A house Wren peeks out from a box at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve. Tim Fleck
A Snowy Owl appears to smile during a photography fundraiser at Back to the Wild rehabilitation Center. Tim Fleck
An American White Pelican swims in Sandusky Bay as the setting sun reflects off the water. Tim Fleck
One of two vivid Northern Lights displays this year, this display shows vivid colors at East Harbor State Park on October 10. Tim Fleck
A newly-hatched Wood Thrush peeks out under its mom in the nest at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve. Tim Fleck
A juvenile Great-horned owl peeks out from its nesting tree at Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve. Tim Fleck
A Bald Eagle rests in a tree at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve and State Nature Preserve. Tim Fleck
There’s just something about being out in nature.
Getting out in fresh air, away from the distractions of life. A walk on a sunny day, a snowy day, or even a rainy day is good for the soul.
And in those moments when something unexpected happens, that time outside is even better.
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Tim FleckA Ruby-throated hummingbird hovers showing how fast its wings are.It could be a bird that you’ve been hoping to see that lands on a branch near you.
Or maybe it’s the afterglow of a stunning sunset.
It could be a deer that wanders across your path.
Or maybe it's the unpredictable glow of the Northern Lights that are rarely seen in Ohio.
Anything unexpected is a plus.
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Tim FleckA Northern Shoveler leaves a sun-reflected wake at Sheldon Marsh State Nature PreserveI try go out taking photos, hoping to find that unexpected something.
Many times I come back with only a walk in the woods.
But sometimes, I am lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time.
Here are a few of those moments from the last twelve months.