Trees in the forest are in constant competition with each other, growing higher, spreading farther, to catch more sunlight than their neighbors. Different species have adapted to different conditions, and the resulting variety of shapes and types is easily overlooked. They've all found a way to live together. This is posted in response to the…Read more Variety Underfoot
Wildlife
Dinosaur Tracks!
A rare find! Dinosaur tracks in Maryland! The animal was EXACTLY the size of a wild turkey... a couple of them by the looks of it. =) These turkey tracks were left a couple days ago when the weather was warm and wet. Now the ground is frozen solid, preserving the tracks...for a while.
Force Field
Evergreen trees come equipped with a snow force field.
Birds of 2017
This week's photo challenge suggests we look back on images of 2017 - of course it IS coming up on New Year's Eve, and that's what we do, right? As I looked back, I realized just how many birds were "shot" this year... so rather than picking a favorite, I'm sharing a wide selection of…Read more Birds of 2017
Grounded
The shed flight feather of a common gull. Simple and elegant in its design, part of an intricate machinery that enables flight - even with a few parts missing. Photo Credit - Lynn Abbott This post was published in response to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge - "Ascend". See more responses here.
Thief!
Thief! Squirrels need love too. At least this guy is just enjoying the seed. The last feeder we put out was stolen completely and dragged off into the woods! Photo Credit - Lynn Abbott This post was submitted in response to the Daily Post's Weekly Photo Challenge - "Cheeky". See other responses here.
Peek-A-Boo
I've shared this photo before, but it was a good match for this week's photo challenge. We were paddling along at Mallows Bay, when we spotted this raccoon foraging along the shore. She knew we could see her, and knew we were watching. It wasn't until she was able to hide behind a low shrub…Read more Peek-A-Boo
Gnarled and Twisted
Trees that grow high on mountainsides live a rough life. Constantly battered by wind, rain, snow and ice, they are stunted in height, bent, and broken. This log bears silent testimony to endurance, and the adage that sometimes you have to bend if you don't want to break. Photo Credit - Lynn Abbott This post…Read more Gnarled and Twisted
Constant Change on a Tranquil Sea
I'm making up for some lost time with a rare double post! I wanted to share a quick video featuring a quick look at the southern barrier islands of North Carolina. I've never been one for lounging on a beach, but I do enjoy watching the constant movement - not just the waves rolling in, or…Read more Constant Change on a Tranquil Sea
Can I Get Help From Animal Control?
I have to start by admitting my ignorance. I've never had occasion to, or really even considered, calling a civic Animal Control organization. I've relocated snakes, mice, and bats - even owls and squirrels (chimney) - out of my own various houses, on my own, or with family members. When I was young, my grandfather…Read more Can I Get Help From Animal Control?
Great Horned Owl – Territorial Call
A short post to share some audio! During the weekend camping and sailing last week, we had an early wakeup call at 4am, when a Great Horned Owl set up shop in a tree directly over my tent, and started making territorial declarations in a duet with another owl about 200 yards away across an…Read more Great Horned Owl – Territorial Call
Paddling With Dolphins!
Yesterday, we had a tropical depression ("TD Number Ten" - it never got a name) go over. Today, the ocean was relatively calm, and the clouds were breaking up. I made the attempt to get the kayak out through the surf and see what I could see. (It only took me two tries....) Once I…Read more Paddling With Dolphins!
Bear! (Stories from Summer Camp)
If you've seen some of my recent photos, you know I enjoy supporting Scout summer camp. It's a great learning experience for the boys, a great opportunity to bond, become a team, and learn skills like shooting, boating, first aid and lifesaving, pioneering, orienteering, etc, etc. During the week we were there, we were fortunate…Read more Bear! (Stories from Summer Camp)
Flying Squirrel Outdoors 