The Humble Bee of Harriet, Texas - When BPTMN’s Arica Shields (Class of '22) found a lethargic Sonora Bumblebee in Harriett, TX, she stepped up as a member of the "royal guard." From hand-feeding sugar water to providing a cozy overnight greenhouse stay, it’s a sweet story of a human-bee connection. Read how Arica helped a future colony thrive! #blacklandprairie #MasterNaturalist #SaveTheBee s#QueenBee #AricaLShields
Successful burn. Say hi to Haylee and Linda.
#prescribedfire #prairie #conservation #landstewardship #masternaturalist
This morning I’m attending the graduation of our 2025 KC-area Missouri Master Naturalist interns. 30 incredibly talented, passionate and interesting folks from all walks of life. All united in our shared goals of land stewardship, public education, and c-science.
I’m so proud of this chapter I have the honor of leading.
BONUS: I see @JimHindsKC!
#Missouri #KC #volunteers #conservation #naturalist #masternaturalist
We were asked to be extra careful with photos this year because goose handling looks… troublesome or even violent.
It isn’t —we’re literally there to help— but I can see how folks could misunderstand what’s going on. Especially when there’s a feisty one, or a wing gets loose.
Hand around neck, for example: Not choking, nor weight bearing. It’s more about support, and prevention of goose bites. Other hand goes under wings which is hard to see. Anyway, one could easily assume something nefarious.
#missouri #conservation #masternaturalist #canadagoose #lakelife #gooseroundup #KC
It’s a GREAT morning for a goose roundup! Doing some avian conservation work for a few hours today. Round ‘em up, sex ‘em and band ‘em. 🤩
#missouri #conservation #masternaturalist #canadagoose #lakelife #gooseroundup #KC-ish
Another cool find in my garden today: the weirdest looking ant I've ever found.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/286181482
A new species for me, and a new species record for my garden, now at 13 Ants, 149 Hymenoptera, and 514 Insect species/taxa.
cc: @futurebird
#iNaturalist #Ants #Formicidae #Hymenoptera #Insects #Bugs #HabitatGardening #Brooklyn #NYC #MasterNaturalist #MacroPhotography #MacroMonday #NaturePhotography
@colinpurrington
I don't *think* I have any rot holes in the three trees on my property (though the cherry is a possibility). NYC iNat obs only start in 2023; likely gone unobserved until then.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?order=asc&order_by=observed_on&place_id=674&preferred_place_id=1&taxon_id=361289
Aside from being a new species record for my garden, my observation stands out:
* Earliest. No other May obs. FOY 2025.
* All other obs in green spaces: cemeteries, parks, natural areas.
#iNaturalist #MasterNaturalist #Insects #Bugs #Diptera #Flies #Syrphidae #Brooklyn #NYC
I discovered this spectacular thing in my garden on Tuesday. I didn't post it until now because I wanted to upload a high-quality photo that did it justice.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/284584753
#iNaturalist #MasterNaturalist #Insects #Bugs #Diptera #Syrphidae #HabitatGardening #Brooklyn #NYC
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JL Johnson 
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