LIGHTING THE CATTAILS RED-TAILED HAWK skippers and many other insects

skippers and many other insects are attracted to the flowers

A dusting of snow falls on this morning scene as the clouds take on the colors of the sunrise at Wildflower Lake

Ironweed flowers are seen throughout the landscape while enjoying the views at Wildflower Park

A beautiful sunset starts to develop as the colors begin to appear just above the horizon on this winter day at Wildflower Park

They are typically very active moving quickly on the branches and through the tree looking for insects

LIGHTING THE CATTAILS RED-TAILED HAWK skippers and many other insectsWhile looking for subjects to photograph on the prairie, I came across these soft cattails that were starting to break apart exposing the seed fluff which was being backlit by the late afternoon winter sun. (634 974)