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.
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) 
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)
