Nature Photo of the Day #242: Hickory Tussock Moth

I have been seeing this caterpillar around the past few days. The caterpillar is fun with its spiky and coloring attributes. People are timid to touch them cause they hear they give you a skin rash.

Nature Photo of the Day #241: Yellow Flower

These cute little flowers I found in the field. Their yellow helps them to stand out though! Captured a little insect on the flower.

Nature Photo of the Day #240: Crab Apple

Crab apples are on the trees and some have fallen to the ground. This apple is lingering on. Displaying some of the water left over from the rain with rain drops.

Nature Photo of the Day # 239: Sun Rays

Found the sun rays to be pretty in the sky. The clouds blocking the sun to shine through. Giving the sky different shades of blue from the sun rays.

Nature Photo of the Day #238: Purple Flower

Came across this pretty purple flower on a walk. It was found in a wetland. Very pretty as it stood out in the greenery.

Nature Photo of the Day # 237: Dragonfly

This dragonfly was dancing around these ferns. It landed and then flew away only to come back again. Beautiful dragonfly and fern plant.

Nature Photo of the Day #236: Seed Skeleton

These seed pods looked cool on this bush. The skeleton branches of the seeds left behind after they dropped. Some nature art on a common bush.

Nature Photo of the Day # 235: Baby Toads

Baby toad friends. They were hopping from ground leaves to the next. They were so small and they camouflaged in the surrounding well when they hopped to the ground.

Nature Photo of the Day # 234: Purple Bluestrife

Purple Bluestrife is a pretty flower. But, not native to the area. It stands out with its pretty purple coloring though. Hard to dislike it with its pretty flower.

Nature Photo of the Day # 233: White Wetland Flower

This beautiful white flower was found along a boardwalk over a wetland area. Very pretty flower. Found in the most wet part of the wetland.

Nature Photo of the Day #233: Water Skimmer

I like to watch water skimmers. They glide so effortless over the top of the water. It seems they have true direction in mind. Fun water insect.

Nature Photo of the Day # 232: Dead Tree

I found this dead tree interesting in by the tree line of the forest. Its branches look like spikes along the trunk. Just an interesting piece of nature art.

Nature Photo of the Day #231: Mushroom

This mushroom caught my attention on a hike. Its brownish red coloring on the top spoke out. It was pretty tall amongst the ground covering.

Nature Photo of the Day #230: Damsel Fly

I love the look of this damsel fly. It is almost translucent. Just hanging on to the tree stump and taking a break from flying.

Nature Photo of the Day # 229: Sunset on Treeline

It was fun to watch this sunset. The passed through the clouds. Then it showed its beauty as it hovered over the treeline. Pretty!

Nature Photo of the Day # 228: Tiger Lily

Beautiful Tiger Lily flower! Showing off its orange coloring which stands out in the green foliage. So pretty!

Nature Photo of the Day # 227: Landing Seagull

A seagull left his group and headed for the shore. He is landing on the shoreline. Amazing how fast they can fly and land so quickly.  The shoreline was full of seagull activity.

Nature Photo of the Day #226: Lakeshore Grasses

Lakeshore grasses are so pretty. They sway in the wind. Keep the sand from blowing in your face. The butterflies love to flutter in the them. Just great to see a field of grasses along the lakeshore. Pretty.

Nature Photo of the Day # 225: Turtles on Log

It was a turtle party on the log. There was room for everyone to sun. It was fun to watch them jump off into the wetland when they were done.

Nature Photo of the Day # 224: Egrets

The Egrets were active in the wetlands. Actively looking for food. Flying around to nearby branches. Fun to watch their activity

Nature Photo of the Day # 223: Blue Heron

The Blue Heron came out of hiding. He walked slowly out into the wetland. He found his way over to foliage to rest in. Very peaceful to watch.

Nature Photo of the Day #222: Paper Wasp Nest

Could not miss this paper wasp nest!! It is huge!! It is interesting how the wasps make their nests. The wasps are great nest creators. I stay clear of them though, mean spirit!

Nature Photo of the Day #221: Monarch Butterfly

This beautiful Monarch was fluttering about in the tall grassy field. He was all about the thistles.  His wings were opening and shutting to display his beautiful markings. After he was done with the thistle, he moved on.

Nature Photo of the Day #220: Hibiscus

The Hibiscus flowers are so big!! Love how they fill up a space in the greenery. The white petals really stand out with the yellow stamina. Beautiful!!

Nature Photo of the Day # 219: Sunning Turtle

Fun to see the turtles sunning on a log. So still and peaceful. Was very comfortable on the log and not going anywhere.

Nature Photo of the Day #218: Robin's Nest

A beautiful robin's nest. so much potential in this little home. Life to grow. Shelter for protection. A place to call home. Such detail in the making of the nest. True nest making skills here!

Nature Photo of the Day # 217: Hummingbird

Relaxing by the flowers, a hummingbird started to attack the flowers. Going from flower to flower. Flapping his wings really fast and moving strategically to the flowers. Was a pleasure to watch his evening routine.

Nature Photo of the Day #216: Blue Heron

Spotted this Blue Heron on my journeys today. Just calmly enjoying his day by the pond. Not much activity. Love how his reflection is on the calm water. So peaceful.

Natural Focus Photography #215: Clouds

It is relaxing to lay on the sand and watch the clouds go by. Some look so fluffy. While others look a little threatening to rain on you. Fun to watch and to find shapes. Clouds are fun!

Nature Photo of the Day #214: Queen Annes Lace

Queen Annes Lace is pretty in the summer fields. It looks like lace to me for the name of it. Also, it sorta reminds me of snowflakes.

Nature Photo of the Day #213: Tawny Crescent Butterfly

This tiny butterfly was fluttering around while I was relaxing outside. He finally landed to take a break. He is so small in his surroundings on the ground. Still beautiful markings on the his wings.

Nature Photo of the Day #212: Upward Tree Bark

The bark on this tree is peeling upward. Just an interesting display on the tree. Nature art in its own way.