This is the time of year when you may notice small bits of fluff floating through the air. This is usually worth a second look. It may be milkweed, or aster seeds, but if you are lucky you might see what looks like a fly wearing a tutu. This tutu wearing insect is actually an … Continue reading Flying Tutus
Category: wildlife
Why Butterflies?
It's almost butterfly season again. The earliest butterflies, Mourning Cloaks, commas, sometimes come out in March. It's time to start looking. When I said as much to a friend she asked what it was about butterflies that drew me. The following is my answer. I owe butterflies a debt. I discovered them during the COVID … Continue reading Why Butterflies?
Mid Winter Blues
today the dream Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate January, 2025 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Without a Word
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateJanuary, 2025 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Aerial Aspirations
I’ve always wanted to fly. I’m not talking about taking a plane somewhere, dealing with crowds, stale air and cramped seats. No, I’m talking about spreading powerful wings and taking to the air. Even a short flight would be amazing. I want to feel the air around me and watch the world pass below. But … Continue reading Aerial Aspirations
Without a Word
Eastern Tailed Blue Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate August, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well. © Kate Taylor
Exploring Small Butterflies
I was out butterflying the other day, looking for hairstreaks. I was hoping to see either a banded or a striped hairstreak, both of which are relatively common in Vermont. That doesn’t mean easy to find. Hairstreaks are small butterflies, often with a drab background color broken up by occasional bright spots or streaks. They … Continue reading Exploring Small Butterflies
Pollen Storm
We had a couple days last week where the pine trees were dropping pollen at a great rate. The air was green with it. Eastern Pine Elfins love it. Bumble bees prefer flower pollen.
Without a Word
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
The Eyes Have it
Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things.KateJuly, 2023 ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
The Nature of Things 