Parish Larkspur WIldflower Images by kenne
Conditions for wildflowers are much better this spring than last year.
Yesterday (March 20, 2015) we saw several parish larkspur along the Bear Canyon trail at about 2,700 ft.
There were many, at first glance I thought they were lupines.
Last year I posted images of a single parish larkspur April 16th near Hutche’s Pool (3,900 ft.)
— kenne
Hutch’s Pool — Image by kenne
Blogging in 2013 was a busy year for Becoming Is Superior To Being. There were 726 new posts and the busiest day of the year was February 4th with 868 views. The most popular post that day was Hiking To Hutch’s Pool — One Of My Favorite Hikes. Hutch’s Pool is in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
I enjoying blogging and I hope you keep coming back — Have a great 2014!
kenne
On of my favorite hikes is up to Hutch’s Pool. Located above Sabino Canyon, it provides a good workout and excellent views.
kenne
Images by kenne
Black Swallowtail In Flight — Image by kenne
As we move more into spring, many butterflies are flying and being recorded by many naturalists. However, trying to photograph them can be difficult. It’s as if each butterfly is trying out his wings by flittering around without stopping. As I started to get frustrated watching them flying around, I decided to try photographing them in flight, which can be tricky not always knowing what the automatic-focus would focus on when zooming in on the butterfly. These two photos represent my best tries. Admittedly, if I was staying in one place and not out hiking, I might have better results.
kenne
Hiking To Hutch’s Pool On Good Friday — Image by kenne
Images Near and At Hutch’s Pool, November 18, 2011 by kenne (Click Here to See A Flickr Slideshow of All Hutch’s Pool Hike Images)
Previous Hutch’s Pool Postings:
http://kenneturner.com/2011/11/22/occupy-hutchs-pool-the-occupiers-are-everywhere/
http://kenneturner.com/2011/11/22/hutchs-pool-part-3-flowers-insects-spiders-along-the-trail/
http://kenneturner.com/2011/11/20/hutchs-pool-part-2-views-along-the-way/
http://kenneturner.com/2011/11/20/a-morning-promenade-at-hutches-pool/
http://kenneturner.com/2011/11/19/hutches-pool-part-1/
Desert Broom Weed In Sabino Basin Along The Trail To Hutch’s Pool — Image
Beetle On Camphorweed Wildflower — Image by kenne
A Sulphur Butterfly (best guess) on a Camphorweed Wildflower — image by kenne
Honey Bee on Camphorweed Wildflower — Image by kenne
Honey Bee on Camphorweed Wildflower — Image by kenne
Horse Labber Grasshopper — Image by kenne
Horse Labber Grasshopper — Image by kenne
Beetle (not sure about specific type) On Camphorweed Wildflower — Image by kenne
Unknown Spider (to me) On Rock In Sabino Creek — Image by kenne
Trying to name some of these insects and spiders can be a real challenge for this novice naturalist. Input is very welcomed. Most of the images were taken in Sabino Basin near Sabino Creek, November 18, 2011.
kenne
Sabino Creek In Sabino Basin Below Hutch’s Pool — Image by kenne
Ornate Tree Lizard — Images by kenne
— Margorie Kinnan Rawlings, South Moon Under
Sabino Creek Near Hutch’s Pool In Sabino Canyon. This Is The First In A Multi-Part Series Of Postings On Hutch’s Pool — Image by kenne
