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The Reel Naturalist 🌿 real wildlife & nature moments
🎥 filmed by me on solo trips across North America

09/27/2026

A wild porcupine climbing a tree 🌲

Not the fastest climber in the forest, but definitely one of the cutest to watch. I always love those unexpected wildlife moments when you just stop and let the animal do its thing.

09/26/2026

Just a deer, a field of tall grass, and a quiet moment in the wild 🦌

She paused her grazing just long enough to have a look.

09/23/2026

Time for a scratch and a shake while the river bustles around him 🐻🐟

Gulls overhead, fish splashing nearby… there’s so much happening in these few seconds.

09/22/2026

Those claws, that face, and a leisurely little paddle 🐢 A snapping turtle going about its day beneath the surface.

09/21/2026

Flamingos, ripples, and reflections 🦩 A lovely little moment to slow down with.

09/20/2026

A little sunshine, a slow stroll, and the water close by 🐊

09/19/2026

A little feather maintenance, then back to looking majestic 🦅

09/18/2026

A quiet moment with a group of bighorn sheep in the mountains 🐏⛰️

Sometimes the best wildlife encounters are the simple ones, just watching them go about their day.

09/17/2026

A quick look around before carrying on with the day 🐻🌿 That little glance toward the camera 🤎

09/16/2026

Life on an elephant seal beach 🦭

From sleepy pups to squabbling adults, there’s always something happening when you spend a little time watching a colony of northern elephant seals.

Filmed in the wild with natural sound. No narration, just the seals doing what seals do.

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