Sights along the trails of the Springfield Conservation Nature Center, by Springfield photographer Jym Wilson. Photos include walkers, birds, plants, trees, and interiors of some displays.
This gallery is a companion to Wes Johnson's story on using the Springfield nature center to the fullest.
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Eastern Bluebirds, the Missouri state bird, can be seen throughout the center. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A male, top, and female Northern Cardinal perch within sight of an indoor viewing area where visitors can observe bird behavior. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A young Song Sparrow hunts for food in a marshy area near the boardwalk. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
Walker on the Boardwalk Trail at the Nature Center. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
Carolina Wrens are a common sight and can be identified both by their loud and pretty song and distinctive physical features. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
Jogger on the boardwalk at the Nature Center. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Carolina Chickadee hunts for a meal. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Yellow-rumped “Myrtle” Warbler on the Long Trail. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A chipmunk, not to be confused with a ground squirrel, peeks out of a rotting tree on the Long Trail. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Red-bellied Woodpecker forages for insects in the upper reaches of a tree at the Photo Blind Trail and Long Trail split. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
The Long Trail at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center is a 2.1 mile loop that circles the Center. All of the trails at the Center are well marked. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A woman walks on the Boardwalk Trail along the edge of Lake Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Tufted Titmouse rests in the sun. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
Birds have patterned the trunk of a tree along the Long Trail with holes while foraging for insects. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
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Photographers and bird watchers can take advantage of this blind on the Photo Blind Trail. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
Some of the original split rail fence that bordered the Boardwalk Trail remains near the Sycamore Cut-Off. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
Although walkers can feel immersed in nature the Savanna Ridge Trail runs, in part, next to the James River Freeway. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A creeping vine provides a bit of color on a mid-winter afternoon. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A section of the Long Trail at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
An indoor display offers a closeup glimpse at some of the fish that live in Lake Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
An indoor display offers a closeup glimpse at some of the fish that live in Lake Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Canada goose cruises Lake Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Great Blue Heron heads back to its nest along the banks of Lake Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson) -
A Grey Squirrel stares down a visitor. (Photo by Jym Wilson)
