Life On A Quarter Acre

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)

Associated Species: Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon)

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

Associated Species: Ribes aureum (Golden Currant)

Began flowering about a week ago.

The center of the flowers turn orange after pollination.

First Podalonia in the yard this spring.

Most of the flowers on our silver maple tree are male, but some branches have either female or perfect flowers.

Here are some samaras that are developing.

On the side of the shed

~10 mm

Identified by Brandon Claridge on iNat.

Associated Species: Prunus Sp (Plums, Cherries, and Allies)

I've seen many non-native seven-spotted lady beetles in the yard this spring, but this is the first native that I've seen this year.

First flowers opened today.

On the north side of the yard.

First flowers today.

First flowers opened today.

In southeast corner of front garden.

On compost bin, ~ 4 mm

Dissected flower to determine floral characters.

First bee on a flower this spring.

~ 7 mm

First box elder bugs of the spring are out today.

On ground, ~ 8 mm

I've seen several seven-spotted lady beetles in the yard today. No other lady beetle species have seen yet this spring.

Caught after it entered a hole in the spruce stump.

9 mm

On inside of front door.

5 mm

First leaves coming out.

On shed door.

~ 4 mm

A dozen or so at the feeder today.

Found in bedroom.

16 mm

Found (dead) in spider's web in garage.

~ 11 mm

Found in garage.

Egg sacs 9 - 12 mm in length.