Capital Naturalist by Alonso Abugattas

A naturalist reveals some of the wonders of the natural world found right around the Washington, DC Metropolitan area using his own photography and his life-long experiences. I invite you to also check out my other award winning social media platforms: Facebook Group "Capital Naturalist" or YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv8LHf1hHCEU3UHdpb-8Mng) or follow me on Twitter: @CapNaturalist.

Friday, March 31, 2017

Spectacled Caiman

I've been lucky enough to have had several encounters with Spectacled Caiman ( Caiman crocodilus ), the most recently on my trip...

Monday, February 13, 2017

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wrens ( Thryothorus ludovicianus ) are common birds who are beneficiaries of warming temperatures. They've steadily be...

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Bird Friendly Homes

Silhouettes or decorations of almost any kind can help make birds aware of glass windows, specially if placed 4 or so inches from each oth...

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Monarch Way Stations

The winter months can be ideal for planning our gardens, looking over catalogs, doing research into plants, and otherwise setting yo...

Thursday, December 22, 2016

Buffleheads

A Bufflehead drake Among our smallest ducks, Buffleheads ( Bucephala albeola ) are one of the most noticeable winter ducks along r...

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Carolina Chickadee

The cold snap today reminded me of one of our best loved backyard birds, the Carolina Chickadee ( Poecile carolinensis ) ...

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Northern Pintail

A Northern Pintail drake and hen The Northern Pintail ( Anas acuta ) is one of our handsomest and most widespread ducks. The adul...

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