It's not just the hummingbirds who hang out at my hummingbird feeders. This very large butterfly was enjoying one of them too. Maralee
Thistle and Fly that Looks Like a Bee
My thistle plants are about 5' tall right now and starting to go to seed. But a few are still flowering and the bees are still coming around. Fall is on its way . . . it was 34 degrees this morning. Brrrr. Maralee
Miranda Friday . . . and a Bug
Miranda has been basking in the coolness of our office. It has been very hot and dry here and there are numerous wildfires burning throughout the state. This bug was on the outside wall of our office when I left work yesterday. I had to get about a half-inch away from it. After a couple …
Another arachnid
The best way to get over a fear is to meet it face-to-face. It helps when there is a camera lens acting as a buffer. This one wasn't a jumper but it startled me a couple of times when it moved . . . very quickly. Maralee
Teensy-Weensy Fly
This little fly is not more that 1/4 inch (6.35mm). But it was its coloring that caught my eye. It seemed to change in the sunlight. Maralee
Through My Lens 