Baseball bat used by Willie Mays, National Museum of African American History and Culture https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8848817/baseball-bat-used-willie-maysFree Image from public domain licenseAerial view of water soaked sorghum (milo) fields already saturated with days of heavy rain, during the past week in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8735095/photo-image-clouds-plant-leafFree Image from public domain licenseWestern Painted TurtleTurtles can be skittish when you first approach, but if you stay still, they’ll often reappear -… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028997/photo-image-bird-animalFree Image from public domain licenseA pair of goldfinches in a treePhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028963/photo-image-tree-plant-leafFree Image from public domain licensePainted Lady on Joe-Pye WeedWe spotted this painted lady butterfly sipping nectar from Joe-Pye weed flowers.Photo by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028485/photo-image-flower-plant-butterflyFree Image from public domain licenseRed squirrel perched in a treePhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028974/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseGrasshopper on Common MilkweedThis grasshopper stopped to take a break on a sturdy common milkweed leaf.Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028453/photo-image-plant-summer-natureFree Image from public domain licenseMallard DrakeA mallard drake enjoys a patch of open water.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028529/photo-image-bird-nature-waterFree Image from public domain licenseEastern cottontailAn eastern cottontail on a lawn.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028568/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican Toad CallingPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4029168/photo-image-nature-animalFree Image from public domain licenseA thunderstorm adds more water to cotton fields already saturated with days of heavy rain, during the past week in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8734962/photo-image-clouds-public-domain-rainFree Image from public domain licenseAerial view of storm water on cotton fields that are already saturated with days of heavy rain, during the past week in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8735087/photo-image-clouds-public-domain-rainFree Image from public domain licenseA thunderstorm adds more water to farm fields already saturated with days of heavy rain, during the past week in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8734954/photo-image-clouds-plant-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseGarter SnakeWe spotted this common garter snake enjoying a warm fall day at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.Photo… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028870/photo-image-nature-autumn-snakeFree Image from public domain licenseMilkweed Tussock Caterpillars on Common MilkweedWe spotted these three milkweed tussock moth caterpillars munching on a… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028429/photo-image-plant-bee-leafFree Image from public domain licensePainted turtle basking in the sun on a logPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028245/photo-image-nature-animalFree Image from public domain licenseSong sparrow perched in a treePhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028971/photo-image-flower-tree-plantFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican Toad CallingPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028353/photo-image-nature-waterFree Image from public domain licensePainted turtle basking in the sun on a logPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028622/photo-image-nature-animalFree Image from public domain licenseWestern Painted Turtle SunningPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028830/photo-image-nature-animalFree Image from public domain licenseGosling resting near a pondPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028967/photo-image-baby-bird-foodFree Image from public domain licenseEastern chipmunk perched on a rockPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028959/photo-image-nature-foodFree Image from public domain licenseEastern CottontailPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028859/photo-image-summer-natureFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican robin perched on a tree branchPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028973/photo-image-tree-plant-leafFree Image from public domain licensePainted turtles basking in the sun on a logPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028636/photo-image-nature-animalFree Image from public domain licenseBee on Butterfly MilkweedButterfly milkweed isn't just for monarchs! A variety of other pollinators benefit from these… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028801/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseHairy WoodpeckerA hairy woodpecker feeds on standing dead tree in the late summer.Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS. Original public… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028786/photo-image-bird-summer-natureFree Image from public domain licensePurple Coneflowers in BloomPurple coneflowers are a great native source of nectar for a wide variety of species, including… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028463/photo-image-flower-plant-summerFree Image from public domain licenseYellow-rumped warbler perched in a treePhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028961/photo-image-flower-tree-plantFree Image from public domain licenseBagel for breakfast at a cafe diner. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3294164/free-photo-image-bagel-bloomington-blossomFree Image from public domain licenseSong SparrowA song sparrow perched on a branch.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028416/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseNorthern cardinal in a treePhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028547/photo-image-bird-nature-fallFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican Toads MatingWe spotted a large group of American toads loudly calling and mating in a Minneapolis wetland. Look… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028381/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican ToadPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028385/photo-image-nature-animalFree Image from public domain licenseMallard with DucklingsSix ducklings feed beside mom.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028567/photo-image-baby-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseWidow Skimmer DragonflyWe spotted this widow skimmer perched on a stick near a pond. Dragonflies can eat as much as their… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028456/photo-image-bee-summer-natureFree Image from public domain licenseTurboliner engine's windshield is cleaned as the passenger train is stopped at Bloomington, Illinois, enroute from St. Louis… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8770717/photo-image-vintage-person-trainFree Image from public domain licenseHummingbird Clearwing MothWe spotted this hummingbird clearwing moth taking a break on a common milkweed leaf.Photo by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028462/photo-image-plant-bee-leafFree Image from public domain licenseWhite-throated sparrow perched on a branchPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028966/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licensePainted LadyWe spotted this painted lady sipping nectar from Joe-Pye weed flowers.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028488/photo-image-plant-butterfly-birdFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican KestrelPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028420/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseMilkweed SeedsThese common milkweed seeds are ready to fly at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028877/photo-image-flower-plant-natureFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican robinAn American robin along a wetland.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028237/photo-image-plant-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licensePalm warbler foraging in the grassPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028607/photo-image-plant-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican robinAn American robin on a lawn.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028238/photo-image-plant-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseMallard PairA pair of mallards rest along the shore.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028969/photo-image-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseGoat GrazingGoats are helping to remove buckthorn and other unwanted plants at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028881/photo-image-nature-autumn-fallFree Image from public domain licenseGoslings resting near a pondPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028965/photo-image-baby-birdFree Image from public domain licenseEastern chipmunk foraging in leaf litterPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028962/photo-image-bird-nature-foodFree Image from public domain licenseFake Super Bowl LII souvenirs are displayed during a press conference highlighting Operation Team Player ahead of Super Bowl… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/8726370/photo-image-logo-public-domainFree Image from public domain license