Every year around this time I begin to see the first autumn meadowhawks (Sympetrum vicinum). These small red dragonflies are late season fliers, not emerging from their nymphal aquatic habitats until October. I saw the first one this year on October 27 perched upon smartweed in our wetland. Elsewhere, the leaves are rapidly turning. Many have already fallen. Not necessarily a sign of fall… Enjoy the view.Read more
Posts tagged: #Tulip Poplar
More Fall Images
Fall colors will start fading soon, here’s more photos, with locations included. Enjoy!Read more
Two caterpillars of vastly different proportions.
It was only five days after watching a Cloudless Sulphur lay an egg on the Partridge Pea in Catch the Wind that I saw evidence of caterpillars. As I walked by the plants on Tuesday of last week I noticed one of the flowers had been partially eaten. I didn’t have my camera with me (why do I even consider walking the loop without my camera?) but the Otter Box encased iPhone that I had strapped to my belt recordedRead more
Some Color
Some leaves. Through the trees. Some reflections. Changes occur quickly at this time of year so head out to Explore the Wild and watch it happen!Read more
Tulip Poplars Susceptible to Drought
The shoreline in the Wetlands grows wider with each passing day as the water level drops. Although there have been storms moving through the area daily during the past week, carrying substantial amounts of rain, they have been scattered storms and not necessarily pouring down water into the Wetlands. Tulip Poplars are more susceptible to drought than some other trees in our area. Under normal circumstances Yellow (Tulip) Poplar begins to turn earlier than most deciduous trees in our areaRead more