The Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) is a common but unobtrusive little sparrow that you can often find in small groups hopping about your yard, searching for small seeds and insects. This colorful rufus-capped male

This young blade of grass had no problem poking its way through an old oak leaf rather than growing around it.

I like being out taking pictures in all of Wisconsin's seasons - each month has it's own beauty to share.

As the daylight begins to grow longer, I find myself watching the little flower garden by our front door.

A fallen Northern Pin Oak leaf rests on melting snow.

Fresh Crocus flowers and leaves pushing up through a fresh snow-fall.