You’ve been warned, but for suspense, let’s pretend to be an insect looking for nectar.
Enemy of the Squash
They’re a bane of the everyday gardener, but that doesn’t mean they’re unworthy of a closer look!
Sweat Bee on Soapwort
After a busy week, I decided this would be good time to share two photos of sweat bees from earlier this year.
Super Scary Spider
Remember the post a few weeks ago about the big, shy jumping spider? I found what could be her offspring hunting in the garden.
Sweat Bee on Marigolds
Honey bees and bumblebees may be the most well-known bees, but those aren’t the only bees buzzing around.
Big, Shy Jumping Spider
This female jumping spider’s abdomen was swollen because she was getting close to laying eggs. She unsuccessfully tried hiding behind some gravel rocks as I took pictures.
Red Mites on Spurge
While pulling some spotted spurge from the yard, I noticed red mites scurrying around the plants. Upon closer examination, the mites were visiting tiny flowers on the weeds.
Birds from the Coast
If you missed last week’s post, that’s because I was busy taking pictures during a family trip to the Oregon coast. If you missed this post, that’s because it’s for the birds – seagulls, pelicans, whimbrels, and western sandpipers, to be exact!