Gray Hairstreak Butterfly
I love observing Nature! Yesterday I saw a tiny butterfly on my Coreopsis flower. So of course I grabbed my cameras to try to get a good shot. This butterfly looked a little different at the tail end. At first I thought maybe it was a pair mating, but observing it closer, that did not make sense. So I videotaped it and took a few shots with my I-phone. (Sorry for the poor photo). Later I looked it up in my butterfly books to try to figure out what type of butterfly it is. Looks like a Gray Hairstreak! They are only about 1" in length. In further exploration on the internet I found this: "This back-and-forth movement makes the wings look like anntennae, apparently to fool predators into attacking a less vital part of their body." So that's what you see at the tail end! The "tail" at the tail end is what you see moving around very weirdly! How cool is that! Don't you love Nature??? A gift and knowledge given freely! Enjoy!!! #victoriafoulke
I love all birds but have a special place in my heart for the little Carolina Wren. They are so pretty, so vocal, and so spunky! This little guy was on my deck shouting to the world! Have a great day!
I had a special visitor on St. Patrick's Day. Make sure to have sound on! Enjoy!
First snow this past Sunday 12/11/22 in Woodbury, CT. Best viewed full screen and with sound on! A few of my favorite birds! Enjoy!
Had a surprise visitor just now! Something I've been waiting to see! I have my grand-doggie visiting for a few days and she was looking out the front storm door for a few minutes then walked away. Then looking though that same storm door, I saw something walking up my driveway. My first thought was how did the dog get out!!!!!! Then I saw what it was! Grabbed my camera and ran out the back door to photograph it! What a curly little tail she has. I hope she comes back so I can get a better look and more photographs!
I love Clouds!
There is something special about clouds. Lately there have been some wonderful clouds either morning or night. Here is a short video of some I've been able to capture in my town of Woodbury, CT. Make sure to view full screen and turn sound on! Enjoy!
There is something magical about taking a nice quiet walk during Winter. Do you agree?
Went out the other day to photograph the Fall colors and came across this location that had a story I just had to tell!
CT. Audubon Deer Pond Farm Pollinator Garden August 2021
Looking for a nice trip to see some native plants and pollinators? Then visit the CT. Audubon Pollinator Garden in Sherman CT. Leave the dogs home. Also great hiking trails!
Little Pond Boardwalk Trail at White Memorial Conservation Center in Litchfield CT.
Took a stroll along the Little Pond Boadwalk Trail and it was so nice. Got an early morning start and that meant there were few people around. Such a beautiful day and such a beautiful place! Visit if you can!!!
Gertrude Jekyll Garden
Gertrude Jekyll Garden in Woodbury Ct. Come visit!!!
Beautiful Dahlias
A member of the Pomperaug Valley Garden Club (which I am also a member) grows beautiful Dahlias! Here are a few of them! Make sure to turn the music on! Enjoy!