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We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below.
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The county supervisors aren’t going to waste money on painting stripes for the Dead End road that runs beside my house. It is a quarter of a mile long and a quiet path with secret niches at every step. Here are a few of my discoveries on a Sunday walk.
Flowers lined the road sparingly. The tallest was shin high and all hugged the ground to retain the Earth’s warmth during chilly nights.
Even the smallest insects built a shorter hill but were ready to defend the nest with all their fury.
Some shrubs and younger trees still attempting a late propagation. The instinct to survive is subtle but dynamic.
Devil’s Walking stick, Ashleaf Maple (Boxelder) and Black Willow all put out a final effort to distribute seeds late in the season.
A young Sycamore adjusted to being strangled by a briar by growing with the twist. Muscadine suffered from the Summer drought and the fruit was small, dry and sour.
An abandoned Fox den was draped by the limbs of a Mimosa (aka Persian Silk Tree).
A battered but defiant Mourning Cloak butterfly fed on everything available. Finally, week four of the Hornet nest construction in my front yard.
As the sun rose higher and the day warmed, I made the stroll home. The overlooked beings continue to survive against the daily odds. Nature will find a way.
Thanks again for stopping by. Let’s take another stroll soon.
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What’s up in nature in your area today?
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