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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 7h
Frenetic autumn bee activity with several bees on aster blossoms. 🌱🐝 #bees #bloomscrolling #nature #naturephotography
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 8h
Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) leaves in low light with a small stream of sunlight 🌱 #nature #naturephotography
This is a photo of the bright leaves of a Burning bush.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/7.1, ISO 640, 1/1000s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I even tried a native dogwood (Redosier dogwood, Cornus sericea )bush from seed (berries). It took 10-15 years before I saw any bushes from the seeding of the shoreline. The root system is twice the size of what is above ground and is great for soil retention on a steep bank or the water’s edge 🌱
This is a photo of a native Minnesota dogwood plant (Redosier dogwood, Cornus sericea).
Fuji X-T4, 88mm, f/7.1, ISO 640, 1/125s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Beautiful wild rye grass (genus Elymus) 🌱🍁 #nature #naturephotography #minnesota
This is a photo of native Minnesota
wild rye grass (genus Elymus)
Fuji X-T4, 64mm, f/7.1, ISO 800, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Fall photos 🌱
This is a photo of a fall fern
Fuji X-T4, 82mm, f/7.1, ISO 500, 1/30sThis is a photo of autumn red oak leaves.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/7.1, ISO 640, 1/60sThis is a photo of gold oak leaves.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/7.1, ISO 800, 1/60s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A damp bee on yellow toad flax blossoms 🌱 #nature #bees #bloomscrolling
This is a photo of a very damp bee moving slowly on a toad flax blossom in the early morning with heavy dew.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/7.1, ISO 640, 1/2000s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Fall kayak ride. Had been 38 degrees F earlier in morning, but warmed up to the 50’s. Blue sky and blue water are unedited joy! #nature #kayaking #lake #minnesota #naturephotography
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
There are three pollinators on this single aster blossom 🌱 #nature #bees #insects #bloomscrolling #naturephotography
This is a photo of three different pollinators (eastern bumblebee, green metallic bee and a spotted cucumber beetle) on a single aster blossoms.
iPhone 16 Pro
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Western honey bee on autumn aster blossoms 🌱 #nature #bees #bloomscrolling
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Storm front rolling in. I was on the way to an appointment and just had to pull off the road and take a picture of the road behind me. #storm #nature #naturephotography #clouds
This is a photo of the storm approaching.
iPhone 16 Pro
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This winter squash (Borchardt’s Wonder, Cucurbita maxima) is still putting out blossoms. Maybe it knows something about fall and winter here in Minnesota that I don’t know. 🌱 #nature #naturephotography #bloomscrolling
This is a photo of a winter squash (Borchardt’s Wonder, Cucurbita maxima) blossom.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2500, 1/1000s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sunrise this morning was just gorgeous! #sunrise #nature #naturephotography
This is a photo of the sunrise.
Fuji X-T4, 35mm, f/8, ISO 2500, 1/1000s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is the delicate little white blossom on the chickweed (Stellaria genus). The plants are delicious in salads, soups, stews and eaten as they are picked. They do taste somewhat like corn on the cob. 🌱 #nature #nativeplants
This is a photo of a tiny, delicate chickweed flower.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 1250, 1/2000s.
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I was walking in the woods and saw this beautiful closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii It is a native plant, but just haven’t seen one in here in Minnesota. They are pretty low to the ground, so suspect they were there, but just didn’t see them. 🌱 #nature #nativeplants #Minnesota
This is a photo of a beautiful, delicate closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii).
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 800, 1/30s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Sunset from the kayak #nature #sunset
This is a photo of the sunset over the lake.
iPhone 16 Pro
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A doe at the corner of the hayfield in the late afternoon light with tall bright meadow grass in the fore field. #nature #naturephotography #wildlife
This is a photo of a doe standing at the corner of the hayfield in late afternoon light. There are tall bright meadow grass shafts in the forefront.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, ISO 450, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🌱 #nature High bush cranberries. They are typically picked after the first frost. The bush is beautiful in spring, summer, fall and winter. It is one of my favorite native Minnesota bushes to plant in the yard. There are twice as many roots as shoots with branches. Pheasants love the berries
This is a photo of a beautiful high bush cranberry.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, ISO 1000, 1/250This is a photo of a pheasant in the yard yesterday.
Nikon Z 5, 510mm, f/6.3, ISO 1000, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
There was a ring-necked pheasant in my front yard!
This is a photo of a ring-necked pheasant rooster. The feather color and pattern is just gorgeous!
Nikon Z 5, 510mm.
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Monarch butterfly on asters. The asters were dripping with butterflies. It was such a sight. 🌱 #nature #butterflies #nativeplants
This is a photo of a monarch butterfly on asters.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) in amongst the round hay bales in the east hayfield. 🪶 #nature #birds
This is a mid morning photo of two sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) in the hay field.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, ISO 125, 1/500s.
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The lowly nettles plant is just beautiful. I eat the spring greens (picked with gloves) and parboiled. They are delicious! 🌱 #nature #foraging #nativeplants
This is a nettles plant in the early morning sun.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 500, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Late summer flowers 🌱🌸 #bloomscrolling #nature
This flower has such an interesting shape and brilliant pink color.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/250sThis photo is of a small red sunflower.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/125sThis is such an intensely pink petunia!
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/125sThis tiny globe-shaped zinnia just glows.
Fuji X-T4, 101mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Zinnia in pink 🌱 #bloomscrolling #nature
This is a photo of a beautiful zinnia.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Water lily Such vivid white and yellow blossoms. They smell wonderful if you are able to get close enough without falling in the lake. #bloomscrolling #flowers #nature
This is a photo of a water lily blossom. 
iPhone 16 Pro
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Helophilus fasciatus (hoverfly) pollinating goldenrod. They mimic bees, but don’t have stingers and have large eyes and small antennae. 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of a hoverfly on goldenrod.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO 2000, 1/125s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Damselfly on goldenrod in late afternoon, early evening light. 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of a damselfly on goldenrod with the golden hour light.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO1250,1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Jewelweed bedecked with glistening early morning dew. 🌱 #nature #bloomscrolling
This is a photo of early morning jewelweed bedecked with dewdrops.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO400, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Hello spring, I remember you. Quiet joy in flower form.
This is a photo of a wild rose in profile.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, ISO500, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Fox-and-cubs 🌱 #nature #flower
This is a photo of Fox-and-cubs.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO500, 1/125s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
A white tail doe was snooping too close to a wild turkey. First the turkey fluffed its feathers, then fanned its tail, then flew up in the doe’s face. 🪶🦃 #nature #bird
This is a photo of a doe getting closer to a wild turkey.This is a photo of the wild turkey fanning its tail as a warning.This is a photo of a wild turkey after it flew in the doe’s face and startled them both.
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Swallow tail on a tiger lily 🌱📷🌸 #nature
This is a photo of a swallowtail on a tiger lily
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO2500, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Metallic green bee on a crimson-eyed rosemallow 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of a metallic green bee on a crimson-eyed rose mallow.
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/8, ISO500, 1/1000s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
There was a bobcat hunting in our yard early this morning! The squirrel narrowly escaped. 🌱 #nature #wildlifephotography
This is a photo of a bobcat checking for any prey.
Nikon Z 5, 180mm, f/5.6, ISO2800, 1/250sThis is a photo of a bobcat. Look at those beautiful markings!
Nikon Z 5, 180mm, f/5.6, ISO3200, 1/250sThis is a photo of a bobcat running.
Nikon Z 5, 180mm, f/5.6, ISO3200, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Queen of Hearts 🌸🌱
This is a photo of the Queen of Hearts variety of petunia.
Nikon Z 5, 560mm, f/6.3, ISO2200, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
The Lilies are blooming here in Minnesota. 🌱 #nature 🌸 #bloomscrolling
This is a photo of a lily.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, ISO 2500, 1/250sThis is a photo of a lily.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, ISO 560, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
North Shore of Lake Superior woods walk 🌱 #nature #woods #walk #lakesuperior
This is a photo of wild native lupine leaves with a boulder and lichen.
Nikon Z5, 210mm, f/5.6, iso1100, 1/250sThis is a photo of beautiful wild native lupine.
Nikon Z 5, 500mm, f/6.3, iso1250, 1/250sThis is a photo of a birch with dappled sunlight.
Nikon Z 5, 500mm, f/6.3, iso400, 1/250sThis is a photo of Mertensia paniculata (northern bluebells).
Nikon Z 5, 300mm, f/6, iso200, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Tall bluegrass on the lakeshore (in green) 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of tall bluegrass on
The lakeshore.
Nikon Z 5, 330mm, f/6, iso1000, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Iris joy here in Minnesota 🌱
This is a photo of a bee on an iris.
Nikon Z 5, f/6.3, iso280, 1/500sThis is a photo of an iris.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso 400, 1/320sThis is a photo of an iris petal.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso400, 1/320s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Tall meadow grass shimmering with dewdrops in the morning sun. 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of shimmering dew on tall meadow grass.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso100, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Chives 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of chives.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso220, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Wild native columbine 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of native columbine.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso320, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Three different insects on Mirabilis with the stunning pink blossoms. The striped antennae give one insect away. 🌱 #nature #insects
This is a photo of insects on a Mirabilis with gorgeous pink blossoms. 
Nikon Z5, 310mm, f/6, iso3200, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Wild rose with a bright green fern backdrop that is totally out of focus with the depth of field from the 600mm lens. 🌱 #nature #photography
This is a photo of a wild rose.
Nikon Z5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso400, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Morning glory and a bee 🌱 #nature
This is an older iPhone 14 Pro photo of a morning glory and a bee.
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis), resplendent in shades of purple. I hope to see a Karger Blue Butterfly (Lycaeides melissa samuelis)this summer with all of the wild lupine. I did see one in this field a few summers ago. 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of wild lupine from this afternoon.
Nikon Z 5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso360, 1/500s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Minnesota lake time #nature
This is a photo of blue sky and water on a gorgeous Minnesota lake.
iPhone 16 Pro
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Sunset from the canoe #nature
This is a photo of the sunset as seen from my canoe. The water had a golden multicolored tone.
iPhone 16 Pro
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Delicate little blossoms of Prunus tomentosa (a type of hardy cherry that will grow here in Minnesota). 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of delicate white cherry blossoms of Prunus tomentosa (brush cherry).
Fuji X-T4, 120mm, f/10, iso1600, 1/60s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
More photos of the fox kits in my back yard. I make noise going out the door as I certainly don’t want to surprise the vixen. 🌱 #nature
This is a photo of a fox kits cleaning their leg. That pink tongue in the sunlight makes the picture. 
Nikon Z5, 560mm, f/6.3, iso720, 1/250sAn intense look on this photo of a fox kit. 
Nikon Z5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso400, 1/250sThis photo of the fox kit was taken over the top of my deck.
Nikon Z5, 480mm, f/6, iso400, 1/320sThis photo is of a fox kit.
Nikon Z5, 410mm, f/6, iso450, 1/250s
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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
There is a fox den 40-50 feet from my house. The five baby fox are fun to observe (from inside). They are digging up a new garden area around an old stump. 🌱
This is a photo of a baby fox (photo taken from inside my house).
Nikon Z5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso560, 1/250s
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