Boss and Daisy love to commune with nature... and maybe with each other. "Nice view!" says Daisy. "Easy for you to say," says Boss. "You don't have to carry a full sized human up a rocky trail to get here."
'Tis the season for wildflowers:
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| Skyrocket, Scarlet Gilia |
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| Penstemon |
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| Indian Paintbrush |
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| Monkeyflower |
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| Wild Blue Flax |
And butterflies:
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| Chalcedon Checkerspot |
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| Pericopid Moth |
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| Mormon Fritillary |
We explored several beaver dams, some active and some not.
Is that a large-eared yellow beaver swimming in front of an old lodge?
While Steve was circling the beaver pond, a curious doe came out of the willows and stared at the strange being that had invaded her world.
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ReplyDeleteGreat shots Janie, that first one of Boss and Daisy is delightful. I was here a few days ago and tried to leave a comment but was not able to, then the storm hit and I lost power for a while. Glad to be up and running again and visiting blogging friends.
ReplyDeletehow beautiful, thanks for sharing. I am afraid to go up on the Manti-Lasal when those fires finally stop burning. It's just like losing an old friend.
ReplyDeleteAlways wonderful when Daisy finds water.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful butterflies and wildflowers, Janie, but it's that yellow beaver that I find the most amazing! It sure looks a lot like Daisy... but I know it can't be because Daisy would NEVER go near the water. ;))
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing that our wildflowers are blooming with so little rain? You've seen so many butterflies and moths which seem to be content to pose for you. Mine flutter incessantly from one bloom to another. Love the deer watching Steve! Happy 4th to both of you!
ReplyDeleteBeauty of wilderness all captured in this post. The first photo reveals a incredible sense of space
ReplyDeleteI bet Boss and Daisy know all the flowers and butterflies also.
ReplyDeleteI can understand why Boss and Daisy would want to pause and soak up the beauty of these scenes. Your photos are excellent. I can't decide which I like better -- the butterflies or Skyrocket. Your picture of the yellow beaver is pretty neat as well.
ReplyDeleteA delight for my eyes and senses.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy 4th of July, Janie.
Oh how refreshing... Love it... What a beautiful area. Love the wildflowers and those butterflies are terrific...
ReplyDeleteThat yellow beaver is a cutie...
Hugs,
Betsy
Really sweet picture of Boss and Daisy and I love seeing all those wildflowers and butterflies!
ReplyDeletesuperb clicks!
ReplyDeleteSweet capture of the doe snooping on your peeps.
ReplyDeleteI love how good Daisy and Boss get along...nice conversations they have. :)
I ADORE the butterfly photos!!!
Boss and Daisy are great!! What great photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at how well the horses can navigate that terrain. Beautiful flower shots.
ReplyDeleteAnother amazing post, chock full of beautiful creatures and nature! Really like the doe watching Steve, Boss and Daisy's conversation, and the large-eared yellow beaver! lol!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful communion with nature. The red flowers look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteDaisy and Boss I'm sure have lots of conversations about who does what.
ReplyDeleteNice wildflowers, and good patience to get the butterfly shots. Bet Mrs Mulie Doe had a fawn or two hidden in those willows?
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteBest regards from France,
Pierre