Roundleaf sundew – Drosera rotundifolia discovered at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, 5.27.25.
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Only turtle trails lead to Purple pitcher plant – Serracenia purpurea.

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It's cicada season again! I was in the right place at the right time to notice this one emerging in my back yard in northern Indiana.
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When I began to get up from shooting a deer skull I had found, I noticed this snake about 3 feet from me.

#EasternHognoseSnake at #ChamberlainLakeNaturePreserve – 04.13.26.
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We had a little influx of 8-10 purple finches yesterday. Made my day!

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A few rusty blackbirds came for a visit mid March. Always fun to spot them in the crowd!

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I was digging through old photos I've never even looked at before and came across this curious fella. #StayCurious!
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I was delighted to discover this Liparis loeselii, a.k.a. Loesel's wide-lipped orchid or Loesel's twayblade — at Lydick Bog Nature Preserve, St. Joseph Co., IN. 6.13.25.

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