Category Archives: Locations

Six-spotted Tiger Beetle and Purple Phacelia

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Betty

Harry and I recently hiked to the Rock Garden, one of our favorite spots at Natural Bridge State Park. Among other things we enjoyed seeing a Six-spotted Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata). It doesn’t look at all like a tiger – … Continue reading →

Posted in Insects, Kentucky State Parks, Wildflowers | 8 Comments

Red Admiral butterfly

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Betty

I was at the Lexington Arboretum recently and saw at least fifteen Red Admiral butterflies (Vanessa atalanta) in the same area. I’ve often seen Red Admirals, but usually only one at a time. After some reading, I’ve discovered these butterflies … Continue reading →

Posted in Backyard, Butterflies & Moths, The Arboretum | 15 Comments

Kentucky woods and springtime

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Betty

Harry and I recently went to Natural Bridge State Resort Park near Slade, KY, one of our favorite places to hike. Our spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is blooming (read last year’s spicebush post), and I was pleased to find it scattered … Continue reading →

Posted in Insects, Kentucky State Parks, Mushrooms, Spring, Wildflowers | 10 Comments

Bald Eagle and Great Blue Heron

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Betty

While attending the Sandhill Crane Weekend at Barren River Lake State Resort Park recently, we also enjoyed getting a good look at a Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus). According to park officials, they are winter residents and are often seen near … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Cranes in Kentucky

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Betty

This past weekend, Harry and I thoroughly enjoyed the Sandhill Crane Weekend at Barren River Lake State Resort Park – about thirty-five miles southeast of Bowling Green, KY. Greater Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis tabida) spend the winter in Florida, Tennessee … Continue reading →

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