22 July 2009

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These are six black-margined loosestrife beetles devouring a patch of invasive purple loosestrife plants. I found them while I was doing observations for my Animal Field Behavior class on the school's wetland reservation. Using beetles to get rid of the plants is a greener way to exterminate the plants, as long as they don't let the beetles become pests too.


From far away purple loosestrife looks almost like fireweed, but up close you can see the difference (fireweed is on the left).



Edit: Ugh. This layout doesn't automatically resize large photos. I'll work on this, probably tomorrow. You can only see four the beetles now.

13 July 2009

My class took a tour of the wetlands on our campus today. It's so beautiful and peaceful out there, I can't wait to go back by myself (after signing in) to take pictures and do my observations in private.



No birthday cake picture today, sorry ;)

06-08-09

I didn't actually take a picture today, so I'm recycling one that I didn't use from last month.



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6-01-09

This is my boyfriend trying to convince himself that he can hide from the camera.


Dear Keith... HIDE FAIL! :)


Went to Lake Goodwin again today, but managed not to burn myself beyond recognition this time. I like how I still haven't taken a picture of the actual lake.

5-18-09

Missy and I went on a walk around Jennings Park today. She and I have both been really cooped up lately. No one really takes her on walks any more and all she does is lie around the house and sleep. I just needed a break from homework :)


I really like composition of this shot - the way that the stairs go down to the path, the trees, and in the distance you can see the fountain.