Eye Spy

A tiny tree frog appears to be watching us. These tiny amphibians are difficult to locate because they blend in with their environment. Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Red Salamander

Spruce Fir Nature Trail Great Smoky Mountains

Bunny With A Mouthful

As the sun begins to set, an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit enjoys the bounty of nature. Gatlinburg, TN

On Alert

Ever have one of those days when you didn't know if you were coming or going, or what you were doing next? Well, you aren't alone. Seriously, this female groundhog heard something that put her on alert so she stood silent to listen. She likely has babies burrowed in a den nearby. Wears Valley Great Smoky Mountains

Scruffy's Kiddos

The previous image tells the story, but here are two of Scruffy's four or five kits. Gatlinburg, TN

Scruffy

Scruffy has been visiting our property for a couple of years now. We often know when she's here because our motion lights come on or our cloud cam captures her. What we didn't know was that she has kits! Not sure if she has four or five, but we have seen as many as five, although one could be tagging along. She usually passes through at night but this time she and her kits came by during the day. Here she is smiling for the camera. :) Not really, this was taken through the glass. Gatlinburg, TN

Vixen Visitor

This beautiful Red Fox has passed through our property on multiple occasions. After repeat attempts, we were finally able to capture a photograph.

Lil' Rascal

A wild raccoon we managed to capture on camera from inside just as the sun was about to set. Gatlinburg, TN

Caught By Surprise

While photographing Fall landscapes, a crow landed directly in our line of vision. Photobomber! Newfound Gap Road Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The "Not So" Common Merganser

We saw two of these female mergansers on Little River on opposite ends on two separate occasions. They're very rare to see in the Smokies! Little River Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Grumpy Bird

A male Indigo Bunting gives us a look like "Take a picture, it'll last longer." Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Singing Chipping Sparrow

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

He Said, She Said

Two barn swallows appear to be carrying on a conversation. Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Summer Hummer

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Mr. Bluebird

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Female Eastern Bluebird

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Brown Thrasher

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Chipping Sparrow

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Taking Flight

A barn swallow begins take off Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Yellow-Breasted Chat

Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Tuffy

This beautiful bird so kindly struck a pose for us as an insect flew about his head. Probably looking for an afternoon snack! Male Tufted Titmouse Cades Cove Great Smoky Mountains

Common Merganser

Not so common, we discovered this female in Little River in the spring. According to the Park Service, this bird is very rare and usually seen in the Winter. You can read more here: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/birds-checklist.htm Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's A Squirrel Thing

While hiking Alum Cave Bluffs Trail, this tiny red squirrel came quickly down a tree and seemed rather curious of us. We guessed that it's probably "just a squirrel thing". 😉 Alum Cave Bluffs Great Smoky Mountains National Park

All Fluffed Out

Male Northern Cardinal Great Smoky Mountains