Yellow-throated Warbler
These migrants just returned. I heard them singing along Hillers Creek yesterday.
Chipping Sparrow
Migrating songbirds keep arriving. This week I’ve seen Chipping Sparrows by the visitor center at the Prairie Garden Trust.
Eastern Pondhawk
Spring is bringing out the insects. I saw this dragonfly working the edges of Potter’s Lake yesterday. I also saw a couple of Zebra Swallowtail butterflies.
Louisiana Waterthrush
We just heard our first spring warbler – a Louisiana Waterthrush. It looks drab, but the song is magical. It’s a series of sweet descending whistles followed by a jumble … Continued
Canada Geese
With spring coming on we are seeing more ducks and geese. Here is a pair of Canadian geese on the Lotus Ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Field Sparrow
Migrating songbirds are starting to return. This week I’ve seen Field Sparrows and Phoebes at the Prairie Garden Trust. Spring is slowly coming on and with that we’re ready to … Continued
Preventing Tick Bites
With the temp going up to 72-degrees today, I can feel that Spring is coming. That means that ticks and chiggers will be out soon. To get ready, today I … Continued
Painted Lady
I photographed this butterfly in July at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). Wikipedia says it’s one of the most widespread of all butterflies, found on every continent except Antarctica and … Continued
White-lined Sphinx
I photographed this beautiful moth in July feeding on wildflowers at the PGT.