Late Summer Beauty

Change is in the air ... as we move into mid September, the oppressive summer temperatures and humidity levels have decreased. A deep inhalation of cool morning air feels oh so refreshing. Of late, I have noticed hardy statuesque stalks of corn beginning to brown. Soybean fields, once richly green and lush are mottled with golden leaves. Many trees and bushes are starting to shimmer with colorful migrating warblers. Breathtaking vibrant sunsets, always a delight for our eyes, occur earlier in the evening. As we wind down this unusually steamy summer in the Midwest, there is still much activity and brightness to view. Please join me on a leisurely stroll around our country property as I take in some late summer beauty.

~ I welcome identification assistance ~

This ever vigilant iridescent green beauty, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird keeps a watchful eye on her claimed feeder

A Silver-spotted Skipper encounters a passing diminutive fly

A Green Stink Bug under the protective cover of a curled leaf

A Golden Northern Bumble Bee delights in the Rough-stemmed Goldenrod blooms

A young, beautiful Eastern Bluebird gives us a great view of his new stunning cerulean blue feathers

This big eared, speckled White-tailed Deer fawn paused for a moment to look curiously my way and then went back to nibbling succulent greens along the tree line.

The dazzling purple petals of an Ironweed flower appeals to this golden Skipper

 A pale yellow Virginian Tiger Moth Caterpillar looks so very soft and woolly as it scales a weed stalk

A hungry Monarch Caterpillar finishes off a tasty milkweed leaf

A leggy Mabel Orchard Spider repairs its damaged silky web

A serene scene on our country acreage