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@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-06 18:54:21

Squirrel on a log. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. #laarboretum #squirrels #foxsquirrel

Fox squirrel, with mostly gray fur on its back and tan fur on its belly, facing to the left while standing on a log or stump, against an out of focus light colored background.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-11-05 15:32:22

Mexican Cactus Fly (a syrphid fly — family syrphidae) on a Sunflower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4 #laarboretum #syrphidae #insect

Close-up of large black syrphid fly on a bright yellow sunflower against a green out of focus background.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-04 14:57:02

Flame Skimmer dragonfly resting on a green branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. #laarboretum #dragonfly #flameskimmer

Close-up of a bright orange dragonfly, seen from the side, hanging from the side ov a vertical bright green branch or stalk, against an out of focus light background. The dragonfly/s body and eyes are a bright orange, and the wings shade from orange near the body to transparent at the wing tips.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-04 00:00:21

Madagascar Periwinkle flowers, covered in tiny water droplets from a sprinkler. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. #laarboretum #flower #flowers

Close up of two overlapping madagascar periwinkle flowers, against a dark green out of focus background. Each flower has five large petals, shading from bright pink at the center to nearly white at the edge.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-02 15:36:33

Western Honeybee in flight, approaching Mexican Sage flowers. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. #laarboretum #bee #honeybee

A western honey bee, seen from the side, is flying in from the ride side of the photo towards a stalk of bright pink and white western sage flowers. The background is out of focus bright green foliage.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-01 23:04:10

Western Bluebird, hiding in the foliage. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. #laarboretum #bluebird #westernbluebird

Western bluebird, seen from below, with blue head and wings, and light tan underbelly, perching on a slender branch behind a green leaf. The background is blue sky and out of focus green foliage.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-26 18:06:13

California Scrub Jay. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. December 2024. #laarboretum #jay #scrubjay

Close-up the head and shoulders of a california scrub jay, facing to the right. The bird's head and back is covered in bright blue feathers, hwile its underside is white.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-24 17:17:59

Dahlia flower, with tiny ant. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2025. #laarboretum #dahlia #flower

Close-up of a dahlia flower, with 11 slender pink, white and yellowish petals surrounding a fuzzy yellow center. There is a tiny ant on one of the petals.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-24 17:02:21
Content warning: Cooper's Hawk eating.

Cooper’s Hawk, guarding its breakfast while eating. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. June, 2025. #laarboretum #hawk #coopershawk

Cooper's hawk, seen from below, standing on a branch, looking suspiciously to the left while hovering over a pile of feathers.
Cooper's hawk, seen from below, standing on a branch over a pile of feathers, facing forward. The hawk has a hunk of bloody meat in its beak.
Cooper's hawk, seen from below, facing forward. The hawk is catching a piece of bloody meat in its open beak.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-23 17:07:23

Desert Cottontail rabbit, with partially healed wound. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. July, 2025. #laarboretum #rabbit #cottontail

Close up of a desert cottontail rabbit, with tan fur and long ears, sitting on its haunches on a grassy lawn. The rabbit has a small, round, dark indentation in its side -- presumably a healing wound from an encounter with a predator.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-22 14:41:08

Pond Slider turtles basking on the rocks in a pond. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. December, 2024. #laarboretum #turtle #pondslider

Two pond slider turtles, each on their own rock, seem to look at each other across the smooth water of a small pond. The water reflects the image of one of the turtles.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-19 18:15:11

California Towhee on a wooden railing. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2025. #laarboretum #bird #birds

Close-up of a California towhee, on a wooden railing, facing to the right, against a light out of focus background.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-11-19 15:39:37

California Scrub Jay, standing on a branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. August, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #jay #scrubjay

Close-up of a California Scrub Jay, with white belly, blue wings, and gray back, seen in profile facing to the right. The bird is standing on the end of a barely visible branch. The background is out of focus tan and green foliage.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-18 21:55:05

Allen’s Hummingbird stretching its wing. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. #laarboretum #hummingbird #allenshummingbird

Allen's hummingbird, with white chest feathers, tan wings and iridescent reddish throat feathers, sitting on a tiny isolated branch, facing the camera. The bird has extended its right wing, which is blurred by motion.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-11-18 16:32:50

Squirrel, eating a berry while hiding behind a sign in the garden. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #squirrels #foxsquirrel

Close-up photo of a squirrel, facing the camera, using its front paws to hold a red, wrinkled berry-like fruit up to its mouth. The squirrel is peeking out from behind an out-of-focus red sign. No words are visible on the sign.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-11-17 23:27:50

Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey Lily). LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 300mm F4. #laarboretum #lily #amaryllis

Close-up of an amaryllis belladonna flower. The petals are white with ping stripes. The background is dark and out of focus.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-15 16:26:51

Peachick (Indian Peafowl). LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. September, 2025. #laarboretum #bird #birds

Close up of the head and shoulders of a baby peafowl (peachick), facing to the left. The bird's head is mostly white, while the feathers on the body are tan and brown. The bird has a tiny crest of tan feathers sprouting from the crown of its head.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-16 16:55:18

Aphideater fly (aka hover fly) on a tiny white flower. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. #laarboretum #hoverfly #aphideater

Hoverfly perched on a very bright white flower. The fly has bright yellow markings on a black abdomen, and a black head and torso. The wings are translucent. The background is out of focus and tan colored.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-14 15:02:01

Sunflower Chimney bee (Diadasia enavata — according to iNaturalist) on a Sunflower. Chimney bees are solitary, ground dwelling pollinators common to Central and North America. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. September,2025. #laarboretum #bee

Close-up view from above of a sunflower chimney bee feeding on the center of a sunflower-like yellow flower. The bee's wings are folded against its back, and its legs, thickly covered in fine yellow hairs, are visible.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-13 15:33:51

Lesser Goldfinch, standing on a sunflower stalk, while hiding in the foliage. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. September, 2025. #laarboretum #bird #birds

A lesser goldfinch, with dark yellow and gray striped wings, and yellow underbelly, standing on a sunflower stalk covered in tiny hairs. The bird is seen from below and behind, and it is looking back over its right shoulder towards the camera. The bird is surrounded by out of focus green foliage.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-13 15:00:54

Flame Skimmer dragonfly resting on a green branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. #laarboretum #dragonfly #flameskimmer

A flame skimmer dragonfly, seen from above, resting on a green branch. The body and head are bright orange, and the wings shade from bright orange near the body to nearly transparent at the tips. The background is out of focus foliage.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-12 19:01:32

Squirrel, eating a berry while hiding behind a sign in the garden. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. #laarboretum #squirrels #foxsquirrel

Close-up photo of a squirrel, facing the camera, using its front paws to hold a red, wrinkled berry-like fruit up to its mouth. The squirrel is peeking out from behind an out-of-focus red sign. No words are visible on the sign.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-11 15:38:10

Red-whiskered bulbul, standing on a sign. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October,2025. #laarboretum #redwhiskeredbulbul #bird

A red-whiskered bulbul, in profile, standing on the edge of a vertical signpost, facing to the left. The sign is light blue, and the background is bright green and out of focus. The lettering on the sign is white, but only a few letters are visible.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-10 15:35:07

Peachick staying close to Mom while foraging for food. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. September, 2025. #laarboretum #bird #nirds

A young peafowl chick is walking on a green grass lawn, facing to the left, head low, scanning the grass for food. Its mother is in the background.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-10-10 15:51:57

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly, resting on a branch. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. October, 2025. #laarboretum #butterfly #gulffritillary

A gulf fritillary butterfly, with bright orange wings and body, with black and white markings, resting on a gray branch, with out of focus green foliage in the background.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-09 17:58:00

Western Honey Bee flying away after visiting a Canary Island Daisy. LA Arboretum, Arcadia, California, USA. April, 2025. #laarboretum #bee #honeybee

A lone western honeybee is seen in flight, flying away from a large yellow canary island daisy. There is another out of focus daisy in the background.
@gscherer2@social.linux.pizza
2025-09-07 14:25:08

Mallard Duck, resting on a rock in the middle of a placid pond. #laarboretum #duck #mallard #pond

Female mallard duck, with mostly tan and white feathers, is standing on one orange foot on a gray rock. The other leg is drawn up to her body. She is facing to the left, against an out of focus grayish green background.