I saw this plant along a very dark section in the woods . It had been well gone over by insects but I thought the pattern that was left looked like lace. I increased the ISO and took a lot of photos. Not as sharp as I’d like but you work with what you’ve got.
While I was taking some pictures of Queen Anne’s Lace, a bee popped out of the flower. It didn’t appear happy to be photographed 😏
I liked the way the flowers seemed to be drinking in the sun. It’s been very hot, so I’m not sure if some flowers are fading due to the heat or it’s just their time.
I haven’t see many butterflies this year, so I was happy to get a close-up of this cabbage white.
I’ve taken a lot of wildlife photos here. Today a turtle was occupying the space.
I was so busy focusing on the Green Heron, I only noticed the Wood Duck on the log below when I imported the file. Both birds were concentrating on something as well 😊
This area was full of Queen Anne’s Lace. The underside of the flower was facing the sun, showing off its fine detail.
It’s always nice when I chickadee puts on the brakes long enough to get a photograph.
I started to see sunflowers about a week ago. As much as I enjoy them, when they do appear I know summer is marching along.
This was the second time this month that I ran into a frog on the path. It just sat there and stared (I guess it knew I meant no harm). After the obligatory photograph I moved on,
The end of an era ✌️
This wood duck was looking his finest in early May when I took this photo. You couldn’t blame him for admiring his reflection 😊
The female Lesser Scaup had her pick of fellas but didn’t seem impressed . 😏
We’re starting to see some seed heads alongside new buds. In this case a Salsify and an emerging flower directly in front of it. I like the intricate design of its seed head.
I saw these flowers in a nature reserve and assumed they were native plants. Although considerd invasive and can displace native plants, I do like their delicate beauty. As I only saw a few of them growing and they seemed to be contained to a small area, I’ll have to check on them again next year.
I’ve seen a lot of grackles this year although I’ve seen fewer birds in general. Grackles are intelligent birds and fun to watch as they go about their business. They are known for their striking yellow eyes and iridescent plumage. This bird was enjoying a snack in the shade so its colouring was more subdued.
The roadsides in summer turn into landscapes. Chicory and daisies are adaptable and seems to grow wherever there’s a bit of earth. Chicory has become naturalized in North America, brought over by early European settlers.
On a recent walk, we turned off the main path and came face to face with this imposing fellow/gal. I think it might have been a pregnant frog, but my knowledge of frogs is limited 😏. In any case we walked around it and I wished her well.
Seen on a walk in a small Ontario town.
I saw this cheerful looking Columbine in a garden we passed on a recent walk.
Milkweed is coming into flower now, I hope it will soon be attracting monarch butterflies. I was struck by the way this plant was growing. It looked like a florist’s bouquet, vase ready.
I liked the starkness of the scene. Just a bird on a branch with the river all around.
Walking around the pond I heard more frogs than I saw but this one looked like he was just waiting for me to show up.
The adult female merganser was giving her young brood a little space to explore the world around them.
I don’t often see Red-winged Blackbirds perched like this. No leaves to shoot through here 😏
I set out to find some Queen Anne’s Lace as it’s begining to flower right now. There’s a hint of pink in the bloom when it first starts to bud.
At a distance, I wasn’t sure of the insect inside the flower. As I got closer, the bee made its presence known.
I liked the way the light shone through the underside of the daisy. So much to appreciate in one little flower.
This litle dog was sitting in the shade watching a group of people doing yoga in the park. It was a hot day, I think the dog had the right idea 😊
Someone had this patch of pansies growing on their lawn, not in a flower bed. It was a remarkably cheerful sight!
I haven’t seen many butterflies his year. So I’m featuring one I saw last summer.
It was a spectacular season for peonies this spring. They were all vying for attention but this single white flower really stood out.
I think turtles must welcome summer as much as the rest of us. It does make you wonder though, why they always look so grumpy 😏
The central part of the country is under a heat and humidity advisory.There’s no nicer place to spend some time than under the tree canopy by the water.
I frequently see Red-winged blackbirds perched on car side mirrors. I was waiting for this one to peer into the mirror but it was content to just stand there.
Some of my favourite flowers are there for the taking; growing wherever there’s a bit of soil and sun or just by the side of the road.
The dog was tearing down the path running towards us. Then we saw its owner turn the corner holding the dog’s leash. Given the chance, it was enjoying the run.
I liked the weathered hoop and the shadow it cast.
There’s no nicer place to be on a warm day in spring.
The daisy fleabane is a native flowering plant with an unfortunate name. In the past, people thought that its aroma would rid their homes of pesky insects. I found these growing in a laneway.
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