things we never saw in colorado

Posted on June 7th, 2017 by mountain girl  |  5 Comments »

IMG_1054cpy

A luna moth! I came across this one while walking near our house the other day.

IMG_0179cpy

A male anole lizard, puffing up its pink dewlap. It must have been feeling aggressive toward us.

IMG_9899cpy

Magnolias.

IMG_0910cpy

A five-lined skink. This one has a long tail, but Cash spotted one under our truck with a tail shorter than an inch. They are able to break off their tails when needed. Also, the babies hatch with beautiful purplish-blue tails.

IMG_0951cpy

Weird things like this fallen tree with four new trees growing straight out of its trunk.

IMG_0972cpy

Creepy swamps with long, creaky bridges stretching across them.

IMG_0991cpy

Trees big enough for three of me to hide behind the trunk.

IMG_9229cpy2

Kids playing in a lake in April, when Colorado is deep in snow.

IMG_9881cpy

Snakes. This sweetie slithered across the trail right in front of us at Bond Park.

IMG_9843cpy

A snail. Did you know snails are related to squid?

We’re slowly getting used to all these wild North Carolina things–and finding out how much a little moisture, heat, and oxygen can completely transform your world.

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

Save

5 Responses to “things we never saw in colorado”

  1. Mimi says on :

    Just like out of National Geographic! Beautiful pics. Zia and Cash are having lots of fun!

  2. mountain girl says on :

    Zia went ballistic when she saw the snake, haha. She had never seen one in the wild before!

  3. Mom & Dad says on :

    Hi honeeee…dad was waiting 2 see that snake ( not me) magnolia is my favorite smell, soaps smell really nice ( found a body wash) we are so glad you are doing fun and exciting adventures! Luv u / mom

  4. Mom & Dad says on :

    Dad got the “willie’s” with the snake….????

  5. mountain girl says on :

    Hi Mom,
    The magnolias here are really nice…even the tiny trees have huge flowers. Tell Dad that snake gave us all the willies:)