A walk in a conservation area
Last Saturday was a beautiful day. Although the flowers are gone, we still have no snow. Just a few flurries but so far nothing has stuck to the ground. No mosquitoes and no boots! YAY!
Unfortunately, when it comes to identifying ferns, mosses and lichens I am still a novice. So if you know something I don't, please speak up.
Largest square: there are two types of lichen on this twig. I love how the greener lichen appears to be having a bad-hair day.
Moving clockwise: arborvitae growing beside a pond; fern growing in a small amount of dirt in a moss-covered limestone rock; green juniper berries; hole in tree - evidence of woodpeckers and bugs; and moss growing on a tree stump.
Please visit Michelle at Rambling Woods for more NATURE NOTES.
I can't name them either but I sure can enjoy your stunning photos of them!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful collage of nature to lift our spirits. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about them either but I do love to look at them. Your photos are great and you've put together a beautiful collage of what I love in nature.
ReplyDeleteYou've managed to fine a plethora of color without flowers. Wonderful collage and love the "bad hair day", made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteit always amazes me how beautiful simple things can be.
ReplyDeleteI don't know any names but always enjoy your nature photos...it would be nice to tromp thru the woods and take photos, esp. If the mosquitoes are gone!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea of the names but am positive about the beauty. B
ReplyDeletepretty little spots of nature. :)
ReplyDeleteYou know much more about lichens and moss than I! Thanks for the description and lovely collage of photos. Greetings. Jo
ReplyDeleteI can't help you identify the mosses and lichens, but I can tell you how beautiful I think all these photos truly are.
ReplyDeleteYou always have really nice Nature notes...always like the collage!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is a guidebook for that sort of thing..now I am curious, but I haven't started to explore that yet..but I should with the woods right here....Michelle
ReplyDeleteWonderful nature collage EG!
ReplyDeleteAnd it's nice to have no mosquitoes AND no boots.
I love moss of all kinds but can't help with the I.D. ing. Another great nature collage from you. This is a great time of year.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I just love your collage, with all these beautiful Autumn colors, the lovely light in the background of the lichen on the twig! =)
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