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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Hidden frog
It was only about an inch long, but very quick.
Nodding Trillium
Trillium, from Swedish trilling, meaning triplet.
The three large leaves are quite conspicuous, and lovely. But there is a secret loveliness beneath.
Nodding Trillium
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
I was standing on the edge of the field. I heard some beautiful bird song nearby, and this bird landed on a branch. First he showed me his back. Hmm, interesting.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Then he hopped around and I could see his true colours: Amazing!
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Inside a hollow tree
Let’s look inside…
Baltimore Oriole
Downy Woodpecker, oak tree
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker in flight
Fragrant Bedstraw
Here’s a pretty little plant. I have not yet dried the leaves of fragrant bedstraw to try the fragrance. They are too pretty to pick!
Fragrant Bedstraw
I saw these tiny specimens a few weeks ago, nestled in the lichen.
Fragrant Bedstraw in lichen
It looks like someone, or something, has been nibbling on the tips.
Hoary Puccoon
I can’t look at a photo of these beautiful flowers without smelling their sweet citrus aroma. The flowers are great for tea.
Hoary Puccoon
Hoary Puccoon