Doubling down on positivity amid <gestures widely> y'know.

Here are some recent lovely things: DR. Matt's defense, #Ornithology students' post-lifer-Northern Parula celebration, a #ChinkapinOak in full flower, and Nellie keeping watch over her family.

The largest #chinkapinoak in the state, located near Elkton along the bank of the #ShenandoahRiver. #Tree measures nearly 25’ in circumference, and is well over 350 years old.
Photo Credit: Marc DeWerth of Big Trees Ohio #myloveoftrees

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#Quercus muehlenbergii — Chinkapin oak, yellow chestnut oak. Hundreds of mature oaks were destroyed here by a tornado Monday. Noticed this young one taking hold in virtual bedrock! Made me smile 😊. #trees #chinkapinoak #sparrowhawk #cherokeenation #choctawphotographer