Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)
That Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis) from last week really glowed on a hot August afternoon while having some nectar. Too pretty!
Read MoreCosmos Flowers
What better way to enjoy art in August than with some more of the most stunning natural sights of summer? Cosmos flowers really stand out from the crowd and look great against the green, almost appearing like a painting.
Read MoreSpangled Skimmer
Here is a male Spangled Skimmer (Libellula cyanea) which felt very appropriate for the Fourth of July. Happy Independence Day to all! We hope you are enjoying the holiday outside with our natural friends.
Read MoreRaspberry Flower
Doesn’t this look delicious? Well, not quite yet, but it will be. Here’s a close up look at a soon to be raspberry. When you are out wandering through nature be sure to take the macro view of things whenever you can. You might discover some very tiny and rather hidden little surprises.
Read MoreSong Sparrow
What is one thing nearly all of the sparrows have in common? Those special earth tones, with varying shades of brown making up a lot of their appearance because they are ground-based birds. This Song Sparrow was showing that off with its camouflage working wonderfully and apparently letting it feel comfortable enough to let me shoot these close-up photos. They really are brilliant little birds, and I mean that for all the many subspecies of Song Sparrow in the world. One wonders how many of these would or will evolve to completely different species over time. Even now it is vital to always...
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