Jeremy Sell
@jeremysell.bsky.social
Ecology and nature nerd. Plant and insect lover. Professional horticulturist. Michigander. Adventurer. Collector of experiences, not things. BA in Biology and Geology. Dated photos here are © my own.
Weathered red Aztec sandstone, deposited in dune environments in the early Jurassic around 200 million years ago. Distant road and van for scale. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, Mar 2010.
December 1, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Weathered red Aztec sandstone, deposited in dune environments in the early Jurassic around 200 million years ago. Distant road and van for scale. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada, Mar 2010.
Arctic sweet coltsfoot (Asteraceae: Petasites frigidus) is a hardy herbaceous perennial that's native to northern Asia, Europe, and North America. It prefers moist soil and shade and can often be found near streams and wet forests throughout its range. Olympic National Park, Washington, 17 Apr 2015.
November 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Arctic sweet coltsfoot (Asteraceae: Petasites frigidus) is a hardy herbaceous perennial that's native to northern Asia, Europe, and North America. It prefers moist soil and shade and can often be found near streams and wet forests throughout its range. Olympic National Park, Washington, 17 Apr 2015.
A jumping spider (Araneae: Salticidae) feeding on a katydid (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae). Palmyra Michigan, 19 Sep 2010.
November 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A jumping spider (Araneae: Salticidae) feeding on a katydid (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae). Palmyra Michigan, 19 Sep 2010.
Lake McDonald at Glacier National Park, Montana, 09 Aug 2014. #NationalParks
November 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Lake McDonald at Glacier National Park, Montana, 09 Aug 2014. #NationalParks
Common motherwort (Lamiaceae: Leonurus cardiaca) was historically cultivated as an herbal remedy. Although it's native to central Asia it's been introduced throughout the world. Since it spreads rapidly and outcompetes native plants, it's often considered invasive. Blissfield Michigan, 22 Jun 2025.
November 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Common motherwort (Lamiaceae: Leonurus cardiaca) was historically cultivated as an herbal remedy. Although it's native to central Asia it's been introduced throughout the world. Since it spreads rapidly and outcompetes native plants, it's often considered invasive. Blissfield Michigan, 22 Jun 2025.
Meadowhawks (Odonata: Libellulidae: Sympetrum spp.) are small skimmer dragonflies found mostly in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Juveniles and females are mostly gold-colored like the one shown here, but mature males and some females turn red. Cambridge Junction Michigan, 22 Jun 2025.
November 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Meadowhawks (Odonata: Libellulidae: Sympetrum spp.) are small skimmer dragonflies found mostly in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. Juveniles and females are mostly gold-colored like the one shown here, but mature males and some females turn red. Cambridge Junction Michigan, 22 Jun 2025.
Behold! "Six to eight inches of snow!" 😆
November 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Behold! "Six to eight inches of snow!" 😆
Double Arch was formed from the weathering of Entrada sandstone. These sediments were deposited in beach and dune environments during the Jurassic, about 140-180 million years ago. Arches National Park, Utah, Mar 2010. #NationalParks
November 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Double Arch was formed from the weathering of Entrada sandstone. These sediments were deposited in beach and dune environments during the Jurassic, about 140-180 million years ago. Arches National Park, Utah, Mar 2010. #NationalParks
Eastern hognose snakes (Squamata: Colubridae: Heterodon platirhinos) can be found in much of the eastern US into Canada. They inhabit forest margins, fields, and dunes with loose soil for digging nests. They feed primarily on amphibians, especially toads. Manistee River Trail, Michigan, 02 Jun 2019.
November 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Eastern hognose snakes (Squamata: Colubridae: Heterodon platirhinos) can be found in much of the eastern US into Canada. They inhabit forest margins, fields, and dunes with loose soil for digging nests. They feed primarily on amphibians, especially toads. Manistee River Trail, Michigan, 02 Jun 2019.
Common sage (Lamiaceae: Salvia officinalis) is a woody perennial subshrub native to the Mediterranean. It has been cultivated for millennia for medicinal uses, and more recently for culinary uses. It's right up there with basil as my favorite fresh herbs. Blissfield Michigan, 23 Jun 2025.
November 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Common sage (Lamiaceae: Salvia officinalis) is a woody perennial subshrub native to the Mediterranean. It has been cultivated for millennia for medicinal uses, and more recently for culinary uses. It's right up there with basil as my favorite fresh herbs. Blissfield Michigan, 23 Jun 2025.
Walnut husk flies (Diptera: Tephritidae: Rhagoletis suavis) inhabit eastern North America. Females lay eggs in the fleshy outer husks of walnut fruit (Juglandaceae: Juglans spp.). The eggs hatch and the larvae eat the husk, but leave the walnut itself unharmed. Blissfield Michigan, 22 Aug 2010.
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Walnut husk flies (Diptera: Tephritidae: Rhagoletis suavis) inhabit eastern North America. Females lay eggs in the fleshy outer husks of walnut fruit (Juglandaceae: Juglans spp.). The eggs hatch and the larvae eat the husk, but leave the walnut itself unharmed. Blissfield Michigan, 22 Aug 2010.
Jackson Lake and the Teton Range. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, 05 Sep 2014. #NationalParks
November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Jackson Lake and the Teton Range. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, 05 Sep 2014. #NationalParks
Mount Hood, one of several active stratovolcanoes in the Cascade Range. Taken on a flight into Portland International Airport, Oregon, 17 Apr 2015.
November 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Mount Hood, one of several active stratovolcanoes in the Cascade Range. Taken on a flight into Portland International Airport, Oregon, 17 Apr 2015.
A Mourning Dove hen and squab (Columbiformes: Columbidae: Zenaida macroura) nesting in a barn. These common birds inhabit much of North America. They typically nest in trees or on the ground, but don't mind humans and aren't afraid to use buildings. Clayton Michigan, 21 Jun 2013.
November 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A Mourning Dove hen and squab (Columbiformes: Columbidae: Zenaida macroura) nesting in a barn. These common birds inhabit much of North America. They typically nest in trees or on the ground, but don't mind humans and aren't afraid to use buildings. Clayton Michigan, 21 Jun 2013.
Toyon (Rosaceae: Heteromeles arbutifolia) is an evergreen shrub native to California and Baja California. It's a pioneer species that grows quickly after fire and other disturbances, and the fruit is popular with wildlife. Channel Islands National Park, California, 26 Oct 2013.
November 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Toyon (Rosaceae: Heteromeles arbutifolia) is an evergreen shrub native to California and Baja California. It's a pioneer species that grows quickly after fire and other disturbances, and the fruit is popular with wildlife. Channel Islands National Park, California, 26 Oct 2013.
Golden-backed snipe flies (Diptera: Rhagionidae: Chrysopilus thoracicus) are typically encountered resting on low foliage in deciduous woodlands of eastern North America. Little is known about their life cycle, but adults are usually seen only in the spring. Cambridge Junction Michigan, 22 Jun 2025.
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Golden-backed snipe flies (Diptera: Rhagionidae: Chrysopilus thoracicus) are typically encountered resting on low foliage in deciduous woodlands of eastern North America. Little is known about their life cycle, but adults are usually seen only in the spring. Cambridge Junction Michigan, 22 Jun 2025.
The Green River near Split Mountain. Dinosaur National Monument near Jensen Utah, 05 Aug 2013.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The Green River near Split Mountain. Dinosaur National Monument near Jensen Utah, 05 Aug 2013.
A large hermit crab (Decapoda: Paguroidea) living in a snail shell on a shady beach. Long Key State Park, Florida, 09 Apr 2012.
November 28, 2025 at 1:12 AM
A large hermit crab (Decapoda: Paguroidea) living in a snail shell on a shady beach. Long Key State Park, Florida, 09 Apr 2012.
Black Skimmers (Charadriiformes: Laridae: Rynchops niger) inhabit coastal areas of southern North America as well as coasts and inland rivers throughout much of South America. They fly over the water and skim small prey items from the surface. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 17 Jun 2017.
November 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Black Skimmers (Charadriiformes: Laridae: Rynchops niger) inhabit coastal areas of southern North America as well as coasts and inland rivers throughout much of South America. They fly over the water and skim small prey items from the surface. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 17 Jun 2017.
Canyons along the Green River from Island in the Sky. In this area White Rim Sandstone caps softer red Organ Rock Shale, deposited in the late Permian about 245-260 million years ago. Canyonlands National Park, Utah, 13 Apr 2014. #NationalParks
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Canyons along the Green River from Island in the Sky. In this area White Rim Sandstone caps softer red Organ Rock Shale, deposited in the late Permian about 245-260 million years ago. Canyonlands National Park, Utah, 13 Apr 2014. #NationalParks
A section of petrified wood from the late Triassic, about 225 million years ago. This fallen tree was buried in wet mud and volcanic ash. Silica minerals like clear quartz, purple amethyst, and yellow citrine gradually replaced the organic parts. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, 06 Mar 2010.
November 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A section of petrified wood from the late Triassic, about 225 million years ago. This fallen tree was buried in wet mud and volcanic ash. Silica minerals like clear quartz, purple amethyst, and yellow citrine gradually replaced the organic parts. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona, 06 Mar 2010.
Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are found throughout the world, typically near fresh water. Their young naiads are aquatic, and every spring they emerge as flying adults in short-lived but dense mating swarms. They're also an important food source for fish. Metzger Marsh near Bono, Ohio, 28 Jun 2014.
November 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) are found throughout the world, typically near fresh water. Their young naiads are aquatic, and every spring they emerge as flying adults in short-lived but dense mating swarms. They're also an important food source for fish. Metzger Marsh near Bono, Ohio, 28 Jun 2014.
Hawthorns (Rosaceae: Crataegus spp.) are a valuable source of pollen and nectar for insects in the spring. Numerous butterfly and moth larvae feed on the foliage, and the small fruit provide food for wildlife in the winter. Blissfield Michigan, 11 May 2011 and 19 Oct 2009.
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hawthorns (Rosaceae: Crataegus spp.) are a valuable source of pollen and nectar for insects in the spring. Numerous butterfly and moth larvae feed on the foliage, and the small fruit provide food for wildlife in the winter. Blissfield Michigan, 11 May 2011 and 19 Oct 2009.
Pronghorn (Artiodactyla: Antilocapridae: Antilocapra americana) in the shortgrass prairie at dawn. Badlands National Park, South Dakota, 18 Aug 2014.
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Pronghorn (Artiodactyla: Antilocapridae: Antilocapra americana) in the shortgrass prairie at dawn. Badlands National Park, South Dakota, 18 Aug 2014.