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Meet one of the Jumping spiders that lives in our

Meet one of the Jumping spiders that lives in our meadow. These spiders are really tiny, about 2 to 3mm, smaller than a kernel of popcorn and some are even tinier than a sesame seed! Jumping spiders are harmless to humans, don’t spin webs, are very curious and masters at hunting insects. When I first began macro photographing jumping spiders I learned that some would happily engage with me while others would scamper off and hide if I got too close. Even then, after a minute or so of non-threatening observation, they’d emerge from hiding to check out what I was doing then go about their business. Jumping spiders are fascinating creatures. They have four pairs of eyes, including that large forward-facing principle pair that make them look very Muppet-like and adorable. On each side of the spider’s head is another pair of lower-resolution eyes which allows the spider to see what’s happening behind it so they have a nearly 360-degree view of the world. This little guy was particularly cute and very engaging ❤️ #jumpingspider #spidersofinstagram #spiders #macrophotography #macro #naturephotography #arachnids #arachnidsofinstagram #arachnid #spiderphotography #rewildyourgarden #nativemeadow #wildlifephotography #canonmacro #wildlife #biodiversity

A early morning macro look at a mature dandelion.

A early morning macro look at a mature dandelion. You can still see little droplets of dew on the very tips. Tiny insects will use these droplets as a water source. There are usually 150-200 seeds per flower and 99.5 per cent of those seeds will land within 30 feet of their parent. Sadly these remarkable and important plants are classified as "weeds" and are treated as such by homeowners, towns and landscapers. In fact U.S. homeowners use up to 10 times more dangerous toxic chemicals per acre to treat their lawns than farmers use on their crops, (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service). All of these herbicides and pesticides can certainly help achieve the desired affect of the "lawn carpet' free of dandelions and other 'weeds' but it's also robbing bees of an important food source, especially early-emerging bumble bees, including those in steep decline. We need to change how we look at these vital and colorful flowers and start becoming more proactive in supporting our pollinators and a less toxic environment for all. No Mow May was great, now we need Less Lawn 2022...#dandelion #dandelions #rewild #rewildyourgarden #naturephotography #nature #macrophotography #macrophoto #dandelionphotography #wildflowers #pollinators #pollinatorconservation #biodiversity #shareyourlandscape #lesslawnmoregarden #nativemeadow

Nine and a half inches of pure attitude..❤️ #o

Nine and a half inches of pure attitude..❤️ #owls #owllove #burrowingowl #burrowingowls #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #capecoralfriendsofwildlife #wildlifeconservation #protectwildlife #floridabirdsofinstagram #floridabirds #birdlife #coexist #coexistence #owlstagram #owleyes #owllove #owllovers

About an hour before sunset hundreds of Ibis, hero

About an hour before sunset hundreds of Ibis, herons and pelicans, plovers and terns fly into this tiny island in the bay for the night...It's truly a spectacular sight...Same spot where we observed the oystercatcher family...#birds #birdsofinstagram #birdsoffloridasgulfcoast #birdwatching #birdwatcher #birdphotography #birdphotographer #sanibelisland #sanibel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding #floridabirdsofinstagram #shorebirdsofinstagram #nature

The typical burrowing owl has bright yellow eyes,

The typical burrowing owl has bright yellow eyes, but for the past five or six years black–eyed owls, speckled eyes, brown and even green–eyed owls have been spotted in the Cape Coral and Marco Island populations. Scientists are not sure what causes these variations in eye coloration. Burrowing owls don't migrate and habitat loss is rampant, so populations are more dense. There is a theory that it may be an effect of inbreeding...❤️ #owls #owllove #burrowingowl #burrowingowls #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #capecoralfriendsofwildlife #wildlifeconservation #protectwildlife #floridabirdsofinstagram #floridabirds #birdlife #coexist #coexistence #owlstagram #owleyes #owllove #owllovers

Sunrise with the owlets..❤️ #owls #owllove #bu

Sunrise with the owlets..❤️ #owls #owllove #burrowingowl #burrowingowls #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #capecoralfriendsofwildlife #wildlifeconservation #protectwildlife #floridabirdsofinstagram #floridabirds #birdlife #coexist #coexistence #owlstagram

It's baby season for Burrowing owls! Lots of young

It's baby season for Burrowing owls! Lots of youngsters running around. This little owl is only about five inches tall..❤️ #owls #owllove #burrowingowl #burrowingowls #birdphotography #birdsofinstagram #owlsofinstagram #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #capecoralfriendsofwildlife #wildlifeconservation #protectwildlife #floridabirdsofinstagram #floridabirds #birdlife #coexist #coexistence

Happy Mothers Day! This week we joyfully observed

Happy Mothers Day! This week we joyfully observed this little Oystercatcher family. Look closely and you'll notice she's sitting on another egg. On Thursday the chick went missing and everything about the parents behavior changed. They were coordinated in their search, yet panicked, calling out to one another, listening through the cacophony of bird chatter, for the baby to respond. To our relief, we saw them reunite and settle down. Unfortunately just after sunset the grackles and gulls flew in by the dozens. On barrier island beaches grackles and gulls are threats to fledges and eggs. We did go back the next morning and thankfully they were safe and sound.❤️ #birdsofinstagram #birdwatching #birdphotography #beautifulbirds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #wildlifephotographer #birding #floridabirdsofinstagram #floridabirds #sanibelisland #mothersday #naturephotography #birds

Good morning little sweetheart..❤️ #bird #bird

Good morning little sweetheart..❤️ #bird #birdwatching #birds #audubon #bestbirdshots #birding #birdsofinstagram #naturephotography #animalsofinstagram #wildlifephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #birdphotos #bird_lovers #nuts_about_birds #birdwatchers#birdphotographer #animalkingdom #animalovers #animalphotography #maineaudubon #easternphoebe #animalphotographyofinstagram #rewildyourgarden

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