Odocoileus virginianus. This doe appears to be smiling as she grazes on the brown winter plants. Image by Stephen Barten
Thamnophis sirtalis semifasciatus. Gartersnakes are the most common snakes in our area and recognized by three longitudinal yellow stripes on a black to checkered background. Image by Stephen Barten
Sciurus carolinensis. Many Gray Squirrels in our area have excessive melanin pigment and are black instead of the usual gray. This one is enjoying her nest hole in a Shagbark Hickory Tree. Image by Stephen Barten
