3 May 2009
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadense)
These native spring ephemerals bloom prolifically in the Ash woods as well as in the BYG
3 May 2009
Walk at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden
2 May 2009
Sweat bee (prob. Agapostemon sp.) on dandelion
It was a sunny but cool day with strong, cold winds. Few insects and birds were about, but this tiny sweat bee was exploring a dandelion.
2 May 2009
Magnolias against blue sky
Despite the wind ripping the petals off, the magnolia still had lots of flowers.
2 May 2009
Black-capped chickadee
Many birds are already nesting, for example cardinals, crows, house sparrows, and these black-capped chickadees.
2 May 2009
Black-capped chickadee at nest box
2 May 2009
Mayapple
The mayapple is just coming up, but already bloodroot flowers are gone! Amazing how quickly the flowers come and go. Trilliums are now open, bellwort is flowering, violets are appearing....
