by Dave | Jun 4, 2009 | Fauna, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Along Road FF, east of Hwy 177, Morris County, Kansas – Perched on top of a sprig of wild alfalfa I found this strange creature, about 3/4 inch actual size. I’m surprised it’s as sharp as it is, since the plant was swaying in the wind while I tried to...
by Dave | May 28, 2009 | Black and White, Landscape, Wildflowers
by Dave | May 24, 2009 | Wildflowers
Found in West Lyon County, Kansas
by Dave | May 23, 2009 | Wildflowers
Kansas Prairie, Lyon County – A little goldenrod is peeking in from the background.
by Dave | May 22, 2009 | Wildflowers
Found in a pasture in west Lyon County, Kansas, and is common throughout the eastern third of the state.
by Dave | May 21, 2009 | Flint Hills, Spring, Symphony in the Flint Hills, Wildflowers
Marion County, Kansas – Rose Verbena is found in the eastern third of Kansas, and is blooming now and through June. You’ll often find it in this kind of habitat – rocky, well-drained soil.
by Dave | May 21, 2009 | Flint Hills, Spring, Symphony in the Flint Hills, Wildflowers
Marion County Kansas, Doyle Creek Ranch – This showy pink/violet wildflower blooms May through June, and adds a wonderful accent to the tallgrass and limestone of the Flint Hills landscape.
by Dave | Apr 17, 2009 | Wildflowers
Close-up view of a common dandelion, conveniently found in my front yard. It’s a safe haven for lots of wildflowers :-)Photo notes: It took several excursions, laying among the weeds of our front yard before I found a composition that seemed worthwhile. This...
by Dave | Apr 10, 2009 | Fauna, The Natural World, Wildflowers
Kansas country roadside – It isn’t all smoke and fire in the countryside.Sandhill plums blossoms are beginning to open and the bees are ready for it.
by Dave | Nov 16, 2008 | Landscape, Wildflowers
