The blossom of a Christmas Cactus is surprisingly delicate when seen in closeup. Thanks for looking,Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate December, 2022
Category: Nature
Without a Word
Frosty Morning
ice crystals form in the early December frost ********************************* If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well. Thanks for looking,Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate December, 2022
Starlings Flocking
Have you ever seen a flock of birds swirling and diving in unison? It's mesmerizing, the way they flash in the sun in one direction, then go dark in another. They are like schooling fish, only a dark cloud, rather than a silver one. I was coming home from a walk the other day when … Continue reading Starlings Flocking
Quiet Interlude
I wandered into the mossy section of the woods. Slate peeked through the path where the dirt had worn away, and in the woods, fallen pine trees were covered with lichen. The area in between tree and trail was mossy and green despite the December chill. It's been a dry fall, no snow, little rain. … Continue reading Quiet Interlude
ways to cool off
mountain stream any river will do Or... remember winter. Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate August, 2023
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The Colors of Nature (2)
Tussock Moth Caterpillar Bird's Foot Treefoil
Putting on the Ritz
Katydid, dressed for a night on the town.
The Colors of Nature (1)
Full moon setting early one dawn. European Skipper butterfly hanging out on a blade of grass.
The Nature of Things 