Winter

Beautiful seeds from our native clematis Virgin Bower [Clematis virginiana]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-15-22

Ice had formed on a blade of Indian Grass and having become separated, created this perfect copy, right down to the grains and pattern of the grass. [Sorghastrum nutaus]. Dauphin County, Pa. 2-10-22

Me and my girls heading out of the mountain on a bitter cold January evening. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22

A Solitary Turkey track in the snow. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22

Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed on a cold January Day. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22

The warm colors of Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed on a cold January Day. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-22-22

Snow on Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa]. Dauphin County, Pa. 1-27-22

White Pine Needle balanced on Bluestem Goldenrod [Solidago caesia]. Tioga County, Pa. 12-17-21

The skeletal remains of a seed pod from Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata]. Dauphin County, Pa. 12-3-21

American Holly [Ilex opaca].Dauphin County,Pa.3-5-21

Flaxleaf Aster [Lonactis linariifolius] in winter.Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.

Seed pods in winter,Indian Tobacco [Lobelia inflata].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21

One of my favorite wildflowers anytime of the year,but especially in winter,where it always stands out from all other plants.It has a wonderful mint smell,even in winter.The tiny American Pennyroyal [Hedeoma pulegioides].Dauphin County,Pa.1-29-21.

Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima].Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20

Dried White Wood Aster in winter [Eurybia divaricata].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20

The seeds of a Goldenrod [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-12-20.

Goldenrod in seed [Solidago].Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20

Silver- rod,White Goldenrod [Solidago bicolor] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20

Penstemon calyx seed pods.Tioga County,Pa.12-11-20.

Tall Goldenrod [Solidago altissima] in seed.Tioga County,Pa.12-13-20

Winter beauty on a very cold winters day.Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,Pa.1-31-19

Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium] in seed.Dauphin County,Pa.1-15-19

Little Bluestem grass in seed [Schizachyrium scoparium].Dauphin County,Pa.1-11-18

Small brook with unusual wavy line,on a cold day in December.Tioga County,Pa.12-6-18

Last years Spotted Beebalm [Monarda punctata] flower heads.Dauphin County,Pa.3-8-18

Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium].Dauphin County,Pa.3-18-18

Ice on pine needles.Dauphin County,Pa.3-8-18

Flower heads from last year.Spotted Bee balm [Monarda punctata].Wild Bergamot [Monarda fistulosa].Dauphin County,Pa.3-4-18

Last year Coneflower flower heads [Echinacea] on state gamelands.Dauphin County,Pa.3-4-18

Ice on Winterberry [Ilex verticillata].Dauphin County,2-11-18

Icicles on an American Holly [Ilex opaca].Dauphin County,2-11-18

Spreading Dogbane [Apocynum androsaemifolium].Dauphin County,2-18-18

Winterberry [Ilex verticillata].Dauphin County,2-18-18.A great food source for birds and wildlife in winter.I have seen bluebirds,robins,and cedar waxwings enjoying them.