Lately in my neck of the woods...

I have been very busy snapping photos and trying to label them. Thought I'd share a little of the beauty capturing my eyes. Southern Indiana is an amazing place to live!

Striped Bass?

Red Spotted Purple Butterfly

When I think of butterflies, I think flowers...not woods.

Millipede

Snail is tucked away inside!

lichen

Tree Frog...about an inch big!

Ten inch Toad Stool

This is what I imagine a toad stool to look like, but it could be a mushroom. I am working on learning if there is a difference.

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LOOK CAREFULLY in the picture below.

Can you find the snake on the brown leaves?

Here it is up close.

Any guesses as to what it is?

I am positive it is a Copperhead!

Elliptical eyes made me wary. Once home I searched the web.

It is in my area, it is poisonous, but of the venomous snakes here...it's the least venomous. That's supposed to be a comforting thought.

I respect nature and will avoid this guy and am glad I can ID him (or her) now.

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Two deer photos to compare:

Anyone else think this doe is pregnant?

Buck with his new antlers starting to grow.

I love watching the deer! They always see Winston and me before W sees them. He's usually on the hunt for a chipmunk or a bird...nose to the ground...sniff, sniff, sniffing. As the seasons change, the coats of the deer change too. Right now they are a gorgeous orange brown.