Well camouflaged insect - October 28, 2007

IMG_2014, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.

I am looking at this basswood tree and counting the age of the branches when I notice these insects(shield bugs???). Boy, these are well camouflaged.

Ravaged Leaf- October 28, 2007

IMG_1948, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.

As I look down at the edge of the woods I see this skeleton of a leaf. It’s kinda neat.

Tulip Popular leaf decomposing- October 28, 2007

IMG_1922, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.

I wonder why tulip popular leafs decompose at a faster rate than other leafs like oaks?

Bird nest being used by a squirrel - October 28, 2007

IMG_1914, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.

Here on Turtle Hill I see this bird’s nest being used by a squirrel I presume(or maybe a mouse??)