Showing posts with label american lotus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label american lotus. Show all posts

Thursday, July 6, 2017

Short walkabout through Sheldon Lake State Park

One of these things is not like the others.
Sometimes you might see an alligator, but there are other things to catch your attention on a midmorning walk around Sheldon Lake State Park.

Confession: Wednesday was a workday for the Wetlands Team. While others went out to rescue plants (a hot job), I opted stay indoors to clean seeds. Then I realized I was the only one doing seed work. After about an hour, I got bored. Without anyone there to shame me into staying, I took a walk.

Next week I'll try to keep on task.

The American lotus are quite spectacular in the ponds.

Signs warn guests not to pick the flowers or leaves.
Gulf Fritillary

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

American Lotus' showy yellow flowers overshadow fish

American Lotus is taking over the catch-and-release fishing ponds at Sheldon Lake State Park.

Beautiful flowers ...


,,, fill the pond.

Ranger C. pulls big water lilies to relocate and clear an area near the fishing pier.