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Monday, 17 July 2017

Daisy and I went out to play

We've had a lot of rain over the past couple of months. Not as much as Ottawa, but a consistent daily rain, for the most part. My gardens are lush. The bugs are numerous, and the birds are producing broods #3.
Daisy found herself a snake. Two, actually. One in the garden, the other in the forest. She urged them to go on their way.
I found a big, black beautiful bug. I think it is a form of cicada, but I'm still working on it.
The deerflies are awful, the patched on the back of my hat work. I wrap the patch on a stick, and let the goldfish eat them.
Orchid cactus blooming again!
The pearly moth is: Diachrysia balluca. AKA Green-patched Looper



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12 comments:

  1. Anvilcloud17 July 2017 at 07:00

    Oh, those deer flies! This is why we confine our visits to the friend's cottage to late August and beyond. And winter.

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  2. coffeeontheporchwithme17 July 2017 at 09:53

    Deer flies are the devil! I've always been curious to know if those patches on hats work. Now I have my answer. -Jenn

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  3. Out To Pasture17 July 2017 at 10:19

    Feeding deer flies to the goldfish! What a satisfying recycle manoeuvre!

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  4. Yamini MacLean17 July 2017 at 11:43

    Hari Om
    Every season, a pro, a con... YAM xx

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  5. Debbie17 July 2017 at 11:52

    i'm not sure i would ever go out and play!!!!

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  6. Nancy J17 July 2017 at 14:32

    Too many flies!! Is that what we call a red currant bush? and snakes, well done Daisy.

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  7. WendyFromNY17 July 2017 at 14:58

    LOL! I LOVE the patch on the back of your hat! I am going to do this for my chickens! Though I doubt the bugs are as thick here in NY as what you have.

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  8. Kay17 July 2017 at 16:01

    Your orchid cactus is gorgeous. sigh... Yes, summer is the time for bugs too.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)17 July 2017 at 18:55

    nature's paradise right there in your own backyard -- wow!

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  10. Red17 July 2017 at 21:06

    Now that's one puny garter snake!

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  11. carol l mckenna18 July 2017 at 10:30

    And what fun you had and delightful photos ~ ^_^

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  12. William Kendall18 July 2017 at 17:13

    You wonder what the snake thinks of the cat!

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