Rouviere Media

If we could bring Dr. Dolittle in for some translation I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that the deer along our nature trail are as curious about us as we are about them. When they know they are safe, the stop and stare about as long as the can.

There are three ponds along our nature trail, which were built with the main intent to control the flow of water during heavy rains. They are also the home to a variety of water creatures: catfish, turtles, frogs, countless insects and who knows what else. It is also the source of fun for many in the neighborhood to try and outsmart the fish. Many that are caught are simply returned for another round of fishing. Here a young man presents his catch of the day.

For the most part, the nature trail is split 50/50 between nature managed growth and human managed growth. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Much of the human managed growth is not very tolerant of North Carolina's hot and occasionally dry summers, while the nature managed portion seems to thrive in all kinds of conditions. Here a successful human managed flower blooms under just the right conditions.

If you are a deer, this nature trail is a very safe place to be. In fact it is so safe, we have come to the conclusion that we simply have too many deer photos.

There is a nature trail near our home in North Carolina. The main section is almost exactly one mile long and is paralleled by a creek that almost always has water in it. On either side of the nature trail, separated by a buffer of lush trees and undergrowth, are two neighborhoods that house people from many different backgrounds. This blog is a photo exploration of this buffer zone.