Change is in the air.
Tag: wildflower
Early Fall On The Alpine Tundra
Stormy skies ushering in the colors of fall up above tree-line in the Elk Mountains of Central Colorado.
The subtle language of color
Yes, there is still color, but the subtle language of a flowers color say fall is on the way.
Honey Bee
Honey bee, oh honey bee, bring some sweet nectar back to me.
Swimming in a sea of flowers
A wilson’s Phalarope enjoying a swim in a sea of flowers. Near Laramie, WY.
A wee bee looking at me
Out in the coneflowers this summer we have counted perhaps up to 8-10 different varieties of bees buzzing around all at once. This was one I have only seen once or twice and he is just a little guy but looks like a mighty little guy given the amount of pollen he has collected to bring back to the hive.
Just another small sip
This small butterfly easily less than .5 inches in size spent quite some time sipping nectar from these small flowers which the bess and other butterflies passed right on by. Sometimes smaller is better especially when you have a whole field of nectar to yourself.
Journey to the center of the sunflower
I know your mother told you to never look directly into the sun but this time it’s ok…really. I bet you can feel the heat coming off it right now.
Along the rustlers gulch trail outside of Crested Butte, CO.
Cabbage White Female?
I am going to give my Butterfly ID skills another shot today. Notice how the title ends in a question mark demonstrating my level of confidence.
While hiking the same trail as the one we spotted the Police Car Moths there were many of what look to be Cabbage White females fluttering by looking for just the right flower but never seeming to land. Finally one touched down near us on a nice fresh patch of wild Asters. We snuck up close and then just one more step closer before she flew away. Chasing butterflies is not such a bad way to spend the afternoon even for a grown-up.
Have a great weekend.
Rocky Mountain Columbines
One in the prime of life and another getting ready to burst onto the scene. Rocky Mountain Columbines are pure summer delight growing wild along the trails in the Rocky Mountains.
nature has no boss 
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