Monday, May 2, 2011

A couple of critters and lots of spring wildflowers

What could be better than a beautiful week-end in Spring? I took advantage of the fine weather to check out my favorite wildflower area in a local nature park and I wasn't disappointed! The abundance of flowers and the interesting variety made the place a true treasure trove. The addition of a cute Red Squirrel and a "just as cute" Garter Snake made the experience even more special.


Red Squirrel




Garter Snake



Bloodroot




Hepatica








Carolina Spring Beauty







Dutchman's Breeches








Trout Lily (or Dog-toothed Violet)







Colt's foot







Red Trillium









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5 comments:

  1. AnvilcloudMay 3, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    I'm impressed. You know your flowers. I never see red trilliums around her. In fact, the only place where I have seen them was in your province -- at Montebello.

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  2. DorisMay 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thanks AC. I love spring flowers. They appear quickly and don't last very long.

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Squirrels and lovely spring flowers yes, snakes definitely no! Flighty xx

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  4. DorisMay 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Awww ... snakes need love too! : -)

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  5. DideeMay 13, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm just as keen on snakes as Doris is. Being sisters we must have gotten the same gene. :-)

    Although I love flowers of all types I cannot remember their names - is there a 'flower memory gene' that I didn't inherit?

    Great photos Do!

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