Tufted Titmouse chowing down. Taken at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC.

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Foggy morning shared with some beautiful Brant Geese. Taken at the Mission Beach area of San Diego, CA.

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Catawba Falls Trail, Old Fort, NC. Thankfully, despite the damage from Helene, the trail reopened this past week.

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Lower portion of the trail to Catawba Falls. Over a week of arctic temperatures had the lower falls completely frozen over.

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The upper portion of Catawba Falls. A little water getting through. Quite a hike to the top.

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