Tag Archives: photography

Butterflies of the Interstate

Posted on June 26, 2018 by the roused bear

In Iowa we have had some long-term efforts to manage roadsides with native prairie plants.  The Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa has been a leader in the effort. So if you go to the Huxley-Slater interchange … Continue reading →

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Another Attempt to find the Poweshiek Skipper

Posted on June 23, 2018 by the roused bear

Oarisma poweshiek is a small butterfly that was discovered and first described from Grinnell, Iowa in 1870.  When the prairies were here it was probably quite common, although it only flies as an adult for about a week or two.  … Continue reading →

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When it Snows…

Posted on March 19, 2018 by the roused bear

We are slowly moving into spring, and I am sure I am not alone in wanting the winter to go away.  But late Friday night and early Saturday it snowed.  We ended up with four inches of snow here.  Other … Continue reading →

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Bird Feeder Action

Posted on January 1, 2018 by the roused bear

Yesterday was cold.  So is today.  We have a bird feeder near one of the windows, and the birds were visiting it a lot. They would often fly up to the feeder, then flutter around looking for just the right … Continue reading →

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Chasing, Commas

Posted on October 17, 2017 by the roused bear

It is sunny and windy today.  About a half-dozen eastern commas are visiting the fallen apples, along with a host of other insects. Eastern commas cannot resist the juices of the fermenting apples. When they find it they sit and … Continue reading →

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A Song for Linda

Posted on August 13, 2017 by the roused bear

I like to compare photography to music.  It is something I do which gives me emotional release.  I like to produce a great photo, but what I really love is the process of taking that photo. There are kindred spirits … Continue reading →

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Failing at Butterflies (but working through it)

Posted on July 4, 2017 by the roused bear

There is an old saying that a bad day fishing beats a good day at work.  The same is true about chasing butterflies.  Still, when you do something you love to do there are times it just does not work … Continue reading →

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Weekend Photos

Posted on June 26, 2017 by the roused bear

We had great weather for people this weekend.  It was a little too windy and cool for butterfly photography, though.  Still, I did get some shots. The milkweeds are still in bloom, and still drawing in butterflies like this gray … Continue reading →

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Yesterday and Today

Posted on June 4, 2017 by the roused bear

I went to Medora Prairie yesterday, which is a TNC preserve located east of New Virginia, Iowa.  This area is home to some of Iowa’s rarest butterflies.  While I did not see any of the rare ones, I did get … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung (for now)

Posted on March 6, 2017 by the roused bear

We had some very warm weather that made the crocus bloom.  I looked for it yesterday, and it was not blooming then. The wind is blowing very hard right now, and we will get thunderstorms (and maybe worse) in an … Continue reading →

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