Little Bluestem
Out-of-focus pictures can create interesting patterns. This is a closeup of some grass blades.
Gayfeather Landscape
The Prairie Blazing Star is especially good this year. On our walk yesterday I saw several Monarch butterflies getting nectar from the flowers. At the PGT you can see Gayfeather … Continued
Dickcissel
We found a Dickcissel singing in the the tall grasses above Potter’s Lake this week. Their song sounds like they are singing their name: dick dick ciss ciss ciss.
Gayfeather Panorama
The purple spikes of Prairie Blazing Star are in full bloom. The rain we got yesterday should help them. At the PGT you can see Gayfeather (also known as Blazing … Continued
Henslow’s Sparrow
was surprised and delighted to find this sparrow yesterday. In the past they’ve nested at the PGT, but I haven’t seen them all season and I was worried that they … Continued
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
I’ve been seeing these dragonflies recently, usually perched on top of a stalk. The pumpkin colored wings makes it easy to identify.
Prairie Grass Dew
On early morning walks there is so much dew that the lower part of my pants gets soaked. But early morning is when I like to walk because it avoids … Continued
PGT Butterfly Walk
On the PGT Butterfly Walk yesterday we saw over 30 different butterflies, including several kinds of Swallowtails. It was hot and humid, but there was a nice breeze that helped … Continued
Prairie Blazing Star
The purple spikes of Prairie Blazing Star have just started to bloom, right in time for the PGT Butterfly Walk this Saturday. At the PGT you can see Blazing Star … Continued
Rattlesnake Master
This unusual prairie plant resembles yucca. It looks like it belongs in a desert. The flowers are prickly green balls. The best place to see it at the Prairie Garden … Continued