BOTD - July 9, 2019 - Blue Heron

Amazing plumage.

Do birds get tattoos?

Joining Bird of the Day

Nature Comes Through . . .

. . . even in the rain atMuldoon.

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Flower of the Day - July 9, 2019 - Orchid Cactus

Second round of blooms this season.

Epiphyllum - orchid cactus

Epiphyllum is a genus of 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family, native to Central America. Common names for these species include climbing cacti, orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus Pereskia. Wikipedia

Joining Cee's FOTD

Self Preservation . . .

. . . that works - ouch.

Torch Cactus

Joining Macro Monday 2

Flower of the Day - July 8, 2019 - Dahlia

Dahlia

"If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing Double Dahlias in his garden." ~ David W. Wolfe
AZQuotes.com

Dahlia is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico. A member of the Asteraceae, dicotyledonous plants, related species include the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. There are 42 species of dahlia, with hybrids commonly grown as garden plants.Wikipedia

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A Misty Morning . . .

in the neighborhood atMuldoon

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Scripture and a Snapshot

Flower of the Day - July 6, 2019 - Balloon Flower - . . .

aka Chinese Bellflower

Platycodon grandiflorus is a species of herbaceous flowering perennial plant of the family Campanulaceae, and the only member of the genus Platycodon. It is native to East Asia. It is commonly known as balloon flower, Chinese bellflower, or platycodon.

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Flash Flood Warnings . . .

what to do?

Seek Higher Ground

Our deck fit the bill for this toad.

Toad is a common name for certain frogs, 

especially of the family Bufonidae, 

that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, 

and large bumps covering the parotoid glands.

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Flower of the Day - July 5, 2019 - Petunia . . .

. . . after the rain

Petunia

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A Reason to be . . .

thankful . . .

Freedom 

Joining Thankful Thursday

Does This Make . . .

our yard an art gallery?

Today I'm thankful for ways

to share the beauty of nature

with those who stop by atMuldoon

After I create these Nature Mandalas

I leave them in place.
Its fun to spot them here and there

and to watch and see what nature

decides to do with them

during her homemaking routine.

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Wearing His . . .

Red Bib

Rose Breasted Grosbeak

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Monday's . . .

Mandala of Nature

• Gerber Daisy
• Blue Spruce 
• Kousa Dogwood blossoms
• Japanese Maple seeds
• Dwarf Lilac leaves

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Creative Art . . .

from God's good earth.

Nature Mandala

A relaxing way

to enjoy nature - create a mandala.

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Not the Normal . . .

Diners

Gray Catbird

Ms. Grosbeak

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Tiny but . . .

with a mighty voice.

House Wren

ISO 400 - F8 - 1/40 sec

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Looking Past . . .

the Perfect.

Poppy blossom with a missing petal
hosting a Flower Fly.

Canon Powershot SX40

ISO 100 - F4 - 1/60 sec

New knowledge for me

Harmless flies and valuable pollinators, flower flies are incredibly convincing mimics of bees, wasps, and yellowjackets. Recognize them as true flies by their single pair of wings, short antennae, and flylike compound eyes.

Donna Brunet

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A Stand-off . . .

and Lucy's obedience

The Rabbitt saw Lucy

Lucy saw the Rabbitt

  The Rabbitt didn't know

Lucy had been commanded to stay.

All's well that end well . . .

in everyone's eyes but Lucy's ;)

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atMuldoon Pond

Garden Pond Reflection

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Being Neighborly

A Bowl of Beauty Peony mingles

with neighboring Big Daddy Blue Hosta

atMuldoon

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Scripture and a Snapshot