In the first image, you see what some folks call a pill bug, but I have called them roly polies since childhood. What most folks don't know about … [Read More...] about Three Descendants Of Ancient Lineages
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Bobwhite Quail Drop By For Photos
I love Bobwhite Quail. They are neat little birds that run along the ground which makes them difficult to photograph. These images were taken in or … [Read More...] about Bobwhite Quail Drop By For Photos
Why I am a Conservationist
This first image was taken by the crew of Apollo 8 on Christmas Eve in 1968 as they entered the orbit of the moon. It is called Earthrise. I display … [Read More...] about Why I am a Conservationist
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Indian Blanket Wildflowers Are Attention Grabbers
Indian Blanket, Gaillardia pulchella, sometimes called firewheel is an unmistakable member of the sunflower family (Asteraceae). Its reddish brown … [Read More...] about Indian Blanket Wildflowers Are Attention Grabbers
Busy Day at the Purple Coneflowers
Pictured here are several Purple Coneflowers that are feeding at least two species of skipper butterfly (Hesperia spp.) and one flower scarab beetle. … [Read More...] about Busy Day at the Purple Coneflowers
Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata), Do Dragonflies Come in Orange!!?
This fella showed up in my patio garden one September morning and remained long enough for me to fetch my camera, change to my close-up lens and take … [Read More...] about Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata), Do Dragonflies Come in Orange!!?