life in my yard

This afternoon I spent an hour or so wandering around my yard to see what I could spy.  Of course I had my camera gear with me and recorded what I consider to be some pretty cool critters.

First, A female Desert Spiny Lizard, on the rocks:

Female desert spiny lizard. Copyright: Greg Joder.
Female desert spiny lizard. Copyright: Greg Joder.

Wildflower blooms with some cool pollinator bugs:

Who knows what bee? Copyright: Greg Joder.
Who knows what bee? Copyright: Greg Joder.
Who knows what fly? Copyright: Greg Joder.
Who knows what fly? Copyright: Greg Joder.

Monarch Butterfly caterpillar dining on milkweed:

And, a desert milkweed seed pod:

Desert Milkweed Seed Pod. Copyright: Greg Joder.
Desert Milkweed Seed Pod. Copyright: Greg Joder.

 

Author: Gaia Diversity

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