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I found this beauty on one of my latest walks.  At first glance I thought it was just another wild flower but then I noticed the spiral.  After I did some research I learned that we have native orchids here in central Alabama.   This species of orchid grows in the Eastern and South Eastern areas of the United States. The orchid grows about 12″ tall on a single green stem with a spiral of white…

But we had fun up until the UTV decided it was done playing.  Maybe next time.

Pyrrhopappus pauciflorus, commonly known as smallflower desert-chicory, Texas false dandelion or Texas dandelion

Swallowtail butterfly on a Zinnia! These are North America’s largest butterflies, and Zinnia flowers are perfect for attracting them.

Columbine – Aquilegia canadensis Longleaf Pine Pinecone (Pinus palustris) Blue fieldmadder – Asperula sherardia

Thistle Columbine Rose Breasted Grosbeak

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“Rest, nature, books, music—such is my idea of happiness.” – Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) Mock Strawberry Wild honeybee swarm Tiny Bluet Wild caught honeybees Bluebird Eggs Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly on wild azalea Clover

Rainbow Scarab (Phanaeus vindex) female, also known as a dung beetle. I’m not sure where she was going but I found her upside down on the sidewalk.  I did help her get right side up then realize how colorful she was in the sun.  Supposedly the males are even more colorful than this one.

Golden-eye lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) Sometimes you can find something new just by taking a break and going for a walk at work.