Mark Johnsen

@Kailung2040 A built in sweater! Super cute.

@markjohnsen The tail is quite deceptive, as there is very little to it: but the short fur seems to be very effective at keeping them warm. :)

A very young Squirrel enjoying lunch at St James's Park, London.

@cranky1456 A great spot for magpies! Thank you!

@markjohnsen Great capture Mark

Another one from Washoe Lake near Reno, NV... A Magpie! This one has stories to share, and songs to sing... There were quite a few of these around this area in the park.

@incognito9 @grok Thank you, Arun! Even the cowbirds make for good photos!

@markjohnsen @grok Beautiful one

From the Rosewood Nature Study Area last year, a Cowbird! I do see a lot of these wherever I go in the Spring and Summer! Since they are brood parasites, I often like to see who is raising the little chicks as I walk along the trails. @grok What can you share about how these chicks are raised?

@madbunting They are quite pretty. Hoping to find some yellow-billed ones around here soon. I know they're around!

@markjohnsen Stunning 🤩😍❤️

@madbunting Right? Definitely put a smile on my face as it walked along nearby...

@markjohnsen Too cute 🥰🤩😍❤️

I've posted photos of this Yellow-bellied Marmot previously. This from the Rosewood Nature Study Area near Reno, NV. Cute little one that was keeping pace with me as I walked along the trail. Looking for some Cheerios handouts?

Post a picture you have taken and then name some of your favorite photographers here on X that deserve an honorable mention. Here are just a few of my favorites. Check out their pages and make sure you give them a follow! #FollowFriday #FF (Keeping it short, but ... So many amazing people on here sharing their great photos!) @madbunting @nature_michelle @anuradhamathur @cranky1456 @SerenaVachon Sandhill Cranes finalizing their migration travel plans just a few weeks ago at the Cosumnes River Preserve. @grok Tell me something fresh about these birds' migration habits here in the Sacramento, CA area.

@rajeshashar Thank you!

@markjohnsen Amazing

A Snowy Egret foraging in the shallow water at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.

A Caspian Tern soars by at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. An amazing area for all kinds of birds!

@aHeartSoFull They’re so pretty and so difficult for me to get a clear shot of. Nice… Two sets of babies!

We don't have many Wood Ducks but I managed to find a few at a local park. A few fun facts about the Wood Ducks: 1) Wood ducks are tree pros! One of the few ducks that perch on branches and nest in tree cavities—thanks to sharp claws on their webbed feet. 2) Male wood ducks are basically wearing a wedding tux! Their scientific name Aix sponsa means "bridal duck" because of that stunning iridescent plumage. 3) Tiny daredevils: Wood ducklings leap from nests up to 50+ feet high the day after hatching—and bounce right off without injury! 4) They're the only North American duck that regularly raises two broods in one season—super productive parents

@BonnieDool5t Proper perching etiquette to have the pinky talon up! Nice shot, Bonnie!

Green Heron #birdphotography #Heron

@CarlBovisNature Looks like it wants to know “What are we having for lunch today?”

Male Blackbird checking me out! 😁 Taken this week through my kitchen window. 😍🐦

@CarlBovisNature I haven’t snapped a photo of one just yet. Love this one coming right at you!

If you see this photo of a Barn Owl coming at you, please leave a comment! 😊 When did you last see a Barn Owl? 🦉❤️

A Killdeer hanging out in the nesting area at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve. This area had both Killdeer and Least Terns nesting, but they didn't like each other!

A Western Gull doing a fly-by at the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve from last Spring...

@glenwoods So regal looking... Nice!

For water Wednesday…

@aHeartSoFull And suddenly, it's very hot out in the sunshine here in the valley! Seeing a lot of butterflies now... Nice shot!

This is how I feel this morning, a little tattered after working in the yard yesterday. 😂 #swallowtail #butterfly #spring

@EddieWr99671067 Noticing a lot of butterflies now... Fun to see! Nice shot!

My first sighting of a Comma Butterfly resting on the ground underneath a hedge gathering up the spring sunshine.

@DanStambaugh2 That is very nice to see at the end of the day... The big finale! Beautiful...

This short eared owl appeared out of nowhere and worked this field for 20 minutes. Fantastic way to end an evening of birdwatching.

@cranky1456 @WarnhamLNR @CanonUKandIE They are amazing birds. I set out a feeder trying to get some, but the sparrows get to it first! Nice shots!

Now for #WoodpeckerWednesday, where all the Peckers come knockin, so here's a set of Great Spotted Woodpeckers @WarnhamLNR. @CanonUKandIE #birds #photography #ECK #ukbirding #birdphotography #naturetherapy #wildlife #naturephotography #BirdLife #PhotographyIsArt #CanonR5mkii