In the middle of a busy, concrete city, it’s surprisingly common to go days without truly noticing the natural world around us. Yet, when we slow down, whether we’re living in the suburbs, countryside, or just taking a break out of town, we can find nature’s incredible variety right outside our doors. Luckily, these individuals captured their wildlife moments, and you can just imagine the joy it brought to their day.
It was a good day
“This little guy started hanging around my brother while he was working on a car. I believe it’s an American Kestrel, which means my brother made friends with a falcon!” – Reddit
Quacking moment
“Sorry to bother you, but I’m making duck tonight—any idea where I can find it in the store?”
Urban fox splooting
“And that’s actually someone’s front garden, so best not to bother him.”
They just settled in
“A mother fox and her little ones have made a cozy home beneath the front porch.”
On his own image
“He’s got that classic charm—exactly how you’d expect him to look in a storybook.”
A rare silver
“Yep, that’s a silver fox, and chances are you won’t be lucky enough to see another one anytime soon.”
Spotting an albino deer
“You might easily think it’s a decorative lawn ornament at first glance.”
Poor cats
“During the lockdown, mountain lions started appearing again in the Boulder area.”
Excited for his presents
Getting along just fine
“A stray cat and a hedgehog have struck up a friendship, sharing meals together.”
Talk about rare occurences
“You’re definitely not going anywhere—not with that little stowaway hitching a ride.”
So calm and cute
“A baby skunk was found sleeping in someone’s hand while being gently returned to its den.”
Nearly??
“My friend’s mom nearly had a heart attack when she looked out the back window this morning.” – Reddit
It has a name
“We fed our backyard squirrel once… now meet Frankie at our back door, waiting for more nuts.” – Reddit
Stranger on deck
“Just imagine starting your day with coffee only to spot this guy outside your window.”
Surf’s up
“A lizard was spotted relaxing on a sponge, floating in the sink of a New Mexico home.”
Another family… out there
“Thankfully, these unexpected houseguests are cute enough to be welcome tenants.”
Doesn’t look like it did
“A polar fox escaped from a small zoo in Germany but grew tired on the way. A zookeeper took him back. I hope that didn’t disturb his slumber.” – Reddit
Found his spot
“A fox has taken up residence atop grandma’s hedge and clearly has no plans to relocate.”
Mom found it safe
“The wife opened the back door and immediately gasped, then shut it. A little guy had been stashed there by his mommy for about 10 hours before she came back and got him.” – Reddit
Requesting a follow
“Or maybe he’s just admiring his own handsome reflection.”
Lucky shell
“Thankfully, I saved this little guy from my lawnmower today. This is what my lawn looked like, so he was pretty lucky that I saw him.” – Reddit
Seal pup snoozing
“He couldn’t care less about where he is or who’s watching him.”
Fate had its way
“This clever hummingbird built a nest right on a hanging ornament that looks just like it.”
Christmas Eve
“Looks like the old man in red left one of his again while out delivering gifts.”
Amazing work
“An echidna we rescued at work. This little guy got stuck in the bottom of a shallow mineshaft. We could only see his little spikes sticking out of the dirt. It took us about 30 minutes to get him out because he could burrow faster than we could dig. Nevertheless, we managed to relocate him to a safer spot.” – Reddit
A Pine Marten
“Excellent climbers, pine martens prefer wooded habitats where they hunt rodents, birds, bugs, and enjoy fruits. Due to habitat destruction and past hunting, conservation efforts have recently stepped in to protect their shrinking numbers.”
A crab holding a Donatello PEZ dispenser.
“Now this—this is the kind of moment you’ll likely never witness again in your life.”
A cute baby hawk
“The poor animal looks genuinely startled to see a human staring back at him.”
Baby bears on deck
“The mother can’t be far off—so maybe hold off on getting that perfect photo.”
Wait, who?? Hoo??
“The housekeeping staff found an owl in the room of a guest who checked out yesterday.” – Reddit
Found a stray
“With smiles that mirror each other, it’s clear they’re a perfect pair.”
Barn owl found a spot
“Talk about camouflage—can you even spot him in there?”
A blonde squirrel
“And of course, this guy had to strike a pose the second the camera came out.”
Living in a birdhouse
“Dressed in army green, he’s clearly going for that rugged, outdoorsy vibe.”
Peregrine falcon resting on a car
“Those red lights? Perfect for stopping and soaking in a little natural beauty.”
Best gift ever
“A bird chose someone’s holiday wreath as the perfect spot to nest and raise her chicks.”
Look how tiny
“While tidying up the garden, you come across a baby bunny. What’s your next move?”
Imagine it the size of an SUV
“Found this angry unit in the wild at work today. Wanted to have a piece of me every time I walked past the tree.” – Reddit
Capybara invasion
“Capybaras—the largest rodents on the planet—usually hang out near rivers or ponds. But… someone’s backyard?”
