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Berries For Winter
Eastern Red Cedar berries (Juniperus virginiana). Though you can’t see them in this image there are many other Robins (Turdus migratorius) and Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) enjoying the treats that this tree provides for them. In a few minutes they’ll be swarming to the bird bath, gathering around for a refreshing drink of water. No…
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And So, It Rains
They said this would happen. And so, it rains. Just as they said. Color me very pleased. This photo, a very spent seed head of Queen Anne’s Lace (Daucus carota). A seed head totally rain-sodden. _______________________________________________________________________ If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by email, sign up here!
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Rain Tomorrow Night
Rain drops on Virginia Pine (Pinus virginiana). Perhaps this is will be the look of things tomorrow afternoon and into the night. I hope. _______________________________________________________________________ If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by email, sign up here!
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Shivering As The Snow Falls
A Chickadee (Paridae) shivering and fluffed up as the snow comes down, trying to keep warm. As I see this, I want to make it into a Christmas card. Maybe next year’s Christmas card. Or perhaps pull out my pastels and do a painting, or maybe an oil painting. No action on any of those…
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A Mighty Long Beetle
An amazing creature. An Eyed Click Beetle (Alaus oculatus), which can be found in the eastern United States. Because of their length, reaching up to 1.75 inches, they’re a bit of a surprise to see. The “eyes” that you notice immediately are not actually its eyes, as you can see in the photo above, but…
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Recycling And Composting
My Dad was totally into recycling and composting before they were even a thing. When I was little he was often out back burying kitchen scraps in the compost, and mention a scout troop doing a newspaper collection for recycling, he was on board helping out. Later, after he retired, he volunteered at recycling centers…
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A Bird Of All Seasons
The Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is a year round resident, one that doesn’t migrate. Looking stunning all year long, but particularly in late autumn and winter, when there are few colors to complete with their many shades of red. This female Cardinal is enjoying Beautyberry (Callicarpa) drupes. Cardinals and snow. What a perfect combination. _______________________________________________________________________…
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Up Really Early
Oh MY! What a beautiful morning. How wonderful to wake up and find 2.75 inches of snow plastered all over everything. Up early because an electrician was coming out at the crack of dawn this morning. He managed to show up in his trusty 4X4 Silverado, despite a very challenging, narrow, twisty-turny, snow covered, mountain…
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Something I Miss
At the yoga studio that I visit often there has been a vernal pool. Notice I said, “has been.” Over the years it has been there nearly all the time. Sometimes large, sometimes small, but there. It has provided me and my camera much entertainment. Particularly in the cold weather with its frost and ice…
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Ocean Waves In The Rain
Leaves with edges that resemble ocean waves. American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) in the rain. I love finding these trees that have somehow survived. Not many out there, but they are indeed, out there. _______________________________________________________________________ If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by email, sign up here!