This beautiful Rock Wren at the visitors center at Desert National Wildlife Refuge. The colors on these Wrens is just stunning! #mplsbirder #rockwren #birds #birdphotography #nvbirds #naturephotography #nevada #nevadabirds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birdwatcher #birding

Saw this Sagebrush Sparrow at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada. This species of sparrow will return multiple years to the same sites! This one was set up in the tortoise exhibit at the visitor's center. #sagebrushsparrow #birds #birdphotography #nvbirds #naturephotography #nevada #nevadabirds #birding

Among the notable birds in Nevada I saw, one was this Costa Hummingbird at the Henderson Bird Preserve! The hummingbirds I saw were all busy protecting their territory.
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Took a trip to Nevada! Went to multiple national parks for hiking and did some birding! I was able to add 32 bird to my life list! There were some notable favorites like this Greater Roadrunner! #greaterroadrunner #birds #birdphotography #nvbirds #naturephotography #nevada #nevadabirds #birding

I went to the Sax-Zim bog this weekend and was reminded of all the natural, beautiful landscapes we have on this planet. Today is a sad day for anyone who wants to protect nature and the environment. I hope there will still be places like the Sax-Zim bog 50 years from now....

Always stay Optimistick

Took a trip towards MSP airport to look for the snowy owl. Spent only about an hour before the cold beat me 🥶 Did see a rough-legged hawk and a tiny American Kestrel! Over all not too bad! #mplsbirder #americankestrel #mnbirds #minnesota #minnesotabirds #wildlifephotography #birdwatcher #birding

Love photographing woodpecker! I feel like they get so into their task they tend to ignore the rest of the world so I can get close and get some good photos 📷
#mplsbirder #pileatedwoodpecker #birdphotography #mnbirds #minnesota #minnesotabirds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birdwatcher #birding

My resident red-tailed hawk pair that has been seen in the same park by my house all season! 🥰 It's always great getting some photos of these two. I hope they will stick around for next season! #mplsbirder #redtailedhawk #birdphotography #mnbirds #minnesota #minnesotabirds #birdwatcher #birding

Robins are pretty common in Minnesota so I think they don’t get as much love as some of the more “rare” birds but they are certainly just as cute 🥰
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Recent display I did with a giant jumping spider! It was a Christmas present for another bug friend enthusiast 🕷️ #entomology #bugart #mplsartist #jumpingsider

This was my third bug display I ever made. Everything (bug included) I've found while on walks in Minnesota. Yes, I'm the person picking up dead bugs 😅 Sometimes I get gifted dead bugs other people have found. My dad picks up quite a few for me.

A thanks to #Wingspan from @stonemaiergames.com for my green heron fact today! Did you know that green herons drop insects and other objects onto the water to attract fish!
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One of my favorite pictures I took this last year. Two adult Osprey were hunting in a small river near my house with juveniles watching!
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Moving over from Instagram ✨ I'm a Minneapolis based amateur artist and wildlife (mostly bird) photographer. Hoping to showcase my art and connect with people in my area! #bugart #mplsartist #naturelover #natureart #birder #minnesota #wildlifephotographer #minneapolisartist #entomology