More Spring Arrivals

 Jack-in-the-pulpits are starting to come up.  Large-flowered Bellwort are coming up too.  The flower will droop downward once the flower opens.  



Found a couple of Six Spotted Tiger Beetles playing along the marsh road.






But also an invader is starting to blossom.  Pretty as the Garlic Mustard is, it spreads easy and can take over areas quickly.  I've read they are edible!

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Fresh in the Forest

Large Flowered Bellwort and Jack-in-the-pulpits can now be found along the path in the forest. 

Enjoy!

~ Robin

New In the Wood: Large and Little in the Rain

A day of on and off light rain has brought some new spring wildflowers on the scene.  Like this Large-Flowered Bellwort.  A number of patches of Wood Anemone are popping up as well.  They are just waiting for a patch of sunlight to coax their blooms open.  Little-leaf Buttercups are opening as well.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Unfolding ...

Wild grape leaves slowly open, revealing new spring buds.  To my surprise, Large-flowered Bellwort are also starting to flower in the forest area.

Spring is unfolding...

Enjoy!

~ Robin