Dustin Rader

Reagan’s Star Wars reboot?

I love these!

A burying beetle, the Sexton Beetle is often covered in dozens of mites.

The Sexton Beetle, scientific name Nicrophorus investigator. A regular visitor to my moth trap in Cheshire in July and August. A burying beetle. The first indication that there is one in the trap is the nauseating smell. #beetles

The beauty in imperfection!

Hahahaha. Sometimes those failed shots are the best!

Red-banded leafhopper, aka sharpshooter or Candy-striped leafhopper. There are over 20,000 species of leafhopper, more than mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles combined. These true bugs produce nano-particles called brochosomes that could be used to make better sunscreens and solar panels.

Magnolias are believed to be the earliest known flowering plant, predating the bee. The Magnolia is the state flower of both Louisiana and Mississippi. The oldest trees on the grounds of the white house are Magnolia trees planted by Andrew Jackson.

A large gray bird with tail facing the camera. The bird is leaning over its shoulder and rubbing its beak on the base of its tail. You can see a small gland just under the tip of the beak. There is leafless vegetation in the background.

Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's her uropygial gland. The uropygial gland is an oil gland at the base of the tail that birds use for feather conditioning. You can see the nub of the gland just under the Great Blue Heron's beak.

A brown bird with white on the wing coverts, a pale bill, and a blue eyering. It is diving with green vegetation in the background.

Frigatebirds are aerial masters of the sky, able to swipe fish from other birds and snatch fish from the surface of the ocean! They stay aloft for weeks, but their feathers are not waterproof so they avoid getting wet. They also have tiny feet and if they end up in the water, they can drown. 1/4

The Florida brown pelican is known for its large pouched bill and striking plumage. These birds are often seen diving dramatically to catch fish along the coast. They play a crucial role in Florida’s ecosystem. ❤️📷
#birdphotography #photographer

Nine Bohemian Waxwings are lined up on a branch with gentle snow falling in the backdrop.

Crowds of Bohemian Waxwings glide south as the snow flies. Their cheery presence come for the winter and really seem to make the most of it. #birds

Did you know that when hummingbirds retract their long tongue back into their beak, it coils up inside their head, wrapping around their skull? Wild stuff. I photographed this guy on my deck.
#birds #photography

Amazing shot! The Oregon Coast is stunning.

Never skip leg day! Hahaha

Beautiful shot. It looks so peaceful.

Beautiful and majestic, but it also looks like a grumpy old man!

The Barn Owl is the most widely distributed owl species in the world. It is found on every continent except Antarctica. These owls don't give a hoot; they screech instead. These nocturnal predators eat around four small animals a night. That's almost 1,500 a year!

The American Toad is short, stout, and covered with warts. Their skin is usually brown but can vary based on temperature and humidity. These nocturnal feeders don't drink water but instead absorb it through their skin.

Beautiful shot. It looks like it’s glowing!

Bumblebees are North America's only native social bee. Colonies have a multi-generational "caste" system for delegating labor. These bees can beat their wings up to 200 times a second, helping them maintain a necessary flight temperature of 86° F.

Amazing shot showcasing the streamline aerodynamics!

I like the effect! Dirty window filter!

I work in television game shows. I believe we need more conversations about the role of AI in the workplace, stat!

We could really use some trust busting and strong labor reforms.

They look like abstract art!

Beautiful shot.

More than ever, the "Who" matters. There are so many bad sources spread across social media.

Frilly tree skirt!

Perfect for winter.