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I was sure pickin’ and grinnin’ my way around this patch of morels in the “Show Me State” of Missouri.
Overnight, a fresh blanket of snow fell upon the landscape in northeastern Nebraska. For the annual Christmas Bird Count, it was a welcome sight because the birds would be easier to spot against the white backdrop. About a dozen, fresh-faced birders gathered at Ponca State Park’s visitor center to fill travel mugs, renew old acquaintances, … Continue reading
65-70 mph wind gusts left downed trees and branches on every city block in Blair, Nebraska. I noticed that most of the large trees lost in the storm were Silver Maples, a.k.a the “car crusher” maple. Apparently they are a little too weak in the limbs. Cottonwood and Hackberry trees also did not fare well … Continue reading
A patch of showy partridge pea was buzzing with bees, but this tiny bug caught my attention as I walked by a prairie rose. This is the native Rose Curculio or Rose Weevil (Merhynchites bicolor), which depends on roses throughout its life cycle. Rose gardeners consider it a pest. At first glance it reminded me … Continue reading
This is Whorled Milkweed. While not as large or showy as the Common Milkweed, Butterfly Milkweed, or Swamp Milkweed I’m sure it has many benefits for bugs. However, if I were a bug I would think twice before landing on this plant. Why you ask? Look closely…Notice anything? Milkweed flowers have little “horns” that … Continue reading
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