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Scott Werntz Nature Photographer
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I have a passion for wildlife photography. I hope to connect with others who are as inspired as I am by the beauty and diversity of life on this planet.
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While mama stayed higher in the trees, this little one waited below — watching and hoping. When she finally came down, it was clear what he wanted all along: just a little bit of snuggle time. 🦍🌿

#Gorillas #Mammals #Animals #Uganda #Nature #WildlifePhotography
December 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Day six — on the forest floor.
This mama and her little one passed just a few feet from us, calm and watchful. Once the gorillas came down, everything felt closer — and far more immersive. 🦍🌿

#WildlifePhotography #Gorillas #Mammals #Animals #Uganda #Nature
December 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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After Bweza started his descent, the rest of the family followed — including this little one, climbing down gingerly but with real confidence. Watching each careful foothold was unforgettable! 🦍🌿

#WildlifePhotography #Gorillas #Uganda #Bwindi #Nature #Conservation
December 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Day four — the moment Bweza decided to move.
Here he is stretching between trees, strong enough to bend a trunk as he pulled himself across.
Tomorrow: the baby descending. 🦍🌿

#WildlifePhotography #Gorillas #Uganda #Bwindi #Nature #Conservation
December 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Day three from Bwindi — this curious little gorilla kept a close eye on us from the trees. More of him coming later this week. 🦍✨

#WildlifePhotography #Gorillas #Uganda #Bwindi #Nature #Conservation
December 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Another glimpse into Bweza’s family — this gorilla, likely a female, snacking high in the trees. Bwindi is pure magic. 🦍🌿

#WildlifePhotography #Gorillas #Uganda #Bwindi #Nature #Conservation
December 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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It’s been a while, but I’m back and shaking things up a little from my normal bird routine — starting with Bweza, the silverback patriarch we met in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. I'll post more of him & family over the next week. 🦍

#WildlifePhotography #Gorillas #Uganda #Bwindi #Nature #Conservation
December 12, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Headfirst into the buffet — this Ruby-throated Hummingbird knows where to find the sweetest sips. 🐦🍯

#bird #birds #cbg #chicagobotanicgarden #chicago #rubythroatedhummingbird #hummingbird #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
September 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Dinner time chaos — two hungry Purple Martin chicks making sure Mom doesn’t forget who’s next in line! 🐦🍽️

#bird #birds #cbg #chicagobotanicgarden #chicago #purplemartin #purplemartins #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
August 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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A Ruby-throated Hummingbird perches in the warm glow of evening light, her feathers shimmering with flashes of emerald. ✨💚

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August 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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A Caspian Tern sweeps gracefully over the waters of Chicago Botanic Garden, gliding in the soft light of dusk in search of its evening catch. 🕊️🌅

#bird #birds #cbg #chicagobotanicgarden #chicago #caspiantern #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
August 23, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿
In the summer gardens of Chicago Botanic Garden, this American Goldfinch glows like sunshine against lavender hues. 💛💜

#bird #birds #cbg #chicagobotanicgarden #chicago #goldfinch #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
August 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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Green Heron locked in — eyes down, beak open, ready to strike at unsuspecting prey below. 🪶🎯

#bird #birds #cbg #chicagobotanicgarden #chicago #greenheron #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
August 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Great Blue Heron on the move — a majestic lift-off from lush green pondside at Chicago Botanic Garden." 🪶💚

#bird #birds #cbg #chicagobotanicgarden #chicago #greatblueheron #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
August 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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A Ruby-throated Hummingbird hovers in place, sipping nectar from fiery salvia blooms in the soft light of twilight at Chicago Botanic Garden. 🌺✨🐦

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August 10, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Just caught! 🐟 An Osprey clutches its prize just inches above the water as it heads back to the nest. 🦅💦

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August 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Papa just stopped by with another tasty morsel, and guess who got the prize!

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August 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Like squabbling siblings at the dinner table, these young Purple Martins got so caught up in bickering they dropped their lunch! Mom worked hard for that bug—she wouldn’t be happy to see it lost to sibling rivalry. 😆🐦

#birds #chicagobotanicgarden #purplemartin #birdphotography #naturephotography
August 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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An Elegant Tern soars triumphantly back to shore after a successful fishing trip.

#bird #birds #birdsofmexico #nuevonayarit #puertovallarta #eleganttern #tern #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
June 22, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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This Hooded Oriole earned some serious street cred as it defended its stretch of razor wire in San Jose del Cabo.

#bird #birds #birdsofmexico #sanjosedelcabo #loscabos #cabosanlucas #hoodedoriole #oriole #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
June 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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A Brown Pelican begins its takeoff in the San Jose del Cabo estuary.

#bird #birds #birdsofmexico #sanjosedelcabo #loscabos #cabosanlucas #whitefacedibis #brownpelican #pelican #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
June 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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A gulp of Cormorants lines up and reports for duty in Nuevo Nayarit. And yes... a flock of Cormorants is technically referred to as a "gulp." Fun fact!

#birds #birdsofmexico #puertovallarta #nuevovallarta #nuevonayarit #cormorant #cormorants #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
#birdsofbluesky
June 11, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A Roseate Spoonbill tiptoes through the water, trying to go unnoticed among flocks of gulls, terns, and egrets in Nuevo Nayarit.

#birds #birdsofmexico #puertovallarta #nuevovallarta #nuevonayarit #roseatespoonbill #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
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June 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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A mating pair of Ring-necked Ducks glides gracefully across a quiet pond during the twilight hour.

#bird #birds #midwest #ringneckedduck #illinoiswildlife #nextdoornature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #birdsofbluesky
June 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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This Great Egret had the time of its life as it danced like nobody was watching. It jumped, bobbed, and swooped all over. I thought it might be a courtship ritual, but there weren't any nearby egrets. Maybe it was just cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs! 😊

#birds #birdsofmexico #sanjosedelcabo #birdphotography
May 30, 2025 at 10:26 PM