LISTENING TO THE WOODPECKERS NORTHERN CARDINAL (CARDINALIS CARDINALIS) The hoary vervain or hoary

The hoary vervain or hoary verbena is a short lived perennial plant native to the prairies of the USA

A peachleaf willow tree stands near the South Fork Kishwaukee River as I walk along the path in search of subjects to photograph

Every photographer dreams of getting that perfect lighting when they are out photographing

Eakin Creek West widens up some at this point of its flow as it picks up the reflections from the box elder trees along its banks and the colorful sunset above as it moves along through this prairie landscape at Wildflower Park

box elder trees that line the banks of Eakin Creek West

LISTENING TO THE WOODPECKERS NORTHERN CARDINAL (CARDINALIS CARDINALIS) The hoary vervain or hoaryA male red bellied woodpecker pauses for a moment as I quickly take its photograph before it flies off through the forest along Eakin Creek West. While trying to get a photograph of the male, he and its mate were calling back to each other the entire time I was photographing them. It was interesting watching and listening to the pair communicating with each other as I made my way through the park. Wildflower Park. (557 105)