Anne Elliott's photos with the keyword: May Species Count 2008

On the May Species Count this morning for birds, plants and other wildlife, two of us spent a while trying to get a sharp photo of this tiny orange fungus, Red Tree Brain (Peniophora rufa), growing on a tree trunk. This photo is enlarged. Quite bright and attractive (in its own way, LOL). Thanks, D, for the ID! Much appreciated! I know you'll have a much better shot of this : ). Looking forward to seeing it.

Taken deep in the woods on a gloomy day of continuous rain = having to use flash, which I don't like using : ). It was so exciting to come across this flower!

Nothing but rain, rain, and more rain this last week! Just when there were so many walks/outings that I was going on. Quickly snapped this photo after photographing a hillside that is completely covered in the invasive weed, Stinkweed. Just liked the brilliant yellow and the bright red of the rain jackets on such a miserable, gloomy morning. These are four of my birding and botanizing "buddies" - nothing keeps THEM at home when it's raining and there are interesting "things" to see and hear : ). Electricity wires are so annoying....couldn't avoid them, unfortunately. The middle two guys pick up litter/major garbage such as tires, etc., probably every single day, when they go out walking to look for birds and plants. They keep our parks/natural areas as clean and tidy as is humanly possible. Thanks to them, the natural areas can be enjoyed without the eyesore of garbage, for the most part. Of course, people being people, there is always new litter being disgarded, but these guys are doing an amazing job - they deserve a huge thank you! Later: many thanks, Phil, for removing the annoying wires from my photo - much appreciated!