The barns are filled with new kittens and some are adventuring out and causing trouble but this evening they better seek shelter inside the barn because of the approaching storm.
Innocent Kitten
Picture of the Day for July 4, 2016
Since 1776, the Fourth of July or Independence Day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence. The holiday activities range from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
Independence isn’t always very easy, and when the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in early 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain but soon the sentiments changed for independence. The young birds sitting in the tree branches this morning hollering for food aren’t quite ready for independence as they depend on their parents yet but soon they will venture out in the world on their own.
Gaining Independence
Picture of the Day for July 3, 2016
Some fireworks were heard in the neighborhood last night and some of the towns will have their big firework displays tonight instead of tomorrow night, so there will be a few more noisy evenings.
Early Fireworks
Picture of the Day for July 2, 2016
Those hiking through the woods on this long Fourth of July weekend, might see pink flowers looking like miniature fireworks rising two to four feet above the forest floor, ready to burst open while other blossoms are already displaying their beauty.
Pointed-leaf Tick-trefoil
Picture of the Day for July 1, 2016
With the long holiday weekend, some people headed to the lakes and parks today to enjoy some of nature’s beauty, like this waterfall which only runs when the main river flow is high enough to supply the offshoot stream.
Now and Then Falls Still Flowing
Picture of the Day for June 30, 2016
The hay fields had a lot of activity yesterday as farmers raced to get the hay baled before the rain moved in today, and this field, filled with round hay bales, which beat the storm clouds.
Baled Before the Rain
Picture of the Day for June 29, 2016
The little brown fuzz balls were hard to spot over the grass, but baby Sandhill Cranes are called colts because of their long, strong, well-developed legs. A day after hatching, colts are already able to run after their parents. Sandhill Crane chicks can leave the nest within 8 hours of hatching, and are even capable of swimming.
Sandhill Crane Colts
Picture of the Day for June 28, 2016
In moist shaded woods, you might find some Maidenhair ferns growing and their genus name translates to “non wetting” and its ability to shed rainwater without becoming wet. But the common name of maidenhair derived from being a source of an aromatic, volatile oil commonly used as a shampoo.
Maidenhair Fern
Picture of the Day for June 27, 2016
The work week starts on Monday for many people, but some jobs require working weekends and nature doesn’t pay much attention to weekends as every day is a busy one. The bees have been very busy collecting pollen and I didn’t mow off some blossoms on Friday as it was full of working bees.
Incoming Bee
Picture of the Day for June 26, 2016
When the clouds roll in on the horizon, the sun may get covered as it sets but once in a while, it might peek out and shine for a few seconds before the clouds hide it from view.
Peeking Out Before Sunset
