Monday, August 4, 2025

Heatwave Relief!

Yesterday was a lovely day for walkng....Gracie and I walked at the CJ Brown Prairieview area, Kirby Preserve and Old Reid.
Here's a few of our sights.


Twin fawns enjoying the lovely day at CJ Brown

 Silvery Checkerspot Butterflies


       Cabbage White Butterfly                                      Siver Spotted Skipper                

Black Swallowtail                                                         Viceroy            



Friday, August 1, 2025

Everybody obelisk!

Everybody obelisk! Dragonflies utilize a posture called obelisking to prevent overheating during our summer heatwave. By pointing their abdomens straight upward, they minimize the amount of body surface area absorbing the sun's rays. A few snaps from these hot days. Names in captions.

White-Faced Meadowhawk                                   Blue Dasher 

    

Elfin Skimmer (male)                                            Elfin Skimmer (female)

Elfin Skimmer (male)                                          Eastern Pondhawk   

Blue Dasher                                        Eastern Amberwing