Northern spotted owl – IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened The only sounds were the bugling elk off in the distance Each year in October, Wild Boyz Photography highlights the weird and wild side of nature. Last year, I was fortunate to have made it to Olympic National Park in Northwest Washington. This is a large […]
Spotted trunkfish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern A strange looking fish found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean The spotted trunkfish is a strange looking fish found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean. It is seen throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Southern Gulf of Mexico, and Florida Keys, as well as south to Brazil. The […]
Shortfin pipefish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern These little fish move in the water like a snake This month Wild Boyz Photography is highlighting the weird and wild side of nature. One of our favorite dive sites to observe weird and wild nature is Blue Heron Bridge near West Palm Beach, Florida. I was […]
Queen Angelfish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern This tiny two-inch-long fish will grow into a dinner plate sized fish! This tiny two-inch-long fish will grow into a dinner plate sized fish! This juvenile queen angelfish will maintain the same coloration as it grows to adulthood, however their pattern will change. Only juvenile queen angelfish […]
Honeycomb Cowfish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern The body plan of the honeycomb cowfish is unique This unique looking fish gets its name from the honeycomb pattern that covers its body, as well as its horns! The photo below showcases the hexagonal honeycomb pattern which is used for camouflage. If you notice in the […]
Graysby – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern These fish have a distinct rounded-triangular pupil Graysbies are a type of grouper found in the western Atlantic Ocean. They are found throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Gulf of Mexico. Some report its presence as far south as Brazil. They can be found as far north […]
Loggerhead Shrike – IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened A tomial tooth is not actually a tooth, but a sharp tooth-like projection located on the end of the bill You would never guess that this bird is nicknamed the “butcherbird”. Looks can be deceiving. The loggerhead shrike is a small bird measuring between eight and nine inches long […]
Zion National Park This short but beautiful trail is located in the middle of Zion National Park in Utah I love National Parks, but I hate the crowds. I’m sure you can relate. There is a reason why these places are popular, they are our nation’s natural treasures. However, enjoying the quiet beauty of these natural places can […]
Common Eider – IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened Mature male common eiders have an orangish-yellow wedge-shaped bill The common eider is not as common as the name suggests. Common eider are considered a large sea duck, occupying Arctic coastline in North America, Greenland, Northern Europe, and parts of Russia. Their breeding areas are farther north than their […]
Olympic National Park This is the only temperate rainforest in the northern hemisphere This is the only temperate rainforest in the northern hemisphere. Olympic National Park sits within the Olympic Peninsula, which is in the northwest corner of Washington. The area this photograph was taken is called Quinault. Check out our gallery this month to […]