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More information can be found at the top of the blog on a separate page, but it really is easy. What are you or have you seen and enjoyed in nature? It can be from your own backyard, the local park, out on a hike, or anywhere. What plants and animals catch your interest? Do you garden? Have you read a good book on nature?
Write a blog post with a photo, a story, a poem, anything goes because I love to see what Mother Nature is up to in your area. Please submit one blog post per week and link it back to Nature Notes in some way.
Below is last week’s Nature Notes’ blogger thumbnail photos in a collage. If your photos are protected and/or you don’t want me to use them, please let me know. Also listed are all the links to last week’s Nature Notes blog posts if you missed any.
| 1. | Shiju Sugunan | 5. | Pat — Colorado | 9. | GRANNY SMITH |
| 2. | Sallie (Full Time- Life) | 6. | Kangaroos | 10. | SHHHH! |
| 3. | Nature Footstep | 7. | A spirit of simplicity | 11. | A Quiet Corner |
| 4. | Karen, Pixel Posts | 8. | orchid( Japan) | 12. | Margi |
We set a record in July for the warmest July ever since record-keeping began and I can tell you that it was really hot, but we had enough rain that everything stays pretty well watered with only a little help from us.
I was able to capture this beautiful Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) on my purple coneflower…
What are you seeing in nature? It can be from your own backyard, the local park, out on a hike or anywhere. What plants and animals catch your interest? What do you find interesting in nature? Take a photo, write a post, a story, a poem, anything goes because I love to see what Mother Nature is up to in your area. PS..please check back and visit bloggers who post later in the week!——-
Have a wonderful week and stay safe…
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I’ve just learnt what a cone flower is! Very educational morning!
beautiful photos. I’ve also blogged about our recent butterfly sightings!
Juliet
http://craftygreenpoet.blogspot.com
Hi,
Beautiful Cone Flowers…the butterflies are awesome…have a great day!
I am so sorry to hear that your granddaughter was ill and hospitalized. I know how worried you all must have been and I’m glad that she is recovering. She is a beautiful little girl!
I love coneflowers (Echinachea) I have some beautiful bright pink in my garden this year.
Lovely coneflowers and butterflies. A speedy recovery to your granddaughter!
Your granddaughter is such a beautiful child —sunny and happy, she looks like she doesn’t let it all get her down. Sending best thoughts for her good health. Lovely butterfly/blossom. I don’t seem to get up and around early enough to get good pictures of them before it gets too hot (they never seem to land for more than half a second when it’s hot outside).