Kip’s Comments - June 3, 2024

Not Skeeters, Ticks, Gnats, or Poison Ivy

None of the above were too challenging to force me to miss listening to, watching, and photographing a male blue-gray gnatcatcher. This little bundle of energy has his work cut out for him. Please Mr. Gnatcatcher… go after the skeeters and gnats. Show us how good you are!

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - Image 887368

The same challenges, with more emphasis on poison ivy, made it difficult to check the status of the green dragon blossom. But, with a little effort, bug swatting, and a watchful eye for poison ivy, I was able to find the plant and its very unusual blossom and wrap-around leaves.

Green Dragon - Image 887216

Green Dragon - Image 887240

Please do not ask the locations. Thanks -