Mastodawn

Here's a false potato beetle (Leptinotarsa juncta), found in the eastern USA. Their larvae feed on plants in the nightshade family, including tomatoes, tobacco, peppers, and, yes, potatoes. #entomology #backyardnature

Swiss Army Nerd 3d ago

Today's #backyardnature is a stonefly of genus Perlesta, the "golden stones". More than 30 Perlesta species have been identified; while most are in the US, two species have been identified in China. #entomology

Swiss Army Nerd 5d ago

Here's the celery leaftier, also known as the greenhouse leaftier (Udea rubigalis). A member of family Crambidae, this grass moth is found throughout the Americas. #entomology #backyardnature

Swiss Army Nerd Mar 18

Here's a dung beetle (Copris fricator). There are more than 9000 known species of dung beetle worldwide, but this fairly small (body length < 1in (18mm)) species is native to the eastern USA. #entomology #backyardnature

BlueUtah 🇺🇲🇺🇦🇨🇦🇩🇰Mar 10

March 9, 2026 Canada Geese are back! 🪿 Love watching these two take turns on sentry duty while the other grabs a snack. True partnership goals. I can't help but think he's judging me. #CanadaGeese #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #Utah #BackyardNature #BlueUtah

Chuckling Duck Mar 8

A relaxing slo-mo video of wasp 'airport' for #SilentSunday. Notice that arrivals and departures are from different gates. #wasp #insects #backyardNature

https://lone.earth/w/3z6jNRxJCGAVQwxekEhK8T

Wasp Airport

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Celi Mar 7

Quiet morning at the studio window.

Snow still on the ground, chickadees arguing outside, and a little woodland painting slowly coming to life on the desk.

After the surprise Mastodon welcome yesterday, it feels a bit like inviting the whole forest in for #coffee . ☕🌲

Back to painting and Thank you all. 🫂
#Mastodon
#ArtStudio
#BackyardNature
#ArtistLife
#Fediverse

Celi Mar 6

Day 2 on Mastodon:

I don’t fully understand the Fediverse yet, but everyone seems super nice and no one's tried to sell me crypto, so that’s already an improvement over most of the internet. 🔐😅

So, if you like birds, bees, gardens, my quirky art, or quiet backyard moments… we’ll probably get along just fine. 🌿🐦🐝🎨

Hope you're all having a wonderful day ✌🏻

#Mastodon
#NewHere
#BackyardNature
#fantasyart
#polymerclay
#stickerart

Celi Mar 5

Hi from Rhode Island!

Artist, gardener, and quiet observer of the small world in my backyard.

You’ll usually find me near the feeders or in the garden watching the neighborhood wildlife. Chickadees supervise, the crows recognize me, and in summer
the bees take over the flowers.

I grow vegetables, paint some of the birds I see, and share the little moments happening right outside my door.

Nice to meet you. 🌿🐦🐝

#Birding #Gardening #BackyardNature #Pollinators #Watercolor