Dame’s Rocket and a Young Garden Spider
Clusters of pale blossoms attract pollinators—and small hunters alike.
Four-petaled flowers in white and lavender rise above early-summer foliage, drawing bees and butterflies. Hidden among the blooms, a juvenile Black-and-Yellow Garden Spider waits for its chance among the nectar seekers.

Hidden Lives Among Petals
A bumblebee absorbed in its work, unaware of the crab spider lying in wait.
A moment of delicate balance unfolds on a sunflower — a Brown-belted Bumblebee absorbed in its work, unaware of the Crab Spider lying in wait.

Mushrooms
Bleeding Bonnet — Day 1, Early Infection.

Field Notes
Seasonal observations.
Stories and IDs from recent walks.

Photography Notes
Equipment, tools, and techniques.
Cameras, lenses, and software.