We've been seeing some interesting things here in the yard, here's a few recent sightings! … [Read more...]
Invasive Japanese Beetles
Last year we saw a few of these beetles. This year, they were EVERYWHERE. covering some chokecherry bushes. We would squish them because they are invasive, but there's just so many. According to the MI DNR, they are pervasive across the state now and their spread is no longer … [Read more...]
First Butterfly on our Butterfly Feeder!
This year, we added a 2nd hummingbird feeder, a LOT of flowers and also a new butterfly feeder. We had so much fun with the milkweed and the monarchs last year. We are hoping to attract more butterflies and more varieties this year. This is our first butterfly to visit our … [Read more...]
Insect camouflage!
Steve found this bug in the yard and put it on the apple tree where it blended right in! See it first on the garage and then look for it on the tree! I think this is a dobsonfly but I'm not positive. Look at this picture of the tree. Do you see the bug on the … [Read more...]
A Monarch Story
I've gone remiss from blogging again! I haven't been putting out the bird cams and have had a pretty busy summer. I originally shared these stories and photos on my Facebook page and in text messages with my mom over a number of days/posts/comments and I wanted to consolidate and … [Read more...]
Tilda gets stung by bees
Tilda got into a ground hive of yellow jackets that was right in her potty area. She was stung by about a half dozen or more. Steve was out with her and she went wild thrashing around and he had to pluck them off of her. Luckily, we had an antihistamine and my friends here were … [Read more...]
