June 2020 – Avianna Jones

Young Bluebird

Post author:Avianna
Post published:June 19, 2020
Post category:Birds Idyllwild Southern California Wild Things

The mountain is bursting with new life! Teenage birds have left the safety of their nests and are learning how to fly and feed themselves. Their parents work tirelessly as they prepare their young ones for life on the mountain. Such a magical time of year. So grateful to witness the miracle that is taking place all around me.

Swallowtail Butterfly on Lupine

Post author:Avianna
Post published:June 7, 2020
Post category:Butterflies Idyllwild Southern California Wild Things

It was a lovely spring morning on the Idyllwild Nature Center trails. Lupine is one of my favorite wildflowers and there they were! And they were enjoying the attention of many of the mountain’s butterflies. So thrilled to get a photo of this beautiful creature, happily pollenating the Lupine in an age-old dance of life.