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Inbetween the April Showers are Blooming Wildflowers

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 24, 2017
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I stand among the Trees and hear them whisper a Love song to the earth as gentle rains caress their branches. The seeds below rejoice in the darkest clouds with each drop of liquid life falling upon the earth.  Wildflowers blossom in celebration!

Love to ALL!
Lee

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A walk in the winter woods

Posted by Lee Hiller on February 17, 2017
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In the fading light of a winters day we see the mystery of nature along each trail.   There are tiny violets in early bloom and tree seeds glittering above in the disappearing sunlight. Each trail reveals beauty seen only with the Soul.  Venture out to see winters beauty unfolding with each step along your path.

Love to ALL!
Lee

Spring Awakens the Trees

Posted by Lee Hiller on April 1, 2016
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Trees whisper a Love song to the sun and earth as they awaken from winter slumber. ~ Lee Hiller

Subtle Beauty of the Wild Indigo Duskywing

Posted by Lee Hiller on March 29, 2016
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HSNP Goat Rock Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

HSNP Goat Rock Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

HSNP Goat Rock Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

HSNP Goat Rock Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

The lovely Wild Indigo Duskywing (Erynnis baptisiae) is a genus in the Skipper family. Often missed in the Forest as it moves quickly rarely settling in place especially during the early spring.  Due to its diminutive size (Wing Span: 1 3/8 – 1 5/8 inches (3/5 – 4.1 cm)) the pretty wing markings are not observed.

Love To ALL!

HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

HSNP Upper Dogwood Trail Wild Indigo Duskywing

Awakening Pink Sakura in 2016

Posted by Lee Hiller on February 23, 2016
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As winter fades the first Sakura buds open to reveal red stars among the pale pink petals.  Against the grey sky they are a constellation of beauty in the tree limbs above. Drops of rain caress the blossoms reflecting one and other.

Love to ALL!
Lee