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A Northern Cardinal perches on a branch in early morning light

Spring Perch
Hooded Sunburst (Xanthomendoza fallax) dominates this weathered patch of elm bark with broad orange lobes.

Hooded Sunburst in a Lichen Community
A dew drop beneath a raspberry leaf reflecting the fruit above

A Raspberry in the Dew
Northern Cardinal seen through fresh spring leaves

Seen Through Spring
Focus-stacked Wild Columbine flower in morning light with unopened buds nearby

Buds and Bells
Male Blue Dasher perched on an arcing twig

Center of the Arc
A Song Sparrow settles on a thorny branch, pausing between moments of activity

Moment of Stillness
Dorsal view of a Widow Skimmer with dark basal wing patches and yellow abdominal stripes

Dark Wings, Golden Lines
American bittersweet vines twining in late-season detail

Twining Vines of American Bittersweet
Red-winged Blackbird perched among cattails during a spring snowfall

First Spring Snow
Golden-eye lichen with yellow-orange disks against bark

Golden-eye Lichen
Autumn foliage reflected in calm morning light

Autumn Foliage

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