A rabbit and some birds enjoying a peaceful evening in the backyard. 🐰🐦 #Wildlife #NatureLovers #BackyardWildlife

Two raccoons feasting under the stars! 🌌🦝 #RaccoonVibes #NighttimeAdventures

Caught this Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) taking off from a Zinnia flower today! 🌸🐝 These bees are key pollinators in Kentucky. #Nature #Bee #KentuckyWildlife #Pollinators

Lamb's Quarters (Chenopodium album) 50 yards from the seed source! Growing for an easy native food source. Fun fact: It's rich in vitamins A and C, boosting immunity, and uniquely offers a good source of plant-based protein! 🌱🍽️ #Gardening #LambsQuarters #Homegrown #Kentucky

Brave bunny stays bold through the booms! 🐰💥 #FearlessFurry

Alliums, like chives, are a favorite for bumblebees! 🐝 Their vibrant purple blooms attract pollinators, supporting ecosystems with every buzz. 🌸 #Allium #Pollinators #Nature

Ever wondered what those weird, fluffy birds are? 🐥 #BirdWatching

Blue jays enjoying a drink! They are excellent mimics and can imitate the calls of hawks to scare off other birds! #BlueJays #Wildlife #NatureLovers

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is often mistaken for poison ivy. Its leaves are typically 5-parted and it’s harmless to touch. I also parted it from my flower beds, along with all the poisin ivy. #VirginiaCreeper #GardeningTips #NaturePhotography

Eastern Chipmunk joining the birds today! 🐿️ Did you know they can stuff up to 30 seeds in their cheek pouches? Check out the video of it foraging with some red-winged blackbirds in my backyard. #Wildlife #EasternChipmunk #NatureLovers

Late Dinner. #Wildlife #NatureLovers #BackyardWildlife

First in line for meal worms and did not care that I was so close. The mourning dove can fly up to 55 mph, making it one of the fastest birds in North America. #MourningDove #BirdFacts #NatureLovers

Working on new camera setup from Amazon this week. Red-bellied woodpecker graces feeder today. Despite its name, the red-bellied woodpecker’s red patch is more prominent on its head than its belly! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service #woodpeckers #birdwatching

Spotted this American Snout butterfly in my yard! Got a few closeups of its face. Fun fact: its wings mimic dried leaves, helping it blend into its surroundings to avoid predators! #Nature #Butterfly #AmericanSnout #Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

A treat this evening. 🐦 Bluejay still begging parent for food. Parent then swoops up to snag a bug off a coneflower! 🌸 Fun fact: Bluejay fledglings stick around with parents for 1-2 months after leaving the nest. #Nature #Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service #Bluejays #birdwatcher

🌸 Zinnias, Blue Henry Asters, Lavender, Allium, & Alyssum stealing the show. Did you know Blue Henry Asters, part of the mum family (Asteraceae), bloom late summer to fall, attracting butterflies? 🦋 Their starry shapes add charm! #GardenVibes #FlowerPower

Just a little under 2 months growth. 🌸 Supertunia from Proven Winners are self-cleaning, bloom all season, and come in 40+ colors. Paired with Superbena for a stunning transformation! 🌺 #Gardening #Supertunia #ProvenWinners

An irresistible account. I am choosing Coconut Delight, Almond Cluster and Chocolate Truffle. Chocolate Heaven 🍫

These squirrels just raided the bird feeder—guess it’s a buffet now! 🐿️ #squirrelproblems

Female and juvenile cardinal bickering back and forth, squabbling over food, while the male cardinal just keeps munching like nothing's happening! 😅 #BirdDrama #CardinalChaos #NatureVibes #NatureLover U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service