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Comments welcome. Thank you, Mary
Robber flies are of the order of Diptera (Flies). They only have one set of wings like all flies. All in the family Asilidae (Robber Flies) are predators of other insects. They are aerial hunters. In fact, I watched one try twice unsuccessfully try to catch a Great Golden Digger Wasp (Sphex ichneumoneus). There are…
This morning we had just a tiny bit of hope for some rain. In fact, Jim saw FOUR drops on the sidewalk! But alas, that is all we got. Have you been watching the Sir David Attenborough’s The Green Planet on PBS? If not, I highly recommend it. You can stream episode 1 from KERA…
Shirley would be proud! LOL. Today, Jeanne and I went to BRIT to deposit our plant specimens we had collected this season. It is always fun to make the trip. And of course on the way out of town, my new favorite place to stop for ice cream, Paleta Mia Ice Cream. If you like…
Our high temperature today was 102 degrees. Fingers crossed for a chance of rain soon! Trees Are Overrated Rio Grande Runs Dry in Albuquerque Marjory Stephenson Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you see, the more you know.
Yesterday, I left you with the green-eyed yucca friend. Today, I will share some of the other prairie friends. A diner discovered 100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints in a restaurant Is the Silence of the Great Plains to Blame for ‘Prairie Madness’? Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more…
Even though I had just been to the same place, I always expect to find something different. This First Wed was no exception! To summarize, it was great to be out with fellow nature appreciators! Moreover, the heat did not stop our enjoyment! And thank you to Jerry for sharing his photos! Meet Diane Nash,…
A few days (July 3th) before the First Wed, it was time to scout. I had not been to this unit in awhile. Always nice to know what to expect. 🙂 Tomorrow, I will share the finds for the actual First Wed which was on July 6th. A rare orchid thought to be extinct in…
It did not take long for me to get photos for today’s post. This morning’s Gracie walk was just perfect. How a Smithsonian Botanist Cracked the Cactus Code a Century Ago The Story Behind Red-Hued Juneteenth Food and Drink Happy Juneteenth! Keep looking! The more you know, the more you see and the more you…
Do you remember the song by CCR “Lookin’ out My Back Door”? Some thought it referred to drugs, but in interviews, John Fogerty said it was for his three year old son. Of course none of that is referring to what I see out my back door. LOL. So who do you have at your…