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Meet the Least Chub. If this native desert fish had one wish, it'd be to replace its op: non-native mosquitofish. Kaitlyn Purington & Chance Broderius from Utah Department of Natural Resources offer a state perspective on its public value: fws.gov/fish-of-the-we… 📷 Mark Henry Sabaj (CC BY-NC 4.0)

This Steller's jay does not approve of feeding wildlife. Feeding wildlife is a bad idea. It can lead to conflict (injury or death), is not part of a healthy wildlife diet, and might expose them (or your furry family members) to disease or parasites. 📸: Adrian Medellin/USFWS

Did you know that there are 25 different species of pasque flowers in North America? Watch for these early bloomers from March through August across Alaska to Texas and Washington to Michigan. Sometimes they even bloom while there's still snow on the ground! 📷 Mike Budd/USFWS

Eastern and Western meadowlark ranges overlap. Most birders use their song to tell them apart since their appearance is so similar. The Eastern meadowlarks have more of a "whistle" while the Westerns have more of a flute-like warble. Photo: Kenny Seals

It's swallow season! Tree swallows can be found across much of the U.S. and Canada in the summer. These swallows use cavities or nest boxes where 4-7 eggs are laid. Some may even raise two broods! 📷 Courtney Celley/USFWS

Do you even lift, bro? Male fence lizards defend their territories by aggressively doing push-ups toward any other male that gets too close. They might also show off that bright blue spot on the underside of their necks. 📷: Eastern fence lizard by Grayson Smith

Song sparrows can be spotted throughout much of the country year round, but some make the trek from Canada to Mexico and back! Have you seen any lately? 📷 Courtney Celley/USFWS

What's up? 🙃 White-breasted nuthatches often forage in trees by starting at the top and moving downward, headfirst. They eat a variety of insects, spiders, seeds and nuts. 📷 Courtney Celley/USFWS

Tune in to our latest episode to get to know two native fishes from the Mimbres River in New Mexico: the Chihuahua Chub (left) and the Guzmán Beautiful Shiner! fws.gov/fish-of-the-we… 🐟🎣 Get out there and live with, live from, discover and enjoy #AllTheFish 📷 Joel Sartore

This red-winged blackbird greets the day with its "conk-la-ree" call, misty breath showing just how cool this mountain morning in NM is. Among North America's most widespread birds, you can spot them in wetlands and meadows across the continental US. Photo: Anna Blades/USFWS

Once ospreys find a great nesting site, they’ll continue to add on each year. Some spots are so good that they’ll rebuild completely if the nest gets destroyed. Have you seen any ospreys lately? 📷 Matt Poole/USFWS

Photograph warblers, they said. It'll be fun, they said. We spotted this yellow-rumped warbler quickly moving from branch to branch searching for insects to eat. It did eventually appear to catch a spider which was pretty neat. 📷 Courtney Celley/USFWS

Measuring smaller than a chickadee and weighing as much as a plastic pen, ruby-crowned kinglets are tiny, energetic birds. The male's signature ruby crown is often hidden, but if you can spot one singing it will often shine! 📷 Mike Budd/USFWS