I suspect this is one of the cedar-apple rusts. We had an infected serviceberry last year that we had removed to save our red cedars, I was hoping that it was done in time. There are two other trees on neighbors' properties that might be serviceberries as well.
Does anyone have a suggestion as to what can be done besides cutting of the infected parts? (Which would finish these trees based on the locations the infection is present.)
Weed Torch Trial -
Not sure who will become exhausted first, me or the celandine. On 2/11/23 I did a controlled burn of the lesser celandine in this small area (in between the four orange stakes). I knew it would come back. This is the third torching. The second being on 2/25/23.
1st pic - Before third torching.
2nd pic - After third torching.
It is the least colorful of these lizards I have seen. I wonder if this is just a winter color, to blend in more with the environment?
The 3rd pictures shows the blue spots on the side that is the tell-tale sign of this subspecies to the best of my best knowledge.