The Daily Bucket - A moment outdoors put to music.

Music doesn't respect social distancing.

The Daily Bucket is a nature refuge.  We amicably discuss animals, weather, climate, soil, plants, waters and note life’s patterns spinning around us. We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your obsesrvations in the comments below.

I had great plans to write a diary.  Time escaped me with duties.  But, then I found this video.  I liked this song when it was released (1970’s) and didn’t know that it had this collection of film attached until recently.  I hope you all will see gardens that you know and love. 

I personally recognize Duke gardens (Durham, NC) and Allerton gardens in Hawaii. 

"SPOTLIGHT ON GREEN NEWS & VIEWS" EVERY SATURDAY AT 3:00 PM PACIFIC TIME ON THE DAILY KOS FRONT PAGE. IT'S A GREAT WAY TO CATCH UP ON DIARIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED. BE SURE TO RECOMMEND AND COMMENT IN THE DIARY.

My bug of the day was seen on the post supporting a pier.  Hay seed and I were adding another section to the old deck.  Here is a photo of our project.

                           12 feet wide by 8 feet deep is enough for a “hoe-down”

While running electrical lines, I saw this beauty on a pier support.  The post is 6 inches by 6 inches (the bolt is 3 / 4 inch diameter).  This is Dolomedes albineus aka White-banded Fishing Spider. 

There isn’t much known about the life cycle of this arachnid.  You will see there are water lilies upon the pond.  These spiders have been recorded eating insects, tadpoles and even small minnows.  They are not web builders but hide in secret places.  They will catch one’s attention if noticed.

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What’s up in nature in your area today?

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