Eshqua bog

Jane and I have made a couple of trips to Eshqua Bog, Hartland, VT this spring.The first on was on May 27. We had been hoping that the lady’s slippers would be in bloom, but it was too early. We did see other spring flowers.

Marsh marigold, May 27
Marsh marigold, May 27
Soloman's seal, May 27 --Eshqua Bog, Hartland, VT
Soloman’s seal, May 27 –Eshqua Bog, Hartland, VT

Today’s trip was more fruitful. We not only saw two varieties of lady’s slippers,

Yellow lady's slipper
Yellow lady’s slipper
Showy lady's slipper
Showy lady’s slipper

but also other bog flowers.

Water avens
Water avens
Pitcher plant flower
Pitcher plant flower
Bunchberry
Bunchberry

The dragon flies, butterflies and a hummingbird also put in an appearance.

Dragon fly
Dragon fly
Butterfly on buttercup
Butterfly on buttercup
Ruby throated hummingbird
Ruby throated hummingbird