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More lantern Flies

by Rich (RattKing___) near New Jersey, United States — October 14, 2025 — Gave 6 Hours for Earth

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Lanternflies feed on sap and excrete sticky honeydew, which grows black sooty mold. This fungus blocks sunlight, weakens plants, and coats surfaces.
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It coats not just trees but also nearby plants and objects beneath them.
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It smells like rotten fruit or like walking through an apple orchard after all the apples start building up on the ground.
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It also attracts lots of ants and bees

Only got out a few days this week because of rain but still caught around 1,500. The park I catch most of them at has about 20 or 30 trees that are covered in them. Its sad to see the damage they cause.

Nature's crochet from Brittany !

by Audrey near Brest, Metropolitan France, France — October 14, 2025

In the centre there's a beautiful spiderweb weaved on metal fencing, measuring about 25 by 20 cm. There are tiny dew drops all over the spiderweb, shining in the sun's bright morning rays. There are tall acorn trees in the background and the sky is blue clear.

Visiting Nature Reserves in Carnforth

by Pichipichimomo near Lancaster, England, United Kingdom — October 10, 2025 — Gave 6 Hours for Earth

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A wooden shelter with a mossy roof surrounded by lush green plants and trees in the RSPB Garden. The scene looks peaceful and shaded, with a gravel path leading through the vegetation.
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RSPB Garden Gazebo
A brown bird standing among low tree branches in a leafy woodland area, surrounded by damp ground and fallen leaves.
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Birb
A view over a wide expanse of marshland seen through the windows of a wooden bird hide. The water is choppy and windswept, with reeds and small islands of vegetation under a grey, stormy sky.
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A stormy view across the marsh (my visit happened to coincide with storm Amy).
A shallow-looking pool of clear water with reeds, mossy parts and a tree base. There is some autumnal leaf litter and the surface reflects the sky and trees.
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The water was CRYSTAL clear
A cluster of 3 pale, elongated mushrooms with shaggy caps. Growing in vibrant grass which is glossy with rain water.
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Shaggy Inkcaps
A close-up of a brown and black spider with striped legs and a patterned body resting on it's web.
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Pretty spider
A photo taken from the base of a tall limestone quarry. The sheer grey cliff rises dramatically with small patches of grass on the ledges. At the bottom, there’s a grassy area with a few trees, and the white cloudy sky shows bits of bright blue breaking through.
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Warton Crag Limestone Quarry. Jackdaws and Peregrine falcons live/ breed here!
A view from high up on a hill overlooking green fields, a small english village, rolling hills and the sea coming in at the top right. Everything looks miniature from this height. It is an overcast day but the light is shining through the clouds giving everything a golden hue.
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The view from above the Quarry.
An Information board featuring a small map of the area, pictures of a brimstone butterfly which looks like a leaf, and other butterflies with some key information about them and where/ when to find them.
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I'll have to go back at the right time of year to see these amazing butterflies!
A close-up photo of a hand holding three enamel RSPB bird badges, each shaped like a different bird: a blue tit, a wood pigeon and a magpie.
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The start of my RSPB badge collection ^__^
A lakeside view with calm water, trees, and a wooden bench on well maintained bright green grass, facing the lake. The sky is overcast, and there is a hint of colour from the sun set, creating a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Hills and forests can be seen in the far distance.
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The views where I was staying were amazing
A photo taken in the early evening showing Pine Lake with still water, and trees in the foreground. A small group of swans rests on the grassy bank to the right. To the left there are string lights, and the reflections of cabin lights on the lake.
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The swans are settled on the bank to the right. The lake was so pretty.
A nighttime photo showing a group of 9 swans near the water’s edge. They are illuminated by soft light and appear to be preening their feathers beside the lake.
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Preening time
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A wooden shelter with a mossy roof surrounded by lush green plants and trees in the RSPB Garden. The scene looks peaceful and shaded, with a gravel path leading through the vegetation.
A brown bird standing among low tree branches in a leafy woodland area, surrounded by damp ground and fallen leaves.
A view over a wide expanse of marshland seen through the windows of a wooden bird hide. The water is choppy and windswept, with reeds and small islands of vegetation under a grey, stormy sky.
A shallow-looking pool of clear water with reeds, mossy parts and a tree base. There is some autumnal leaf litter and the surface reflects the sky and trees.
A cluster of 3 pale, elongated mushrooms with shaggy caps. Growing in vibrant grass which is glossy with rain water.
A close-up of a brown and black spider with striped legs and a patterned body resting on it's web.
A photo taken from the base of a tall limestone quarry. The sheer grey cliff rises dramatically with small patches of grass on the ledges. At the bottom, there’s a grassy area with a few trees, and the white cloudy sky shows bits of bright blue breaking through.
A view from high up on a hill overlooking green fields, a small english village, rolling hills and the sea coming in at the top right. Everything looks miniature from this height. It is an overcast day but the light is shining through the clouds giving everything a golden hue.
An Information board featuring a small map of the area, pictures of a brimstone butterfly which looks like a leaf, and other butterflies with some key information about them and where/ when to find them.
A close-up photo of a hand holding three enamel RSPB bird badges, each shaped like a different bird: a blue tit, a wood pigeon and a magpie.
A lakeside view with calm water, trees, and a wooden bench on well maintained bright green grass, facing the lake. The sky is overcast, and there is a hint of colour from the sun set, creating a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. Hills and forests can be seen in the far distance.
A photo taken in the early evening showing Pine Lake with still water, and trees in the foreground. A small group of swans rests on the grassy bank to the right. To the left there are string lights, and the reflections of cabin lights on the lake.
A nighttime photo showing a group of 9 swans near the water’s edge. They are illuminated by soft light and appear to be preening their feathers beside the lake.

I visited RSPB Leighton Moss, the air and water were unbelievably crisp and clean, I saw lots of birds. I’m so excited to explore more of their reserves. Spotted loads of jackdaws at Warton Quarry and and took in the gorgeous views at the top.

Loon Center and Wildlife Center!

by Juliana near Center Harbor, New Hampshire, United States — October 10, 2025 — Gave 6 Hours for Earth

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Loon Calls
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Nature walk at Loon Center
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bat house info!
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white nose fungus info (bats)
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bald eagle
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river otter
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mountain lion!
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white tailed deer

Went to the Loon Center in NH and learned all about conservation efforts for Loons in Squam Lake, there was a big decline in Loon population due to lead fishing weights:( sadge. Also saw lots of native NH wildlife at the Squam Lakes Science Center!

Costa Rica trip last summer

by Baseballjenny near Jacó, Garabito, Costa Rica — October 10, 2025 — Gave 5 Hours for Earth

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Three toed sloth seen on a hike
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I don’t remember the name of native costa rica birds species
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One of the volcanos of Costa Rica worth the 5 mile hike to get this picture
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Waterfall located in a national park that was home to howler monkeys wasn’t able to get a picture of one but could hear them all around
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Boat trip where I was able to snorkel in the bay saw many fishes and sea urchins
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Went on a saltwater croc and bird watching boat tour. This is one of the largest crocs at about 16 feet
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Was able to get a picture through binoculars of some macaws

I wanted to share some wildlife/nature photos that I took on my trip to Costa Rica. I saw a lot more wildlife that I was unable to get photos of

Wildlife Mail Club

by Juliana near New Jersey, United States — October 10, 2025

I have a wildlife themed mailclub, each month is on a different animal/plant/bug! I recently started donating a portion of my earnings to a charity related to the monthly topic (October is Bats so i donated to BCI). Since watching Alveus I am leaning much more into teaching conservation

Hawk in my Maple tree

by bbeezzus near City of Rochester, New York, United States — October 10, 2025 — Gave 1 Hour for Earth

Heard all the birds in my backyard freaking out and flying around. Most noticeably was the blue jays, their calls are so loud. Looked out and saw a hawk!

Pumpkins and pollinators

Seen on stream

by Amy(londonbrolly) — October 10, 2025 — Gave 2 Hours for Earth

Beach walk beach and small trash haul and spotting some of the last flowers of the season plus a bonus pollinator. Also stopped at a small farmer, stand and got a pumpkin.

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Open Instagram post of Georgie, Alveus' African BullfrogA picture of Winnie the Moo, Alveus' Red Angus cow, on X (Twitter)

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