A Late Spring Walk through my Yard

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Our eyes and ears should be open and alert to the natural wonders that surround us every day. Take time to look out our windows to see the birds that visit us and open our windows to hear them. Walk around whatever space we have to enjoy the birds in nature. Every day, work on improving our powers of observation.

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June 22, 2012

A Late Spring Walk through my Yard

A couple weeks ago, I shared a spring walk through my yard. So now that summer has set in, here's one last look at my yard from a late spring perspective.

This spring has been a good one for butterflies and moths.

Yellow Swallowtail on a zinnia in a window box.

Red Admiral

I'll go out on a limb and call this a Pale Beauty. If I'm wrong, let me know.

I just couldn't get this image to do justice to these fuschia-colored Dianthus

Sweet William volunteer. I love volunteers!

A Big Brown Bat in our bat box

No walk in my yard is complete without running into an Eastern Chipmunk....

...or Red Squirrels

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Margaret, thanks much!

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | July 04, 2012 at 05:51 PM

Lovely shots as usual, Nancy. You can also find some interesting butterflies down by the pond. Thanks for sharing these treasures from your yard!

Posted by: Margaret | June 23, 2012 at 08:40 AM

p.f., they are stress relievers, aren't they? Thanks for your comment.

Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | June 22, 2012 at 06:08 PM

This is the reason why I love nature. Those beautiful flowers and wonderful creature. Looking at them relieves my stress.

Posted by: p.f. | June 22, 2012 at 04:57 PM

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