Show your Bugs and Critters

[Manixguy@1994]

I think this is a Dekay Brown Snake . Looks like correct size for adult 1 1/2 foot and color looks to match . I could be wrong though , will wait for the master of critters to confirm . Dan

[Mushroom]

I think you're correct Dan, it looks like a Dekay's Brown snake. The markings on the head are distinct.


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American Mink cruising the shoreline searching for something to eat.

[Manixguy@1994]

I think you're correct Dan, it looks like a Dekay's Brown snake. The markings on the head are distinct.


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American Mink cruising the shoreline searching for something to eat.

Thanks Nick and the Mink ? WOW ! I have only seen a Mink a couple times ever . Awesome shots ! Dan

[Manixguy@1994]

Checking the mail ! Dan

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

Couple toads took up residence after a chipmunk did all the excavating

[Skywalker]

Monarch on a zinnia, just ignoring the swamp milkweed right behind it




Squash vine borer moth, making my pumpkin plants nervous




Male American Goldfinch, waiting on me to leave so he can plunder my sunflower seeds

[Mrj]

Intruder alert

[Manixguy@1994]

Awesome shots guys ! Everyone is on a roll ! Dan

[Manixguy@1994]

Walk in Cemetery, twin fawns with Mom . Dan

[Mushroom]

I think you're correct Dan, it looks like a Dekay's Brown snake. The markings on the head are distinct.


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American Mink cruising the shoreline searching for something to eat.

Thanks Nick and the Mink ? WOW ! I have only seen a Mink a couple times ever . Awesome shots ! Dan

It's always a treat to see them and the population seems to be healthy in that general area.

I often see them in the rocks when I'm fishing the Cape Cod canal. Funny story... Last I was fishing at one of the jetties and when I wasn't looking, a mink tried to sneak up through the rocks and steal one of my freshly caught mackerel. I had to chase him off a couple times before he got the message.


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I just spent a few days visiting family in South Carolina and the wildlife was abundant.

Started one of the days out by catching this beautiful Green Anole to show my nieces. I think he was posing for this photo when we let it go.


Couldn't find an exact ID for this moth but it looks like something from the Notodontidae family.


Then I went to a disc golf course and managed to dodge the thousands of these giant Golden Silk Orb Weavers strung across the trees...


Went out at night to go gecko hunting with my nieces and we saw tons of these Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetles running around.


Actually the first thing we found was this pair of Striped Walkingsticks. These walkingsticks are crack shots with their acidic defensive spray. Best to avoid handling them.


Then we found another pair


and another


and one lonely little guy who couldn't find a date


And no gecko hunt is complete without catching some invasive Mediterranean House geckos


The geckos were released unharmed but just not before a thorough visual inspection by my nieces.

[Manixguy@1994]

Great shots Nick . This year so far no Walking Sticks or Mantis in landscaping. I usually transport the Mantis if near Hummingbird feeders hunting bugs . A Mantis is a Hummingbird’s greatest fear . Dan

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

I think you're correct Dan, it looks like a Dekay's Brown snake. The markings on the head are distinct.


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American Mink cruising the shoreline searching for something to eat.

Thanks Nick and the Mink ? WOW ! I have only seen a Mink a couple times ever . Awesome shots ! Dan

It's always a treat to see them and the population seems to be healthy in that general area.

I often see them in the rocks when I'm fishing the Cape Cod canal. Funny story... Last I was fishing at one of the jetties and when I wasn't looking, a mink tried to sneak up through the rocks and steal one of my freshly caught mackerel. I had to chase him off a couple times before he got the message.


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I just spent a few days visiting family in South Carolina and the wildlife was abundant.

Started one of the days out by catching this beautiful Green Anole to show my nieces. I think he was posing for this photo when we let it go.


Couldn't find an exact ID for this moth but it looks like something from the Notodontidae family.


Then I went to a disc golf course and managed to dodge the thousands of these giant Golden Silk Orb Weavers strung across the trees...


Went out at night to go gecko hunting with my nieces and we saw tons of these Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetles running around.


Actually the first thing we found was this pair of Striped Walkingsticks. These walkingsticks are crack shots with their acidic defensive spray. Best to avoid handling them.


Then we found another pair


and another


and one lonely little guy who couldn't find a date


And no gecko hunt is complete without catching some invasive Mediterranean House geckos


The geckos were released unharmed but just not before a thorough visual inspection by my nieces.

Awesome stuff Nick, I feel like I just watched a Nat Geo special on TV

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

This morning

Last night

[Mushroom]

Great shots Nick . This year so far no Walking Sticks or Mantis in landscaping. I usually transport the Mantis if near Hummingbird feeders hunting bugs . A Mantis is a Hummingbird’s greatest fear . Dan

Thanks Dan! I actually thought the walking stick was a Mantis at first, which I was excited to find. The walkingstick was cool but I definitely would have preferred find a mantis.

I think you're correct Dan, it looks like a Dekay's Brown snake. The markings on the head are distinct.


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American Mink cruising the shoreline searching for something to eat.

Thanks Nick and the Mink ? WOW ! I have only seen a Mink a couple times ever . Awesome shots ! Dan

It's always a treat to see them and the population seems to be healthy in that general area.

I often see them in the rocks when I'm fishing the Cape Cod canal. Funny story... Last I was fishing at one of the jetties and when I wasn't looking, a mink tried to sneak up through the rocks and steal one of my freshly caught mackerel. I had to chase him off a couple times before he got the message.


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I just spent a few days visiting family in South Carolina and the wildlife was abundant.

Started one of the days out by catching this beautiful Green Anole to show my nieces. I think he was posing for this photo when we let it go.


Couldn't find an exact ID for this moth but it looks like something from the Notodontidae family.


Then I went to a disc golf course and managed to dodge the thousands of these giant Golden Silk Orb Weavers strung across the trees...


Went out at night to go gecko hunting with my nieces and we saw tons of these Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetles running around.


Actually the first thing we found was this pair of Striped Walkingsticks. These walkingsticks are crack shots with their acidic defensive spray. Best to avoid handling them.


Then we found another pair


and another


and one lonely little guy who couldn't find a date


And no gecko hunt is complete without catching some invasive Mediterranean House geckos


The geckos were released unharmed but just not before a thorough visual inspection by my nieces.

Awesome stuff Nick, I feel like I just watched a Nat Geo special on TV

It felt like I was part of a Nat Geo special! Wish I had more time down there because I would have loved to see what else might happen to show up.


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Saw this red fox earlier today

[Manixguy@1994]

Geese Rave at town cemetery after a rain . Dan

[Manixguy@1994]

I believe this is a Eastern Rat Snake . I was in backyard cleaning up limbs from thunderstorm and noticed it coming up from hillside . He wasn’t thrilled to see me ! I caught him and released him farther down the hillside where I see a lot of Ground Squirrel activity. This one was around four foot long but not very mature . Dan

[Manixguy@1994]

Male Grosbeak sharing nesting duty . Dan

[Skywalker]

Male Grosbeak sharing nesting duty . Dan

Very cool!


Unwelcome garden visitor - tobacco hornworm / Carolina Sphinx Moth caterpillar, on a pepper plant

[Makunochimaster]

[Manixguy@1994]

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