Redspotted Hawkfish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern These fish can be very shy This is the only species of hawkfish we have in the Atlantic basin! This 2”-3” reef dwelling fish was common to see where I used to live, in the Florida Keys. However, this fish was also a challenging one to get a photo […]
Paper Wasp – IUCN Conservations Status: Insufficient Data Wasps can sting repeatedly This fascinating pollinator is a paper wasp. These wild looking wasps measure in at about an inch. Their body coloration ranges and may include yellows, oranges, reds, and browns. This paper wasp even appears to have green eyes! Bee Why is it called a paper wasp? These […]
Common Eastern Bumblebee – IUCN Conservations Status: Least Concern As they fly from flower to flower, the bumblebee collects pollen between the its hairs This might be the most common bee to see if you are an east coaster. The common eastern bumblebee is found across the eastern US, southern Canada, and the Great Plains. Their fuzzy […]
Oxeye Daisy – IUCN Conservations Status: Insufficient Data Winged ants have elbowed antennae When you think of pollinators, a winged ant probably isn’t what comes to mind. However, zoom in on this winged ant and you will see its body is covered in pollen. You may also be asking what’s the difference between a winged ant and […]
Chain Pickerel – IUCN Conservations Status: Least Concern This isn’t the first “Silver Lake” to be showcased on WBP This beautiful sunrise comes from Silver Lake in New Hampshire. Silver Lake is a 969-acre body of water. If you are looking at the state of New Hampshire, Silver Lake would be midway up the state, and […]
Aoudad – IUCN Conservation Status: Vulnerable The walls along the river are 1,500′ tall! This photo is from the Santa Elena Canyon in southwest Texas. This was a wild paddle for a few reasons. One reason was that the United States was on one side and Mexico was on the other. So, in this photo the land on […]
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park This alligator is in the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park Look closely and you will see an alligator peeking its head above the water. This photo is from Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. This vast state park is actually the largest state park in Florida, encompassing more than 85,000 acres. Wild Boyz Photography […]
Severe Weather 101 This blizzard rolled through the northeast in January 2022 The temperature was 15 degrees Fahrenheit, but with the wind chill felt like -4 F. Speaking of winds, there were 30 mph sustained winds, with gusts upwards of that. This photo is from a recent blizzard that rolled through the northeast at the end of […]
National Data Buoy Center Things can change from calm to a storm in an instant The ocean is a dynamic environment. For anyone who has spent time on boats, this is something that’s always in the back of your mind. Things can change from calm to a storm even more quickly in the warm summer months, when […]
Saint Croix, Maine Saint Croix sits as far east as the Dominican Republic! As the name suggests, this photo is from a place with French roots. Saint Croix sits along Passamaquoddy Bay in northeast Maine, within eye shot of New Brunswick, Canada. This is a unique area geographically. It sits as far east as the Dominican Republic, and […]