Spring wildlife and Garlions!

It has been a hot, dry spring so far.

Everything is green at the moment,

and things are blooming like crazy.

Butterflies have a feast on this plant above.

I'm not sure what this is...anyone know?

The hummingibirds and butterflies love my lantana,

even though I couldn't catch any of them for a photo.

Harvesting things from my garden

 and one new thing I planted is

Garlions....

a cross between onions and garlic.

Thanks Karen, for giving me a bunch to plant!

I will have to add this to my "new" things done this year list.

I have all the things needed for a wildlife habitat,

right here in my backyard, so I think I will apply

to be official.

Wherever I have lived, I have been certified

as a Backyard Habitat,

by the state of Texas.

Anyone can apply to see if you qualify.

You need food, shelter, water etc.

for the different kinds of wildlife

that may come visit you.

Maybe your state has something similar.

You get a plaque for your yard,

and a certificate.

Protecting wildlife is very important.

Right now there is an exhibit

at our local museum,

that has about 250 photos

of Coastal Bend Wildlife.

They are all amazing!

Photos of all kinds, taken in this area.

They also have a book for sale every time they have this contest.

It is held every other year.

I had so many favorites!

They had everything from alligators, snakes,

cattle, horses, insects, birds...

every category you can think of.

I really enjoyed seeing the exhibit.

Support your local museums,

and wildlife events.

Savor the day!

Yvonne