All the azaleas blooming, the first Rhododendron bloom and the placement of the fairy door in the new yard. Renovation getting close to being done inside #grateful #springblooms #backyardnaturalist
Strawberry plants are blooming #piedmontvirginia #backyardnaturalist
Watched a couple snapping turtles playing around in the pond this afternoon…yes we also swim in this pond 😂 👀 #backyardnaturalist #piedmontvirginia #turtles
Philodendron Pink Princess repotted to two plants now. The plants were enjoying the sun and warmer temperature today #backyardnaturalist #plantthings
A few pics from the last couple days. A Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, rainbow in the morning and tree lined walk #backyardnaturalist #birds #piedmontvirginia
This Downey Woodpecker was just hanging around while I was working in the yard #birds #piedmontvirginia #backyardnaturalist
Trifoliate Orange harvest - marmalade on tap #backyardnaturalist #savingtheseason
Isabela Tiger Moth Caterpillar wriggling around #backyardnaturalist #piedmontvirginia
Harvesting some Black Walnuts today #backyardnaturalist
Monarch sighting a couple days ago when I was out mowing #monarchbutterfly #backyardnaturalist
Have to e careful standing under this huge White Oak when the acorns start dropping. Also it hangs over our farmhouse bathroom with the metal roof which can be disconcerting on a 2am visit #backyardnaturalist
Pile of mushrooms growing on the north side of the White Oak in the front yard #backyardnaturalist #piedmontvirginia
One cool morning of cool weather had some warmth leaving the pond #backyardnaturalist #pondlife
This Carolina Wren was very interested in where I was standing on my porch this morning #birds #backyardnaturalist #centralvirginia
Saw this Belted Kingfisher hanging out on the dock ladder at the pond today #birds #backyardnaturalist
This zinnia might inspire my next cake decorating #backyardnaturalist #sweettooth
Spongy Oak Apple Gall Wasp nest…well according to Seek anyway #backyardnaturalist #centralvirginia
5-star review of "You Are a Raccoon!" (part of the "Meet Your World" series)
Today's #ChewyReviewy is "You Are a Raccoon!" by
@lauriethompson.com and Jay Fleck.
Perfect for budding backyard naturalists--and a great read-aloud!
#kidlit #bookrecs #pb #stem #backyardnaturalist #readaloud
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
A female squirrel with gray-brown fur, a white belly with nipples exposed, and a white eye-ring is sitting on the leafless branch of a fig tree, making eye-contact with the photographer. She has one paw drawn up against her chest, and her ears are forward and alert. She is incredibly cute. Dry vines dangle from surrounding branches, framing her in the golden evening light.
This is Barb, the #graysquirrel. She knows what she wants, and what she wants is more peanuts. 2 is not enough. 3 is better. A pile would be her preference; thank you.
📷 #Olympus E-M1 ii
👀 #Leica 100-400mm
#backyardnaturalist #squirrel #greysquirrel #nature #wildlifephotography #olympusomd
Red squirrel standing stone walkway looking at camera.