For LENS-ARTISTS CHALLENGE #301 – FLORAL hosted by Sofia, I chose flowers native to the eastern United States. It is surprising how many of the “wildflowers” I photograph are not native to my area. Many state and county parks are working to eradicate invasive species and reintroduce native foliage.
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Eastern Sweetshrub
Cherished native bloomHints of allspice tantalize Treat for the senses Week 18: “Peonies Bloom” by Mark S. Cee’s weekend Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)
Sweet Betsy
I search through my wildflower photos anticipating a difficult time choosing which photo to use in my native spring flower post. Instead, I discover the difficulty is in finding a “native” wildflower. Little Sweet BetsyDemure natural treasureFragrant bloom displayed Colleen’s 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge, No. 31, 4/23/24, Part I Cee’s Flower of the DayContinue reading “Sweet Betsy”
Roseate Spoonbill
Native to Florida and designated as a locally threatened species by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, I was fortunate to see several of these birds at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and at the natural/native habitat areas of the Miami Zoo. I.J.’s Birds of the Week XLIX