Indy Parks Nature Blog

Follow us on a nature journey exploring the great state of Indiana. We will discover hidden treasures along the way, many that are found in our own back yards.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Shtinky Puddin' the Stinkpot Turtle

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Over the weekend, I visited the Upper Fall Creek Loop trail . While there, I was exploring around some of the rocks and found this critter. ...

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Oriole at Southeastway

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The last week or so has been great for migrating birds here at the park. Some are just passing through, while others have come back to stay ...

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Pipevine Swallowtail

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A stunning Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly emerges from its chrysalis on a warm, sunny day. I always love these magical moments in nature, w...

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Queen City Bird Festival-Sat. May 15th, 2010

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a road trip to the Queen City Bird Festival! About two hours away is Hueston Woods State Park...

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Hackberry Gall

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Ever notice these grayish-brown blobs on the hackberry trees? These structures are galls. A gall is an abnormal growth of plant tissue. It c...

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Monday, May 10, 2010

Honey Honey, ah, Sugar, Sugar

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This was a song by the Archies we were singing because of our big find. I was also singing "Honeycomb's BIG, yeah, yeah, yeah, it...

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Camouflage

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I have always been fascinated with camouflage. It astonishes me how an animal will adapt and change over time to blend in with its surroundi...

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