Flowering Dogwood
The dogwoods are at peak fall color now. The best place to see them is in the woods south of Indigo Prairie. Notice the flower buds that are ready to open … Continued
Monarch Butterfly
I’m still seeing a few Monarchs come through on their migration south. Except for the asters, most of the wildflowers have finished blooming. We are coming to the end of … Continued
Dogwood Leaves
A few of the Flowering Dogwoods are showing some fall color, but most trees are still green. Peak fall color should be in a couple weeks.
Lotus Leaves
The American Lotus has finished blooming, but the round umbrella-like leaves are still putting on quite a show. Here I captured the huge leaves backlit by the morning sun. This … Continued
Blue Lobelia
This late-blooming native wildflower can be found along Hiller’s Creek and other wet places. It grows on stalks up to 3-feet tall.
Cedar Bluff
This outcrop is a favorite place to stop on walks down to Hiller’s Creek. Post Oaks and Blackjack Oaks manage to survive in the thin rocky soil.
Bur Oak Acorns
Acorns are starting to appear in the oak trees. Burr Oak acorns are easy to identify with their fringed, burry cups and large size. They are the largest acorns of … Continued
Sedge Wren
Knowing bird songs is critical if you want to be a good birder. Yesterday I heard what I thought was a Sedge Wren but wasn’t sure, so I played the … Continued