The Best Nature Photos on Campus for World Nature Photography Day

June 15, 2021 Written by Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie 1 min read
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Colorful tulips are shown in front of a statue of a chalice.
Blooming around the President’s Mansion, tulips and other flowers brighten the days of students, faculty and staff.
An owl standing on a tree limb with two baby owlets in the nest.
Spotted by the Quad! A female owl made a nest and had owlets in 2020 in one of the trees on the Quad.
Three purple petunia flowers
Vibrant as ever, the petunias can be found only in select areas of campus.
A green lizard hanging onto a pole.
Lizards and geckos are commonly seen around campus.
A white magnolia flower.
Magnolia blossoms dot the campus, blooming primarily in spring and summer.
Pink and purple cherry blossom buds on a tree branch
Have you seen the cherry blossom trees by McLure Library, across from Bryant-Denny Stadium? The trees bloom annually in the spring.
Bright red flowers surrounded by greenery.
Azaleas bloom all around campus, particularly around the President’s Mansion and Crimson Promenade.
Girl reading on a bench with a tree overhead.
UA students get to enjoy all seasons at the Capstone.
A bumblebee sits on a patch of bright red flowers.
Bumblebees, butterflies and more can be found around campus and the UA Arboretum.
A brown squirrel sitting on a moss-covered tree.
With about 20 needle-sharp teeth, squirrels can gnaw open foods as tough as hickory nut shells.
Tree branch and a house
Framing Gorgas House, the tree in front of the building continues to grow each year.
A red and white tulip with a yellow center.
Known as “The Grand Perfection,” this tulip variety is truly a UA bloom.
A black metal bridge goes over a small river, with greenery in the forefront.
Originally used as a water source during the early campus years, Marr’s Spring continues to attract students to its scenic location.
Red and white flowers in foreground, two black outside benches and a building.
Located in front of Doster Hall, students can sit among some of the brightest flowers on campus.
Yellow and orange leaves fall to the ground of the Quad.
Game days on the Quad are some of our favorite days, but the falling of the leaves in late October is just another reason to love the Quad.