The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.

~William Butler Yeats

There are times in this blog when I don’t seek to tell a detailed story of the life of some natural creature, but simply to share the awe-inspiring scenes that surrounds us, in this case our backyard here in the woods. It doesn’t take long to find exquisite beauty if you look, listen, and move at a slow pace. This is our refuge, our special place. I hope you can find one near you.

Here are a few of the small wonders found one evening this week on a slow ramble around the yard…

A tattered female Imperial Moth (click photos to enlarge)

Red-humped caterpillars feeding on Redbud

Acanaloniid Planthopper

The sculptured egg of a Red-spotted Purple Butterfly on Wild Cherry

Katydid nymph

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Double-lined Prominent caterpillar

Young Carolina Anole

Blue Dasher dragonfly

A closer look at the marvelous eyes of a dragonfly