Samra Rakovic

A young raccoon peaks over a large branch while settling in for a midday nap.

A male Pileated Woodpecker working on a mossy log.

A female Dark-eyed Junco and a male Dark-eyed Junco, both of the slate-colored subspecies. The female has some brown feathers mixed in with the gray and is the one facing right, while the male is completely gray.

Tufted Titmice have the sweetest faces 🩶

The Blue Jays were yelling so this female Pileated Woodpecker took a break from hammering away at a tree to check out the situation. The Blue Jays may have been excited about finding food and not a raptor as this lady went back to looking for ants after a few moments.

A Tufted Titmouse perched over the nature trail that I needed to cross. The payment required for crossing: a peanut

A Black-capped Chickadee waits for peanuts while perched in a snow covered Spruce.

A male Northern Cardinal doing a floof on a chilly morning. Fluffing up feathers traps air and creates insulation, helping to keep the bird keep warm.

A Dark-eyed Junco wearing a snowflake on his cheek ❄️