I was busy watching the Great Blue Heron in the beaver pond when I nearly tread upon this beautiful Eastern King Snake. This beneficial and beautiful species seems very stable at Arrowhead. I read recently that Copperhead populations are up on account of a decrease in King Snake populations.
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| These low growing berries seem much farther along and healthier than the blackberries on the regular tall arching brambles. Is it a different species? |
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| The Red Buckeyes are producing fruit. |
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| This is a handsome fern I found along the northeast edge of the Arrowhead property today. I’ll try to ID it later. |
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| Beauty is all around in nature. I do not know this plant, but its pattern of leaves from above makes it resemble a green flower. I’ll be disappointed if it turns out to be an invasive. |
Another gorgeous clump of ferns…
Another gorgeous clump of ferns…
Junebug Beetles (Cotinis nitida)
Practicing granddaddying in case I live long enough. 
Thea looks a little unsure of my skills.
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