Bill McClain
wmcclainwriter.bsky.social
Bill McClain
@wmcclainwriter.bsky.social
Writer and nature photographer. Acting locally to promote wildlife-friendly spaces, both private and public.
This great golden digger wasp is kinda cute and basically harmless. They naturally help keep other insect populations in balance.
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August 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I wonder how the flower appears from the bee’s perspective.
Yellow-faced bumblebee and blanket flower.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
It looks lethal but just a long ovipositor. Carrot wasps are docile and rarely sting (unless you’re a bug)
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August 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This fall, when you harvest your pumpkins and squash, thank your local bumblebees.
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July 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
July 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Sweat bees are tiny jewels and their eyes are amazing.
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July 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
King skimmer dragonfly showing off his amazing wing design.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Beauty is best seen by looking closely.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Ladybugs are super bugs 🐞 They naturally manage insect populations and help out as pollinators.
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June 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Tiger swallowtails were more plentiful when I was young. Now they are a treat to see.
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June 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Bees are beautifully delicate yet incredibly competent.
Flower is our native meadow checkermallow.
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May 28, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Our native Douglas’ meadowfoam is also called the poached egg flower (wonder why?)
Not sure if its visitor is a sweat bee or miner bee.
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May 26, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The tongue (proboscis) is out in anticipation.
(Native penstemon ovatus)
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May 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
May 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This handsome little beetle reminds me of inlaid wood patterns. Anyone able to identify him?
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May 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The bees obviously enjoy our native big-leaf lupine.
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May 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Harlequin ducks, Fidalgo Island in the Salish Sea
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May 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Not just another pretty face, the camas lily was an important food source for native Americans.
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May 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I hope the bumblebee nymphs appreciate the rosemary infused pollen.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Coming out of hiding? Actually, the bumblebees dive under the leaves to access the wood sorrel blossoms. Another favorite native plant.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Douglas iris. We are enjoying growing native plants in our garden.
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May 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
A small bumblebee visiting a native salmonberry blossom.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This little guy was helping me in the garden this morning.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ma and pa otter, only pa couldn’t stop eating long enough for a photo.
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April 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I hadn’t realized that the coot’s feet were designed by Dr. Seuss.
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April 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM