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Missed the first light, but settled with this one. It is so nerve wrecking, when you're approaching your destination and the light is symphony has stared without you, Take a deep breath and just be prepared when you get off the car.
but I wish I knew what species of flower this is
**thanks slow turning for id on flower: turtlehead
White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) ...a native species
*** Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly catepillar relies exclusively on this rare wetland plant as a food source.
Birch and Turtlehead (Chelone) dominate this scene near the summit of Mt. Mitchell, highest peak in the eastern USA.
iPhone 5S, b/w conversion and tonal adjustments in Affinity Photo.
Yes, they're tiny, these theatrical jumping spiders, Salticus scenicus, also known as Zebra Spider for the obvious reason. They measure a mere 7 or 8 mm, the male a bit smaller. Here's one playing hide and seek from Yours Truly's camera focused on a serrated leaf of Chelone obliqua, Rose Turtlehead.
This little scene played out in the lovely Prinsentuin of Groningen. The Prinsentuin was established in 1626 as a get-away from formal meetings for the Princes of Groningen and their interlocutors. But even in this pretty garden in a very Calvinist city, frivolty was out of the question even if it was within the prince's prerogative. The Town Council and its elders were rigorous in the practice of their faith. They'd heard awful things about the marriage celebrations of Johann Georg II, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau, (1627-1693) and Henriette Catherina of Nassau (1637-1708) set for July 6, 1659 in the Prinsenhof. Our little Spider is a Theatrical Jumper... And the intendants of the Wedding Feast had been organising several theatrical performances for the festivities. Enter the Town Council of Groningen: adamant Calvinists, they would have nothing of such frivolty. 'Theatrical Jumpers! Oh! Perish the Thought. God will be mightily offended!' Lots of pressure was put to bear on the Court of this staid Town. In the end, the prince and his consort had to give in, not least by the pressure of staunch Countess Albertina Agnes of Nassau (1634-1696)... and the theatre productions were scrapped. No doubt the Countess couldn't abide spiders, least of all theatrical ones!
The Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) is a strikingly beautiful butterfly native to North America, named after the Maryland state insect. This butterfly prefers wet meadows, marshes, and open woodlands, where it primarily feeds on nectar from various wildflowers. The Baltimore Checkerspot's larvae primarily feed on turtlehead (Chelone glabra) plants, and the species is known for its complex lifecycle, which includes overwintering as larvae.
The leaves hit their peak foliage fall colors in Groton State Park today. Shot from Turtlehead Pond.
From the kayak I couldn't see the spider lurking behind the flowers for unsuspecting pollinators. Sneaky! The flowers are turtleheads.
The Prinsenhof in the centre of Groningen is on the edge of St Martin's Churchyard. Among other uses, it was long one of the the official residences of the Stadtholders of Groningen and Friesland until 1795 when that function came to an end with the advent of the 'French Period' in Dutch history. The most recent function of the Prinsenhof is that of a fancy hotel and its restaurant which caters to the well-heeled public.
The delightful Prinsentuin - once the Stadtholders' garden - is a well-tended public park owned by the town government. There are two nice patches of Rose Turtleheads, Chelone obliqua, which serve as free alimentation for a variety of insects. Here's a Long Hoverfly, Sphaerophoria scripta, seeking her proteins on a Pink Background.
A turtlehead flower bud. Taken in a garden very near the Tuileries in Paris, France. This is an unusual looking flower, particularly before it is fully open.
Not just on Saint Patrick's Day! ~ Florida Red-bellied Cooter
Florida Wetlands ~ Palm Beach County, Florida U.S.A.
Pink Turtlehead (Chelone obliqua) is native to Michigan, but quite rare (and Endangered), being known from a single county. We obtained a number of these from a nursery and planted them in our backyard a few years ago and quite a nice colony has become established.
The Cranberry Glades
www.pocahontascountywv.com/cranberry_glades_nature_center...
The Cranberry Glades is the largest area of bogs, or acidic wetlands, in West Virginia, a unique and exotic ecosystem on 750 acres. This spectacular and beautiful area was established by the United States Forest Service in 1965, to protect and preserve over 60 unique plant species, many of them descended from seeds that took root here over 10,000 years ago.
Whether you are looking at an individual fuchsia-colored Wild Orchid or taking in the beauty of the bog plains, there is a special tranquility found only here.
The Glade’s fascinating sphagnum bogs are similar to that found in “Muskegs” of the Artic Tundra. When you first enter the area, you will notice Red Spruce, hemlock and Yellow Birch trees.
Along the left side of the boardwalk you may see a tree that has fallen over. The shallow roots so necessary for survival here do not adequately anchor trees against strong winds. Thus, the very adaptation which allows these trees to live here can also cause their death.
Carnivorous or insect-eating plants also make their home in the bogs. The half-mile boardwalk was constructed so you can enjoy the area without disturbing this fragile community.
Keep a watchful eye as you walk through the area and you might spy some of these wild animals: American Black Bear, WV Northern Flying Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, American Bald Eagle, Red Fox, coyote, White-tailed Deer, Cooper Hawk, and Eastern Screech-Owl.
As you walk along the boardwalk, you might see some of these plants: Bishop’s Cap, Jewelweed, False Hellebore, Indian Pipe, Turtlehead, Wild Raisin, Sundew, Grass Pink Orchid, and the Pitcher Plant.
Chelone Glabra
'Hot Lips'
Rock Garden
Cantigny Park
Wheaton, Illinois 41.853786, -88.154367
October 2, 2020
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Rosa Löwenmaul-ähnliche Blüten, die den Köpfen der Schildkröten ähneln erscheinen im Spätsommer und Herbst.
Taken at Turtlehead Lake, Forest Preserves of Cook County, Orland Park, Illinois USA on September 17, 2018.
art in a frog pond...
fall edition of "down by the frog pond" is now on my YouTube channel ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=QguQDS4zXMo