Be on the lookout for beautiful Luna moths in late May and early June. Luna moths spend just one week as an adult butterfly. They typically fly at night. I’ve had luck seeing them in the morning on cloudy days. Luna moths have three broods in North Carolina, each 8-10 weeks apart. They can be… Continue reading Luna Moths
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Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year! The leafy cover of the fruit of smooth ground-cherry (Physalis angulata) reminds me of a paper lantern.
Magnolias are in Full Bloom
Get outside and enjoy the magnolia blooms this weekend!
Merry Christmas!
Enjoy this image of American Holly (Ilex opaca) for Christmas day. Merry Christmas!
Mills Spring Greenway
Have you had the chance to explore the Mills Spring Greenway in Morrisville? I recently went for the very first time, and I highly recommend it! The Mills Spring Greenway runs between Paramount Parkway and Carrington Mill Boulevard. The flat trail is 1.16 miles long. The office buildings on Sync Street are on one side… Continue reading Mills Spring Greenway
Morning Light
I’ve been working on capturing the early morning light with my camera. Technically, it is not an easy thing to do. This was taken about 30 minutes after sunrise, as the sunlight started to filter through the trees. The golden light was absolutely beautiful. To take a picture like this, you have to find the… Continue reading Morning Light
Mother Nature is Decorating for the Holidays
When I was looking at this sweetgum tree in November, it reminded me of a Christmas tree. The spherical fruits are dangling off the branches, hung like ornaments. The pine needles that fell from a nearby tree are scattered like tinsel. What do you think? Was Mother Nature decorating for the holidays?
Mushrooms
With all the rain we’ve had recently, it’s a great time to observe mushrooms! I saw this large mushroom on a hillside in the woods this weekend. Did you know that mushrooms are the fruit of the fungus growing under ground? Have you seen any interesting mushrooms lately?
National Bird Day
January 5, 2025 is National Bird Day. Take some time today to notice the birds outside. What are they doing? Are they looking for food? Are they singing? How many different kinds of birds do you see or hear? How many can you identify?
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
February 26 – March 1, 2024 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. You’ll likely see many invasive species as you explore nature. Invasive plants are non-native plants that have a negative effect on native plants and animals. The NC Invasive Plant Council and the North Carolina Native Plant Society have published a comprehensive list of… Continue reading National Invasive Species Awareness Week