STARTING THE MORNING OFF WITH A COLORFUL SCENE OF FLOWERS OUTDOORS being careful not to disturb

being careful not to disturb him and cause it to flutter away

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I started up the steep trail at 5:15 am to catch the sunrise at the lake and the Continental Divide

The forecast this July summer morning was to be sunny with some cloud cover

A female snapping turtle rests for a moment while searching for suitable ground to lay her eggs that will perpetuate her species at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois

STARTING THE MORNING OFF WITH A COLORFUL SCENE OF FLOWERS OUTDOORS being careful not to disturbA beautiful and colorful morning with smooth hedge nettle starts this August day at Wildflower Park in Northern Illinois. (431 15)