It's been a beautiful, snowy, winter. Red-berried Elder ready for warmth. (Me too.) Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. KateFebruary, 2025 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well.
Tag: plants
Winter Flowers
Winter is a quiet time. I tend to walk more quickly and pay less attention to what is close by. Instead I see the big picture; the way the sun shines through the snow on the pines, or a white hillside with shadows making silhouettes. Recently, I’ve noticed the dried stalks of flowers, more precisely, … Continue reading Winter Flowers
Red Admirals in Flight
Every few decades Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta,) migrate in huge numbers. These small butterflies overwinter in warm southern areas and travel north each year. Their favorite host plants are in the nettle family (Urtica). The adults I've seen this year have been nectaring on dandelions, but they also like tree sap and rotting fruit. … Continue reading Red Admirals in Flight
It’s That Time of Year
American Hazelnut blossoming. Pine Warblers are passing through. Two-lined Salamanders and other amphibians are on the move. It's a wonderful time of year. Thanks for looking, Stay well, be curious, learn things. Kate April, 2024 If you enjoyed this post perhaps you will enjoy these as well: Don't forget to check out my new butterfly book!
The Colors of Nature (2)
Tussock Moth Caterpillar Bird's Foot Treefoil
Walking in the Rain
Photosynthesis – In Brief
It’s easy to take oxygen for granted. But, let’s not for a moment. Instead, imagine a sugar maple with its broad, green, leaves. Zoom in on a single leaf, rustling slightly in the breeze. Think of a cell within that leaf. Now we’re getting closer to the action. Dive a bit deeper and you will … Continue reading Photosynthesis – In Brief
The Nature of Things 