Wildlife Around Your Home (post pics if you've got 'em!)

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  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    markymark550 said:
    Not my home, but on a weekend trip to the NC mountains. 


    Wow!  All three are beautiful.  
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,216
    Pure luck that I had my phone with me to get that shot. The bush had about 20 of them, but those were the only ones that cooperated by staying still.
  • guacamolejoe
    guacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    This pic was taken from my 3rd floor balcony in Frisco Colorado this April
    So, What you Giving ?........ (Thanks Speedy, Alesek, & Arq+friends)
    What You Giving

    I suggest you step out on your Porch.
    Run away my son. See it all. Oh, See the World!
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    guacamolejoe said:
    This pic was taken from my 3rd floor balcony in Frisco Colorado this April
    Very nice!  And what a great place to live- marvelous!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    markymark550 said:
    Pure luck that I had my phone with me to get that shot. The bush had about 20 of them, but those were the only ones that cooperated by staying still.
    Sweet!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    guacamolejoe said:
    This pic was taken from my 3rd floor balcony in Frisco Colorado this April

    Stunning scenery.  That shot is picture postcard perfect.
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,216
    That's a great picture, joe!
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    Found this little fella snacking on pollinators!
  • wasa1971
    wasa1971 Calgary, Canada Posts: 2,144
    ^
    What is it? Looks like he’s got a smile  =)
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    wasa1971 said:
    ^
    What is it? Looks like he’s got a smile  =)
    Not sure what kind of spider it is, maybe a small orb weaver?  Never seen one just like it before.  It would just hold its legs out like it was waiting to grab a passerby :)
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,891



    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,891
    My bee hotel.  


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    lastexitlondon said:
    My bee hotel.  
    I am a fan of the Nasturtiums as well :). I recently started growing them in my garden and wish I had been for years!
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    PJPOWER said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    My bee hotel.  
    I am a fan of the Nasturtiums as well :). I recently started growing them in my garden and wish I had been for years!
    And you can eat them!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    brianlux said:
    PJPOWER said:
    lastexitlondon said:
    My bee hotel.  
    I am a fan of the Nasturtiums as well :). I recently started growing them in my garden and wish I had been for years!
    And you can eat them!
    I’ve heard that every part of them is edible, but haven’t tried them yet.  Just using them to keep the aphids controlled so far, but that looks tasty! 
  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 14,891
    They taste of pepper and are wonderful in salad. I ate the flower only. 


    this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
  • PJPOWER
    PJPOWER Posts: 6,499
    lastexitlondon said:
    They taste of pepper and are wonderful in salad. I ate the flower only. 
    Thanks for the info :). I’ll give them a taste!
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Lovely pictures Rob.  I particularly love the sheep and the bee hotel ones.  They brought the biggest smile to my face.  Thank you.

    and @PJPOWER I love the spider on the flower picture.  Both are so beautiful.
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop
  • Riverrunner
    Riverrunner Posts: 2,419

    This is a photo of a Water Moccasin a/k/a Cotton Mouth.  It is poisonous.  This was taken last October on "Snake Road."  It is a road in Southern Illinois in Shawnee National Forest that lies between the Mississippi bottom lands and a rock bluff.  In the Fall reptiles migrate from the slough (swamp) to the bluffs to hibernate.  In the Spring they leave the bluffs and head to the sloughs.  The Forest Service closes the road during these times to allow the reptiles to migrate safely.  You can walk the road but you can't drive on it.  It has become a very popular spot for wildlife observers and wildlife experts because of the diversity of reptiles here.  I will post a link below if I can figure out how to do it with the photo already posted.  http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/9-Days-On-Shawnee-National-Forests-Snake-Road-Of-Illinois/     I have yet to see the two species of Rattlesnakes here.  Hopefully on the next trip. 


    The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it treats its animals. Ghandi
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    ^^^ That is awesome.  Love to hear about the proactive steps that are taken to protect and preserve the natural fauna.
    "What the CANUCK happened?!? - Esquimalt Barber Shop

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