Brazilian jacaranda – a tree that we saw almost daily. Brilliant lamium – a pretty little plant that was abundant along the roads in and near Ubatuba. One of the Heliconia. Not quite sure which one it is, but it sure was pretty. Kohleria hirsuta, a nice flowering plant near the lodge in Ubatuba. MistletoeContinue reading “Brazil – Flowers, Ferns and Trees”
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A few plants from last week
On our way home from Whitefish Point we stopped at Pointe Labarbe near St. Ignace, Michigan. There were two reasons that we were there. Plants and raptors. When we left Whitefish Point it was quite foggy. When I got up I knew it was foggy before looking outside – distant fog horns on the bayContinue reading “A few plants from last week”
Traveling in the South – Dauphin Island plants and birds
Finding interesting plants, especially fragrant ones is always fun. This is wisteria, an non-native vining shrub. The flowers are attractive and hava an amazing scent. This is red buckeye, and native shrub with attractive flowers that are scentless. Candyroot is a pretty little flower, less that 3-4 inches at the tallest. Being on the GulfContinue reading “Traveling in the South – Dauphin Island plants and birds”
Traveling south
As I am sitting here writing we are on the fourth day of our trip south. The drive through Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia were easy and occasionally interesting. We always stop at the Tennessee Welcome Center on I-75 because they have nice bathrooms and a nature trail. It’s always where we find the first warblersContinue reading “Traveling south”
Day-10: Canaveral National Seashore
Yesterday we spent the morning at Turtle Mound and Castle Windy. Birds were OK, but plants and insects were great. We got to see Surf and Black Scoters which are always a treat for me. A Common Loon was quite close as it worked it’s way down the shore. Gulf Fritillary is common but stillContinue reading “Day-10: Canaveral National Seashore”
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