Sunday, June 29, 2014

End of June

McKenzie Marsh closeup

Saturday morning my husband drove to Mckenzie Marsh  (Aurora) to look for birds. Well, most of the birds were in hiding but the end-of-June wildflowers were lovely and certainly worth photographing.

Largest square: red-winged blackbird. Moving clockwise: hawkweed (Hieracium caespitosum), oxeye daisies (Leucanthemum vilgare), bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara), purple vetch (Vicia americana), and bird'sfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus).

Please note: I have included the botanical names because the common names vary from place to place but the botanical names stay the same.

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30 comments:

  1. Linda W.June 29, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    What a beautiful collage of photos!

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  2. eileeninmdJune 29, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    Very pretty nature mosaic! The flowers are lovely and great shot of the RW Blackbird. Have a happy day!

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  3. TexWisGirlJune 29, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    glad you're able to get out together and enjoy nature's views. :)

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  4. cieldequimperJune 29, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    So pretty! Is that an American blackbird?

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  5. Taken For GrantedJune 29, 2014 at 3:25 PM

    Great bird and flower photos. Always liked the red wing black birds. We also have yellow headed black birds in our wetlands.

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  6. RedPatJune 29, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    wonderful that you guys are out and about again!

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  7. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"June 29, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Some familiar flowers but an unfamiliar bird to me. Nice collage as ever.

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  8. Ruth HiebertJune 29, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Nice collection of images.

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  9. MadSnapperJune 29, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    so much beauty out there waiting for us to find it.. beautiful flowers

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  10. Lisa GordonJune 29, 2014 at 5:49 PM

    What a beautiful mosaic this is.
    I love the wonderful summertime colors.

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  11. Small City ScenesJune 29, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    What a pretty and happy looking mosaic. End of June--oh no!
    I am glad you put the Botanical names. I works in a Nursery and was a buyer and one has yo know the Latin names. I have heard many strange common names. MB

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  12. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJune 29, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    You know, it just occurred to me that you two have a wonderful partnership :) Isn't that a wonderful blessing :)

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  13. RoanJune 29, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    The bird's foot trefoil is gorgeous. Nice collage!

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  14. JackJune 29, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Hearing that your husband drive is a positive development for his continued recovery. Who cares if the birds weren't there when you have good news?

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  15. AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks for sharing these awesome photos. Have a nice week.

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  16. William KendallJune 29, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Beautiful shots, EG. That redwinged blackbird looks particularly striking.

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  17. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 29, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    i love the yellow blooms on the lower right. that is just gorgeous. i would so love to see it in person. ( :

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  18. JennyJune 29, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Neat picture of the blackbird looking back at you.

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  19. The Furry GnomeJune 29, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Looks very much like around here.

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  20. AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    What a lovely collage. Looks like a good summer so far.

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  21. JennyJune 30, 2014 at 1:47 AM

    The complementary colors are nice, yellow and violet, a strong combination. And the bird is gorgeous. Happy July! xo Jenny

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  22. orchid0324June 30, 2014 at 3:25 AM

    Oh, wonderful nature pictures on Mosaic♡♡♡ I wish I had Marsh to take these nature pictures. Beautiful RW Blackbird, EG♬♬♬

    I hope you are going to have a wonderful new week.
    Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  23. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 4:04 AM

    Well spotted, and very informative too!

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  24. AnvilcloudJune 30, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    What a lovely collage. So well taken and presented.

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  25. SaunJune 30, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    A beautiful collage love it!

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  26. kayerjJune 30, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    I can't believe we are to the end of June--a half year gone.

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  27. Jenn JilksJune 30, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Well done. I so love the colours at this time of year.

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  28. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    What a beautiful display of color in those wildflowers!

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  29. RoseJuly 1, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful collage!

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  30. StephanieJuly 3, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    Lovely collage!

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