We went for a walk at Crow's Nest with the Natural Lands Trust on what became a rainy day. Then we had lunch in the barn. Crow's Nest is west of Foulkeways near French Creek State Park, and is part of the Hopewell Big Woods Area.
We walked in the woods.
This old ash tree had a swing from the lower branch - now gone.
The corn was a pretty red color.
This old cabin was used to house travelers on their way from Philadelphia to Harrisburg.
I walked this afternoon at the Armentrout Preserve, which is located 3 1/2 miles from Foulkeways. For directions visit the WVWA site.
Nice to see this American lady so late in the season.
American lady above
Eastern tailed-blue on clover.
Eastern tailed-blue above, the brown color means its is a female.
Common witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana. The last woody plant to flower, it blooms in October and November. It has a light spicy fragrance.
Wreath goldenrod
Virginia creeper
On the way home
Two of the hives are fed a mixture of 2 parts sugar to one part water. This will help the bees get through the winter.
Bee drinking.
Mouse guard. The hives are warm and full of food - a nice place for a mouse, not nice for the bees.
Putting on the mouse guard
The last hive was turned around - they all face south now. These bees quickly found the entrance - amazing! In nature the tree doesn't move.
While walking in the meadow to look at asters, Janet discovered this praying mantis.
A bee is caught.
The bee is in the front legs.
Bee was eaten
Getting ready to stalk again.
Today Betty and I drove to Mt. Cuba, which is located in Hockessin Delaware. These deer we saw were just around the corner from Foulkeways, and there were more than a dozen of them.
Mt. Cuba is a unique naturalistic landscape which feature tranquil ponds, winding woodland paths, and a vibrant meadow.
Side of house
Pond with meadow beyond
Meadow flowers
Meadow grasses
