This handsome Eastern Bluebird and his mate are currently waiting for their 5 powder blue eggs to hatch
The beautiful newly formed leaves of an oak tree
An exquisite Twelve-spotted Skimmer sets down on a thorny branch
This Haploa Colona Moth was spotted atop forest ground cover ~ I find its markings quite interesting
This Red-eared Slider Turtle most likely journeyed up from the marsh in search of sandy soil to lay her eggs
A striking damselfly rests upon lush, green forest foliage
Love is in the air!
Brilliant wild strawberries dot the prairie area of our property
Take a closer look ~ This caterpillar resembles a leaf
What a series of wonderful shots !
ReplyDeleteI particularly love the oak leaves and the beautiful skimmer :)
And the attitude of your funny damselfly - stunning :))
wonderful photos - the moth markings are extraordinary indeed
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Gorgeous photos..I really like that moth with the interesting markings.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. The wings of the skimmer are just so intricate and so delicate looking. Welcome to NBN :) Rosie
ReplyDeleteLove part 2 Julie. Such beautiful photos. Your moth captures are wonderful ... and that Damselfly is perfect ... love it!
ReplyDeleteA very gracious thank you for all the kind words. I am especially flattered.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post! The damselfly is a stunner!! All the images really capture the beauty of the land.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining my blog - your photos are evocative - esp appreciated the Canada Warbler in one post - I spend a long time trying to get him with less than great results - you got him! Takes patience. Good work!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! That caterpillar is awesome!! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThese photos are spectacular! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this post! The damselfly is a stunner!! All the images really capture the beauty of the land.
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