Images from the trail reveal the first autumn maple leaf, a black racer and mystery scat.

I’m really proud to be included with people I respect and even more delighted to have these last words in Wayne Hall’s Times Herald Record column: “The fact that the animals make it this far is a testament because the odds are very daunting,” says Highland Mills wildlife expert JJ Murphy of www.writerbynature.com. Still, she [...]

Getting close to wildlife is a sure sign that I’ve left the frantic 21st Century behind. Those opportunities are precious.

Mushrooms provide food for many species.

Images to calm the mind and spirit.

Another wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse of wildlife on the trail.

Images along the trail on the last day of spring.

Springtime offers great opportunities for capturing nature images.

The moving picture feature of my Canon PowerShot A720IS Digital Camera comes in very handy on the trail. These two rattlers were busy on Schunemunk Ridge several weeks ago, oblivious to their human audience. [youtube JOskEPjxSxs nolink] Luckily they provided an opportunity to get still photos, too.

Enjoying nature is in the little things, like this insect (I think it’s a firefly) on a laurel node. Dawn and dusk are the best times for hiking; that’s when I see the most wildlife activity.