During the second two weeks after I left the hospital I walked further, spent more time in the yard – when it wasn’t raining – mowed part of the lawn, got the last of the infusions of antibiotics and began catching moths at night.
Unfortunately, as in most of North America, our songbird population is diminishing, as is the population of insects upon which those songbirds depend to feed their young.
Here are some photos from my second two weeks at home – all taken within 50 feet of the house –
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That broad-banded hornet fly may look like a hornet or wasp, but it's actually a fly that feeds on flower pollen and nectar; they cannot sting and are harmless. The white flowers on which the hornet fly and several other insects are pictured are the blossoms of silky dogwood shrubs.
H has taken me for several rides, hopefully in the next few weeks I’ll be capable of once again driving safely and walking in the woods – we’ll see.
Take a look around your place – you may not have white-tailed deer, but no matter where you live there are still plants and critters to see and photograph.
It’s great to see good photos and good descriptors of the subjects! I hear the birds first thing in the morning, but am not equipped to photograph them.
ReplyDeleteA very nice selection, even if it is close to home. Glad your are doing OK.
ReplyDeleteLove looking at your beautiful photos. Thank you for posting them.
ReplyDeleteI looked back through your posts that I had missed, as I didn't realize you had been hurt. I'm glad you are improving, and are out and about. Much can be seen within 50 feet of your house, as your wonderful and interesting photos have shown. Wishing you all the best as you improve each day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the close-at-hand tour. Happy to hear you're making good progress healing. You sound determined. The up close bee photos of all sorts are just beautiful. Three cheers for a non-stinging insect! Kim in PA
ReplyDeleteI can't believe the quality and quantity of pictures you're getting right within your yard! You must have a beautiful yard with lots of natural spaces around it!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great post and awesome wildlife photos. I especially love the birds and the sweet fawn. Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post. Take care, have a great weekend.
really beautiful captures of these insects and birds. i have not noticed a decrease in the birds at my feeders, it was still cheaper to raise 2 kids, hehehe!!! i get a lot of honey bees and song sparrows here and then all of the usuals!!i enjoyed your images!!
ReplyDeleteThe deer is so sweet and it's neat to be able to ID all the small insects you've seen. We had turkeys walk through our yard yesterday but no deer! heehee! Take care and get stronger! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're making great progress in your recovery! The photos are so beautiful!
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