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When summer rolls in, so does one of North America’s most dazzling songbirds—the American Goldfinch. With its brilliant yellow plumage and cheerful demeanor, this little bird is a favorite among birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. But there’s more to the goldfinch than meets the eye. Let’s dive into the fascinating world of this feathered gem. […]
Rhino at the Ready: A Close Call on the Savannah There are moments in a photographer’s life when instinct, adrenaline, and sheer awe collide. My recent trip to Kenya delivered one of those moments—courtesy of a very moody black rhino. 🦏 The Stare That Froze Time We were deep in the savannah, the golden light […]
🐸 Nature’s Hidden Stories: Blink and You’ll Miss It At One Toad Photography, we’re obsessed with moments that matter—and sometimes, those moments are hiding in plain sight. Take our featured image: a bullfrog, gleaming like polished jade in afternoon light, confidently centered in the frame. At first glance, he’s the star. But look a little […]
🐢 Game of Tires: A Turtle’s Triumph over Pollution At One Toad Photography, we live to capture nature at its most breathtaking—but sometimes, nature throws us a curveball that stops us in our tracks. Take this moment: a painted turtle basking in golden sunlight, its kaleidoscopic shell gleaming like stained glass. But look closer, and […]
🐦 The Tree Drummer of the Forest: Meet the Marvelous Woodpecker! If you’ve ever wandered through a forest and heard a rhythmic tap-tap-tap echoing through the trees, chances are you’ve encountered one of nature’s most fascinating percussionists—the woodpecker! And the one in your photo? A real showstopper with its bold red crown, zebra-striped wings, and that unmistakable pose on the tree […]
Orangutans: The Gentle Giants of the Rainforest By Matt Harvey In the dense, misty rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra, a silent crisis is unfolding. The orangutan, one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, is teetering on the brink of extinction. These remarkable creatures, known for their intelligence and gentle nature, are facing unprecedented […]
Cedar Waxwings: The Playful Nomads of the Sky By Matt Harvey, #OneToadPhotography Introduction: Meet the Masquerade Masters Have you ever spotted a bird that looks like it’s dressed for a masquerade ball? Enter the Cedar Waxwing—a sleek, stylish avian with a flair for the dramatic. With their silky feathers, black masks, and waxy red wing […]
Dragonflies: The Rockstars of the Insect Kingdom Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of dragonflies—those dazzling daredevils of the sky. They’re like the rockstars of the insect kingdom, with their flashy wings and killer moves. So, grab your binoculars and let’s get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. What […]
The Ethereal Egret of Horicon Marsh: A Hunter in a Frosty Mirage Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is a place where nature puts on a show, and on my recent visit, after an unforgettable standoff with a black-tipped wing pelican, I was treated to another spectacle: a Great Egret (Ardea alba) hunting with mesmerizing grace. Its […]
Chasing the Black-Tipped Wing Pelican at Horicon Marsh: A Photographer’s Adventure The Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike, and last week, I had an unforgettable encounter with one of its most striking residents: a pelican with black-tipped wings, likely an American White Pelican, given its distinctive features and […]
The Grackle’s Gaze: A Moment of Connection with a Feathered Enigma This morning, as the sun climbed over the horizon, painting the world in hues of gold and amber, I found myself locked in an unexpected encounter. Perched on a gnarled branch of an old oak tree, a common grackle—Quiscalus quiscula—sat with an air of […]
Featured Image: A flamingo stands tall in shallow water, its feathers a cascade of soft pinks and fiery corals, captured in perfect light by #OneToadPhotography. Flamingos are nature’s living art, adorned in shades of pink that range from delicate pastels to bold, sunset corals. Ever wonder where that stunning color comes from? It’s their diet—shrimp, […]