retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 18/10/2026With sunset coming earlier every day, my late afternoon walks are more like evening walks. This month this tree caught my attention and I can't get enough of it. As usual, no edits and no AI. Hopefully my schedule will lighten up and I can post more regularly starting in November. 1319121 191
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 26/07/2026This is called a Flower of an Hour. It blooms for only a short time per day. I saw one on a gravel shoulder of a road a couple weeks ago and haven't seen it since. This is considered invasive in Minnesota. 722219 222
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 29/06/2026Here is a more recent photo of the butterfly milkweed, still not showing up as orange as it should. Once others start blooming out in the open, rather than in the shade of bushes, the color should be brighter. 619413 194
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 29/06/2026This little one patiently let me take several photos, but after 2 weeks I still don't know what this is. Every identifier I've tried has given me a different answer. If you recognize this, please let me know. 918714 187
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 29/06/2026The first black eyed susan of the season was spotted on Thursday. This photo is from this morning, after the rain. 017711 177
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 21/06/2026The first appearance of butterfly milkweed in my area was on June 16. 1293171 931
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 21/06/2026The milkweed is nearly ready to bloom. Hope to see more butterflies when that happens. 941333 413
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 15/06/2026Found a hedge bindweed this past week. Last year I saw plenty of field bindweed, but none of this variety. 220117 201
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 07/06/2026The Smooth Solomon's Seal has started flowering over the past couple days. 318714 187
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 02/06/2026It's rare for a moth to pose for me, but one of them cooperated today. I think this is a Common White Wave but I'm not an expert. If you know, please tell me. 317912 179
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 01/06/2026I walked just over 100 miles in May, almost entirely at the park, and took hundreds of pictures. It didn't leave much time for Bluesky. Hopefully I can post more often in June. These are yellow rocket wildflowers. 923422 234
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 31/05/2026Today's new bloom goes by many names, but I'll go with the one on the Minnesota Wildflowers website - Yellow Goat's Beard. 314913 149
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 30/05/2026It's been a busy week at the park, with 8 confirmed new wildflowers starting to bloom and a possible ninth one. Seeing something new 6 days in a row was unexpected but appreciated. This is Guelder-rose, very similar to American highbush cranberry, the difference being the leaves. 520514 205
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 29/05/2026The first prairie wildflower to bloom this year is the golden ragwort. Today is their opening day. 316913 169
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 27/05/2026Red columbines are a favorite of mine. 821920 219
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 25/05/2026Black cherry blooms are beautiful and fragrant. There are several of these at the park in various stages of blooming. I finally caught these on a calm and cloudy day. 521415 214
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 25/05/2026Here is a closer look at a Virginia waterleaf bloom. This month my photography challenge has been to find the right setting on my camera so that it can do close-ups as well as my phone does. The answer was not to use macro. 514917 149
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 21/05/2026Most of the spring wildflowers in my area are yellow or white. The Virginia waterleaf with its flaring purple flowers is bold in comparison. 41357 135
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 18/05/2026Here is a honeysuckle from this morning. 722519 225
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 03/05/2026New green leaves against a blue sky shine so brightly. 319315 193
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 03/05/2026Here is a downy yellow violet for our Saturday. 220810 208
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 01/05/2026Either I can have a level horizon or I can have vertical trees, but the park doesn't want to give me both at the same time very often. There are a couple trees in the background trying their best though. 😀 41609 160
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 29/04/2026We had 2 inches of rain yesterday, so part of the trail was underwater today. I saw this on the bypass and I'm guessing it is bur oak. It's main purpose was to stop me so I would look up and see an eagle. It's been months since I've seen one. 31464 146
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 27/04/2026The blue violets have appeared in the past week. 51529 152
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 26/04/2026It was inevitable that someone would do this, but I hoped they wouldn't. Last summer all the barrier rocks were removed to make lawn mowing easier, & now vehicles can drive in the open section. What a sight for those using the picnic shelter this summer. Happened either Friday night or Sat. a.m. 81081 108
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 25/04/2026The first tree to bloom this season is the wild plum. 616410 164
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 25/04/2026The left picture is from April 24 at 4 pm. The one on the right was posted on Wednesday but was taken on April 21 at 2 pm. This is how much spring has exploded in only 3 days. The V shaped tree on the right is almost obscured in today's photo. The only rain was a brief shower on Thursday. 31313 131
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 24/04/2026Here is the second vintage birdhouse. While most of the birdhouses were secured to a metal pole, this one was attached to a tree. 21238 123
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 23/04/2026At work today we were offered free red oak saplings. I will plant mine at the park. 71248 124
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 22/04/2026There are 5 vintage birdhouses remaining at the park. I don't know if I'll post all of them, but I thought I should photograph them before the trees leaf out. I don't know during which decade they were created. 21196 119
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 19/04/2026Saw the first dandelions at the park this weekend. They were spared from the snow that fell on my lawn this morning. 51187 118
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 18/04/2026I have mixed feelings that a stinging nettle is what is growing the fastest. I'll focus on it being green. 31071 107
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 14/04/2026I've seen the wild turkeys at the park only twice, but they visited earlier this month and left something behind. 41398 139
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 12/04/2026Found something new growing at the park yesterday. This is Virginia waterleaf. 215310 153
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 10/04/2026Go ahead and have a mudpie cookie, filled with coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. This is a chocolate chocolate chip cookie. #foodonFriday #cookieparty 121388 138
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 08/04/2026Something new! So far the only signs of spring have been a few plants in one small section of the park. Hopefully the warmer weather coming in the next week awakens the rest of the park. 31383 138
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 05/04/2026It was kind of rude how these clouds just barged in on Friday. 415611 156
retrogirlmn @retrogirlmn.eurosky.social · 04/04/2026This tree is standing on its own, but the question is for how long. Another tree was supporting this one, but it gave way and this one is now is dropping. I no longer have to stretch to give this a high five. 216312 163