Grindelia

Grindelia

I don’t remember if I have visited Ball Knob (LBJNG) before in the heat of the summer. In fact my search thru my photos only show I had been there in April and May. However I have been there in the winter looking for lichens and mosses at the very least. My guess is that…

More finds in the dry creek

More finds in the dry creek

After finding the Gordian Worms we did a bit more exploring. Down and then up the creek a short distance we went. Another good drive-about! Parachuting beavers created a fire-resistant wetland Anna Atkins: pioneering botanical photographer who captured algae and ferns in ghostly blue images Rare Pink Bird Spotted in Wisconsin for the First Time…

On the road stops

On the road stops

So this post should have been yesterday’s post. Indeed I was so excited to show you the Gordian Worms that I hit the publish button too quick. LOL Thus these were our first stops from that outing (2023-07-28). After the exploring grasslands by foot, we made our way by vehicle. It was a drive-about with…

The adult

The adult

As I mentioned yesterday the second to last stop was a completely dry creek. Often at this time of the year it is dry. So no surprise there. The next creek however does run with water sometimes through the summer. Of course not this summer. Here is why it is called the Gordian Worm, it…

New stuff

New stuff

We continued on along the creek. It was thick with the horsetails, tall grasses and fallen trees. AI helps scientists to eavesdrop on endangered pink dolphins Why are researchers vacuuming up animal DNA in the forest? Cool down with the slick science of sweat Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and…

Still

Still

Jeanne and I are still going out. We try to do a few hours earlier in the mornings. Definitely a must in this heat, eh. And sure glad there has still been a breeze! More tomorrow on our shady hike! Saguaro cacti collapsing in Arizona extreme heat, scientist says The Secrets of the Longest-Living Mammals…

Batty

Batty

Right off the bat I am letting you know this is not about me personally. LOL In the spring I talk with the Forest Service about what they would like to focus on. Last year it was the Frosted Elfins. This year it was plants and few other odds and ends. So one of things…

False Foxglove stop

False Foxglove stop

Ok I am slipping in a couple more photos from the Monkey-flower location. 🙂 It had been lovely checking up on the Shirley plants! Electrical Pulses That Trigger Venus Flytrap Mapped For The First Time Butterfly flight inspires researchers to explore new ways to create force and electricity Keep looking! The more you know, the…

Hopping in Cooke

Hopping in Cooke

Down the roads we went to check-up on the Shirley‘s flowers. First Shirley stop would be at the Sharp-wing Monkey-flower (Mimulus alatus) location. Second stop was for the False Foxglove (Aureolaria grandiflora). Yes, they will always be Shirley’s. 🙂 So this was the first stop that day for Shirley’s flowers. Tomorrow’s post will be the…

Low creek crossing

Low creek crossing

After the quail survey on Friday it was time to go check on Shirley’s flowers in Cooke County. Certainly stopping at the low creek crossing always has great finds! Now back in the car to head to Cooke County destinations. One last thing from a recording at our wildlife camera. What if The Loch Ness…