Nature and Wildlife Photography - Raleigh, North Carolina

Happy Saturday all!

I wanted to share some beautiful nature photos I have taken recently in Raleigh, North Carolina.

First up is a Black-throated Blue Warbler. This migratory bird was seen along a greenway in Raleigh. Did you know April and May are wonderful opportunities to see many varieties of warblers as they migrate to their northern breeding season?

Next up is a baby Barred Owl

Barred Owls nest in broken and dead trees. If you have a dying or dead tree in your yard/property, consider leaving it if there are no safety concerns - you may get a nesting bluebird, woodpecker, or barred owl depending on the size!

The nestling’s mom was asleep in the setting sun near by.

There’s nothing better than finding a peacefully sleeping owl along a trail.

Have you ever seen a Green Heron?

I found this Green Heron at Bond Park in Cary, North Carolina while conducting my citizen science butterfly counts. I took this photo on my 70-200mm lens, but was still able to get a good zoom with little grain!

As the flowers begin to bloom, I encourage you to look and see what butterflies are visiting!

We are accustomed to the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (large & yellow) as well as Monarch Butterflies, but easier to overlook, a Pearl Crescent above is visiting a flowering Mountain Mint.

Below, a Gulf Fritilary nextars from Vervain.

If you are interested in purchasing any of my wildlife photography, please view my online gallery, here https://evergreenphotographync.shootproof.com/gallery/NaturePhotography

I also have prints, canvases, metal, and greeting cards available in studio!

Not ready to purchase anything? That’s okay, I would love to hear which photos are your favorite!

Have a wonderful week!

Shannon