Serviceberry
Serviceberry, Amelanchier arborea On a walk to Hiller’s Creek yesterday we were surprised to find the Serviceberry in full bloom; 2-weeks earlier than normal! This native small tree can be … Continued
Spring Beauty
Spring Beauty, Claytonia virginica Spring is early this year. Yesterday on a walk in the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) we found 5 kinds of wildflowers in bloom, … Continued
Painted Lady
Painted Lady, Vanessa cardui A picture taken in the summer of a butterfly feeding on Purple Coneflower.
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron, Ardea herodias Yesterday we saw our first Great Blue Heron of the year. We keep hoping with will return to roost here like they did in the … Continued
Witch-hazel
Witch-hazel, Hamamelis virginiana We found this native shrub in full bloom today. It’s in front of the PGT Visitor Center.
Snow on Oaks
Snow on Oaks The temperature dropped yesterday and we had a light now. Winter’s not over yet.
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern Bluebird, Sialia sialis On sunny days like this I’m hearing the bluebirds sing. That’s another sign that spring is coming.
Spring Growth
Red Oak, Quercus rubra Watching tree leaves emerge in spring is magical. Just a couple months away.
Northern Cardinal
Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis I’ve been hearing males sing in a loud, clear whistles. I’m also hearing Red-winged blackbirds calling from the tree tops at the ponds. Spring is coming!
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
Halloween Pennant, Celithemis eponina In the summer, it’s fun to look for butterflies and dragonflies at the PGT. Pumpkin colored wings make this dragonfly easy to identify.