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
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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.
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.
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.
Moth Ball
I attended my first Moth Ball the other night. I dressed carefully for the event, cargo pants tucked neatly into my socks, vest pockets filled with accoutrements - UV flashlight, headlamp, field guide, spare camera battery....You're getting the idea.The Moth Ball was hosted by Northern Woodlands and took place in their back yard. JoAnne Russo, … Continue reading Moth Ball
The Joy of the Hunt
What can be more fun than tramping around the pucker brush, slopping through a marshy area, dodging tree limbs and swatting mosquitos? Why, doing all that while chasing butterflies and moths, of course. Hobomok Skipper (Lon Hobomok) I was out for a few hours in the heat of the day yesterday, at times on my … Continue reading The Joy of the Hunt
Spring Fertility
We're having babies left and right! First the Rosy Maple Moth now not one or two but 5 Cecropia Moths. They hatched from eggs given to me by a caterpillar friend (everyone needs one). Caterpillars start life as tiny things and literally eat themselves out of their skin. They grow too large for their body … Continue reading Spring Fertility
The Nature of Things 