Tiny

He was hopping as fast as he could trying to get across the path.  He moved almost like a cricket.  And he was about the size of one too.

 

Golden

The goldenrod is beginning to flower already.

 

Pomeranian?

In amongst all the mallards at the lake, there were two black ducks with white fronts.  I think they're Pomeranian Ducks, a domestic breed that probably got loose.  See what you think here.

 

Granny Pop out of Bed

It's a type of bind weed, the scourge of gardeners.  But some of the common names for this plant are fun:  Old man's nightcap, Bride's gown, Wedlock, White witches hat, Belle of the ball,  Devil's guts, and Granny pop out of bed, along with less interesting ones like Hedge bindweed. 

(See here)

 

Backyard visitor

The barred owl flew silently into the backyard trees.  He posed for pictures and admiration.

He watched us carefully.  Hopefully he was looking for a small rodent dinner, and not children.  

 

A little bit creepy

She and another creepy friend stand at the entrance to a Mexican restaurant.  Do they attract or scare off potential customers?

 

Busy

The only indoor playground in Raleigh gets busy on a hot summer afternoon.  A great way to run off energy without getting heat stroke.