Kip’s Comments - August 9, 2025
Big Bluestem - Image 1010760
Years in the Making
Three years ago we began our little prairie planning project. Our start date coincided with a multi-year’s long drought. Still, I tossed out prairie grass and wildflower seeds in hopes of some success.
This morning I noticed several clumps of big bluestem standing tall above the other vegetation. We have success! Tylar was right… sleep, creep, leap!
Big Bluestem - Image 1010904
Also standing tall are cup plants and Queen Anne’s lace. I could get by without the Queen Anne’s lace, but it does make for interesting pictures.
Cup Plant - Image 1010976
Queen Anne's Lace - Image 1011052
Closer to the ground we have partridge pea in bloom. There aren’t many plants, but considering we are just getting started, we may have more in time.
Partridge Pea - Image 1010998
Yesterday I shared a sampling of green heron images I was using for a project. That effort was for a video “Exploring Lake Meyer” in Winneshiek County. I uploaded the video a few minutes ago. View it by clicking on this link: “Exploring Lake Meyer”
Finally, I think I know why we aren’t seeing as many birds as I expected.
Cat in Bird Bath - Image 1011058
