Cadillac Mountain This is a surreal feeling after hiking up the mountain From October 7th through March 6th this is the first place to see the sun rise in the United States. Cadillac Mountain is within Acadia National Park along the coast of Maine. The summit of Cadillac Mountain reaches 1,530 feet. You can hike or drive to […]
Birch Polypore – iNaturalist Mushrooms rely on external food sources for energy This is our first “Mushroom” themed gallery here at WBP! Although we have written about them in the past, we are excited to dedicate a whole month to it here in July. Additionally, we are excited to feature some amazing mushroom photographs from Dan Clement, […]
Autumn Meadowhawk – iNaturalist Like other dragonflies, autumn meadowhawks prey on flying insects This wild looking dragonfly is called an autumn meadowhawk. These ornate dragonflies are on the small side, measuring up to 1.5 inches long. This species is also referred to as the yellow-legged meadowhawk, because the legs of the adults are yellow. If you look closely, […]
Cape Neddick – Nubble Lighthouse The lighthouse is 41 feet tall There is nothing like the Maine coastline. This is a dynamic environment with large tidal exchanges. In fact, the high tides during certain lunar events can be almost eleven feet above the normal sea level. To help protect boaters in these treacherous waters, a lighthouse was built. Construction […]
American Bullfrog – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern They capture and consume unsuspecting lizards, snakes, rodents, crayfish, insects, snails, and worms This captivating eye belongs to an American bullfrog. Similar to other species, these are highly aquatic creatures. These frogs are native to eastern North America and are often seen near permanent water sources such as lake, […]
Hairy Vetch – IUCN Conservation Status: Insufficient Data Hairy vetch can be found across the United States This is an eastern bumble bee hanging upside-down on a flower known as hairy vetch. This strange named flower is also known as fodder vetch, winter vetch, or sand vetch. Although Wild Boyz Photography has written about eastern bumbles in […]
Atlantic Puffin – IUCN Conservation Status: Vulnerable There were puffins standing on land, flying, swimming, taking off, and landing This photo was taken off Eastern Egg Rock Island in Maine. During the summer months, Atlantic puffins gather on a remote island off of Boothbay Harbor, Maine. There are tour companies that go for puffin cruises and whale […]
Atlantic Yellow-Nosed Albatross – IUCN Conservation Status: Endangered They have a black bill with an orange trim This is a bird I might never see again. It is an endangered bird called an Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross. This photograph was taken from a boat just offshore of Eastern Egg Rock Island in Maine. This was a vagrant sighting, meaning […]
Bald Eagle – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern In 2007, bald eagles were removed from the endangered species list altogether This majestic raptor is a juvenile bald eagle. Many of us are familiar with the history of the bald eagle in America. Ben’s previous story can get you up to speed. We are encouraged to see a rebound […]
Yellow Goldenrod Crab Spider The color the spider is matching is the black-eyed Susan flower This month, we are featuring creatures with camouflage capabilities. This spider is capable of changing its color based on the surrounding environment. In this case, the color the spider is matching is the black-eyed Susan flower it hunts upon. Wild Boyz Photography featured […]