Early in each month, I take a walk and see how many different species I can spy in an hour or two. Here are some of the ones who held still for the… Continue reading
Walking down by the creek today, I hardly knew where to turn my camera. All kinds of creatures were buzzing and fluttering around, and the light was perfect.
While I was researching the Nursery Web Spider, I came across information on the Bowl-and-Doily Spider, a name which is sure to catch the attention of a textile aficionado such as myself! From… Continue reading
The other day, I was walking in the woods and noticed this spider in the top of a young pine tree. I couldn’t tell whether it had caught and eaten something, or it… Continue reading
These large dragonflies usually zoom back and forth across the pasture in continuous motion. The other day, one stopped for a minute and perched on a T-post long enough for me to get… Continue reading
My friend Debbie was asked to lead a bird walk at our local library, and she asked me to come along to help. I always learn a lot from Debbie so I was… Continue reading
Early in the month, I take a walk where I try to find as many species as possible. Here are some of today’s finds– at least the ones where the pictures turned out… Continue reading
NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) had predicted a cooler, wetter winter than average for us, which I was looking forward to. It was maybe a little cooler than usual, but I… Continue reading
Usually on Mondays my sister calls to chat, and as soon as she does, an interesting bird appears. I have gotten pretty good at pursuing the bird while we chat, phone in one… Continue reading