9-11

9-11
Slender Gerardia is in flower.
John

Slender Gerardia

close up of the Slender Gerardia flower

Bears tearing up our compost bin

The bear came and tore up our compost bin that had been locked.  We've had the bid for 30 years.  Seemed particularly aggressive, and I am quite concerned.  Contact the game warden if this happens to you.

9-8

9-8
Caterpillars of Cherry Scallop Shell Moths nest gregariously on Black Cherry shoots, lacing leaves into shelters. They often tie up the entire shoot.
John

Cherry Scallop Shell moth caterpillar

9-6

9-6
Dwarf Cinquefoil is doing its obscure little thing in dry, grassy areas today.
John

Dwarf Cinquefoil

Dwarf Cinquefoil