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Magnolia Bud

In early May the Magnolias are beginning to bud. This is the fuzzy outer casing of the Magnolia bud.
Detention Pond in Early May

By early May the Yellow Flag Irises are out in the background, and the Pickerel Weed is beginning to fill in the open water in the…
Pickerel Weed

The Pickerel Weed forms a dense cover for frogs, especially the Bronze and Bull Frogs.
Gray Squirrel

The squirrels ae enjoying the fresh supply of food.
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos

Female Mallard by the upper detention pond. She may have a nest nearby.
The Gathering Place

As the weather warmed up, more and more people began to gather outside rather than inside. The benches in front of the fountain b…
Broad-headed sharpshooter (Oncometopia orbona)

Looks like an ordinary grub, doesn't it. It is a type of leaf hopper. The name “sharpshooter” comes from the fact that they can ex…
Five-Lined Skink (Plestiodon spp.).)

There are four species of species of skink (genus Plestiodon) in North Carolina. One lives in the western part of the state, the r…
American Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)

The Tulip Poplar are opening, providing a new source of food for wildlife, especially the squirrels.
Hugh Chapin Memorial Sculpture

A sculpture in honor of Hugh Chapin, the brains and force behind the establishment of Galloway Ridge is located near the detention…
Yellow Rose

Flowers are out in full bloom by early May. Gerlinde's GArden is always full of beautiful flowers.
Poppy Pod

Even after the petals fall off, the seed pods of the Poppy are uniquely beautiful. I am really drawn by the geometric patterns in…
Rose Garden

There are two gardens within the Inner Courtyard of Galloway Ridge, one is the Rose Garden viewed here. A great site for outdoor…
Purple Iris

A purple iris bloom breaking out into flower.
Chickadee Pair

This pair of Chickadees appeared to be busy in the tree above me passing food back and forth. Carolina Chickadees flock together…
Full Flower Moon

The May full moon is often called the Flower Moon signifying the flowers that bloom during Mas. Other names for the Full Moon in…
Galloway Detention Ponds

Early Summer, the leaves are fully out on most of the trees and shrubs, the ponds are beginning to fill with vegetation, the Picke…
Harvestman (Liklely Eastern Harvestman)

Harvestmen are relatives of spiders - they are in the same Order. Harvestmen do not have fangs, are not venomous, and do not bite.…
Yellow Flag Iris

BY early May, the yellow flag iris are all over the detention ponds. Quite a sight.
Buttercup (genus Ranunculus)

Depending on the source, there are some 200 to 600 species of Buttercups, in the genus Ranunculus, They have shiny yellow petals a…
Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)

Eastern Bluebirds are relatively small, migratory thrushes that inhabit open areas such as farmland, woodland areas and the like.…