The sea gulls don’t seem to mind the waves rolling in as the sun sets on a September evening.
Sunset Sea Gulls
Picture of the Day for September 16, 2023
The nice September weekend weather had more than just people enjoying the beach, although this dog is not very comfortable around the waves yet.
Dog Wary of Waves
Picture of the Day for September 15, 2023
With the light rain today, this mushroom might not offer too much weather protection with its small cap for the wee mystical woodland fairies.
Cute Mushroom
Picture of the Day for September 14, 2023
After a cool day yesterday, today warmed to 80 which made a nice day to enjoy outdoor activities like spending time at a lake.
Enjoying the Lake
Picture of the Day for September 13, 2023
While some insects seem to be more prevalent this year (like wasps), the butterfly and moths numbers seem to be down and I haven’t spotted many of the hummingbird type moths like this White-lined Sphinx Moth. When I saw the first one as a kid, I did think it was a hummingbird with its wingspan up to three and half inches and the way it was hovering around the blossoms, but it was only a moth.
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Picture of the Day for September 12, 2023
It seems like autumn is rushing in after some rather hot days and then possible frost tonight. A wagon full of pumpkins is one sign of approaching autumn season.
Autumn Pumpkins
Picture of the Day for September 11, 2023
The blazing star blossoms add a pop of bright color amongst the other late season flowers. Several different varieties of blazing star are native to Wisconsin.
Blazing Star Blossoms
Picture of the Day for September 10, 2023
The are days getting shorter, but at least the weather remains fairly nice for some outdoor activates on the weekend, like a stroll on a beach.
Sunday Beach Stroll
Picture of the Day for September 9, 2023
It is hard to imagine that the little baby oriole that left the nest in late June has already flow south for the winter. The last oriole I spotted was a week ago and now it will be next May before the orioles return to my yard.
Little Oriole Gone
Picture of the Day for September 8, 2023
It was a nice autumn day for outdoor adventures, including adventures at town festivals, parks and museums, but those venturing to Circus World Museum in Baraboo, Wisconsin, will not be able to have an elephant ride or see Kelly and Viola performance under the big top tent today. The two elephants retired in August, 135 years after first elephant, Babylon and Fannie, came to Baraboo in 1888 as part of Ringling Bros Circus. Kelly and Viola will spend the remainder of their lives at Oklahoma’s Endangered Ark Foundation.
Elephant Leaving Circus World
