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Rob
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Just my photos & observations. I spend most of my time in Montana, Ohio and places in between.
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'Joys come from simple and natural things: mist over meadows, sunlight on leaves, the path of the moon over water.' ~Sigurd Olson
A little frosty early this morning. They say it will be covered in snow tomorrow.
November 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This goldfinch works around the spikes of these sweet gum balls for the tasty seeds inside. #Birds
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
One of my favorite guide books is "A Guide to Nature in Winter" by Donald W. Stokes.
He says, "The distinct and upturned flower buds on a Dogwood in winter are a promise of the delicate, subtle beauty the tree puts out in spring, lining the borders between fields and woods with a fringe of white."
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 AM
This dark-eyed junco is wondering where the snow went. #Birds
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Winter begins harsh and ends mild, according to this caterpillar.
November 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Aurora colors in the sky. Will there be more tonight?
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
That Sunday feeling. I don't think Louis really wants to be awake.
October 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This honeybee is busy while these asters are still blooming.
October 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Final approach, gear down, coming in for a landing. Ottawa NWR
#Birds #Ohio
October 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This beautiful sandhill crane couple gracing the marsh in Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. #Ohio #Birds
October 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I was not dressed warm enough for this morning's sunrise on Lake Erie at Maumee Bay. 🥶
#Ohio
October 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The harvest supermoon made a brief appearance in the broken cloudy skies.
October 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Morning on a calm lake. Turkey Creek Lake in Shawnee State Park. #Ohio
October 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I suspect this may be the last monarch I see for a while. I hope she has a safe trip!
October 2, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Lola seemed to enjoy all the lovin' she was getting during the John Simon Sorghum Festival.
September 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It is getting late! This monarch caterpillar better be changing soon!
#Ohio
September 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This white snakeroot really draws in the pollinators, like this Silvery Checkerspot butterfly. #Ohio
September 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The armor of the honey locust tree. I once heard this referred to the "Nope of the tree world." #Ohio
September 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This common milkweed seed pod has opened, releasing its seeds to the wind. #Ohio
September 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Pretty cool view this morning! The triple conjunction of the very slim crescent moon, Venus and Regulus at about 0640.
September 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Almost missed seeing this Snowberry Clearwing Hummingbird Moth caterpillar. It was hiding quite well.
#Ohio
September 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Emerging buckeyes and white snakeroot along the trail.
#Ohio
September 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly visiting a Field Thistle. #Ohio
September 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A calm morning on Lake Hope and just a hint of the autumn colors to come. #Ohio
September 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The pre-sunrise was intense. The great blue heron was indifferent and went on about getting breakfast.
#LakeErie #Ohio #KelleysIsland
September 11, 2025 at 3:44 PM