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Every day, if the weather is reasonable, which is to say not pouring (and sometimes even then), I try to start the morning with a walk through the woods and fields near home—a trek that includes many, many stops to photograph the natural history I find along the way. There can be a second "nature hike" when I break for lunch, and there are days when I'm outdoors keeping tabs on the natural world from dawn to dusk, as well as after dark. I've made my living as a photojournalist, specializing in science and medicine, for more than 39 years, and documenting nature in pictures and words has long been a passion. Every day brings a new discovery. Every day, I'll try to post the best one. Bobs linking
June 12, 2018
For no particular reason, I decided to give myself a present today and paid an overdue visit to the Miner preserve. My main reason for going was that I wanted to check on...
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Shedding prep
June 11, 2018
When I spotted this medium-sized Garter Snake in a section of flower garden today, I was surprised it didn't flee instantly. But it was chilly so maybe it was just not ab...
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Hovering pro
June 09, 2018
Every morning when the sun's been shining, I've been greeted by an incredible sight: one or two, but sometimes a small squadron, of bee-sized flies hovering magically in...
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Life's a beech... fern
June 08, 2018
One of the great joys of returning to an area over and over again... over the years... is that you begin to know what to look for when. First, of course, you get familiar...
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Bold beetle
June 08, 2018
Some discoveries happen on ambitious treks; others occur closer to home. This one, of a beetle known as the Chestnut Bark Borer, required only sharp eyes and a walk out t...
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