An Orchid with a Witchy Name
I couldn’t end October without posting something referring to Halloween, and I think this Hairy Shadow Witch (Ponthieva racemosa) fits perfectly. There are 25 species of these orchids, and only […]
First Species Documented in Hernando County!
On October 20, 2018, at Chassahowitzka WMA, I photographed an insect that I have never seen before and again on March 20, 2020. Most likely, not the same insect but […]
Aquatic Carnivorous plants- Meet the Bladderworts ZigZag and Swollen.
Aquatic Carnivorous plants- Meet the Bladderworts ZigZag and Swollen. We know from the previous article about bog dwelling carnivorous plants, but let’s circle back and ponder this question. Why do […]
Carnivorous Plants- Beautiful but Deadly
Carnivorous Plants- Beautiful but Deadly Venus Flytraps always comes to mind when you first think of carnivorous plants. Once an unsuspected insect triggers those sensitive hairs, its folding lobes with […]
Creepy Critters: Stinkers and Slimmers
Creepy Critters: Stinkers and Slimmers There’s nothing like taking a mild walk on the trails and get head bomb by a stink bug and then you realized why they are […]
Spooky Gardens – Dark, Ghostly and Mysterious Plants
Spooky Gardens – Dark, Ghostly and Mysterious Plants by Lilly Browning It’s the time of year when our minds turn to dark, spooky, and mysterious thoughts. Preparing your home for […]
Creepy Critters: Mabel Orchard Orbweaver
I really dislike mosquitoes when I am trying to photograph; it is very annoying, aggravating, and ruins your enjoyment of nature photography. While you’re so focused on shooting your subject, […]
Creepy Critters: Crab Spiders
Crab spiders have a unique body shape and coloration. It’s their front pair of legs that quickly identify them because they are much longer and larger than the rest of […]
Creepy Critters: Warrior Beetle
Nature Photographers, I have a question for you. Have you ever taken a photo that actually brought tears in your eyes? If you have experienced that, I would love to […]
Crawling out of Your Skin
I set out on a mission to find a particular wildflower observed at one specific location, and needless to say, I couldn’t find it. But that didn’t ruin my day. […]
The Nictitating Membrane
When photographing wildlife, nature photographers are glued to the eyes of the subject. Sometimes at the right time pressing down on that shutter release button, photographers can capture their wildlife […]
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