Virginia bluebells near the end of flowering stage

Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are near the end of their flowering stage at Clegg Garden.

Many flowers are pollinated and have lost their petals.

Photo taken April 18, 2017.

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Leatherwood flowering 2017

The small non-showy flowers of leatherwood (Dirca palustris).  Photo taken April 4, 2017.

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Corydalis solida

Corydalis solida, at Clegg Garden.  Not a native but here is on a wooded hillside sharing habitat with native spring wildflowers.    A little bit to the south of the front entrance to the park.  Photos taken April 2, 2017.

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Snow in March

A recent snow provides a nice scene to the Wildcat Creek trail.  Snow doesn't stay around long in March.  Photo taken March 14, 2017.

Pileated woodpecker

A pair of pileated woodpeckers were exploring the area down by the Wildcat Creek at Clegg Garden.  This is a photo of one of them.  Photo taken March 14. 2017.

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Winter aconite

Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is flowering here behind the NICHES headquarters house at Clegg Garden.  Look closely and see a honeybee in one of the flowers.

Photos taken Feb. 18, 2017.

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Skunk cabbage is coming up

Skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is appearing now at Clegg Gardens.  These pictures taken yesterday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the small wet spot by the trail that runs along the Wildcat Creek.

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