Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird The bluebirds immediately took advantage of the newly cleared ground yesterday after we burned 40-acres of prairie. It must be easier for them to spot instects. Here a … Continued
Prairie Burn
The conditions were just right for a burn today. Our crew had already created excellent fire lines. They double-checked to make sure the humidity and wind just right. Then they … Continued
American Kestrel
American Kestrel We did a controlled burn today on 40-acres of restored prairie at the PGT. Several raptors immediately appeared to check out the newly exposed rodents. This American … Continued
What do you do with an Armadillo?
Nine-Banded Armadillo I saw an Armadillo at the Prairie Garden Trust today for the first time. That is first record of one on the property since we moved here in … Continued
Golden Light in the Morning
The light in the open woods near Beaver Lake was magical this morning. Henry was out with his camera and caught it. We’re planning to put a paved trail … Continued
Landscapes Over Time
Along the trails at the PGT there are occasional metal markers in the ground like you see here. These permanent markers designate spots where I set up my camera each … Continued
Worst Dogwood Display Ever
It looks like 2013 will be the worst display Flowering Dogwood since we moved here 43-years ago. Fire and drought are the key reasons for this loss. We routinely burn … Continued
Henbit – A Splash of Color
I snapped this picture today walking down to the mailbox to pick up our mail. The common name for this plant is Henbit. It is native to Europe, Northern Africa … Continued
Controlled Burn Today
Controlled Prairie Burn Today Matt arranged a controlled burn on two of our prairies: the Dog Leg Prairie and the 5-acre Prairie. Matt did a lot of work preparing for … Continued
Not Much Nectar
Honey Bee feeding on Compass Plant With the drought there aren’t many sources of nectar for bees and butterflies right now. This morning the only plants I saw bees feeding … Continued