It is easy to overlook the tiny blossoms of the Deptford Pink, which came from Europe and has escaped cultivation and is now widespread in North America.
Tiny Deptford Pink
Picture of the Day for August 20, 2023
When I went down to my pond this morning (and scared a duck that I didn’t see until too late), I noticed a a half dozen little green tree frog sunning themselves on the grass leaves. And they must have just recently changed from a tadpole as their tails hadn’t been fully reabsorbed yet.
Young Tree Frog
Picture of the Day for August 19, 2023
This weekend is the “Old Time Farm Fest” presented by the Moon Lake Threshermen’s Association which has displays of antique tractors, cars, and trucks as well as demonstrations of the old equipment being used like this steam engine using long belts to power the threshing machine.
Still Steaming
Picture of the Day for August 18, 2023
I have been noticing more Giant Swallowtail butterflies this year than last year. They are the largest butterfly in North America. While the butterfly is pretty, the larval is sometimes considered a pest due to it feeding on the foliage of most citrus species, causing significant defoliate damage to younger trees.
Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
Picture of the Day for August 17, 2023
A patch of Black-eyed Susan blossoms signals late summer to me with all their sunny faces and they will have to get through some hot summer days this weekend.
Sunny Susans
Picture of the Day for August 16, 2023
The “Dog Days of Summer” ended last week, so do that means it is Puppy Days of Summer now? It is always fun to watch kittens and puppies playing, but they might only hold still for a photo after they wear themselves out for a bit, otherwise it seems to be a blur of fur.
Puppy Taking a Rest
Picture of the Day for August 15, 2023
When I was mowing, I spotted some Indian Pipes, which are also called Ghost Plant, Ghost Pipe, Ghost Flower or Corpse Plant. I don’t see them every year and because it has no chlorophyll and doesn’t depend on photosynthesis, they can grow in dark forests. As it is unable to obtain energy from sunlight, it is a parasitic plant that uses a fungi to tap into tree roots for its nutrients.
Indian Pipes Blooming
Picture of the Day for August 14, 2023
The day was wet with some rain showers, but close to sunset, a double rainbow did appear in the sky.
End of the Rainbow
Picture of the Day for August 13, 2023
The little American Red Squirrel can be fun to watch although they can get rather noisy when you wander into their space.
Cute Squirrel
Picture of the Day for August 12, 2023
Insect and butterflies are enjoying the summer flowers and at least the hail last evening was only pea size at my place so not a lot of damage like some of the other areas had.
Butterfly on Flower
