Revisiting the Poe Museum

Here are some pictures I took while revisiting the Poe Museum in Richmond. It was a great time and I got to visit with Pluto again! While I was here I was also able to retake a picture I took last time just more in focus! here is the new photo compared to the oldContinue reading “Revisiting the Poe Museum”

Maymont’s Raptors

Maymont Park in Richmond has several wildlife exhibits for their visitors to enjoy. For today’s post, I am showcasing their birds of prey. Enjoy! Click here to see a breakdown of Maymont’s wildlife exhibits.

Rockwood Park Nature Center

On my most recent trip to Rockwood Park, I was able to visit their newly renovated nature center. The nature center is free to enter, as it is paid for my tax money collected by the local government. It was a nice stop at the end of a very sweaty hike!

Metro Richmond Zoo: Primates

We have reached the end of our Metro Richmond Zoo series! This weeks post will be showcasing the primates that call the zoo home. They are so fascinating to watch. You can see their personalities in their eyes. It is almost like looking into the eyes of another person. I hope you found this seriesContinue reading “Metro Richmond Zoo: Primates”

For The Birds: Osprey, Vultures & Friends

Living this close to the James River provides some excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. I really enjoy all of the birds that call this area home.

Baby Toad In The Leaves

On a hike last month, I made a fantastic discovery. While I was wandering along, I saw a very small object moving across the trail. Upon further inspection I found a very small toad! This little creature was very polite and let me do a little photo shoot! I have included a a photo ofContinue reading “Baby Toad In The Leaves”

Longhorn Cattle Of The Highlands

This is my final post about my trip to the Grayson Highlands. This post is about the cattle I saw while on trail. Several of the animals we saw were longhorn cattle. We also saw some other breeds as well. I have tried doing some research to find out why they are there, but IContinue reading “Longhorn Cattle Of The Highlands”