Porch Rat

Yes, squirrels are pests, and the speed at which they empty bird feeders can be infuriating, but how can you hate such a cute little critter?

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Cutleaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata)

Cutleaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata) 

One of the more common early spring wildflowers in the Ozarks.

More information:

Illinois Wildflowers

Ozark Edge Wildflowers

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