Sunday, May 04, 2008

What a Wonderful World: Fauna Edition

We've done the plants, now let's check out the animals.


A very gorgeous dragonfly. If you enlarge the picture by clicking on it, you can see some cool detail on his wings. (Credit: Jeff)



A teeny butterfly resting on the trail. I've gotten good at spotting small things...and then telling Jeff to take a picture of them. (Credit: Jeff)



A bright orange salamander that I was almost convinced was fake...but it wasn't. I poked it to be sure. (Credit: Theresa)



A very lovely butterfly. We've seen many different types but most aren't so kind as to hold still like this one did. (Credit: Jeff)



A heron hangs out on the edge of a marsh at Blackwater Nature Preserve. (Credit: Theresa)



This tiny bird's nest was simply amazing. Those birds sure know how to build things.
(Credit: Jeff)



A something-pede. I didn't get to count all of his legs, but there are a lot. (Credit: Jeff)


A wood frog. We've found a lot of these on our hikes, most fairly small. This guy is a bit bigger than most. (Credit: Jeff)

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Poked it? Really? PETA is going to be after your ass.

Anonymous said...

I like the orange salamander the best.

Laura said...

Imagine you're an innocent little salamander enjoying the sun while stretching out on a rock when all of a sudden a giant comes by and pokes you!

he he, I probably would have done the same thing... just a gentle nudge to see if he'd move

Jeff said...

I think even the wee salamander realized Theresa is no giant =).

Anonymous said...

I would just like to add that on different hikes in the area we have also come across deer and a black bear.

Anonymous said...

Don't forget the rattlesnake, Gregory, on the same day as the bear. Big day.