Birches

Both paper birch (white birch) and gray birch are common across New England forests. I encountered these at Fox State Forest. Their pale trunks stand out in winter, when leaves are gone and structure becomes more apparent. Birch trees are frequently used by yellow-bellied sapsuckers, which drill distinctive rows of sap wells into the bark.

20x20" Original Artwork on Cradled Board w/ Wood Floater Frame