Great Brook in December

Great Brook in December
Great Swamp NWR
New Vernon NJ

A mild 50°F morning and drizzling rain dispersed patches of fog across the refuge.

Great Basin Rattlesnake at Zion National Park

Great Basin Rattlesnake
Zion National Park in Utah

While hiking in the backcountry we unknowingly came within a few feet of this small to medium sized rattlesnake. It watched us intently and did not rattle its tail.