I've been taking a morning and an evening walk with binocs and my camera each day. Here are some of the things I encountered this first week in June...captured with the limited camera skills I possess. One of the exciting things for me was to ID two new plant species for the property. Again...something is always happening...a seed that has been dormant finally germinates. The wind carries a seed through the air and plants itself in the readied soil. A bird poops. However it happens, I'm glad it does. Enjoy! And come visit sometime!
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THE PRAIRIE
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| Venus's Looking Glass...a first! |
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| Common Milkweed starting to bloom |
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| Long-leaved Bluets Houstonia longifolia (I think) |
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| Sneezeweed...another first for Prairie Pond Woods |
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| Box Turtles were on the move this week! They lay eggs in June in Ohio. Had to dodge 3 while mowing the Refresher Course |
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| Blue-winged Warbler sings all day here |
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| Yellow-breasted Chat (annoyingly) sings all day here too! |
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| Prairie Warbler |
THE POND
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| Painted Skimmer |
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| Comet Darner...I honestly don't know how I got this photo. I have been trying for years to photograph one. They are so quick and they NEVER stop flying. At one point I think I just took a shot out of frustration and was shocked when I scrolled through and saw it. Not the clearest but considering the challenge I'm happy with it. |
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| Mating Damselflies |
THE WOODS
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| The Creek at the entrance to the property...and Cyon's swimming hole |
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| Downy Rattlesnake Plantain |
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| Cyon waiting while I try to (unsuccessfully) photograph a Worm-eating Warbler |
