Silver-spotted Skipper at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Several minutes after Bhavna spotted an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, another butterfly caught my eye in the meadow at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. Among the wildflowers, I noticed a fluttering...
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Spicebush Swallowtail at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Walking through the meadow at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, I felt the midday heat bearing down on me. The summer sun was relentless, but my determination to capture the perfect shot of a...
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Great Black Digger Wasp and Two-Spotted Bumble Bees
After photographing butterflies in the meadow on this trip to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve on 20 July 2024, I suggested to Bhavna that we leave the meadow and go to the new pond to look for...
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Studio Aquatica Wabi Kusa Substrate Ball
Since discovering Wabi-Kusa, I've been eager to create my own installation. Just like with my aquariums and terrariums, Wabi-Kusa attracted me with its blend of artistic creation and nature. The term...
View ArticlePainted Turtle at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Bhavna and I were standing at the edge of the new pond at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve. I had my camera in hand, photographing the dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. The pond, crammed with...
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After our serendipitous encounter with the Painted Turtle at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Bhavna and I continued to explore the edges of the pond. Bhavna’s sharp eyes caught another unexpected...
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Azure Bluets at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
The air buzzed with the movement of dragonflies, damselflies, and butterflies. The Azure Bluets (Enallagma aspersum) with their vibrant blue bodies stood out against the green leaves around the water....
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