An American Coot and Skunk Cabbage flowers

[joelbolden]

Wandered down to Penn State Lake Perez today to see if the ice had melted. It mostly hadn't except for one shallow bay where I found the American Coot feeding by itself. Only the second time I'd ever seen one; weird looking bird. I can see why they call some folks crazy ol' coots. Walking along I encountered a Skunk Cabbage whose spathe(outer covering) had open up revealing the heat generating spadix, adorned with tiny white flowers. Now the pollination begins. Interesting day.

 

[K9Kirk]

Interesting ... #1 is my favorite.

 

[MitchP]

Nice! More evidence Spring is coming!

 

[jeffashman]

Nice set!

 

[slat]

Nice shots. #1 is new to me. Interesting plant.