Monarch Caterpillar EatingThis busy monarch caterpillar was munching on a leaf of common milkweed.Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4029175/photo-image-plant-leaf-summerFree Image from public domain license
BobolinkWatch for bobolinks perched on stems in fields and meadows. This one was spotted in Hillsdale County, Michigan.Photo… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028838/photo-image-plant-bird-summerFree Image from public domain license
White peacock butterfly nectaring on orange flower. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028465/photo-image-flower-plant-butterflyFree Image from public domain license
Monarch Caterpillar on Common MilkweedWe spotted this large monarch caterpillar peeking out from the bottom of the milkweed… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028855/photo-image-plant-leaf-summerFree Image from public domain license
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Sandhill CraneWe spotted this sandhill crane foraging in a soybean field. Seeds and grains make up a large portion of the… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028654/photo-image-plant-bird-summerFree Image from public domain license
Wood duck and ducklingsPhoto by Jim Hudgins/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028516/photo-image-ocean-person-babyFree Image from public domain license
Bee 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 license
Monarch Butterfly on Butterfly MilkweedPhoto by Mara Koenig/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028884/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain license
Higgins Eye Pearly MusselIt's a big day for this endangered Higgins eye pearlymussel! Reared at Genoa National Fish… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028427/photo-image-people-summerFree Image from public domain license
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An American goldfinch and house finch visit the feederA wide variety of birds can be drawn into your yard with a simple bird… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028643/photo-image-bird-summerFree Image from public domain license
Muskrat Ready for Lunch!This muskrat at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa is ready for lunch! Vegetation makes… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028910/photo-image-bird-summer-natureFree Image from public domain license
Monarch butterflies roostingWe are seeing monarchs roosting in trees at several refuges in Minnesota. They do this during… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028473/photo-image-tree-bee-butterflyFree Image from public domain license
Hooded Owlet Moth CaterpillarThese colorful caterpillars have a striking yellow, red and black pattern. They can often be… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028863/photo-image-plant-leaf-summerFree Image from public domain license
Black and white photograph of people fishing on a pier at Imperial Beach. Original public domain image from Wikimedia Commons https://www.rawpixel.com/image/3287486/free-photo-image-fisherman-banister-boardwalkFree Image from public domain license
Young Lake TroutJuvenile lake trout reared at Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery in Brimley, Michigan.Photo by Katie… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028804/photo-image-summer-nature-waterFree Image from public domain license
Monarch butterfly sipping nectar from alfalfaPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028819/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain license
Tiger swallowtailTiger swallowtail on a thistle. Photo by Rick Hansen/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4029097/photo-image-flower-plant-butterflyFree Image from public domain license
Western Hognose SnakeWe spotted this western hognose snake basking on a road at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4029048/photo-image-person-summer-natureFree Image from public domain license
Hairy 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 license
Flowing RiverPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4029198/photo-image-plant-summer-natureFree Image from public domain license
Painted turtleTurtles are on the move! We’ve been seeing lots of western painted turtles laying eggs along dirt roads… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028968/photo-image-forest-summerFree Image from public domain license
Sedge WrenA sedge wren perches on wildflowers at Morris Wetland Management District in Minnesota.Photo by Alex Galt/USFWS.… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028250/photo-image-flower-plant-morrisFree Image from public domain license
Purple 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 license
Mourning doveWe spotted this mourning dove foraging in the grass. Seeds make up the vast majority of their diets.Photo by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028657/photo-image-bird-summer-natureFree Image from public domain license
Painted turtle laying eggsTurtles are on the move! We’ve been seeing lots of western painted turtles laying eggs along… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028972/photo-image-forest-summerFree Image from public domain license
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Painted turtle laying eggsTurtles are on the move! We’ve been seeing lots of western painted turtles laying eggs along… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028647/photo-image-forest-summerFree Image from public domain license
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Monarch Butterfly on Wild BergamotPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028455/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain license
Monarch Caterpillar on Common MilkweedWe spotted this large monarch caterpillar munching on a common milkweed leaf. Soon, it… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028448/photo-image-plant-summer-natureFree Image from public domain license
Common Milkweed FlowersA close up of common milkweed flowers, a source of nectar for a wide variety of pollinators.Photo by… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028457/photo-image-flower-plant-summerFree Image from public domain license
Fall FungiAgaricaceae familyPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028889/photo-image-plant-forest-summerFree Image from public domain license
Monarch ButterflyPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028513/photo-image-plant-leaf-butterflyFree Image from public domain license
Bin O' lmapreyPhoto by Mara Koenig/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4029057/photo-image-plant-summer-foodFree Image from public domain license
Western Hognose SnakeWe spotted this western hognose snake basking on a road at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge in… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028594/photo-image-hand-person-summerFree Image from public domain license
Red-winged BlackbirdPhoto by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028522/photo-image-bird-forest-summerFree Image from public domain license
Monarch Butterfly on SumacPhoto by Brett Billings/USFWS. Original public domain image from Flickr https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028505/photo-image-bee-butterfly-summerFree Image from public domain license
Widow 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 license
Black BearWe spotted this female black bear crossing a field in northern Minnesota.Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS. Original… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028858/photo-image-summer-natureFree Image from public domain license
Monarch Caterpillars on Common MilkweedThink they're twins? These large monarch caterpillars were enjoying some neighboring… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028867/photo-image-plant-bee-greenFree Image from public domain license
Hummingbird 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 license
Black and yellow garden spiderThe black and yellow garden spider is one of the larger spiders we see in Minnesota. They may… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028618/photo-image-summer-animalFree Image from public domain license
Halloween Pennant DragonflyHalloween pennants are often spotted perching on tall grasses and other plants with a good… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028664/photo-image-summer-nature-dragonflyFree Image from public domain license
DamselflyThis damselfly was soaking up the sun while taking a rest on a piece of grass one cool morning.Photo by Courtney… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/4028426/photo-image-summer-nature-dragonflyFree Image from public domain license