The loss of 99% of our Prairie’s has had a devastating impact on specialist species like this. The Regal Fritillary will spend its entire life cycle in small remnant prairies. Today, less than 1/2 of 1%, of native prairies remain in Missouri. #prairies #pollinators #butterfly #Missouri

I watched this beautiful Red-Shouldered Hawk hunt from a road sign. It was the perfect height for it to pounce on some prey! #hawk #Birdsofprey #Missouri

The French call them Pic flamboyant. They can be a little flamboyant! Northern Flicker Female. The males have a moustache. #birds #Missouri #naturephotography