Robb Hannawacker
A naturalist of the US-American Southwest, with an emphasis on entomology.
Trailer-traveler, since 2012.
Retired USNPS Park Ranger Naturalist (2003-2024).
Spoony - Demi - AuDHD - he/him/his
- was gifted a grounding pad. My RV's outlet grounds are different than a house's. If Earth's electrons can treat ailments, lying naked on the dirt, is better. Stand in a meter deep water-filled hole, in the buck, 3 x a day, 1 hour sessions, thinking positively, humming, chanting and glossolalia.
- Ah, got it. The Opportunities Equations (Brains + Looks + Brawn) × Timing + Crime = Money
- Reposted by Robb Hannawacker[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Robb Hannawackerbrass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
- Reposted by Robb Hannawacker[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Robb HannawackerMountains are a place where you can escape from the world. Hang in there and don't forget to breath. Nature photo day 378 #nature #photography #eastcoastkin #peace #hiking #photographersofBluesky #photographersunited #pnw #BlueskyMonday #NorthCascadesNP #mountainMonday
- Melissa blue 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘫𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘢 A male nectar-feeding on Rock Springparsley 𝘊𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘦𝘶𝘴. The Melissa blue, is a Lycaenid butterfly common in parts of the western United States. Males have bright blue upper wings. Corral Pocket Bears Ears National Monument Utah, USA 30 April 2024.
- Joshua Tree Yucca 𝘠𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 Queen Valley Joshua Tree National Park California, USA 7 December 2008 "Elmer" is one of the largest Joshua Trees known. More in ALT text.
- As always, see an accessibility description, followed by a natural history/geographical/cultural description in the ALT text (a white lettered "ALT" somewhere within the photo-frame). Greater Roadrunner Geococcyx californianus. Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA. 5 December 2013.
- Mojave Desert Tortoise 𝘎𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘪 Keys Ranch Joshua Tree National Park California, USA 29 May 2008.
- Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds
- "NO DRIP TIP" A marvel of technology! (note my attempt with white duct tape and a blue rubber band)
- View of the North Six Shooter from Corral Pocket Bears Ears National Monument Utah, USA 22 June 2024
- Reposted by Robb HannawackerIC1848 - The Soul Nebula. I am officially blown away by the detail in my first real SHO image. This is just 30 mins on each filter. I can't wait to see the results when I get several hours on it. ASI2600 MM, Esprit 100ED, Altair 3nm Ha, Sii and Oiii filters. #astronomy #astrophotography
- Reposted by Robb HannawackerTonight’s sunset
- Reposted by Robb Hannawacker[Not loaded yet]
- Sand Wasp Tribe Bembicini Beef Basin Bears Ears National Monument San Juan County, UT, USA 29 August 2024
- Reposted by Robb HannawackerMaybe Greenland could invade us instead?
- Reposted by Robb Hannawacker[Not loaded yet]
- Reposted by Robb Hannawacker[Not loaded yet]
- Spiny Tachinid Fly 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘫𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢 𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 North Creek Pass Abajo Mountains San Juan County, UT, USA 17 August 2024
- Joshua Tree-yuccas 𝘠𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘢 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢 Queen Valley Joshua Tree National Park California, USA 21 October 2014
- Grandpa Boyd passed away yesterday, at age 94. Glen Canyon Recreation Area USA. Photo from the 1980s.
- This photo hurts my back. Ouch. Thank you Juan and Saul. Thank you for the available and affordable food that you labor over to make our lives better.
- Near 49 Palms Trailhead Joshua Tree National Park California, USA 22 June 2014
- Reposted by Robb HannawackerWell, it's now official (per NOAA): Dec (and Nov-Dec) 2025 were the warmest such periods on record for Western U.S. (and also for most individual Western states). It has been an extraordinarily sustained period of winter warmth, and this eerily balmy winter continues into Jan.
- This legislation would automatically register every eligible voter in USA. 🖊️ Sign on to our petition to support Automatic Voter Registration and demand Congress pass the 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘵𝘰 𝘝𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘤𝘵 of 2025 >> demsdefend.com/m8wL5l
- US public media certainly has a liberal slant, as much as academia and the arts do. Conservatives should be mindful of the very real consequences of harming American institutions of knowledge creativity, since it is slippery slope of authoritarianism that harms us all even if indirectly.
- Gosh. I wonder what Doug is up to today, some ~30-40 years later. 😆
- When I first heard the common-name of this slick, tear-drop-shaped beetle, the humor of its evoking name, pleases me. Tumbling Flower Beetle, Mordellidae on White Prairie Clover 𝘋𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘢. Creek Pasture Bear's Ear's National Monument Utah, USA 16 June 2024
- Strange and wonderful. It's extremely good preservation-mounting skills
- US American voters really need to make every effort to stay engaged. Petitions, contacting congress and attending protests, is more important than your vote. For me, it's been therapeutic. I feel like my anxieties, stress and feelings of hopelessness are subdued by sense of duty to the people.
- Reposted by Robb Hannawacker[Not loaded yet]
