Tag Archives: Animalia

Gift #368: Small caterpillars

The first thing I did upon getting back home from my trip was to drop my luggage at the door and head out to the porch to inspect my rue.  And there they were – two little swallowtail caterpillars!  What … Continue reading

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Gift #116: Spiderwebs in dew

This morning was absolutely amazing!  I woke up to a foggy wonderland.  Mist hung in the air, draping across trees and blanketing the fields in magic.  The grass was wet with dew, and best of all, spiders were active last … Continue reading

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Gift #91: A Naturalist’s Collection

Today I wanted to share with you the amazing collection of natural treasures we found at Spring Grove over the weekend. I love browsing the leaf litter for treasure, and this was certainly a haul.  The lichen-covered bark came from the ground … Continue reading

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Gift #69: Chirping crickets

This morning on my outside jaunt to my building from the parking garage, I listened to some crickets chirping out their morning greetings.  There is nothing quite so beautiful and soothing as listening to insects make music.  Hearing the melodies … Continue reading

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