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 Nina Duggan is a photographer and ecologist sharing science from the field, capturing stories of conservation, and reporting on current events in the world of conservation and environmental justice.

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Believe it or not, this is not a penguin! Common Murres (Uria aalge) nest in massive offshore colonies, raising their young out in the sun and rain. This particular colony was 500,000 birds strong, with this parent and baby being one pair among man
More fun in the woods of New Hampshire! Last run of the season teaching about birds, salamanders, plants, and ponds for @massaudubonwildwoodcamp . Such a joy sharing nature with kids and their families! 😊 1. Juvenile Eastern Newt (“Red Eft&
Stars over Jordan Pond at #acadianationalpark 💫🗻 Acadia National Park is one of my favorite places for star photography, and the best part is at night you have the park mostly to yourself! This shot was taken on a chilly night at Jordan Pond, loo
Bugs for lunch? While I was working out on a seabird colony off the coast of Maine, some movement among the grasses caught my eye. This Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) was foraging in the meadow and moss for insects for its young. Sea
Take a break down at the pond with this Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias). The largest of the herons found in North America, these impressive and prehistoric looking birds can have a wingspan up to six and a half feet, and stand up to four and a hal
Who’s that butterfly? The American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis), is a strikingly beautiful pollinator found throughout North America. Very similar in appearance to the Painted Lady, the American Lady can be identified by the two large eyespots
More friends from field classes with Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Family Camp ( @massaudubonwildwoodcamp )! 1. Young Yellow-Spotted Salamander out on a rainy day in the woods. 2. Demonstrating the proper way to handle damselflies without harming t
Some very neat finds while leading a ponding event for @massaudubonwildwoodcamp in NH today! 1. Dragonfly nymph 2. Aquatic mite 3. Juvenile mud puppy Did you know that dragonflies can live up to 6 years as nymphs before they take to the skies? D
No, this isn't tropical, this is our native Yellow-Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)! Members of the "mole salamander" family, these fascinating amphibians spend most of their lives underground, only really visible when they come ou
This beautiful, tiny frog is a very special animal found throughout much of the moist woodlands of Eastern North America. The Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) has some impressive super powers for such a small frog. This tiny tree frog is most we
In early spring when the weather first climbs above 45 degrees fahrenheit, hundreds of thousands of frogs and salamanders make a treacherous trek from their overwintering grounds in upland forest to vernal pools and ponds in order to breed and lay th
As we are hitting the end of nightly amphibian migrations, we will be seeing a lot more tadpoles and egg masses in small freshwater bodies across New England. Stay tuned for more photographs from the end of this year's Big Night work, and for more e