Saturday, June 27, 2009

Admiring Nature on a Warm Summer Evening

Bumblebee on Echinacea


Zebra Caterpillar Munching Cabbage (Prefers Mint)


Red-Banded Leafhopper Soaking Up the Sun on a Sunflower Leaf

Carpenter Bee on Lavender

Little Blondie Admiring Queen Anne's Lace

Little Brunette Admiring Baby Birds
Isn't this how summer should be?

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22 comments:

  1. JoyJune 27, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Most definitely! I love all your critters, especially the little ladies. :) Looks like a lovely summer in your neck of the woods.

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  2. StephanieJune 27, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    veeerrry nice.
    i was just out doing some admiring myself. :)

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  3. Sherry GannJune 27, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Absolutely! :D

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  4. dongdongJune 27, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    lovely! I have noticed too that ever since we planted a small garden, we are seeing butterflies and all sorts of interesting insect. Tonight, we observed a tiny toad.

    cute shoe post too. :)

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  5. Sowing Clover (Emily)June 27, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Boy, I sure wish I was one of your girls right now. I love your little blondie and the queen anne's lace!

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  6. dawn klingeJune 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    That's how summer should be!
    I have to thank you...I've been planning a botany unit for next year for my kids, and your blog has been a treasure of resources for this. I've bookmarked many pages. :)

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  7. mindfulmamaJune 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    Oh yes. Summer is most wonderful for admiring and observing!

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  8. gardenmamaJune 28, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Oh, yes most definitely!!
    Sweet little ones and a lovely Zebra caterpillar!
    ahhh... the joys of summer : )

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  9. Tan FamilyJune 28, 2009 at 1:31 AM

    Yes, this is what summer should be! Lovely lavender...

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  10. TaraJune 28, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    You have captured some wonderful summer moments
    very well..... great shots Lisa!!

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  11. MonaJune 28, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    Beautiful pictures!!

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  12. AnneJune 28, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    WOW!.....:)
    Thanks for sharing. I love looking at pictures of insects that I don't see here in Australia.

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  13. LisaJune 28, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Absolutely!! Enjoy your Sunday!

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  14. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Fauna looks like one of the beautiful clowns with a tear on their cheek.

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  15. AnnieJune 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    You take such lovely photos, Lisa!

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  16. Anna - Three Sneaky BugsJune 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Fun shot of that zebra caterpillar. And yes, this is how it should be.

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  17. nettlejuiceJune 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    I love these summer days.
    So full of life!

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  18. Shady LadyJune 29, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful! We have been spending a lot of time in our back yard lately. Absolutely beautiful!

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  19. Tammie LeeJune 29, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    you have captured precious and wonderful beauty of our world in your images.

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  20. Starry NitesJune 30, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    WHat does a zebra caterpillar become? (I'm finally getting caught up on your blog, so sorry for all the questions and comments on older posts!)

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  21. LisaJune 30, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Starry, it's a zebra moth. Very brown and a little plain.

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  22. gardenmamaJuly 28, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    What a beautiful post! Oh, yes this is what summer is about! : ) Your banner is stunning Lisa!

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