Donna leads us this week to explore images portraying connections. We all are part of and connected to the Earth, so my photos will explore the links between living organisms with their environment. I’ll start with an example of a symbiotic relationship; a bee sipping nectar at the same time it pollinates a raspberry blossom which will become a delicious fruit for me to eat!
Late spring to early summer, Caspian Terns gather in colonies along the stretch of Long Beach (WA) where I walk. Often congregating with various gulls, Caspian Terns dive-fish for food. These three are mature adults ready to find mates.
Recently I heard a news story about the last truly wild horse species, Przewalski’s horses (aka takhi or Mongolian wild horses) being reintroduced to their native steppes in Kazakstan, where they had been extinct for at least 200 years. Archaeologist believe humans first domesticated horses in central Asia roughly 4,200 years ago. Humans and horses often develop strong bonds. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/przewalskis-horse
Spring Azure butterflies have an adult lifespan of only a few days. Here two sip nectar from wild carrot blossoms. I have scoured my resource book and on-line to see if I could identify this plant. It is in a swampy creek-side habitat where one might find Water Hemlock, though it doesn’t have the same kind of blossom shape.
I’ll conclude this post with a photo representing one of my favorite ways to be connected to Earth; walking in the sand at low tide with the roar of our Pacific Ocean in my ears and my sweet Beagles Max (on the left) and Daisy, straining to catch those waves!
I’m looking forward to being together next week with my younger sister Lori, her daughter Molly, and grandson Micah. Family connections are most precious, and if I manage to get some photos, they may be featured in a future post!
On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾
Thanks to Donna for this wide-open challenge! It’s always a pleasure to find photos that fit the theme.
Lindy Low LeCoq 
Lindy, what a beautiful tribute to our connections to Mother Earth! Your photos and words are precious gems.
Thank you, Egídio. I just tried to subscribe to your blog, however the email didn’t come through. I love your photos – so well done and inspiring!
Hi, Lindy. I wonder if it was a WP glitch. The footer in every page has the subscribe box.
Probably. I’ll try again this week!
Right about horses!
Thanks Ralph!
Dear sweet sister, as always, such gorgeous pictures and words. I am filled with joy and gratitude to get to see and spend time with you next week! Our family clan’s connections are cherished. Love you bunches.
Love and hugs!
Love this Lindy! I know, you too, have a fierce connection to nature and it shows here. It is an interesting story about the horses, and who cannot love a sweet bee preparing raspberries for us. My favorite photo is of Max and Daisy. Life is good on the beach with pups. Have a great time with your sisters family. You are right, family connections are the most important.
Thank you, Donna. Max and Daisy send windkisses!!!
I love your connections with the earth. Your image of your dogs on the beach is beautiful. I agree, family connections are the most precious. Enjoy your time with your sister and her family.
Thank you! Please, how may I address you – Wanderer?! So glad Max and Daisy cheered you, they are such fun and just love to go exploring.
Please call me Beth. Thanks!
Love your Earth connections, Lindy. And family – so precious. Wiching you a great week with your relatives and your two lovely Beagles on the beach!
Thank you Anne-Christine. Our time at the beach is coming to a close soon. Having the visit with my sister to look forward to is such a pleasure!
Having a sister must be great too. Enjoy!