Waterfalls of Tennessee
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Featured Image: A stunning Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) perched on vibrant purple flowers — a vivid reminder of nature’s elegance and complexity. — Mating Habits Eastern Tiger Swallowtails engage in graceful courtship rituals. Males patrol territories and release pheromones to attract females. Once accepted, mating occurs by joining their abdomens, and females later lay […]
📸 Featured Image: A vibrant Amazon green tree python coiled gracefully around a branch, showcasing its stunning blue-green scales speckled with white. — 🌿 Introduction High above the rainforest floor, nestled among the branches, lives one of nature’s most captivating reptiles—the Amazon green tree python (Morelia viridis). With its dazzling coloration and stealthy behavior, this […]
!Plush-crested Jay perched among lush foliage With its velvety black crest, piercing white eyebrows 👀, and dazzling blue plumage 💙, the Plush-crested Jay is a showstopper of the South American forests. Found in countries like Brazil 🇧🇷, Paraguay 🇵🇾, Bolivia 🇧🇴, and Argentina 🇦🇷, this bird is as intelligent as it is beautiful. — 🌳 […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the world of freshwater fish, few are as captivating and revered as the Arowana. Known for its sleek, elongated body and shimmering scales, this fish is often referred to as the “dragon fish” due to its majestic appearance. I recently captured a stunning image of an Arowana […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the lush landscapes of West and Central Africa, few birds capture the eye quite like the Blue-bellied Roller. With its electric blue belly, warm brown head, and elegant tail feathers, this bird is a living brushstroke of nature’s finest palette. I recently photographed one perched gracefully among […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the realm of shorebirds, few are as elegant and distinctive as the American Avocet. With its striking black-and-white plumage, long legs, and slender upturned bill, this bird is a true marvel of nature. I recently had the opportunity to photograph one standing gracefully among pebbles, its posture […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds are rare. Others are radiant. But the Guam Kingfisher, locally known as the Sihek, is both—a living treasure of the Pacific. With its vibrant plumage, piercing gaze, and deep cultural significance, this bird is a symbol of resilience and beauty. I recently captured a striking image […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography In the world of avian wonders, few birds stand out as much as the Red-billed Hornbill. With its striking red beak, intricate plumage patterns, and curious demeanor, this bird is a true spectacle. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing one perched elegantly on a branch, surrounded by […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds are beautiful. Others are bold. But the Inca Tern? It’s downright dashing. With its charcoal-gray plumage, bright red beak and feet, and those unmistakable white mustache-like plumes, this bird looks like it’s ready to host a black-tie gala on the Pacific coast. I recently captured one […]
By Matt Harvey – One Toad Photography Some birds sing. Others perform. But the White-rumped Shama? It enchants. Known for its rich, melodious song and striking plumage, this forest-dwelling beauty is a favorite among birders and photographers alike. I recently captured a moment that felt like a quiet conversation—this shama perched in a tree, looking […]
By Matt Harvey | One Toad Photography 📸 A brilliant northern cardinal perches proudly on a branch, its crimson feathers glowing against the soft blur of sky and twigs. Nature’s royalty, caught in a moment of quiet majesty. — 🐣 Life Cycle: From Egg to Songbird Northern cardinals follow a classic songbird life cycle: • […]