So many things are happening at this time of year that it is useful to take a camera everywhere you go. I found this field that had much of the land covered in thistle and thistledown.
The soft silky thread of the thistledown is called pappus which forms as tiny parachutes with a seed attached. The feathery parachute is blown in the wind sometimes for many miles before depositing itself softly onto loose soil where it eventually becomes a new thistle plant.
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Just seeing this makes me sneeze; but the birds truly love it. I used to have seeds in a feeder for them; but when they cracked them open to eat, seedlings popped up everywhere. I've had to do a lot weeding over the last couple of years to get rid of them.
Agree though, it's nice to have a camera always at the ready.
I did actually have one sip of hubby's beer after the tour. I was thirsty. lol
Sandy
always good to have a camera on hand, you never know what sights you will see
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