Spring Hail Storm

A very intense hail storm visited Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday evening April 28, 2012. The downpour lasted about 5 minutes of maybe a 30 minute storm. Hail was sized to pea size to half dollar size. I saw quite a few quarter size pieces.  When the downpour died down I retrieved a number of specimens and placed them in the freezer.  Did not find any damage to house or vehicles which was lucky!

Baby Peaches in April

The peach trees are loaded with small fruit. Whether they make it to maturity, time will tell.

American Goldfinch

American Goldfinch birds in the yard eating dandelion seeds. They picked a great yard to visit has we have a bountiful variety of dandelions to feast on. The bird's scientific name is Spinus tristis.

Wild Violet 2012

 Wild violets growing in Clark County, Indiana (March 2012).

Orange Tulip

Orange tulip blooming in Clark County, Indiana (March 2012).

Vinca Flower

Purple flower of the vinca vine - Clark County, Indiana - March 2012