Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live more sustainably. First celebrated in 1970, this year marks its 52nd anniversary.
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
North Georgia Mountains
Mushrooms in yard
Early morning walk on the beach at Ocean Isle, North Carolina.
Leary Family Vacation
[NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 110, 1/250, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 48)]
Trip around the Big Island
White-tailed deer live throughout the Smokies, but are most commonly seen in areas with open fields such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley. Biologists estimate that more than 6,000 deer may live in the park. Deer populations can change quickly. Local over population leads to widespread disease and starvation. Predation by coyotes, bears, and bobcats help reduce threats associated with over population. This deer was photographed in Cades Cove which is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located in Townsend, Tennessee on June 22, 2006.
Corps Day Weekend
Sunset
White-tailed deer live throughout the Smokies, but are most commonly seen in areas with open fields such as Cades Cove and Cataloochee Valley. Biologists estimate that more than 6,000 deer may live in the park. Deer populations can change quickly. Local over population leads to widespread disease and starvation. Predation by coyotes, bears, and bobcats help reduce threats associated with over population. This deer was photographed in Cades Cove which is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park located in Townsend, Tennessee on June 21, 2006.
Brown Pelicans –The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water.
[NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 120-300mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Mode = Manual, ISO 800, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 360)]
Macy Frazier & Peter Tucker Wedding
Walk on the the beach in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Leary Family Vacation
[NIKON Z 6, AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 1400, 1/1000, ƒ/16, (35mm = 28)]
This Gray Squirrel is enjoying the left over apple pieces Dorie put out for them on our deck.
Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
The Eastern Gray Squirrel as a bushy tail bordered with white hairs. Its body is gray on top and white underneath in the winter and a tallish color in the summer. Its tail is used for balance when dashing between tree branches. Their round fore-prints are 1 inch long, while their triangular hind prints are 2 and 1/4 inches long.
Diet: Nuts, acorns, and seeds they steal that people put out to feed the birds.
[X-E3, XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 200, 1/60, ƒ/4.8, (35mm = 300)]
Tonight’s Sunset looking towards the Andes Mountains from Santiago, Chile.
[NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 450, 1/100, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 75)]
The April 22 date was selected partly to maximize the number of students reached on university campuses as this date fell between colleges’ spring break and final exams.
10 things you can do now to help the planet
Change your lights.
Recycle unwanted wire hangers.
Fly with an e-ticket.
Recycle your old phones.
Use your own coffee cup.
Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
Go vegetarian once a week.
Take shorter showers.
Shop at thrift stores, garage sales, second-hand stores, etc…
