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"I go to Nature to be soothed and healed,
and to have my senses put in tune once more"
~ John Burroughs, American Naturalist
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| When I visit my family on Ohio, much of my time is spent in nature... Many of my photographs are taken at Oak Openings Preserve, a wildlife sanctuary in Northwest Ohio. It is home to many rare species and has a variety of distinct environmental zones, including one of the few remaining Oak Savannas in the world. Hiking here is one of the things I most love to do. Over time, I have discovered the meadow where the deer graze in the morning, the spots where the woodpeckers nest and the trees where young Cooper's hawks like to perch. |
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Wild Blue Lupine was abundant
this year on the savanna. I was
enchanted by the rich palette of
colors and the rhythmic patterns
of these beautiful, rare native plants. |
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Black Swamp Raptor Rehab cares for many injured
birds of prey. This is Bart, the Barred Owl
and an American Kestrel...
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There is always great bird watching
at our home feeders, too!
We get colorful visitors like this downy
woodpecker and yellow-bellied sapsucker.
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All photos copyright Deb Swingholm, 2007-2009
Coming Soon: note cards featuring images from
Oak Openings Preserve
Visit Deb's website to learn about Feng Shui,
Space Clearing and other ways to create a
balanced, inspired life. Coaching, workshops, Professional Training and more ...
Visit Deb's Website
Visit Deb's Photo Gallery
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