APPLIE’S PLACE

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Indian Paint Brush

Forget Me Not

Lily

Forest

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A couple of weeks ago, the family, plus one friend, went for a hike at Princess Place Preserves.  This was our second trip and we will return.  It is a beautiful placed to visit.  You get wildlife and history, all in one place.
The first trip we toured the home and heard all about [...]

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Spiny Orb weaver This was on our back porch. My son use to call these Hot Butts.

Dung Beetle

June Bug (below), couldn’t find a good link for it. It feeds on leaves and flowers. Larva lives underground, eating roots. Isn’t he cute? Just look at those antennae. He wants to go home with Chocolatechic, Elaine, and [...]

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These ugly things are on my tomato plants. I can’t find out what they are. I sprayed this afternoon, but it rained, so I am sure I’ll have to do more tomorrow. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get rid of them?

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Seriously, I have no idea what this is.  I know it is a Long Beatle, but I can’t find it in my bug book.  Anyone know what it is?  Isn’t it pretty?  It has a nice shiney red back. 

Updated to add:   This information came from Donna Young.
Name:  Stictoleptura erythroptera,  no common name.
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All of this happens after the Great Backyard Bird Count, of course.     The pictures are not good.  I just can’t seem to get a good clear shot of birdies.  Oh well.  They were all taken through a window or screen.
Mourning Dove

Chipping Sparrow

Northern Cardinal

 I haven’t been able to identify this last bird (below).  I have [...]

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