Sunday, April 29, 2012

Crane Flies

A pair of Crane Flies mating in one of my flower beds.  They look like giant mosquitoes but they don't bite and are very beneficial in the garden.

Good Morning


Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Afterglow

The actual sunset over the lake was blocked by clouds but then a nice afterglow appeared about a half hour later.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Return of the Red Admirals

An unusually large migratory influx of Red Admiral Butterflies (Vanessa atalanta) arriving in the area today.  

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Cabbage White Butterfly

Trout Lily

The tiny Trout Lilies are in bloom.  These endangered wildflowers live in old growth colonies that can be as much as 300 years old.  All Trout Lilies in New York State are protected by law.


Snow Squall over Lake Erie