I cherry-picked nature photos from recent years, matching the date taken to the calendar month, in order to create a cheerful and hopeful vision for 2024. Most of the images were captured in Central New York and they’re favorites among the many choices in my archives. Enjoy!
Mature whitetail buck in late June, well on his way to trophy status.
A snowy owl arriving at a favorite perch.
Blue jay arriving at the backyard feeders on a windy day.
Porcupine at rest in a hemlock tree.
Spring migration and new visitors at the backyard feeders: rose-breasted grosbeak.
Wild pink azalea in the forested mountains of Pennsylvania.
A young red squirrel, nibbling on? Maybe waste grain.
Surprise encounter: curious whitetail fawns.
Cottontail enjoying the fruits of my labor (red raspberry).
Monarch approaching asters, a favorite source of nectar in late summer.
Chipmunk, prepping for winter.
Yearling whitetail buck in autumn.
Northern cardinal adding color to a drab winter scene.
Photos by NB Hunter. All Rights Reserved