https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:19:06 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 7daec4d541d92753c0bde57f6ec0ba2b https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183744/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:12:39 -0400 Sea Otter love
These seat otters were spotted in a harbor in Morro Bay, California. The mother sea otter was carrying her very young pup on her belly as she floated among the boats. The pup was snuggled in, looking quite content and peaceful as it napped in its mother's arms.
• Category: Advanced (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z8

]]> 0 2e6d9ce9abf0593f0bdf2108c140eb74 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183743/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:07:37 -0400 Ninja Avocet
An American Avocet shows off its ninja skills as it chases another. Taken at Blacks Creek Preserve in Boise, Idaho, during April 2026.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z8

]]> 0 6c601e450e9e04bfb9f6c1525652ca17 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183742/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:06:35 -0400 Cormorant tosses his catch
This cormorant was fishing underwater in a river in Costa Rica as we were floating by. The bird popped up out of the water and proceeded to toss his catch up in the area to get it aligned "just right" so it could swallow its meal. I was lucky enough to be just a few feet away with my camera up and ready and snapped off… Read more

]]> 0 883582c01334818d320f6df036fbc00b https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183741/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:02:05 -0400 Anticipation
This wood duck duckling was eyeing a bug, clearly anticipating the impending snack with delight. Taken in Boise, Idaho in June 2026.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z8

]]> 0 33dbb8a90f1c5643d1a62decc2b7b7fa https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183740/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:56:28 -0400 Love Is in the Air
This pair of kestrels was in an amorous mood, right around Valentine's Day this year. Taken in Boise, Idaho.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z8

]]> 0 5d24f09c9b889f0cda545530425f5e0a https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183739/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:52:28 -0400 Speedy Gonzales
This wood duck duckling was racing all over the pond as mom tried to keep an eye on it.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z8

]]> 0 8f50528de12a1d33a7ebe186f4e30bec https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183738/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:22:46 -0400 Commanding The Nest
An adult bald eagle returns to the nest while two of the three eaglets watch attentively, as the other adult tends to the third eaglet. The landing display demonstrates ongoing parental care during the late nesting period, when adults continue provisioning and supervising young birds as they approach fledging age. With… Read more

]]> 0 1d56634c645b327e90edc909cca5379b https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183737/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:21:21 -0400 Strectching up
This female duck swam out and stretched on the ground before going back to water.
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D 500

]]> 0 de12184b75098c10245e8e6556c0c019 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183736/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:21:03 -0400 Double vision
Two young squirrels at play
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)

]]> 0 eb79ee5beb3c78bc9e62ac0993248796 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183735/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:18:28 -0400 Twins
These two swans look like twins swimming back to their mum.
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D 500

]]> 0 2f98764511d0f7811a6bb398035d1ee0 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183734/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:15:01 -0400 Capturing ..
This great aigret caught a fish in the morning midst.
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D 500

]]> 0 e9f2d6305418cd67169c130ec6993cd6 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183732/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:12:54 -0400 Fishing…
This grey heron captured a fish and flew away to swallow it
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D 500

]]> 0 80dee0f1ed957b932f84eb0de6b27f90 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183731/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:57:14 -0400 Lessons From Above
Two eaglets who have not yet learned to fly watch the adult as it takes flight to go hunt. The eaglets' upward gaze captures an important stage of development, where observation becomes instruction. Long before their first successful flight, young eagles learn by watching the behavior of their parents—studying landings,… Read more

]]> 0 3b82454f4998d9fff44eb86eb6a6a58a https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183730/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:55:08 -0400 Lessons From Above
Two eaglets who have not yet learned to fly watch the adult as it takes flight to go hunt. The eaglets' upward gaze captures an important stage of development, where observation becomes instruction. Long before their first successful flight, young eagles learn by watching the behavior of their parents—studying landings,… Read more

]]> 0 0f37dd45b2df0b41ca97b3d824a1e7ba https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183729/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:53:48 -0400 Hiding
Baby Black Neck Stilt's seeks comfort under her mom's wing. Emerson Point Preserve Palmetto Florida
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Sony A6700

]]> 0 ea59690083b80924bf939551836dfbeb https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183728/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:52:29 -0400 Hanging Out Together
Love watching the Scarlet Macaws play, wrestle, and make a ruckus!
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Cañón EOS 70D

]]> 0 0aa87d02815c11b49d388c4abd280ffd https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183727/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:42:59 -0400 Hiding
Baby Black Neck Stilt's seeks comfort under her mom's wing. Emerson Point Preserve Palmetto Florida
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Sony a6700

]]> 0 eedb2deb8e7f33e779c44479e8fda247 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183725/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:45:28 -0400 Focus
Reddish Egret looking intently in the water for a small fish. Fort Desota Park St. Pete Florida
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Sony a6700

]]> 0 de242b4555c9b37fcfa2ae440a327da5 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183724/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:04:29 -0400 Relaxing float
Just started taking pictures this year
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)

]]> 0 2d5b785f0ceb1b785bcdebcc3b1970b5 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183723/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:55:43 -0400 Sunset swim
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Sony A7

]]> 0 b5c1157f7e12838f969abad752f872d6 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183721/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:38:04 -0400 Gopher Tortoise
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)

]]> 0 29fa77ad28329308185f6ffc1f5b173a https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183720/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:36:34 -0400 Male Frigate Bird
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)

]]> 0 dc83961b394f1ebc540b35912cb6d150 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183719/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:29:13 -0400 Terned Upside Down
• Camera Model: Canon R7

]]> 0 b78b4de9aaab50ef39998f094168144b https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183717/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:22:07 -0400 Unperturbed
As we sailed past this New Zealand Fur Seal on Arapaoa Island, north of the West Head Passage, it lazily looked up as our ferry sailed by. The seal was sunning itself as the sun moved further west. I love the texture of the cliffs as well as the natural vignette of shadow as the sun is about disappear behind the island. Notice the… Read more

]]> 0 995fd528427bde78b5b44d54d699092c https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183716/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:21:15 -0400 Let me OUT!
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)

]]> 0 645411f945175168368737fe0e1cf5b7 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183715/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:20:04 -0400 Log Roller
This cinnamon black bear is rolling over a log in search of termites and other morsels, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
• Category: Advanced (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z9, Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 TC lens.

]]> 0 9879e014e0e69b4a56ebf48a0d4f5402 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183713/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:05:20 -0400 Taking a Break
While photographing this Blue Duck, aka Whio, on the Tongariro River, Turangi, New Zealand I watched as it climbed out on this rock and started to preen. The scene shows the turbulent water in which they live and feed. To capture this image I had to clamber over large boulders on the rivers edge which were covered in wild… Read more

]]> 0 e9c9e7957b4e8d7dd38eb5d8f4c7e33c https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183712/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:51:49 -0400 Hippo meeting
Hippo's relaxing in the river
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: canon 80D, 150-600mm lens, ISO400, ,f8 , 1/1000

]]> 0 7c0e063b0d0763fb83968765565c5439 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183711/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:50 -0400 Smiley Zebra
Zebra browsing on the grass
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: canon 80D, 150-600mm lens, ISO400, ,f8 , 1/1640s

]]> 0 87dd4eb5c7caad3cb6ee2f011765fbb1 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183710/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:48:07 -0400 Breakfast
Just as I thought my day was over and the light was gone, I spotted a northern pygmy owl with its breakfast staring right at me.
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 07ce9a7f4b97898261446ea977b3cd21 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183709/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:47:51 -0400 Breakfast
Just as I thought my day was over and the light was gone, I spotted a northern pygmy owl with its breakfast staring right at me.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 51edbf2ceb25e3c1aba3ba7dd3ac5b1a https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183708/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:47:48 -0400 Breakfast
Just as I thought my day was over and the light was gone, I spotted a northern pygmy owl with its breakfast staring right at me.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 aec4f73bf9914d5f505c89b6da9c547f https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183707/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:44:46 -0400 Dusty elephant
Elephant taking a dust-bath
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: canon 80D, 150-600mm lens, ISO500, ,f11, , 1/640s

]]> 0 99b592bf85f369c1b5159cd167b55b5b https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183706/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:44:43 -0400 Spruce Snacks
A pine grosbeak takes a look off- camera while snacking on spruce nuts.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 cf9adf30125419af0b580296d53b2adb https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183705/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:44:35 -0400 Spruce Snacks
A pine grosbeak takes a look off- camera while snacking on spruce nuts.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 ecaf39080e7145dafde07b85431237c5 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183704/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:43:14 -0400 To Build a Nest
An American dipper waits for his mate to finish adding her grass to the nest. The two took turns foraging and building their springtime home this May
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 93584c994106a53a8fd407eb913be158 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183703/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:38:20 -0400 Morning Quail Song
A California quail calls out on a cool morning in Nevada. The sunrise peeking over the mountains was enough for a backlit portrait but left the air cool enough to see the breath.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Z6II

]]> 0 c32bae3569fd341be0735e3d399bc367 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183701/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:07:01 -0400 Takeoff Snack
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)

]]> 0 e1ddd2108cfdd0e215d0e024c32e85a0 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183700/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:02:07 -0400 Voyager Five
Mother bear had 5 cubs It was very hard to get all 5 cubs in one photo.. Past 10 yrs she normally has had only 4 each time. I sit and wait for hours for her to come in so I don't scare them when they come by this location.. The mother would send them up a tree while she was out looking for food.
• Category: Advanced (June 2026)
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]]> 0 279e7c47194f70e33405e1ae12a56022 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183699/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:49:28 -0400 Enjoying a treat
Hummingbird moth enjoying a lilac.
• Category: Beginner (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon Coolpix P950

]]> 0 93d6144d83adec626dda6c01e40a551c https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183698/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:43:14 -0400 Nuts about you
This is a shot of a pair of squirrels obviously enamored with each other in early spring.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Canon 60D

]]> 0 4c3ef3f56dc2ce65ce46afbcf955c4df https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183697/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:38:26 -0400 Backyard Chipmunk
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D5600

]]> 0 dba27fc58bd6fcf8b5de0a1145e14a88 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183696/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:37:46 -0400 Backyard Chipmunk
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D5600

]]> 0 6118662194949ab8ebf726d0d8fd654f https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183695/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:37:01 -0400 Backyard Chipmunk
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D5600

]]> 0 ec6f1f5be57d1164239fdaf3a26dc0ae https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183693/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:27:38 -0400 Northern Shrike
Northern Shrike watching songbirds below.
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D5100

]]> 0 374f0183219bd2b1d3fb9193ede596a3 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183692/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:24:29 -0400 Merlin
Merlin perched on a wire near nest site
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D5100

]]> 0 a47e8d792c3fc0e3febe8430e9d48f94 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183691/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:20:19 -0400 Little Pollinator
Tennessee Warbler feeding on insects in Willow tree
• Category: Intermediate (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Nikon D5100

]]> 0 93573ffc922d8400b948ee8ead764755 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183689/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:04 -0400 Bringing in supper
Puffin on Skomer Island, bringing in a mouthful of sandeels to feed her/his chick.
• Category: Advanced (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Canon R5

]]> 0 7655b7be08794bfdfd6cad265f17e973 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183688/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:57:37 -0400 Bringing in supper
Puffin on Skomer Island, bringing in a mouthful of sandeels to feed her/his chick.
• Category: Advanced (June 2026)
• Camera Model: Canon R5

]]> 0 74808aa25c83cd2994c5239e7a1d00cc https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/183687/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:39:35 -0400 Twist your neck
• Category: Advanced (June 2026)

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