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Red-winged Blackbird

Posted on February 26, 2012 by mdwildlife

The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is an unmistakable member of the blackbird family. I have observed and photographed these blackbirds across the state in several wildlife management areas and they are always easy to pick out. They prefer to perch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged black, blackbird, red, songbird, yellow

Eastern Towhee

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erthrophthalmus) is a fat little bird that kind of looks like a cross between a sparrow and an oriole. The head and back or black and the underside of its wing has a little orange coloring. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged black, fat, orange, songbird

Canada Goose

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mdwildlife

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis). Probably one of the more recognizable species in the United States. They honk. They fly. They poop. They’re Geese. … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged black, geese, gray

Black-and-White Warbler

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Black-and-White Warbler (Mniotilta varia) is a small songbird that acts more like a woodpecker or nuthatch than it does a Warbler. Even its breast markings and wing pattern are similar to a Hairy Woodpecker, but its longer bill and … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged black, songbird, warbler, white

American Coot

Posted on July 17, 2011 by mdwildlife

The American Coot (Felica americana) is a fairly recognizable water bird more popular in the northern midwest. Maryland is not a breeding range for the Coot, typically, but it can be found along the Maryland shore year-round. The Coot has … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Waterfowl | Tagged black, coot, red

Red Paper Wasp

Posted on January 9, 2011 by mdwildlife

Paper Wasps are a large family of wasps commonly found in all parts of the world. Maryland is no different as several species of paper wasp are pretty prominent, even around houses and backyards. The particular species photographed above (Polistes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Wasps and Hornets, Bugs | Tagged black, red, wasp

Ichneumon Wasp

Posted on January 9, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Ichneumon Wasp is a fairly popular genus of wasp in North America. I’d like to apologize for the stalk of grass in the way, as well. It’s the best shot I had from the front to show off his long … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Wasps and Hornets, Bugs | Tagged black, red, wasp

Common Thread-Waisted Wasp

Posted on January 9, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Common Thread-Waisted Wasp (Ammophila procera) is a very popular series of solitary wasp across the U.S., and, of course, is found in Maryland. I tagged this guy at Idylwild Wildlife Management Area in late summer. He was scuttling across … Continue reading →

Posted in Bees, Wasps and Hornets, Bugs | Tagged black, red, wasp

Golden-Backed Snipe Fly

Posted on January 9, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Golden-Backed Snipe Fly (Chrysopilus thoracicus) is a common species across forests in Maryland. The particular shot above was taken at Millington Wildlife Management Area in between periods of light rain. This soldier fly gives the appearance of a bee … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs | Tagged black, fly, gold

Flesh Fly

Posted on January 9, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Flesh Fly is a nasty looking character in the (Sarcophagidae) family of flies. I had to do some searching online and in books to find him out and when I did; I learned that these suckers carry nasty diseases … Continue reading →

Posted in Bugs | Tagged black, fly, red, white

Red-Bellied Woodpecker

Posted on December 5, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Red-Bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinas) is a small member of the Woodpecker family very similar in appearance to a Sapsucker. This photo was taken from some distance and in mid-peck, but I’m going with Red-bellied for a few reasons. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged black, red, white, woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Posted on October 26, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) is one of several medium sized woodpeckers found in the state of Maryland. Its look is extremely similar, practically identical to that of the Downy Woodpecker, however, the Downy tends to be a few inches … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds | Tagged black, red, woodpecker

Black Vulture

Posted on October 23, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) is a nasty looking character. Not nearly as abundant and extensive across the state of Maryland as the Turkey Vulture, the Black Vulture is most likely found in the eastern part of the state. Areas like Eastern Neck … Continue reading →

Posted in Birds, Birds of Prey | Tagged black, vulture

Zebra Swallowtail

Posted on October 17, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus) is a medium-sized butterfly with a bright color and recognizable markings. It’s easy to see where this guy gets his name. The striped pattern on its upper and lower wings is very zebra-like. My impression … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Swallowtails | Tagged black, blue, striped, white

Viceroy

Posted on October 16, 2010 by mdwildlife
Viceroy

Viceroy (Limenitis archippus) is a butterfly that makes a living looking exactly like the Monarch. It is slightly smaller, but has an almost exact color and wing pattern. The glaring top wing difference – an additional horizontal black vein – is very obvious, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brushfoots, Butterflies | Tagged black, orange

Spicebush Swallowtail

Posted on October 5, 2010 by mdwildlife
Spicebush Swallowtail

The Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) is one of three dark swallowtail butterflies extremely common in Maryland. I think that I may see the Spicebush more often than the Black and Pipevine swallowtails, but it’s so hard to know. The Spicebush … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Swallowtails | Tagged black, orange, white

Pipevine Swallowtail

Posted on October 5, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) is a large, black beautiful buttefly. A big fan of flowering plants, it will fly low to the ground or eye level and often continues to flutter its wings when at rest. This particular swallowtail … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Swallowtails | Tagged black, orange

Pearl Crescent

Posted on October 5, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos) is a small, speckled, orange and black butterfly that can be found all across Maryland, from the spring into the fall months. I have run across one as late as November at Eastern Neck Island … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies | Tagged black, crescent, orange

Black Swallowtail

Posted on October 2, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes) is a large butterfly in the swallowtail family and extremely close in appearance to the Pipevine and Spicebush swallowtails. Like the other darker swallowtails, it has blue, white and orange markings, and very similar and related … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Swallowtails | Tagged black

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Posted on September 6, 2010 by mdwildlife
Tiger swallowtail

The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is a large and very easily identifiable swallowtail. It is most common around Maryland in the later summer months – late July and August – and when around, it is abundant. It can be found … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterflies, Swallowtails | Tagged black, eastern tiger, yellow

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