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Exploring natural history one itsy bitsy spider at a time...

Exploring natural history one itsy bitsy spider at a time...

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Fungi



As these mushrooms die and deteriorate they are turning black.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Mushroom Underside

Some kind of young shelf fungi.  This is the bottom- showing the gills. 

Monday, November 5, 2012

Giant Leaves!

Oak- Scarlet?

Sycamore

Young trees can grow gigantic leaves that are not characteristic of a mature tree. 

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Nature's Silty Leaf Prints

Oak leaf blows away after being stuck to the sidewalk by rain and light flooding.  A fine collection of silt collected in the nooks and crannies under the leaf as water escaped leaving behind a neat leaf print.


Redbud


Saturday, November 3, 2012

Sandy Artwork

Floodwater Artwork

Decorated with sweet gum stars.

Debris left behind by the edge of the floodwaters on the lawn of the nature center.
York, PA

Friday, November 2, 2012

Tuliptree

Liriodendron tulipifera
Magnolia Family. 
Tulip-like flowers high in the treetops. 
Straight tall trunks.


Thursday, November 1, 2012