Monday, April 30, 2012
McAllister Park, Dirt trail along Mud Creek south of Buckhorn Dr
Today's photos:
These photos are from the dirt trail along Mud Creek in the very center of McAllister Park.
It should be noted that there are about 200 species of prickly pear cactus. One of the most common of these has a bright yellow flower as seen in the Cactus Flower and a Ladybug post on Thursday, April 26. However, as seen in the photos above, the species in this area of McAllister Park has a brilliant, flaming red-orange flower.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Medina River Natural Area, Rio Medina Loop Trail
Today's photos:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The prickly pear cactus are beginning to bloom profusely here in South Texas. These flowers begin as red-orange buds. They turn yellow as they open. The blossoms glow brightly in the sunlight.
While I was photographing one of the cactus flowers on my walk yesterday, I saw a ladybug on a needle right next to the flower. The ladybug proceeded to walk across the cactus pad. In the last two photos of the series where it appears the ladybug is suspended in space, it was actually climbing a very fine, barely visible spider web without getting caught on the web:
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Hardberger Park, Water Loop Trail, Geology Loop Trail
Today's photos:
There are a myriad of small wonders to be seen when walking nature trails. Experiencing them is no less important than experiencing the vast wonders which do not take a great deal of effort to see. As a matter of fact, I would say that witnessing the small wonders is what makes the entire experience worthwhile.
