Great Blue Heron Nest
Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias Matt saw an active Great Blue Heron nest with young birds at the PGT yesterday. Just 1 nest. Maybe they’ll coming back and roost here … Continued
American Lotus
American Lotus, Nelumbo lutea Lotus is a native wildflower that produces huge beautiful flowers. They can be as big as a cabbage. To see the lotus at the Prairie Garden … Continued
Giant Swallowtail
Giant Swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes Yesterday I saw a Giant Swallowtail feeding on Prairie Blazing Star. However, despite lots of blooms right now, I’m seeing very few butterflies.
Bottlebrush Grass
Bottlebrush Grass, Elymus hystrix I found a small patch of this native grass along the edges of the woods yesterday. Like its name suggests, it does resemble a bottlebrush.
Prairie Blazing Star
Prairie Blazing Star, Liatris pycnostachya Blazing Star has just started blooming. It’s a reliable butterfly magnet. However, after the huge number of Fritillaries in the spring, I’m not seeing many … Continued
Morning Light Creek
Trees Along Hillers Creek Sunshine makes these trees along Hillers Creek glow. The blue background is still in shade.
Monarch Butterfly
Monarch, Danaus plexippus The weather this year has been ideal, providing lots of rain for the PGT’s wildflowers. Currently, they are blooming beautifully, attracting a good mix of butterflies including … Continued