“Shrimp-of-the-Woods” Mushrooms
I went for a hike in the woods yesterday in Western Pennsylvania. It was a beautiful day with lots of sun and the temperature around 75 degrees Fahrenheit. We had […]
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Boletus Edulis vs. Tylopilus felleus – The Bitter Disappointment
In North American, when you mention mushroom hunting, everyone thinks about springtime Morel mushroom hunting. Sure, it is fun to seek out the elusive Morel and they are delicious, but […]
72 Colorful Mushroom Photos
Years of foraging for photos while enjoying nature has produced thousands of images in my reference library. It’s cold and crispy outside with few mushrooms to be found, so I […]
Nature hikes reveal hidden “microscapes”
In today’s modern world of smartphones and other touch screen devices, it is easy to zoom into the details of a landscape with the quick swipe of two fingers on […]
Fungi and Insects – Relationships that are Mutualistic and Deadly
I have a lot to learn on this topic, since I am not a trained Mycologist. This topic is quite in-depth and I am barely going to even scratch the […]
Featured Fauna – The Mottled Tortoise Beetle (Deloyala guttata)
I caught this shiny beetle snooping around my house after work yesterday. I have never seen him or his family before, but he is welcome to stay. After some research, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Nature Treasure Hunt 