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Lanie Lanawits @pressingstories.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When I moved from the dark greens of DC to southwestern Montana, it took a while to adjust to the gray-greens and golds of the landscape. And then it became part of my soul 💛 #LamarValley in #Yellowstone is one of the most peaceful places in this country. #BigSky #photography #beauty

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Snakeflyfisher @snakeflyfisher.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Great place to also watch Yellowstone Cutthroats leaping up the rapids. Here's Harlequins at LeHardy Rapids. I go to watch them every Spring.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

LeHardy Rapids on the Yellowstone River in the Yellowstone National Park. Great place to see harlequin ducks…and we were successful today.

LeHardy Rapids on the Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Bison crossing. Yellowstone National Park.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Bison have the right of way. Yellowstone National Park.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Yellowstone National Park. Waters are very low & clear, challenging conditions. #flyfishing

Small stream fishing in Yellowstone National Park.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Highly recommend “Peace, Trout & Understanding” by @danosmond.bsky.social His stories capture the ups and downs of the angling life, and reflect a genuine love of fish, rivers and everything that matters. Thanks @jonogborne.bsky.social for the recommendation.

Cover of “Peace, Trout & Understanding” by Dan Osmond.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Coppernose bluegill, a subspecies found in southeast Georgia and Florida.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Early morning birding. Blacks Creek Bird Reserve, Idaho.

Spotting scope at Blacks Creek Bird Reserve wetlands, Idaho.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Silver catfish, a more recent non-native fish established in South Florida.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Houndfish. This is a cool fish, but a pain (literally) to unhook & release. I could have caught many more, but avoided them after landing a couple.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I’ll never win an Oscar, but I’ve caught a few.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Peacock bass, caught while fly fishing with guide Justin Nguyen in the Florida Everglades. A highlight of my outdoor life. #flyfishing

Peacock bass from the Florida Everglades.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Night fishing in Miami for while a huge alligator dines on stinking dead chickens from a voodoo ceremony. Never a dull moment while fishing in Florida.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

A tank view of the caecilian I caught in South Florida.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Perhaps my weirdest catch ever: a caecilian. These aquatic, limbless, mostly sightless amphibians are native to South America but have recently become established in South Florida canals. A real thrill to see one of these creatures up close.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Small Florida gar on the fly. I’ve caught many Florida gar before but this is the first on the fly. #flyfishing

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Mayan cichlids hit lures & flies fiercely and fight surprisingly hard. Like a turbo-charged bluegill.

Mayan cichlid caught on a Mister Twister.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

An always reliable companion when fishing in the Everglades.

Large alligator, waiting for me to catch a fish.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Nice redear sunfish. Caught near Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Tricolored cichlid. Starting several days of chasing freshwater exotics around South Florida.

Tricolored cichlid, also known as the salvin cichlid. One of many non-native tropical fishes in Florida.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Great to see so many sea stars in Oregon coast tidepools.

Tidepools with sea stars, sea anemones and mollusks.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Largemouth bass on a very hot, very smoky evening.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Jospeh Priestley House. Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Priestley was a scientist who discovered oxygen & carbon monoxide, and a religious progressive chased out of England for his Unitarian views. Highly recommend Joe Jackson’s book “A World on Fire” for a compelling account of Priestley.

Joseph Priestley’s home in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, where he lived from 1794 until his death in 1804.

He emigrated to the United States after being forced out of England for his progressive religious views. He was best known as a visionary scientist and was highly regarded by Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

The home is an interesting historical site that has struggled with funding over the years, perhaps due to its off-the-beaten path location. Well worth the visit but check opening dates and hours.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

European fallow deer have been moved far & wide since the Roman Empire (and likely sooner). They are the quintessential “park deer” and can now be found running wild and semi-wild on 6 continents. They’re also common on hunting ranches, game farms and safari parks. blog.nature.org/2021/08/02/h...

Fallow deer at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park in Halifax, Pennsylvania.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Green sunfish x bluegill hybrid, often referred to as a “green-gill.” #flyfishing

Green sunfish x bluegill hybrid, caught on a popper. Central Pennsylvania.

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Matthew L. Miller @matthewlmiller.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Searching for brookies in the Boise National Forest. #flyfishing

Typical mountain brook trout stream in Idaho.

Penstemon. The wildflowers were really blooming in the Boise National Forest.

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Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

ConGARtulations Matt! Grateful for all the work you’ve done for conservation and science communication at TNC (and beyond). Looking forward to the next time we can hang out!

Two fish conservationists hold bowfins on a Louisiana bayou.

Two fish conservationists pose with a Longnose Gar on a Texas river.

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