Wildlife

  • Wildlife Clearing on an old Appalachian Bald

    Appalachian Balds are a historical mystery. But they are very man-made now. This one is one of my favorites. I’ll gatekeep the exact location (it’s up an old logging road in a Georgia State Park donated by a dedicated conservationist near Cleveland, GA), but it’s maintained by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife clearing. There are views in the winter, but birds and wildlife year-round.

  • A Beaver Chewed Stump

    I love seeing direct evidence of wildlife in the forest. This area had lots of evidence of beavers just working hard on their dams.

  • Old Beaver Lodge

    Around Murray’s Lake in the Chattahoochee National Forest, the beavers have completely taken over. The wetlands upstream from the (man-made) lake have a series of dams with old lodges and lots of fallen trees. It’s so cool to see in person.

  • Last Look at The Zoo Atlanta Panda Bears

    This picture is my last visit to see the panda bears in Zoo Atlanta. They were recalled to China where they will live out their lives there. It’s a little bittersweet.