Month: October 2019

Giant in the Pond

I went hiking with some girlfriends at Kentucky Lake, in Kentucky-Alleyne Provincial Park two weeks ago. It was a beautiful day and the lake was a sight to behold - amazing turquoise colour. That was my first time at the Kentucky Lake and it was worth it. I was lamenting the fact that it was … Continue reading Giant in the Pond

Praying Mantids

I saw an insect flying clumsily in an alfalfa field a few weeks ago and those who know me will probably guess what I did next – well I followed it until it landed and to my surprise it was a praying mantid. Not the most graceful flier :). The praying mantid gets its name … Continue reading Praying Mantids

Air Show

I saw an awesome display by some dragonflies during my lunch walk yesterday. Dragonflies have beautiful colours, delicate wings and very big eyes.  In some species the eyes meet at the top of the head and they can turn their head 360 degrees.  You have to be quite stealthy approaching them - took me a … Continue reading Air Show