Unusually, we've had some rain showers in June so everything is still lush and green. Outside we go!
Perennial Bachelor Buttons.
Columbia Lily.
On a sunny day the Quarry Pond is alive with dragonflies.
They certainly are prehistoric looking.
There were butterflies too.
I think this is poison hemlock.
Lewis' Mimulus
Osoberries
Lupine
The county has set out an insect trap - I don't know who they want to capture, bt gypsy moths are an on-going problem.
Blue Dick
Green fruit - when it ripens I'm sure there will be birds to consume it.
Nootka Rose
Oregon Sunshine
Wonderful smelling native Mock Orange. Stop for a moment - can you smell the soft sweet scent?
Excellent post and some lovely flowers and insects. Well done Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous flowers you shared from your nature walk, Beth! I don't think I have seen the Oregon Sunshine ones before. Everything looks so lush.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Wed walk, I LOVE the Oregon Sunshine!
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to LOVE about this post? Beautiful flowers, plants, butterfly and dragonflies! That butterfly is called Lorquin's Admiral...very good picture of it! Dragonflies are harder to ID! I think I DID smell the Mock Orange! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely walk. I saw a Columbia Lily our our trip to Hood River. Such a pretty little flower.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful time of year in Lane County, Oregon! Even the dragonflies look stunning!
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