The gardens, fields and forest floors are dotted with fresh spring wildflowers. A delicate dancing red Trillium magically lifts itself up into the light. An early to emerge Orange sulphur Colias eurytheme, flying about looking for vetch no doubt. I am excited to see that the chrysalis survived our winter and hungry birds. April is suppose to bring showers but this year there have been few and I guess that is good for butterflies. I have never seen so many flying wildflowers this early … [Read more...] about Spring Wildflowers and Other Wild Wings Scattered About
Spring Wildflowers and Other Wild Wings Scattered About
The gardens, fields and forest floors are dotted with fresh spring wildflowers. A delicate dancing red Trillium magically lifts itself up into the light. An early to emerge Orange sulphur Colias eurytheme, flying about looking for vetch no doubt. I am excited to see that the chrysalis survived our winter and hungry birds. April is suppose to bring showers but this year there have been few and I guess that is good for butterflies. I have never seen so many flying wildflowers this early … [Read more...] about Spring Wildflowers and Other Wild Wings Scattered About
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES 2011 ~ Eastern Tiger Swallowtails ~ Part Two
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly sipping Miss Kim Lilac blooms For Part Two of Eastern Tiger Swallowtails Papilio glaucus, we find the tiger-striped butterflies swimming in purples, yellows and greens instead of in the pink as seen in my last post. St. Valentine surely might smile over these Tiger Swallowtail lovers flying and swirling about high into the sky beneath the robust Rock Maples. A perfect female Tiger Swallowtail. Note the blue markings . . . which make me believe it … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES 2011 ~ Eastern Tiger Swallowtails ~ Part Two
Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES 2011 ~ Eastern Tiger Swallowtails ~ Part Two
Tiger Swallowtail butterfly sipping Miss Kim Lilac bloomsFor Part Two of Eastern Tiger Swallowtails Papilio glaucus, we find the tiger-striped butterflies swimming in purples, yellows and greens instead of in the pink as seen in my last post. St. Valentine surely might smile over these Tiger Swallowtail lovers flying and swirling about high into the sky beneath the robust Rock Maples. A perfect female Tiger Swallowtail. Note the blue markings . . . which make me believe it … [Read more...] about Flower Hill Farm BUTTERFLIES 2011 ~ Eastern Tiger Swallowtails ~ Part Two
Gathering Wildflowers Fields and Meadows Gone To Sleepy Seed
Growing seasons green a field and meadow withdraw life filled colors fade quiet and stillness within November landscapes new life floats and waits Wildflowers for Gail gathered from this season past brighten up our day This cold and dreary day will pass, while warmer sunny days are forecast for Thanksgiving and throughout the weekend. May you all have a safe and happy holiday weekend. Let's not forget that when our ancestors first visited this land, it was filled with native wildflowers and … [Read more...] about Gathering Wildflowers Fields and Meadows Gone To Sleepy Seed
