Jonathan Mays' photostream  

Thanks for checking out my profile. I'm a lifelong naturalist born and raised in the southern Appalachians but currently residing in central Maine with my wonderful wife Ellen. We enjoy exploring the rivers, mountains, and coast of New England with regular forays "back home" to east Tennessee/western North Carolina. The American Southwest and Central America are also freqent destinations...especially during our long winters. I enjoy all things out-of-doors but especially hiking, paddling, fishing, running, and wildlife/nature photography.

Though my primary focus is herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians), I often gravitate to invertebrates (especially tiger beetles and spiders). I also have a somewhat obsessive passion for birds.

The photos on this Flickr site are mine with exceptions labeled "photo by XXX". Personal use of these photos is encouraged but if you plan to publish and/or profit please contact me first for permission. Higher quality/larger sizes may be available for select images.

Thanks and please enjoy!