It’s not often seen in GQ magazine.

This handsome bird is a Turkey Vulture. It’s not often seen in GQ magazine.

This handsome bird is a Turkey Vulture. It’s not often seen in GQ magazine.

Cliff Swallow nests under a bridge. Cliff Swallows are the famous swallows that returned to Capistrano.

Cliff Swallow nests under a bridge. Cliff Swallows are the famous swallows that returned to Capistrano.

I expect the next time I fill the tank of my car, it will be with pumpkin spice unleaded gasoline.

I expect the next time I fill the tank of my car, it will be with pumpkin spice unleaded gasoline.

A Brown Thrasher hears the theme from “Jaws.”

A Brown Thrasher hears the theme from “Jaws.”

I don’t know what year this Thunderbird is, but it’s a snazzy looking car.

I don’t know what year this Thunderbird is, but it’s a snazzy looking car.

Seen at Mantorville Square Antiques.

Seen at Mantorville Square Antiques.

At Oxbow Park outside Byron, Minnesota.

At Oxbow Park outside Byron, Minnesota.

One of my favorite wildflowers, the Bottle Gentian, with flowers that never actually open. The blooms are pollinated by bumblebees, which have the size and strength needed to pry them open.

One of my favorite wildflowers, the Bottle Gentian, with flowers that never actually open. The blooms are pollinated by bumblebees, which have the size and strength needed to pry them open.