El Burro… No it’s a Mule

El Burro… No it’s a Mule

by | Apr 6, 2013 | Fauna

This sweet-natured animal was braying and pacing the edge of a pasture near Independence, Kansas yesterday. Dunno if he was hungry, lonely or bored but when I walked over to visit he seemed grateful for the attention and thoroughly enjoyed having his cheeks...
Pipe Organ Wasp nest

Pipe Organ Wasp nest

by | Jan 19, 2013 | Fauna

I love the elegance of natural form, and especially like seeing it in contrast to its human counterpart. In this image we see the beautiful organic shapes of a mud dauber nest built on artificial wood grain paneling on the wall of an abandoned work shop.
Hidden Jackrabbit

Hidden Jackrabbit

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Fauna

Jack rabbits are seldom seen, by me at least, in the eastern areas of Kansas. Maybe it’s because they hide so well. Can you find the hare in the winter grass?
Ground Skink

Ground Skink

by | Sep 29, 2012 | Fauna

Soloscheid Road, Wabaunsee Kansas – Very small reptiles, I was lucky to spot this one sunning on decaying wood. My best guess is he was ~3 inches long.
Crab Spider on Leavenworth Eryngo

Crab Spider on Leavenworth Eryngo

by | Sep 18, 2012 | Fauna

Geary County State Fishing Lake – Yes, bright purple is the natural color of this parsley relative. September is a good time to catch it in full color. Look here for some photos that focus more on Leavenworth Eryngo
Muskrat Marsh

Muskrat Marsh

by | Jul 27, 2012 | Fauna

This contented looking rodent was cruising in duckweed below the stone bridge at the south end of Wabaunsee Lake. Learn more about muskrats on Wikipedia.