Here are just a few photographs of one of my American red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) visitors. A side view of an American red squirrel also referred to as pine squirrels, North American red squirrels, boomers and chickarees. A close-up of an American red squirrel in Maine during the winter. An American red squirrel a year-round […]
Winter Avian Visitors
The following photographs are of just a few of the frequent avian visitors that come to the feeders on a daily basis. I provide these little guys with a variety of foods to keep them going through our harsh Maine winters. A mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) sitting on a wooden post in the falling snow. […]
Animal Tracks in the Snow in Western Maine
A few of these tracks in the snow are from animals that have come into the property near the house, while other tracks are from deeper in the woods. We live close to several snowmobile trails as well and there are always fresh animal tracks to be seen in these areas. The following photographs were […]
Vibrant Nasturtium Flowers Growing in the Garden
Nasturtium is one of the most recognizable flowering plants, belonging to the Tropaeolum genus and the Tropaeolaceae family. The flowers are intensely bright in color with a five-petal flower head and rounded shield-like leaves. Nasturtium plants are easy to grow and versatile in their uses, from keeping garden pests away to medicinal uses and being […]
A Hummingbird Moth Visiting Phlox Garden Plants in Western Maine
The hummingbird Hemaris is a frequent visitor to flower gardens. To the untrained eye, these insects are often mistakenly identified as hummingbirds Trochilidae. This particular hummingbird moth was feeding on the nectar of the annual phlox plants Polemoniaceae, in the gardens during September. A hummingbird moth drinking the nectar from pink phlox Polemoniaceae with its long […]
Flowers Blooming Around the Yard
A red trillium flower (Trillium) growing in the backyard during the early spring. Spring apple blossoms blooming on the apple trees (Malunus pumila) in the backyard. A spring iris flower (Iris) growing in the perennial gardens. An orange lily, fire lily or tiger lily (Lilium bulbiferum) is a perennial species of flower growing in the […]