Great Blue Heron
The heron rookery along Hiller’s Creek is gone, but we still see Great Blue Herons. This week we’ve been seeing on hunting along the edge of Potter’s Lake. We walk … Continued
Dickcissel
We found a Dickcissel singing in the the tall grasses above Potter’s Lake this week. Their song sounds like they are singing their name: dick dick ciss ciss ciss.
Gayfeather Panorama
The purple spikes of Prairie Blazing Star are in full bloom. The rain we got yesterday should help them. At the PGT you can see Gayfeather (also known as Blazing … Continued
Viceroy Butterfly
Not all orange and black butterflies are Monarchs. This one’s called a Viceroy. We saw one yesterday as we sat in the shade at the edge Potter’s Lake at the … Continued
Henslow’s Sparrow
was surprised and delighted to find this sparrow yesterday. In the past they’ve nested at the PGT, but I haven’t seen them all season and I was worried that they … Continued
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
I’ve been seeing these dragonflies recently, usually perched on top of a stalk. The pumpkin colored wings makes it easy to identify.
Prairie Grass Dew
On early morning walks there is so much dew that the lower part of my pants gets soaked. But early morning is when I like to walk because it avoids … Continued
American Lotus
At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) the Lotus is at peak bloom now. To see them close up, walk around the dam on the back side of the Lotus Ponds.