Dark as a moonless night, this new world vulture . . . nature's silent black knight Cathartes aura, emanates mystery, while evoking macabre images from the minds of many that view him. Turkey Vultures are truly remarkable diurnal creatures, preferring carrion to fresh meat and purifying our world as they dine. If you were to change the 'C' in its scientific name for a 'K' you would have the Greek derivative Kathartes meaning cleansing or purifier. Carthartes aura means purifying breeze. It is … [Read more...] about Nature’s Black Knight ~ Raptor of the Dead
Nature’s Black Knight ~ Raptor of the Dead
Dark as a moonless night, this new world vulture . . . nature's silent black knight Cathartes aura, emanates mystery, while evoking macabre images from the minds of many that view him. Turkey Vultures are truly remarkable diurnal creatures, preferring carrion to fresh meat and purifying our world as they dine. If you were to change the 'C' in its scientific name for a 'K' you would have the Greek derivative Kathartes meaning cleansing or purifier. Carthartes aura means purifying … [Read more...] about Nature’s Black Knight ~ Raptor of the Dead
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 – OTHER LEPIDOPTERA FAVORITES
Hummingbird clearwing Hemaris thysbe, also known as Hummingbird moth, is out in the gardens and fields sipping nectar during the day and often at dusk. People sometimes confuse Hummingbird clearwings with a real hummingbird due to its habit of hovering while feeding with its long proboscis. Host plants include honeysuckle, hawthorns, plums, cherries and snowberries. Note the difference in the two species above and below. Snowberry clearwing Hemaris diffinis is more black but its … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 – OTHER LEPIDOPTERA FAVORITES
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 – OTHER LEPIDOPTERA FAVORITES
Hummingbird clearwing Hemaris thysbe, also known as Hummingbird moth, is out in the gardens and fields sipping nectar during the day and often at dusk. People sometimes confuse Hummingbird clearwings with a real hummingbird due to its habit of hovering while feeding with its long proboscis. Host plants include honeysuckle, hawthorns, plums, cherries and snowberries.Note the difference in the two species above and below. Snowberry clearwing Hemaris diffinis is more black but … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES OF 2011 – OTHER LEPIDOPTERA FAVORITES
Haunted Perceptions of Nature’s Creatures Scary Climate
Turkey Vultures Cathartes aura (cleansing breeze) soaring high in the air are quite beautiful and majestic with a wing span of over six feet. They are intelligent and extremely important in preventing the spread of disease. Friends to farmers and gas utility workers alike for cleaning up dead carcasses and locating gas leaks, the Turkey Vulture's role in our ecosystem is unique and valued thus protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Still many find these vital carrion consumers … [Read more...] about Haunted Perceptions of Nature’s Creatures Scary Climate
