It’s been a crazy summer here in the Pacific Northwest with high temperatures early on and extended cold and rainy periods recently. The plants at Belfair are definitely showing their confusion. For instance, this wild rose show the characteristics of Spring,
Summer,
AND Fall.
I’m not sure what season this flower is supposed to bloom in because I can’t remember ever seeing it before, probably because it was so small, each flower about the size of a bumblebee:
And to add to the confusion, here is a shot of Wood Duck with chicks, even though the only time I’ve ever seen these is in early spring.
Loren, I think all flora and fauna (and humans) are confused at our weather this year!
The purple and yellow flowers are deadly nightshade, aren’t they?
Thanks, Dave.
According to this article:
http://www.westboroughlandtrust.org/nn/nn31.php
It’s called Bittersweet Nightshade.
What beautiful pictures! I envy you for being able to take such wonderful photos.