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I think this photo, of a great egret with a fish, is the best photo I took all year.

Speaking of Nature: Nature columnist reflects on 2016

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderJanuary 1, 2017

A railing raiser solved the problem. Now the eye is drawn to the beautiful bird.

Speaking of Nature — Home improvements: A little effort results in better wildlife photos

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderDecember 18, 2016

Snake skins have been collected by mice for use in constructing winter nests.

Speaking of Nature: The mice were stirring

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderDecember 11, 2016

Here are two pear-shaped puffballs. To the left you are looking straight down on one, to the right I have picked one and set it on its side. Note the string-like strands.

Speaking of Nature: Puffballs are common, abundant and edible

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderDecember 4, 2016

A male northern cardinal takes flight on a snowy day.

Speaking of Nature: Beauty in motion

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderNovember 21, 2016

This bird didn't make much sense to me at first, but the black-and-white marks near its nose finally gave it away. Also note the faint suggestion of a stain on the tip of this bird's beak.

Speaking of Nature: Appreciating wild birds

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderNovember 13, 2016

This picture exemplifies the energy and speed with which the nuthatch worked. He was a literal blur of activity.

Speaking of Nature: An unexpected landing

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderNovember 6, 2016

Soaking up the sun, the sparrow takes a long, satisfying scratch.

Speaking of Nature: Another sad goodbye — song sparrows

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderOctober 23, 2016

Every year I keep my eyes peeled for the first junco of the season. This particular individual is probably an adult female.

Speaking of Nature: Welcoming fall

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderOctober 16, 2016

This particular mushroom has the stem-and-cap form that generally comes to mind when the word mushroom is heard.

Speaking of Nature: Marvelous mushrooms

by Bill Danielson For The RecorderOctober 10, 2016