Blue-grey Gnatcatcher
Blue-grey Gnatcatcher, Polioptila caerulea Yesterday, I spotted my first Blue-grey Gnatcatcher – a tiny, hyperactive bird, nearly as small as a hummingbird! I also glimpsed my first hummingbird of the … Continued
Tick Bite Prevention
With warm weather returning, ticks are back too. Here are two simple ways to protect yourself: 1. Wear a physical barrier: Skip the shorts—tuck your pants into your socks or … Continued
Bluebird Nesting in Willow
Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis Enjoying a picnic lunch today at Potter’s Lake, I noticed a Bluebird flying into a Willow. Whenever I picked up my binoculars for a closer look, … Continued
Eastern Tailed-blue
Eastern Tailed-blue, Cupido comyntas I saw one of these tiny butterflies on our walk today. It’s called “tailed” because of the small, thin tail off its hind wing. You can … Continued
Tiger Swallowtail
Tiger Swallowtail, Papilio glaucus Yesterday, I spotted my first swallowtail of the season. It was busy feeding on a crabapple. Lately, Bradford Pears are the big thing I’ve noticed lining … Continued
Flowering Dogwood
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida The dogwoods have started blooming. They’re my favorite flowering tree at the PGT. They should continue blooming for several weeks.
Virginia Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells, Mertensia virginica Bluebells are one of my favorite spring wildflowers. They’re starting to show up this week, right as the PGT opens for the season today. Please schedule … Continued
Water Drops
Water Drops Up close, even a backyard weed can reveal a quiet beauty—tiny water drops glistening like hidden gems.
Spring Beauty
Spring Beauty, Claytonia virginica I’m starting to see some of the early spring wildflowers in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT). These are one of my favorites.