Saturday, July 31, 2010

loopy

For some reason, this root or vine grew though the spiral chamber of this snail shell. The shell has broken away, revealing the neat loopy combo.

Grove Creek Wildlife

I was thrilled to spot this hummingbird and nest. I believe that this is a Rufous Hummingbird, but I am no expert on hummingbirds. Although, I gather this is the female.


Here's a close up of her. A real treat to capture this little scene.



Not to be outdone, my wife spotted this BEAST. This is the Banded Alder Borer, of course. A huge specimen.



This itsy bitsy fellow is a silverfish. They seem to love to swarm over the rocks up in the mountains.

Friday, July 23, 2010

le petit suisse


My brother took this photo in Switzerland. Crazy looking! Best guess: Sand-Goldwespe

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

fly

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Fireworkds

makes a nice wallpaper

Tuesday, July 6, 2010