White-throated sparrowWe spotted this white-throated sparrow foraging for seeds on the ground. Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653920/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseBaby orb-weaver spidersCan spiders be adorable? These tiny orb-weavers have us saying yes! This dense cluster of cuteness… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653498/photo-image-plant-bee-animalFree Image from public domain licenseAnise hyssop is a pollinator favorite featuring columns of small purple flowers. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653913/photo-image-flower-plant-lavenderFree Image from public domain licenseRuffed grouseWe spotted this ruffed grouse mom stopping traffic to ensure her chicks remained safe. Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653670/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseNorthern flickerWe spotted this male northern flicker near a nest cavity with three young peeking out. Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653512/photo-image-plant-tree-animalFree Image from public domain licenseHairy woodpeckerWe spotted this hairy woodpecker foraging in the trees. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655072/photo-image-plant-tree-animalFree Image from public domain licenseEastern chipmunkWe spotted this eastern chipmunk holding its ground on a sidewalk. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654097/photo-image-plant-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseFirst snow in MinnesotaRed pine needles covered in snow. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071943/photo-image-plant-christmas-leafFree Image from public domain licenseAmerican goldfinchWe spotted this sharp American goldfinch perched above a bird feeder. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653602/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licensePine siskinWe spotted this pine siskin visiting a bird feeder. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653784/photo-image-animal-bird-natureFree Image from public domain licenseBee on anise hyssopWe spotted this bee sipping nectar and gathering pollen from anise hyssop. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653917/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseFishing spiderWe spotted this fishing spider perched along a hole in a shed. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653781/photo-image-animal-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseRed squirrelWe spotted this red squirrel enjoying sunflower seeds in a bird feeder. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWs. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653354/photo-image-animal-public-domain-sunflowerFree Image from public domain licensePine siskinWe spotted this pine siskin enjoying some sunflower seeds. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653733/photo-image-person-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseSnow covered red pinesAn April snow storm covered the trees. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654253/photo-image-plant-tree-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseWhite-tailed deerWe spotted this white-tailed doe along a forest edge. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653752/photo-image-animal-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseGopherWe spotted this gopher filling up on dropped sunflower seeds. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653760/photo-image-animal-public-domain-sunflowerFree Image from public domain licenseMosquitoWe took a moment to examine this mosquito taking a break from tormenting people. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655073/photo-image-people-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseWhite-throated sparrowWe spotted this white-throated sparrow foraging for seeds on the ground. Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653944/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseYellow-rumped warblerWe spotted this yellow-rumped warbler perched on a willow branch. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655081/photo-image-plant-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseBlack-capped chickadeeWe spotted this black-capped chickadee visiting a bird feeder. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653131/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseButterfly milkweed in bloomButterfly milkweed has clusters of vibrant orange flowers complimented by thin, dark green… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654104/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseRed-blue checkered beetle on goldenrodRed-blue checkered beetles are typically seen between June and August visiting flowers… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654098/photo-image-flower-plant-animalFree Image from public domain licenseArea burned by the 2021 Greenwood Fire in the Superior National ForestPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/11071940/photo-image-plant-fire-forestFree Image from public domain licenseChipping sparrowWe spotted this chipping sparrow all puffed up in a red pine tree. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653742/photo-image-plant-tree-animalFree Image from public domain licenseRuby-throated hummingbirdWe've been seeing a ton of ruby-throated hummingbird activity lately. Watch for these tiny, active… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653747/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseEvening grosbeakWe spotted this vibrant evening grosbeak in a red pine tree on a rainy day. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653734/photo-image-tree-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseRuby-throated hummingbirdWe've been seeing a ton of ruby-throated hummingbird activity lately. Watch for these tiny, active… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653948/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseBlack-capped chickadeeWe spotted this black-capped chickadee along a forest edge. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653936/photo-image-plant-tree-animalFree Image from public domain licenseRuby-throated hummingbirdWe spotted with male ruby-throated hummingbird standing guard near a nectar source. Photo by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653769/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain license