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Morning in our meadow...#rewilding #rewildyourgard

Morning in our meadow...#rewilding #rewildyourgarden #nativemeadows #pollinatorgarden #grasshopper #insectsofinstagram #habitatgardening #pollinatorhabitat #goldenrod #wildflowermeadow #losethelawn #pollinatorconservation #lobelia #nativeplants #naturephotography #biodiversity #plantfornature #shareyourlandscape #bugsmatter #bugsarebirdfood #nativeplants #nativelandscape #nativelandscaping #plantpollinators #alivingplanet #nativeflowers #meadows

In a few days our hummingbirds will be heading sou

In a few days our hummingbirds will be heading south...I'm fascinated by these marvels of nature ❤️ #hummingbird #hummingbirds #hummingbirdsofinstagram #mainesummer #pollinatorgarden #birdcaptures #plantnatives #birdsofinstagram#natureinmybackyard #birdwatching #birdwatchers #rewildyourgarden #nativemeadows #tithonia #bestbirdshots #wildlifephotography #pollinatorsofinstagram #bird_lovers #nuts_about_birds #birdphotography #birdphotos #hummingbirdphotography

Brown pelicans are the perfect mix of comedy and g

Brown pelicans are the perfect mix of comedy and grace....
#birds #birdsofinstagram #birdsoffloridasgulfcoast #birdwatching #birdwatcher #birdphotography #birdphotographer #sanibelisland #sanibel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding #floridabirdsofinstagram #shorebirdsofinstagram #nature #magnificentfrigatebird #pelicansofinstagram #brownpelicans

Magnificent Frigatebirds.... #birds #birdsofinstag

Magnificent Frigatebirds....
#birds #birdsofinstagram #birdsoffloridasgulfcoast #birdwatching #birdwatcher #birdphotography #birdphotographer #sanibelisland #sanibel #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding #floridabirdsofinstagram #shorebirdsofinstagram #nature #magnificentfrigatebird

Native goldenrod, bee balm and joe-pye weed at sun

Native goldenrod, bee balm and joe-pye weed at sunset. When evening rolls in the meadow cools down and the plant colors become rich and luminous...#rewilding #rewildyourgarden #nativemeadows #pollinatorgarden #pollinatorconservation #nativeplants #naturephotography #biodiversity #plantfornature #shareyourlandscape #bugsmatter #bugsarebirdfood #nativeplants #nativelandscape #nativelandscaping #plantpollinators #alivingplanet #sunsetflowers #meadows

We benefit in myriad ways by sharing our world wit

We benefit in myriad ways by sharing our world with insects. Not only are insects the sole food source for many amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, the value of pollination of plants by insects is nearly incalculable. And how do humans show their appreciation? By destroying 60% of waterways, poisoning wetlands, mowing down native plants, depleting our soil, clearing old growth forests, and creating biodiversity deserts around our homes and public buildings with our unsustainable lawn and ornamental tree obsessions. In short, we've effectively wiped out or polluted vital habitat and food sources insects need to survive and thrive and replaced that nature with barren landscapes that are only attractive to invasive species that require massive amounts of water and deadly pesticides to survive-pesticides that will travel up and down the food chain. It's madness. So, what can each of us do? For starters, we need to readjust our mindsets. It’s time to stop seeing natural and native plants as weeds and start seeing them as an important part of the natural world. Then learn about the beneficial insects and animals that should be living and thriving in your yard and community and start providing for them….❤️ #insects #insectphotography #pollinators #pollinatorgarden #biodiversity #habitat #nativeplants #rewildyourgarden #nativemeadow #insectworld #insectphotography #naturephotography #bugs #insectsofinstagram #nativegarden

Great Spangled Fritillary visiting our native milk

Great Spangled Fritillary visiting our native milkweeds...Unlike Monarch caterpillars Fritillary caterpillars aren't particularly attracted to milkweed, they prefer violets. In fact, without violets there would be no Fritillaries. On the flip side the adults are crazy about nectar from all kinds of native flowers like mints, butterfly weed, milkweed, Joe-pye-weed and will happily visit non native flowers from lilacs to butterfly bush. Fritillary butterflies do not migrate. The caterpillars hatch in the fall and hibernate immediately without feeding, buried deep in leaf litter or soil. They emerge in the spring at the same time violet plants (the violets that are eradicated from American lawns every spring) begin to grow. Timing is critical for hungry caterpillars and there are serious concerns that climate change is disrupting this synchronization. That would prove catastrophic to fritillary caterpillars. This is one of many reasons why so many of are shouting from the rooftops that we need to stop or postpone mowing and blowing and chopping leaves before so many amazing and vital insects hatch. There are thousands of different species that live within the layers of leaf litter. Most are invertebrates like earthworms and others are higher up the food chain like salamanders, toads, box turtles and chipmunks. This summer while you enjoy the beauty of butterflies please make this the year you commit to protecting them and their habitats…set aside some wild space in your yard for birds and insects..plant natives and leave the leaves...Leave-the-Leaves...❤ #pollinatorgarden #butterflies #butterflygarden #rewildyourgarden #biodiversity #butterfliesofinstagram #natureinmybackyard #plantfornature #shareyourlandscape #bugsmatter #bugsarebirdfood #nativeplants #nativelandscape #nativelandscaping #plantpollinators #alivingplanet #greatspangledfritillary #fritillarybutterfly #butterflyconservation #butterflyphotography #

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

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