Northeastern United States

Images of flora and fauna from Northern Maine to North Carolina.

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Canada Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) on Great Duck Island This low-growing plant will produce colorful bunches of red berries later in the season, a favorite of foragers in the Northeastern United States and Southern Canada. This bunch was conceali
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Daddy Longlegs (Opiliones) in Goldenrod (Solidago) Picking its way among the late summer Goldenrod (Solidago) flowers, this Daddy Long Legs (Opiliones) or Harvestmen was on the move in the warm sun. With over 6,500 species known worldwide, these fas
Crab Spider (Thomisidae) in Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium) Camouflaged perfectly with the surrounding blossoms, this hunting Crab Spider (Thomisidae) waits for nectar-seeking insects to come close. These spiders often practice this ambush technique as op
A jumping spider (Salticidae) trying to intimidate a rival.
Savannah Sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis) on a chilly morning in Maine. This bird is named after the location in Georgia, where the first specimen was collected.
Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) preening itself between hunting attempts. Wading in a shallow pond, this Great Blue Heron spent tens of minutes in stillness while searching for prey. The largest herons in North America, these birds eat fish and ot
a baby Barred Owl (Strix varia) watching from its nest. This youngster was being closely guarded by its parents.
Adult Barred Owl (Strix varia) watching over its nest from among the branches. While walking through one of my favorite hemlock forests in Acadia National Park, I spied a baby Barred Owl (Strix varia) poking its head out of a rotted hole in a tree (
A Turkey Vulture soars through early spring snow in the Appalachian mountains. Turkey vultures (Cathartes aura) (meaning "cleansing breeze"), are one of my favorite birds. Standing at nearly three feet tall, yet weighing a scant 3 lbs (compared to
Islands aren’t just important habitat for seabirds. This female Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), and many others like her, visited field of blooming Fireweed on Great Duck Island. 12 miles off the coast of Maine, this island harbors
While out looking for spring birds and vagrants during the early days of migration in mid-February, I spied another mammal out making use of the lack of snow. This White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was out nibbling the exposed grass at the e
Most of the north woods have fallen silent come the cold of December, giving a feeling of hibernation to subdued the greys and browns of the landscape. Though appearances can be deceiving, there’s still plenty of activity happening beneath the surfac
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