Dickcissel
A Dickcissel sang the entire time I was pruning trees in the prairie yesterday. Unfortunately a wasp appeared out of nowhere and stung me on the forehead. Ouch!
Black-eyed Susans
Even though we haven’t had enough rain the past month the landscape is green and there are lots of wildflowers blooming.
Canada Wild Rye
I’m starting to see the seed heads on Wild Rye. It’s one of the more attractive native grasses and can be found scattered along the edges of the mowed trails … Continued
Yellow-breasted Chat
This songbird likes to hang out in dense thickets, so you are more likely to hear it than see it. The songs of these birds are an odd, variable mixture … Continued
Tiger Swallowtail
With the milkweeds blooming I’m seeing more butterflies in the past few weeks, including Tiger Swallowtails. This one is feeding on a Butterfly Weed.
Creek Reflection
Trees over calm water create an appealing reflection. This is Hiller’s Creek, the creek that meanders through the woods at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Pale Purple Coneflower
This week I saw the first coneflower blooms. This is Pale Purple Coneflower with its slender petals that are more pink than purple. The best place to see Pale Purple … Continued
Wild Persimmon
Persimmons are flowering now, but it’s easy to miss the tiny blossoms. They are hidden behind leaves in branches above your head.