Longspurred Mint is in bloom!

 

I hiked to the spot where I remembered seeing the Longspurred Mint in the past. It's easier to locate when it's in full bloom and it has gorgeous deep pink blooms right now!

Longspurred Mint or Longspurred Balm is a rare species of flowering plant endemic to Florida. This flower is only found in Marion County and possibly Sumter County and there are only 15 known occurrences. It is a federally endangered species.

I was excited to see several plants in a group that look healthy and in full bloom. 

That really was the highlight of the week.

And although the Bluecurls aren't as rare, they are one of my favorite wildflowers.

The bloom is tiny and resembles an orchid.

It's in full bloom now too.

Wildflowers make the prettiest mosaics!

And now for my 'mystery bird'. 

I took several photos of this beautiful little bird but when I got my ID book out, I wasn't sure what it was.

I feel certain it's a Warbler but we see a nice variety of Warblers here and this one didn't look exactly like the ones we normally see. 

We probably see the Palm Warbler and Pine Warbler the most often.

If you can help, I'll add the ID and give you a shout out too!

 Thanks Jennifer...Reflections from Crumbly Acres. I think it IS a Common Yellowthroat, female. I appreciate your help with the ID!

The weather here is gorgeous now! How's your weather?

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

  and Mosaic Monday HERE !  

Go for the GOLD!

 We don't usually go on a hike with a purpose in mind.

We just get out on the trails to enjoy nature and stretch our legs! 

But sometimes we get home with our photos and see a theme.

We saw SO many wildflowers in bloom this week.

I decided to start an identification folder on my desktop to put ID flower pics.

Since I forget what they are from year to year, this might come in handy next year! lol

There are lots of yellows colors and lavenders at this time of year.

So what was GOLD?

Oh, that's my new Mac!

I changed the throw on the back of the sofa in the lanai too to declare Fall in Florida!

It's great and I love it. Thanks hubby for the surprise gift! 

Have you seen any pretty colors in your neck of the woods this week?

I'm joining Angie for Mosaic Monday HERE . 

Also I like Thursdays HERE.