #outdoors

A stunning macro shot of some industrious wasps (Mischocyttarus?) tending to their unique, linear nest. An amazing type of nest from the rainforest of Costa Rica. 🔍 #CostaRica #wasp #macro #nature #insects #photography #outdoors