Photos of the Day: March 17, 2016

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The perks of wilderness trail work: flora and fauna on the Linville Gorge Trail….

 

Salamander. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
A tiny salamander with a golden back wanders dangerously onto the trail. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)

 

Salamander. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
Trail workers gently lift him to safety. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)

 

Blue Beetle. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
An iridescent blue beetle enjoying the warm sun. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)

 

Flowers on a red maple tree. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
Flowers on a red maple tree. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)

 

Salamander. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)
This sticky critter may be one of the gray-cheeked salamander varieties. (Photo: Nicholas Massey)