Saturday

Tickling the Teasel - Swallowtail Butterfly


 “Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.”
 —Eleanor Roosevelt


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Dragonfly Reflections


 “You can never know the ripple effect you create 
with one tiny gesture of kindness.” 
– Elle Sommer


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I believe this is an Eastern Amberwing Dragonfly

Wednesday

Gray Catbird Bathing in the Sun


 “Every day, wake up with the thought that something wonderful is about to happen.” 
— Unknown


When searching for info on sunbathing birds I found the following: 
"When a bird spreads its wings in the sun, it's called sunbathing, basking, or sunning. This behavior is a maintenance routine for birds, and can help with feather maintenance."


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Tuesday

Snapping Turtle


“Everything has beauty, 
but not everyone sees it.”
 ― Confucius

A snapping turtle seen on our visit to Hethwood Pond
Blacksburg, Virginia 
June 9, 2024

They really do look prehistoric! 

Monday

On The Rocks - Green Heron


 All my life through, the new sights of Nature 
 made me rejoice like a child. 
 —Marie Curie

Hethwood Pond - Blacksburg, Virginia
June 9, 2024


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Hethwood Pond - Blacksburg Virginia


 “Walking is the ultimate travel adventure. 
You never know where your feet will take you.”
 — Richard A. Schmidt

A lovely view from our walk on Sunday, June 9, 2024.



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Thursday

Beauty in the Ordinary


 “We often neglect to find the beauty 
in things we see every day.” 
– Michelle C. Ustaszeski


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Wednesday

Chicory


 “To be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — 
these are some of the rewards of the simple life.” 
— John Burroughs

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Monday

Along the Huckleberry Trail - Railroad Tracks


 Somehow difficulties are easier to endure 
when you know your dream is waiting for you 
at the end. 
~ Lisa Mangum 

 Railroad Tracks along the Huckleberry Trail 
Christiansburg, Virginia
Jim and I have been walking a lot more lately. 
The weather has been fabulous and the views have been too.

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