Monday, July 29, 2013

Nature Notes - End of July

End of July

This bluebird was sitting on utility wires over a dirt road just one county to the east of where I live, which was a  pleasant surprise as bluebirds have been  uncommon here in the recent past but seem to be increasing.  The light is golden as the bird was reflecting evening light as the sun was going down.

Moving clockwise: bumblebee in chicory (Chichorium intintybus), black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), showy tick-trefoil (Desmodium canadense), long-leaved speedwell (Veronica longifolia). and Tickseed sunflower (Bidens aristosa).

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32 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleyJuly 29, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Lovely collage!!!

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  2. GigaJuly 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Piękny kolaż, a w nim szczególnie lubię kwiatka z trzmielem i ptaka. Pozdrawiam.
    Beautiful collage, and it will especially like the flower with bumblebee and a bird. Yours.

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  3. TexWisGirlJuly 29, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    sweet bluebird!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Magnificent nature macros ~ Great photography ~ Happy Week to you ^_^

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  5. AnonymousJuly 29, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Lovely group of photos!

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  6. NancyJuly 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful collection -- I'm sorry to see July go!

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  7. LeoraJuly 29, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    I'm thinking of your winter collages - what a contrast to this one. Love the showy tick-trefoil.

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  8. CloudiaJuly 29, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    you bottled glory!



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    ~ > < } } ( ° > <3

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  9. GeorgeJuly 29, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    I rally like your collage. We are fortunate to have a family of bluebirds in our yard.

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  10. CarverJuly 29, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Fantastic shot of the bluebird and the flowers are very beautiful.

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  11. Judy July 29, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    I'm loving the wildflowers but hate seeing them go because that means winter is getting closer and closer.

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  12. JackJuly 29, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    A fine bird photo and lovely summer flowers of bright yellow and blue.

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  13. JillJuly 29, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Bright and cheery! I can never capture my bluebirds. This is a great shot!

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  14. StephanieJuly 29, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Gorgeous looking collage! Like it very much!

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  15. KarenJuly 29, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    It's been quite the month hasn't it! A beautiful collage. Lovely wildflowers!

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  16. Cheryl @ TFDJuly 30, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful collage! I love the light on the bluebird. The flowers are all so pretty.

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  17. BirgittaJuly 30, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    What a beautiful collection!

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  18. cieldequimperJuly 30, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Very pretty and cheerful!

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  19. AnonymousJuly 30, 2013 at 3:30 AM

    Gorgeous collection. I especially like the bright eyed, chirpy little bird!

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  20. Phil SladeJuly 30, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Lovely pictures. I am so impressed with your being able to name the plants and flowers. Yes, thwe morning or evening sun can make birds look much redder/orange than they actually are.

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  21. Rune EideJuly 30, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    The evening light is perfect for such photography - as you have shown here.

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  22. MadSnapperJuly 30, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    the bright and beautiful colors of spring...or i guess that is summer now.

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  23. Small City ScenesJuly 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Again your mosaics all fit together. Very nice. MB

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  24. JudyJuly 30, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    I love it when you post these pretty 'nature notes'. It's always a treat.

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  25. FABJuly 30, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    A very colourful montage.

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  26. MyMaracasJuly 30, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    Lovely collection, summer in all its glory.

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  27. LowellJuly 30, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    A beautiful collage. How could it be the end of July already. Pretty soon the snows are coming back. Yikes! Head south now. But stop in Georgia!

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  28. RoseJuly 30, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Love the one of the bluebird...love the lighting.

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  29. eileeninmdJuly 30, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    The bluebird is one of my favorite, so cute! And your wildflowers are beautiful. Wonderful nature mosaic, have a happy week!

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  30. Our photosJuly 31, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Also beautiful photos!

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  31. Susan AndersonJuly 31, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    A summery collage, indeed!

    =)

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  32. Rambling WoodsAugust 1, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Hey..I am making progress..I actually knew about some of the things in the collage.. Yea!!!. Michelle

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