May 24, 2026
My New Book Is Here
I am pleased to report that The Peregrine Falcon from Schiffer Books -- the folks who did such a beautiful…
Nature Done Wright
Incorporating the Celery Farm and Screech Owl Companion blogs
July 19, 2011
Clear-winged Moth!
Now that's what I called a Major League bug. In the Wildflower Meadow, at some Bergamot.
A huge thank you to Fred Weber for planting all that Bergamot and Milkweed (and helping to nuke the Mugwort). Awesome!
1 comment
-
Beautiful photo!
The plant is actually Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Bee-Balm (AKA Oswego-tea) is the red-flowered species (M. didyma). Purple Bergamot (M. media) has more purplish flowers. Both Bee-balm and Purple Bergamot can be seen in the Butterfly Garden.
Thanks, Fred, for replenishing the meadow!
Leave your comment
Related Post
May 24, 2026
A Palisades Peregrine Pastel
I met Laura Sullivan at a recent book talk, and she shared this pastel painting of a peregrine at…
May 15, 2026
A Memorable Passaic River Flight
Ever since I worked for the former Meadowlands Commission, I’ve flown with LightHawk’s amazing group of volunteer pilots who donate…
May 5, 2026
Happy Sinko de Mayo
Oldie but goodie, and getting better with age… I see that I posted it for the first time 15 years…
1 comment
Tom Burr
Beautiful photo!
The plant is actually Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Bee-Balm (AKA Oswego-tea) is the red-flowered species (M. didyma). Purple Bergamot (M. media) has more purplish flowers. Both Bee-balm and Purple Bergamot can be seen in the Butterfly Garden.
Thanks, Fred, for replenishing the meadow!