Spooky Sounds
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Read MoreCinnamon Hummingbird
This is a Cinnamon Hummingbird, a dry forest specialist, as photographed by RTPI Affiliate Sean Graesser who has now returned to Costa Rica for tropical research and more of his absolutely stunning photography. We will certainly keep sharing much of his gorgeous work there with you this month to keep any winter doldrums at bay.
Read MoreFall Sunset
This was a surprising sunset last week on a day that I did not expect any sort of light show. It turns out that the clouds parted just enough to let the light in while getting that special glow. Unfortunately I was rather far from any water or hill, unable to get a great view of a spectacular scene unfolding so rapidly and ending so briefly. After a moment of thought – and a minute of two of running for my camera and swapping lenses – I noticed that I was soaking in the sunset from behind the bare branches and falling leaves. I decided to take advantage of that and shoot some...
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 MoreWood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)
This Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) surprised me yesterday while I was walking with my dog Zach. At first I thought a leaf had blown across the grass under his furry stomach, but I said…wait, no way, that moved way too directly, too low, and too quick. After about 20 seconds of looking at the ground, sure enough, there it was. I took a few photos of it in between its hops back to the woods. The frog was heading in the right direction, and after showing Zach – he likes to watch wildlife because he has grown up around me simply observing and not interacting with it – we...
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