land of wonders ~ may version

Our land continues to be a huge blessing. It fosters interests and offers wonder. It also gives us endless work things to do. Natures elements make every year different. 

Much like life, our land is an ebb and flow. 

With such varied ecosystems, we come across things we never knew existed and learn more about the ones we did. I know I titled this post ~ May version, but had to include the cool tiger.

Natures patterns fascinate me!

Arge Tiger Moth
4.27.25

First time finding these growing on our land! We are usually too dry. They are poisonous.

Jack in the Pulpit
5.3.25

Mid May I enjoyed hiking with a friend and showing her Pewit's Nest. I snapped a quick pic of a wildflower that does not grow on our land. I usually hike there in the Fall, best time to go.

Mayapple

5.19.25

Back to our land finds. All iphotos on this post.

pollen (pine) cone
5.21.25



white fungus started appearing
5.21.25

orange octopus in our trees
5.22.25

(aka cedar-apple rust fungus)


pineapples in our woods
5.29.25

AI failed ID this is *not* American-Cancer root

tiny pollen cones are forming (achoooo!)

tiny green friend
5.29.25

aka Gray (concrete?) Tree Frog


Hairy/Carolina/Hoary Puccoon
5.31.25

After (re) watching my favorite Disney movie/s ~ I FOUND MAUI'S HOOK!!!!

Maui's Hook
5.26.25

aka a powerful Makau