I am fortunate to live in an area where wildflowers are abundant and unfortunately so are bugs! But ladybugs are a favorite because they prey on destructive insects. Enjoy your spring wherever you live!
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This guy was hidden in some reeds on a local pond. A small member of the Heron family, they are about 24″ tall and sit like a statue not moving for long periods of time so they blend into their surroundings. The have long crown feathers that are about half the length of their body but unfortunately are not visible in this photo. Enjoy.