Orange Blaze
Honestly, if the fall foliage could go on nonstop without end, it seems most of us would like it…
Read MoreNovember Foliage
It is getting more difficult to find but there is still some gorgeous fall foliage to soak in…hope you spent some of your weekend outdoors!
Read MoreYellow-crowned Night-Heron
The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Nyctanassa violacea) is an odd-looking creature, especially when you watch one creeping slowly through the salt marsh or perched high up in a tree. I do not want to add the demonic or monstrous label to them because they are lovable in their own way, but it feels like an appropriately strange species to highlight as we near Halloween. They can be found active throughout the day, but their somewhat secretive crepuscular and nocturnal feeding habits add to that feeling. I took these photos of a bird at a nest site earlier this spring. It was still working on...
Read MoreAutumn Sunshine
The fall foliage season is exploding around us! I hope you have been making an effort to get outdoors and enjoy our environment during this gorgeous time of the year. I will be sharing more recent sights of autumn over the next couple of weeks. Here is a shot of the sun adding even more yellow and gold to this tree on a beautiful afternoon. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator
Read MoreFalling Sun
The sun is falling in the sky every day, and these maple leaves are soon to follow. Even though the “best” part of this sunset was far to the north behind the passing cold front it still provided a lovely look to the horizon on a cloudy evening. What are you most looking forward to in the great outdoors this autumn?
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