Have you ever seen an earthstar mushroom (Geastrum)? They almost look like flowers. I found these on the American Tobacco Trail last week.
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Eastern Kingsnake
I’ve been seeing a lot of snakes this week. This is the first time I’ve seen an eastern kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula). It was on the Crabtree Creek Greenway at the railroad crossing. They are not harmful to humans or pets. Here’s a close up of its head:
Eastern Tiger Swallowtails Enjoying Lantana Flowers
Two female eastern tiger swallowtail butterflies (Papilio glaucus) have been enjoying my lantana (Lantana camara) since the sun hit the flowers more than 7 hours ago.
Fall is Here
Can you feel it? Can you smell it? Can you see it? Fall is here!
Field Report- April 13, 2024
The first two weeks of April have been full of activity! Everywhere you look, something new is blooming. Here’s a list of what I’ve seen: Trees and Shrubs: Flowers: Can you believe how much has changed in less than two weeks? What are you seeing?
Field Report- April 2, 2024
Annual blue eyed grass was seen for the first time today. The wild azaleas are also starting to bloom!
Field Report- April 23, 2025
Are you keeping up with all of the changes outside? Here’s a list of new plants blooming in the last two weeks:
Field Report- April 27, 2024
There are so many changes happening out there! This week, I made sure to touch all four trails to take note of all the new spring growth. The blackberries are in full bloom everywhere. Look carefully, though, and you might notice another showy white flower: the multiflora rose. You’ll notice the smell of the roses… Continue reading Field Report- April 27, 2024
Field Report- April 7, 2025
My field report is: Get outside and see what’s happening! Every time I go out for a walk, I can only take a few steps before I see a new plant in bloom! Things are changing so fast right now, I can’t keep up. Here’s a list of what I’ve seen so far this April:… Continue reading Field Report- April 7, 2025
Field Report- August 11, 2025
I hope you’ve had a chance to enjoy the trails a little more, now that the extreme heat is behind us! What has been blooming during the first half of August?