House Sparrows are very simple birds, but I greatly enjoy them. They have such fun personalities!
Category Archives: Nature
Learning Macro Photography
I am currently in the process of learning macro photography. The lens I am using is a 105mm micro. It’s a bit of a challenge but I really like some of the images I have gotten so far! Hopefully, I will get even better with this setup!
Lewis Gitner’s Butterflies
Today is the last day that Lewis Gitner’s butterflies will be on display. In honor of their season coming to an end, here are the photos I took on my last trip there. Enjoy! I cannot wait to see them again next year!
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
I recently took a trip to explore the Eastern Front of Petersburg National Battlefield Park. This battlefield was part of a 10 month siege during the Civil War. The park itself is now owned by the National Park Service. The battlefield area has several locations spread out through Petersburg. The portion of the park IContinue reading “Petersburg National Battlefield Park”
Belle Isle Adventures
Belle Isle is a great place to explore in the Richmond area. You can make your trip leisurely by sunbathing on the rocks, or you can do rock climbing if you are feeling adventurous! On this particular trip, I was somewhere in the middle.
More Pipeline Photos
It is time once again for me to share photos from the James River Pipeline with you. Enjoy!
Deer Friends of Virginia
This is a collection deer photos I have taken in and around Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy!
100 Miles in 100 Days
This summer I did the 100 miles in 100 days challenge put on by the Girls Who Hike Virginia group. The challenge technically ends today but due to my schedule, my actual last hiking day was Friday. I hit mile 100 on day 86 and finished the challenge with a total of 110.04 miles logged.Continue reading “100 Miles in 100 Days”
The Robins Nature Center
The Robins Nature Center is a special part of Maymont Park. In this nature center you can find a variety of wildlife on display, informative signs and (most importantly) Louis the river otter! There is a small gift shop in the nature center and there is a fee to get in. If you are visitingContinue reading “The Robins Nature Center”
Exploring Rockwood Park
Rockwood Park has a rather easy trail system that I thoroughly enjoy exploring. A stretch of the orange trails hugs the banks of a private pond. While I cannot go in the pond, I love seeing the wildlife that calls it home. I have never seen so many wild turtles and dragonflies in one place!Continue reading “Exploring Rockwood Park”