Back Yard Collection (#5)

Tiger Moth, Arctiidae, Caterpillar on Golden Crownbeard (Verbesina encelioides), Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Spotted Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes), adult perched on Norway spruce ruffled by minus 15 Celsius, Davos, Switzerland, December

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Red-winged Blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, male on blooming Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora), Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, March 2003

Common Tree Frog, Hyla arborea, adult resting in wild rose bush, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

Wildflower field with Texas Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis), Comal County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, March

Two-barred Flasher, Astraptes fulgerator, adult on Turks Cap (Malvaviscus drummondii), The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, Cameron County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Coal Tit (Parus ater), adult perched on frost covered Swiss Stone Pine by minus 15 Celsius, St. Moritz, Switzerland, December

Barn Owl, Tyto alba, adult in flight with mouse, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, March

Blackthorn, Prunus spinosa, fruit, Unterlunkhofen, Switzerland, August

Funnel Web Spider, Agelenidae, adult in Web, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, June

Chipping Sparrow, Spizella passerina, adult, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Summer Tanager, Piranga rubra, female on Catclaw (Acacia greggii), Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

House Finch, Carpodacus mexicanus, male, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

American Robin, Turdus migratorius, male eating berries of Black Hawthorn (Crataegus douglasii) fallcolors snow, Grand Teton NP, Wyoming, September

House Finch, Carpodacus mexicanus, male drinking, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Bullocks Oriole, Icterus bullockii, male bathing, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA, May

Sleepy Orange, Eurema nicippe, adult on Mealy sage (Salvia farinacea), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

White-breasted Nuthatch, Sitta carolinensis, adult male on aspen tree, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa virginica, feeding on Mealy sage (Salvia farinacea), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, female, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Green Lynx Spider, Peucetia viridans, adult, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Geometer Moth, Geometridae, adult on mesquite tree bark camouflaged, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Corn Bunting, Miliaria calandra, adult singing, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

European Spindle-Tree, Euonymus europaea, fruit, fallcolors, Unterlunkhofen, Switzerland, August

Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis, adult in flight, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA, December

Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis, male, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

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Step into a world of wonder and adventure right in your own backyard. Transport yourself to an enchanting 1800s carnival, where laughter fills the air and excitement abounds. Marvel at the sight of a Female Northern Cardinal perched gracefully on a snowy pine tree, its vibrant red feathers contrasting against the white backdrop. Witness the breathtaking agility of a Broad-tailed Hummingbird as it hovers mid-air, delicately sipping nectar from a Penstemon flower. Be captivated by the majestic display of Wild Turkeys, their colorful plumage proudly on show as they strut their stuff near Lake Corpus Christi in Texas. Discover nature's hidden gems as you spot a Green Treefrog gracefully resting on a yellow waterlily at Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton. Observe with awe as an adult Virginia Opossum emerges from its nocturnal slumber to quench its thirst under the starry night sky in Uvalde County's Hill Country. Escape to Switzerland without leaving your backyard, where you can admire picturesque views of Mount Rigi and Pilatus from an idyllic farmhouse setting. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders and marvel at the diverse fauna that surrounds us. Travel back in time to early 1900s Cornwall, where The Millpool and Neptune Row stand as timeless reminders of days gone by. Take a glimpse into history with Marion Post Wolcott's poignant photograph capturing life within Marcella Plantation's Mileston community - showcasing resilience amidst adversity. Your backyard holds endless possibilities; it is not just limited space but rather an expansive canvas for exploration and appreciation. Embrace these moments that remind us how interconnected we are with our natural surroundings - whether it be through observing Black-crested Titmice perched upon blooming branches or finding solace within Villa Cimbrone’s tranquil embrace. So step outside your door and let your imagination run wild – for within your backyard lies a world waiting to be discovered.