Another hot day did not lend itself to hiking in search of wildflowers, but these Wild Columbine, a native flower, almost look like they are on fire with their red and yellow blossoms.
Wild Columbine
Picture of the Day for June 29, 2019
The hot temperatures today had roads buckling and people were trying to find ways to stay cool, including water activities and even walking through a waterfall.
Through the Falls
Picture of the Day for June 28, 2019
The long summer days gives more hours to spot butterflies darting around the blossoms in the yard like this Eastern Tiger Swallowtail.
Tiger Swallowtail
Picture of the Day for June 27, 2019
Sometimes after a rain storm, if the sun peeks out while there is still some rain and mist in the air, a patch of color in the form of a rainbow can be spotted. Although this double rainbow appears chopped off by the storm clouds.
Rainbow by the Lake
Picture of the Day for June 26, 2019
This is a cute little boat, although to me it seems too small to be Lake Superior so hopefully this dinghy doesn’t have to venture too far out in the big body of water.
Docked by a Rock
Picture of the Day for June 25, 2019
A pair of Trumpeter Swans are taking a leisurely stroll on a small pond. The males average over 26 pounds, making them North America’s heaviest flying bird. So since they are heavy like a big cargo plane, they need long runway of open water to get enough loft for flight.
Strolling Swans
Picture of the Day for June 24, 2019
The bees were busy in the blossoms of the lupines and the flowers add a splash of blue-violet color in the fields.
Spotting the Lupines
Picture of the Day for June 23, 2019
This large green moth is not rare, but it is rarely seen due to its short life span of about a week and nocturnal flying. And because of its short life span, the Luna moth doesn’t have a mouth or digestive system since it doesn’t eat (although it is a favorite snack for bats). To protect themselves from bats, the moth spins its tails to disorient the bats and can sometimes get away. During their short life, the female releases pheromones, which the males (like this moth) detect via their large antennae and the female can lay 200 to 400 eggs.
Luna Moth
Picture of the Day for June 22, 2019
There is something about the white petals and yellow centers of daisies that always says summer to me. A Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity. It can also symbolize new beginnings, so maybe it symbolizes the start of summer.
Summer Daisies
Picture of the Day for June 21, 2019
The first day of summer has the longest daylight to enjoy activities outside, like spending the day on the water.
Summer Start
