Walking on Wednesday - Bugs, Bunnies, and Birdies
Just some of the things you can find
while walking in our yard.
You can go from cute,
to interesting,
to downright creepy
in just a few steps.
The Cute:
A Baby Bird.
This little guy is one of the ones from the nest that was in our carport inside the hanging hose.
A Bunny.
One of the bunnies that we see nearly every evening, munching on the grass and always watching us too.
Yes, who doesn't think those little creatures are cute?
Now, this one is interesting.
A Spider.
Some may call this one creepy, but I have come to find spiders interesting. There are SO many different kinds in this area, it is interesting to find one you haven't ever seen before. And as long as they aren't the Brown Recluse or Black Widow (common in NC),
I can call them interesting.
Ready for the downright creepy?
This one gives me chills
every time I look at this picture.
First, it's long hind end is pretty long,
and THEN,
that long protrusion of a stinger type thing!
That IS connected to it.
I haven't had the nerve to research this much.
He really creeps me out.
I think it's because when I was taking the picture,
I thought he was dying, so not a threat.
And just when I was about to take another picture,
suddenly he rose up, flying at face level,
and then just flew off,
that super long sting-like thing
just hanging down while he flew.
Imagine that thing hitting you as it flew by you! CREEPY. I am getting chills right now.
These pictures are not all from the same day,
but they were all taken
practically right outside our door.
Ah, the joys of living in the mountains.
Sometimes, I would just rather see a bear.
What a fun post! I love Nature in all her guises and am ever amazed at the diversity of flora and fauna and then some. You've captured a nice slice of that diversity here!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love noticing what is in nature, and so glad when I can get a picture of it, even if it does creep me out.
ReplyDelete:)
I'm thinking cute-bunny and bird.The rest give me the willies!
ReplyDeleteHere hun.. have a feeling you'll be needing this: http://bugguide.net/node/view/1954
ReplyDeleteMountains beat the islands in sheer quantity & diversity...and to think it took you decades to get used to the Caribbean... "Ya ain't seen nuthin' yet." -smile
that is a good site! but I can't take any more creepies today. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd it will probably take me decades to get used to the mountain creatures too.
thanks DH (dear hubby in case you don't know that one...).
Great Pics Rebecca. I have to admit beetles kind of creep me out. I know all bugs have their purpose but some are downright ugly~~
ReplyDeleteThat is a creep bug. I've never seen anything like it.
ReplyDeleteThat bunny is the cutest. You have some interesting animals and bugs at your place. I always forget my glasses when I go out so I probably miss all the animals here. I must pay more attention. ;)
ReplyDeleteCreepy yes! I found out that last one is a type of wasp, thanks to hubby.
ReplyDeleteWe also have raccoon's, but haven't been able to get a picture of those little buggers!