Nature

There’s something magical about wildflowers. Their vibrant colors and delicate petals seem to dance in the breeze, inviting all sorts of creatures to join the party. I call these beauties 'ditch flowers' because I take the pictures from the car along the back roads.

No identification for these beauties, but they sure added interest to the old fence.

I think this may be in the sulphur butterfly family, but can't find my butterfly book to make an identification. Butterflies are such graceful visitors, flitting from bloom to bloom like they're on a mission to taste every drop. This one paused just long enough to pose for this picture.

The star of the show is a thistle flower hosting two incredible visitors: a hummingbird moth and a bumblebee. Thistles get a bad rap for being prickly, but they’re a magnet for pollinators. The hummingbird moth, with its rapid wingbeats, looks like a tiny bird hovering over the bloom. Sharing the thistle is a bee, its legs dusted with pollen as it dives into the flower’s spiky blooms. This photo captures a moment of harmony—two very different creatures working side by side, each doing their part in nature’s cycle.

These photos aren’t just pretty, they’re a reminder of how vital wildflowers are. They provide food and shelter for pollinators. Plus, there’s something calming about taking time to watch these little creatures doing their job.

Phlox

Happy Monday

Linking to: Nature Notes