From July first, which is the same day as the pink water-lily, there are several “islands” in Moosehorn Pond that are covered with sundews. I think these are round-leaved-Drosera rotundifolia but some seem a bit elongated which could mean there are some spatulates as well-Drosera intermedia.
These were shot with the 800 macro setup (100-400+2x converter). Next year I’ll wear my hip boots and get closer. Blown up there are a lot of features I would have liked to get very close to. Hopefully there will be as much of interest in this community next year as there was this summer.
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I loved the Sundews on this Christmas morning, Steve–they look magical, like a fairy world. I like your ambitious dream to go back and wear hip boots and get closer. Happy Christmas Day to you, Steve.
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Sundews are special little plants and, of course, play a pivotal role in the earth’s ecological balance. One of these days I’ll share a picture or two of the flowers. Or maybe even one of their dining experiences. 🙂
Thank you, Jet! I hope that you and Athena had a wonderful Christmas and have a 2023 full of fun and lots of travel.
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So many in one place.
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There are a few places where I find them in multitudes…a bog, another pond, and this frog pond as well.
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Yes, what a fairy world beckons in those sundews! Maybe when you get closer, like Horton in Dr. Seuss, you’ll hear a tiny sound from that tiny entire universe,
I hope lots of magical images are your gifts today and in the coming year; every day a new cast of light illuminating them.
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Thank you, Melody. What a wonderful wish you offer. I’ve been reading about the forest and the mention of the song they create. The sundews offer similar. I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.
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These look very pretty and sparkly in the sun – a lovely moment to capture! 🙂
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I do enjoy them a great deal. Glad you like it, Ann! Thanks!
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I’ve never seen these growing in the wild, interesting looking. Great shot, too!
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Thay are very small and easily overlooked. If you visit a bog or pond with pitcher plants they may be there also. Thanks, Belinda!
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We have one species in Canada and can it be found south of where I live in the province. Perhaps next summer …
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‘Sunday Sundews’ has a good ring to it!
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Well, I am always on the lookout for some alliteration. Thanks, Liz!
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These look so different from the ones I’ve seen — taller, and more clustered. They’re such neat plants!
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Taller is of course comparative. They are only a few inches tall with a few obvious exceptions but once flowering the stalk is 8-10 inches. I am always happy to find them and have three locations that I can visit. I am sure I’ll find more.
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That’s a whole lot of sundews in one picture.
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Between this mud hump and the other two nearby there are a few hundred. Might be why I see so few small insects there.
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Fascinating!
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They are. I hope one day to catch some of them in the act.
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Amazing! What a lovely capture.
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Thank you, Allison! They are always enjoyable to spend some time with although I have yet to catch one dining. 🙂
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(Waiting patiently for the close ups.)
Outstanding!
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I am waiting too. Time seems to be going faster though so I won’t rush it…not that I can make nature happen faster. Thanks, Wally!
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I used to see these in the Pine Barrens swamps in NJ. They are definitely interesting clod-up.
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I’ve shot them in flower but don’t know where those files are on the hard drive. I’ll try again this summer. Maybe I’ll get lucky and catch one or a pitcher mid-digestion. 🙂
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Was supposed to say close up! 🙃
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🙂
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