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Nicole R Abbott
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Welcome! My name is Nicole and I am an Orlando-based artist and nature photographer! Thanks for stopping by!

Follow me on Instagram! @nicolerabbottphotography
Follow me on iNaturalist! www.inaturalist.org/people/nicoleabbott
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I went to the beach with my family yesterday and when we got back and pulled into the driveway, I look to my left and look what I see! This is a Banded Sphinx Moth! It was just a little bit smaller than my palm! 😍

#wildlifephotography #nature #mothsofbluesky #moth #moths #bandedsphinx #sphinx
A tan and black Banded Sphinx Moth rests on the fronds of a palm tree. A tan and black Banded Sphinx Moth rests on the fronds of a palm tree.
July 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Listed as a "species of greatest conservational need", Atala butterflies were once almost wiped out due to over harvesting of the Coontie palm. Thanks to more use of the plant in landscaping, they are making a comeback!

#nature #photography #atala #butterfly #butterflies #butterfliesofbluesky
A small Atala butterfly rests on a leaf. It has black wings with blue dots on them and a bright orange body. A small Atala butterfly rests on a leaf. It has black wings with blue dots on them and a bright orange body.
July 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Found this Black and White Warbler creeping up and down a tree trunk in true Black and White Warbler fashion 😂

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A black and white striped Black and White Warbler clings to a tree trunk. A black and white striped Black and White Warbler clings to a tree trunk.
July 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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This is Tristan Bubba Abbott, he passed away two years ago and for my moms birthday I decided to draw this for her 😊He was the best dog and he was fiercely loyal and loving to the end 🥲🌈🐶

18x24, Pastels and charcoal.

#art #drawing #artwork #illustration #artistsofbluesky #charcoal #artlovers #dog
A pastel and charcoal drawing of a Papillion dog laying down with a small green plaid tie on. A rough sketch of Tristan done in vine charcoal. An original photo of Tristan the Papilion, wearing his little green tie.
July 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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This reductive figure study was done as part of my figure drawing class last semester! 😁

#art #drawing #artschool #artist #artwork #illustration #artistsofbluesky #college #work #charcoal #blueskyartshow #sideways #figuredrawing #figure #reductive #artlovers
A figure drawing of a female nude body. This piece is utilizing the reductive method of drawing, where the paper is covered in a layer of charcoal and then I take an eraser to create the female figure.
July 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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A while ago I decided to go back to school to take a few classes in things that interest me 😁 This work is from my Drawing 1 class!

#art #drawing #artschool #graphite #pastel #asarohead #artist #artwork #skulls #illustration #artistsofbluesky #college #work #charcoal #blueskyartshow #sideways
A charcoal reductive drawing of an American Alligator skull sitting on a pedestal. A charcoal and graphite cross contour drawing of an asaro head sitting on a pedestal. A pastel and graphite drawing of a water buffalo skull. A graphite and pastel drawing of a paper bag done on black paper.
July 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Anhingas differ from other waterbirds because their feathers aren't waterproof! This is why you'll often see Anhingas like this one drying out their wings! 😍😁

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A female Anhinga perches on a tree limb with its wings partially extended, drying them out. A female Anhinga is seen in close up, drying out its wings. A female Anhinga can be seen in close up, looking towards the sky with wings extended.
July 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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✨ Limpkin appreciation post! ✨

Fun fact: Limpkins are considered indicator species because of their reliance on the Apple Snail as a food source! The availability of Apple Snails in wetlands indicates a healthy aquatic environment!
#birds #birding #birder #birdwatching #birdsofbluesky #🪶 #limpkin
A Limpkin wades through shallow water with an Apple Snail dangling out of its mouth. PHOTO TAKEN BY @tjtakingpictures. I got permission to post this photo! A Limpkin is seen standing on the edge of the water, its neck tucked in a bit. A close up of a Limpkin looking to the right. A single drop of water collects on the end of its long beak.
July 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Here are some wildflowers currently in season here in Central Florida! 🌸😍💗

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A pink Morning Glory wildflower blooms from the grass. A tall yellow Primrose Flower grows from the grass. A bright yellow Coreopsis wildflower is pictured with two blooms. Looks similar to a sunflower, just much smaller. A purple False Indigo wildflower is pictured with three bloom spikes.
July 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Meet the Fiery Skipper butterfly! 😍🦋

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A small yellow, tan and orange Fiery Skipper rests on a small wildflower. A small yellow, tan and orange Fiery Skipper rests on a small wildflower. Its wings are partially outstretched with its back facing the camera.
July 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Saw my first Eastern Meadowlark the other week! 😍

The quality of the photos vary, as the first was taken with a longer lens. Of course, when I finally get the long lens out, it turns around to show me its backside 😂

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An Eastern Meadowlark stands on a power line with its back towards the camera. It has a bright yellow neck and a sharp beak. An Eastern Meadowlark rests on a power line, its bright yellow stomach and neck are visible.
July 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Happy Friday, Blueskyers 💙 Here's a tree that made me happy...hopefully it can bring you some joy in such a dark time...struggling to see the hope in these bleak times, but when I look to nature I can see it...

I hope you all are well 🙏💚

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A tree with bright yellow blooms contrasts beautifully with the clear blue sky behind it.
July 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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(2/2)The butterflies were out in full force the other day at Mead Botanical Gardens! 😍🦋🌈

#wildlifephotography #nature #photography #myphoto #butterfly #butterflies #entomology #insectsofbluesky #cassiusblue #orangebarredsulphur #whitepeacock #blue #butterfliesofbluesky
A White Peacock butterfly rests on a plant. A yellow Orange-barred Sulphur rests on a red flower. A small Cassius Blue butterfly rests on a white wildflower.
July 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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(1/2)The butterflies were out in full force the other day at Mead Botanical Gardens! 😍🦋🌈

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A yellow Eastern Tiger Swallowtail rests on the ground, likely drinking water and gathering nutrients from the soil! A black with orange and blue spots Spicebush Swallowtail rests on some small rocks. A black and yellow striped Zebra Longwing butterfly rests on a flower. A brown Horace's Duskywing butterfly rests on some mulch.
July 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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A curious Grackle takes a ride on my car at Black Point Wildlife Drive!

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July 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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This curious Grackle took a ride on the hood of my car at Black Point Wildlife Drive, naturally I had to snap some pics! I have a video I'll upload after this 😂😀

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A close up of a black Grackle with purple and blue iridescence, it's in the middle of a call, with it's mouth open. A close up of a black Grackle with purple and blue iridescence, it's in the middle of a call, with it's mouth open. It's between blinks so its eyelid is shut making it look like it has white eyes.
July 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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I finally managed to track down a Loggerhead Shrike this morning! This bird is also called the Butcher bird because it impales its prey on sharp objects like barbed wire! 😱 Talk about brutal!

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A grey, black and white Loggerhead Shrike stands on the top of a light pole. A grey, black and white Loggerhead Shrike stands on the top of a light pole. A grey, black and white Loggerhead Shrike stands on the top of a light pole, looking in the direction of the camera.
June 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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Happy Saturday, Blueskyers! I managed to get a photo of this little Ceraunus Blue butterfly this morning, which is a lifer for me! 😍🦋💙

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A blue/purple Ceraunus Blue butterfly rests on a small blade of grass. It has black and white patterning on the side and black and white striped antennae. A blue/purple Ceraunus Blue butterfly rests on a small blade of grass. It has black and white patterning on the side and black and white striped antennae. A blue/purple Ceraunus Blue butterfly rests with its wings extended on a small blade of grass. It has black and white patterning on the side and black and white striped antennae.
June 28, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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It took two days of looking, but we finally found this adorable Northern Bobwhite at Mead Botanical Gardens! 💚😍

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A Northern Bobwhite with elaborate coloring stands amongst short grasses. A Northern Bobwhite with elaborate coloring stands amongst short grasses with its wing outstretched. A Northern Bobwhite with elaborate coloring stands amongst short grasses with its wing outstretched.
June 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Once a nemesis bird, I ran into four Pileated Woodpeckers at Mead Botanical Gardens this past weekend! Here's one working hard for his grub! 😍

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A Pileated Woodpecker with a bright red crest grabs bugs from the tree trunk with his tongue. A Pileated Woodpecker with a bright red crest grabs bugs from the tree trunk with his tongue. A Pileated Woodpecker with a bright red crest grabs bugs from the tree trunk with his tongue.
June 20, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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It's hard to believe these are the same kind of bird, but they are both Purple Gallinules! Crazy how much they change as they grow 😍

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A tan and grey juvenile Purple Gallinule looks up while foraging. A pair of Purple Gallinules cross each others paths amongst swamp plants.
June 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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There are so many Common Gallinule chicks at the Orlando Wetlands right now so naturally, I had to shoot this family portrait 😍🐣

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A small Common Gallinule chick with a bright orange beak and a bald head swims in swampy water. An adult Common Gallinule portrait, it has a bright orange beak and dark grey plumage.
June 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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Got two new butterfly lifers at Mead Botanical Gardens today! A Long-tailed Skipper and a Silver-spotted Skipper!
First photo taken by my love, @tjtakingpictures.bsky.social <3

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A black and teal Long-tailed Skipper rests on a leaf. A brown Silver-spotted Skipper with a white marking rests on a green leaf.
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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Encountered this beautiful Red Shouldered Hawk today at Mead Botanical Gardens! 😍

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A close up shot on a Red Shouldered Hawk looking down with greenery behind him. A Red Shouldered Hawk can be seen perching on a branch amidst greenery and red/orange flowers.
June 14, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Here are some cool looking insects I saw today! 🪲💚🐝

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An orange Clay-colored Leaf Beetle rests on a long, green leaf. An adorable tiny Bold Jumping Spider rests on the petal of a yellow wildflower. A navy blue Seaside Dragonlet rests on a twig. An Orange Blister Beetle rests on a small white wildflower.
June 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM