Dark-eyed Junco
Dark-eyed Junco, Junco hyemalis This week I saw my first Junco. It fits with the cold weather. They arrive as cold weather sets in and then migrate north to spend … Continued
Sycamore Reflection
Sycamore, Platanus occidentalis Morning light through the sycamores reflects off one of the spring fed pools in Hiller’s Creek.
Last Coneflower
Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea I found a lone coneflower while walking through the prairie today. It surprised me because most of the flowers are done for the season. Even the … Continued
Indigo Prairie Sunset
Indigo Prairie Lorna and I caught some magical light on a late day walk last week. Indigo Prairie is a 10-minute walk from the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) visitor center.
Peak Fall Color
Serviceberry, Amelanchier arborea Fall is peak now. Here you can see it in the bright orange leaves of Serviceberry. Next week the temperatures are going to plunge into the 20s … Continued
Hillers Creek – Fall Color
Hillers Creek Fall Color is about peak now. With the drought Hiller’s Creek is pretty dry, but there are some spring fed pools.
Dogwood Leaves
Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida Flowering Dogwoods are at peak fall color right now. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) you can find dogwoods on the edges of the woods, especially … Continued
Cypress Color
Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum The Bald Cypress trees color turned to copper this week. Unlike most conifers, cypress trees aren’t evergreen; in other words, they shed their needles in the … Continued
American Coot
American Coot, Fulica americana Near sunset yesterday we found a single Coot swimming on Beaver Lake. Note the blood-red eye. Beaver Lake is a 10-minute walk from the PGT Visitor … Continued