This odd little bird is the American Woodcock. Its eyes are set back in its head, allowing it to watch for danger. This time of year, you can hear their loud, buzzy mating calls across eastern America. They are a rapidly declining species due to deforestation, but this little one will always remain safe inside this painting.
#artist #americanwoodcock #audobonsociety #painting
So very surprised to catch the migration of the Gulf Fritillary down the Atlantic coast towards Florida and beyond! Their white spots are so reflective in the sun. So sparkly in the air, as hundreds flew by! Look close in the second video, to see several flying off the coast of South Carolina! #gulffritillary #gulffritillarymigration #butterflymigration #somanybutterflies #atlanticcoast #beginningoffall
The past few years, I hardly saw any Monarch butterflies. We decided to plant Milkweed, not too pretty of a name for a pretty flower. This Monarch Caterpillar is sharing this plant with three others and a chrysalis! See the next photo for that. #veryhungrycaterpillar #monarchcaterpillar #naturesbeauty #helpingnature
This Painted Lady Butterfly was holding on the the last day of Summer. They are the most wide spread butterfly in the world! They are everywhere except for Australia and Antarctica but this one was in my backyard last evening. #paintedladybutterfly #butterflyandflower #sittingpretty #busybutterfly
Carolina mountains on a partly cloudy day. Where the sky is ever changing with the breeze. Favorite view, the mountains are really blue! #cattahoocheesky #blueridgemountains #middayview #clouds #mountains #getoutside #naturelover
Watching in in awe the sun rise over Chattahoochee mountain, Maggie Valley North Carolina. #naturesfinest #thegreatoutdoors #morningglory #mountainsunrise #chattahoocheemountains #northcarolinasunrise
Walking distance from downtown Asheville North Carolina is the historic Montford area! Established in 1900, there is a huge collection of Arts and Craft style homes shaded by large hardwood trees. This area is full of Bed and Breakfasts and restaurants, worth a visit! #artsandcraftsstyle #artsandcraftshome #montfordhistoricdistrict #asheville #artsandcraftsarchitecture #lovethemountainsofnc
You can see it now but if it had landed on the bark of a tree, no one would see it! This is an American Snout butterfly. Funny name but very fitting! #butterfliesofinstagram #americansnoutbutterfly #butterflymigration #kentuckyproud
Chicken judging at the Kentucky State fair is always a favorite! Amazed at all of the different breeds! These birds are always so pampered. #chickenlittle #fancyfowl #kentuckystatefair #kentuckyproud
The Kentucky State Fair is going on now and will run for a week! This fair brings back great memories! One of the favorites is the bakery and cake competition! The grand prize winner, a Chocolate Bourbon ball cake, the one below it, Pink Lemonade! Have a look and try not to drool! #kentuckystatefair #kentuckyproud #greatcakes #fluffybiscuits #sweettooth
