Translucence

The bright sun allows you to see through the magnolia petals and see the stamens collected by the petals

Empty Nest ......... not quite

The two mockingbird fledglings ( see May 12 post) have left the nest. Unfortunately it appears that one of the eggs did not hatch. The parents are now off to make a new nest and lay more eggs.


Walking around the yard I found one of the fledglings sitting in an azalea. It looks like he is contemplating his strange new world.

Monarch and Viceroy Butterflies

The Monarch and Viceroy butterflies are very similar and can be difficult to distinguish. The dark line that runs across both the hind wings of the Viceroy is the easiest way to differentiate it from the Monarch.

Viceroy

Monarch

Strange visitor

A green anole visits the hummingbird feeder.

Monarch butterfly

The butterfly bush is appropriatly named. Butterflies appear soon after the first blooms appear.

Coming in for a landing

Please don't eat the daylilies!

Mr. Cardinal

Early Morning

I love walking out on the patio in the early morning and listening to a symphony of birds.
(click on the play button to listen)

First Magnolia Bloom

A bee checking out the magnolia bloom.