Just me

On August 18, 2017August 18, 2017 By Mike Bizeau14 Comments

I stumbled upon this little moth taking a break on a yarrow plant while out in the garden on afternoon. This little moth was content and stayed put even as I moved in to get a nice close look. As I pulled out the camera to take this photo it sure felt like this little moth was looking back at me saying “hey it’s just me… a little moth”.

If anyone out there has the skills to identify this little guy please chime in as “Little Moth” although descriptive could surely be expanded upon.

Have a great weekend.

Until we meet again

On August 17, 2017August 16, 2017 By Mike Bizeau10 Comments

Earlier this summer we were lucky enough to have a few little Bushtits visiting the trees nearby. I miss those little guys and sure hope we are lucky enough to have them visit again next summer.

Soft Summer Bells

On August 16, 2017August 16, 2017 By Mike Bizeau2 Comments

Soft Summer Bells ring as we hike along the trail in the Mt Zirkel Wilderness.

Places like this are few and far between and protecting them is worth the effort.

http://wilderness.org/article/why-protect-wilderness

Leaf Beetle

On August 15, 2017August 16, 2017 By Mike Bizeau10 Comments

We have seen many of these wonderful beetles this summer and today I think they deserve the spotlight.

Police Car Moth

On August 9, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike Bizeau24 Comments

Thanks to the help of 1nmbirder for assistance in correctly identifying this moth. WordPress readers are the best. Always ready to help in identifying and teaching about all the things we run across outside.

At first I thought it was a Ranchman’s Tiger Moth but it does appear to be a Police Car Moth. We came across these guys while they were feeding on wild aster and sunflowers high up on the trail in Central Colorado.

Coneflowers

On August 3, 2017July 21, 2017 By Mike Bizeau11 Comments

The coneflowers are sure making the most of the summer sun.

Sunday Brunch

On August 2, 2017July 17, 2017 By Mike Bizeau14 Comments

With a garden of sunflowers on the menu a finch enjoys a leisurely weekend brunch.

nature has no boss

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