Have you ever seen a black rat snake climb a tree?
First of all, I assume that if you were deathly afraid of snakes to the point that you couldn’t look at photos or videos of them without having nightmares, then […]
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Parasitic Wildflowers in North America
During my summer hikes, I have come across a few different wildflowers that are non-photosynthesizing, meaning that they do not have the ability to convert light energy into food. They […]
Colorful Moths – National Moth Week in July
I just found out that it was “National Moth Week” this week and decided to celebrate by posting some of the moths that I have photographed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. […]
Featured Fauna – The “Antlered” Flutter Fly
Walking through the woods at a slow pace makes you an easier target for mosquitoes, but it also allows you see more. As I hiked through the woods recently, I […]
“Foto Finds” – Hillman State Park in late June
Hillman State Park in Western Pennsylvania is a 3,600+ acre park that is mostly undeveloped and practically unknown compared to the large Raccoon Creek State Park that is just 5 […]
Why does my Boxwood bush make crackling noises in the early spring?
Today I went outside to look at my post-winter landscape and plan for the summer outdoor projects in my yard. As I rounded the corner of my house, I heard […]
Featured Flora – Wild Garlic, Wild Onions and “Garlicky-Onion” Ramps
It is the end of February, and unseasonably warm temperatures have begun to “ramp up” plant growth in Western Pennsylvania. Two of the first edible plants to show themselves in early spring […]
Featured Flora – The Skunk Cabbage Plant, Symplocarpus foetidus
I went for a hike today in a park in Western Pennsylvania, hoping to photograph something colorful against the white snowy background. The ground was covered with six inches of snow from […]
“Foto Finds” – January Mushroom Hike in Ohiopyle State Park
I was driving through the Laurel Highlands and naturally had to stop for a short hike at Ohiopyle State Park. With over 20,000 acres of land, it is hard to […]
Featured Fauna – Pennsylvania’s “Forest Elephants”
In the autumn months, herds of “Forest Elephants” descend onto the leaf-covered forest floors searching for food for the winter. Commonly called “Squirrels,” these mammals make so much noise as they […]
The Nature Treasure Hunt 