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An old growth tree (which is very rare in the Great Smoky Mountains, which were extensively logged) and its vine on the Benton Mackaye Trail. ≡ Click to see image ≡
Not in the air at that moment, but this barred owl flew from tree to tree, following me and my dog for about a half mile while we were hiking. ≡ Click to see image ≡
Did you know that great blue herons nest in trees? And that they like to build their nests in community with other herons? ≡ Click to see image ≡