What's This
See if you can identify these eggs and the insects that hatched from them.
Baby Kildeer Rescue
A baby killdeer fell through a drainage grate on the street.
See what happened next...
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Nature's Pattern
I took this picture of something in my backyard. You can click on the photo for a larger image. Can you guess what it is? Here's a link to a forum thread tyring to figure it out. If you want to figure it out on your own, DON'T CLICK HERE: answer
GREEN LACEWINGS
See how green lacewings help control harmful pests in your in your yard and garden. Also includes photos of the larva and eggs.
KILDEER NEST STARTED
I photograhed and videotaped the progress of a kildeer nest for one week, starting with the first egg laid. Unfortunately, after a week a predator ate all the eggs in the nest.
SYRPHID FLIES
The larva of syrphid flies help control harmful pests in your in your yard and garden. Includes photos of the larvae and pupa.
THE BIG BUCKET INITIATIVE
Here's a new thing I'm trying to conserve more water -- try it yourself. Lists other ways to conserve also.
If you're considering releasing lady beetles (ladybugs, ladybirds) to help control insects in your yard, here's some information that might help you based on my attempts.
I love my reel mower, but it's not for everyone. Here's some information that may help you decide whether a reel mower is right for your lawn.
If you have problems with the seed mess that builds up under your birdfeeders, here's a solution that may work for you.
