Can’t Hide

Some birds are just shy, others will do anything to hide from my camera. Then sometimes I just take the photo and hope I captured the beauty of nature. This one is on you, my red-bellied friend.

~ Rick

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Another Hiker

We saw another hiker not long after we saw the deer I shared yesterday. This one was also very patient with us, allowing us to capture a few photographs.

The thing about photos like this one, and the deer photo yesterday is that both photos captures the spirit of curiosity. This squirrel, and the deer both checked us out; we checked them out .. then we went our separate ways. We were happy, and I think they were too.

I love nature and love to interact with her. It is inspiring and provides experiences that last.

~ Rick

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Turn And Run

We were not the only hikers on this particular day. I guess she was enjoying the weather and a nice hike too.

She watched us for a long time, and then turned and ran away. Beautiful.

~ Rick

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Fooled You?

I have share this information before. Actually, I think I share it every summer.

I love to photograph birds, but I equally enjoy capturing photos of butterflies. This butterfly is one of the wonders of nature, and I can’t help talking about it. I photographed the first beautiful butterfly earlier this past week. It is a Viceroy. If you observe this butterfly while on a hike, you will likely think you have seen a Monarch Butterfly. It is easy to mistake this species for a Monarch.

The second photo is of a Monarch butterfly. These two look so much alike. What is the difference?

• If you watch both of these fly, you will notice that they have a very different flying pattern. The Monarch has a more random, slow flight patern. They seem to ‘float’ more (sorry, I don’t have a good term for this). The Viceroy is faster, and more direct.
• The Viceroy tend to be smaller than the Monarch.

• Lastly, there is this difference in the wings that you can’t miss. The Viceroy has this extra ‘line’ (see the marked up photo).

So, next time you see a beautiful Monarch, take a closer look!!. Happy butterflying.

~ Rick

A late add: If you are interested in attracting more Monarch to your yard / garden check out this link: How to Grow and Care for Butterfly Weed

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Cotton Clouds

We took a hike every day this week, and for the most part it was beautiful. One this particular day, the blue sky was spotted with cotton like clouds. It was a great day for a nice, long hike.

Try to stay cool .. the tempeatures and humidity put the heat index super high, making this dangerous for many. Be safe!

~ Rick

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