Wild orchids

In the wild jack pine forest, about the time of the summer solstice, out of the mossy carpet grows a delicate, graceful orchid.

Lady’s Slipper at Mameigwess Lake

Blueberry Blossoms

Blueberries are abundant in our ‘neck of the woods’. They are usually ripe for picking mid July through into September. By the looks of the blossoms this spring, it should be a good season!

Blueberry Blossoms in our yard

By the way, this picture was taken from ground level as I lay flat out on the gravel.

Blueberry Blossoms

Blueberries are abundant in our ‘neck of the woods’. They are usually ripe for picking mid July through into September. By the looks of the blossoms this spring, it should be a good season!

Blueberry Blossoms in our yard

By the way, this picture was taken from ground level as I lay flat out on the gravel.

Duck crossing

“Now, look both ways before crossing…”

“Got an itch”

To my surprise, Mama Duck went straight off the highest point of the bridge. The ducklings hesitated briefly, then took the plunge.

“You’ve got to be kidding!”

Reunited.

Fuzzy feathered friends

A mallard hen with adorable ducklings in Agimak Creek.

There’s always one straggler.

“Wait for me!”

Northern Flicker visit


A norther flicker stopped by this morning to have a quiet breakfast from our lawn; a break from noisily pecking the nearby trees.