Lovely Fritillary

With his caramel and chocolate markings, this male Great Spangled Fritillary unknowingly blessed my hiking adventure by posing for me … More

Let’s Paint the Waterlily!

After visiting Mr. Green Frog at the swamp, I was in a good summery mood, wanting to take some of … More

What are we looking at, green muck? Look closely, there’s a prince in there somewhere! Can you find him? There … More

Is that a flying yellow day lily? Nah, not a flying flower but a flying male American Goldfinch! He’s looking … More

OK, I first have to say that I’m longing for autumn, my most favorite season ever! The greatest thing about … More

Today’s theme is: Follow the Leader. Everybody’s doing it. Ooops, does that phrase make me a follower and not a … More

Let’s both paint the night heron that we saw at Lake Katherine a few posts ago! I believe with good … More

This photo was taken after a storm last Sunday in Grant Park, IL. Farm land. Nothin’ but wide open spaces! … More

Look at that! Henry is hanging upside down to feed on a suet cake that is under the roof. Many … More

Look who I found fishing at Lake Katherine!!! It’s my first Black Crowned Night Heron. Here is an interesting note: … More