That was our primary goal when we set out on our little about-town adventure yesterday. I know if we don’t get more rain soon, the colors and beauty will start to wither away. We started out soon after sunrise. As we headed around town I was amazed at the lush green and many areas of…
Category: Nature
Coopers Hawk
Today I took a day off… because I could. Hubby took me (and my camera) around town to see what we could find. It was hot and beautiful and one of our many discoveries was this amazing Coopers Hawk hiding in the tree at a park. Hubby found him, I was busy looking at the…
Desert life
Besides the green that is everywhere (most noticeable to those of us who know this isn’t normal), our desert is filled with butterflies! Oh, and they are beautiful! Add to that the thousands of caterpillars clamoring to sticks, twigs, and cactus thorns! This morning on my desert hike I felt serenity in a rare desert…
Meet the Queen
Yes, this beautiful caterpillar will blossom into the queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus)! I have many photos of The Queen. How awesome to discover the queen butterfly caterpillar Sunday morning on my walk. I took a few extra minutes to walk through the “butterfly garden” at our nature preserve down the road, and I made this…
Friday friends
To end my week of wildflower photos, I found a few friendly critters that weren’t camera shy. They add a nice touch don’t you think? Enjoy 😊 Large flocks of butterflies, all kinds of happy insects, seem to be in a perfect fever of joy and sportive gladness.~John Muir
peace of life today 