Twin Dawn Redwoods II

Twin Dawn Redwoods II, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

These Twin Dawn Redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) grow next to each other in an area between the Flowering Arboretum and the Baker Overlook. According to garden lore, the trees were not supposed to be planted so close to one another, but the saplings had taken root where they were being stored while awaiting final placement. Native to China, the Dawn Redwood is an ancient tree species, dating back to the Mesozoic Era. Photo taken on August 29, 2013.

Antonio Canova

Antonio Canova, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

One of the statues created by Sir Moses Ezekiel that lines the garden's Statuary Vista. Photo taken on August 29, 2013.

Red Tailed Hawk

One of several Red-tailed Hawks to make a home at the garden over the years. Photo taken in early 2000s.

Canada Geese

Canada Geese, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

Canada Geese taking flight from Lake Whitehurst. Photo taken on September 14, 2013.

Pirate Cove

Pirate Cove, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

Flag above the Pirate Cove, a pirate themed play area in the garden that features a large pile of sand for children to dig in. Posted today in honor of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. Photo taken on March 22, 2013.

Foxglove

Foxglove, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

Digitalis purpurea. Leaves of this plant are the source of the heart medicine digoxin, (also called digitalis or digitalin). Photo taken on May 26, 2013.

Mermaid

Mermaid, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

One of several Mermaids on display throughout Norfolk, Virginia, part of an art/community project launched in 1999. Photo taken in early 2000s.

NATO Vista

NATO Vista, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

Blooming Crape Myrtles line the NATO Vista. NATO Vista, Tower and Bridge are named for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a Cold War military alliance between the US, Canada and several European nations that was celebrated annually for over four decades with the International Azalea Festival. Each year the festival culminated in the coronation of an Azalea Queen at the garden's Coronation Court. Photo taken on August 3, 2013.

Eagle Sculpture

Eagle Sculpture, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

This 200-year-old sculpture of an eagle sits in front of Lake Whitehurst at the end of the Statuary Vista. Photo taken on August 29, 2013.

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

One of the statues created by Sir Moses Ezekiel that lines the garden's Statuary Vista. Photo taken on February 15, 2013.

Twin Dawn Redwoods

Twin Dawn Redwoods, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

These Twin Dawn Redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) grow next to each other in an area between the Flowering Arboretum and the Baker Overlook. According to garden lore, the trees were not supposed to be planted so close to one another, but the saplings had taken root where they were being stored while awaiting final placement. Native to China, the Dawn Redwood is an ancient tree species, dating back to the Mesozoic Era. Photo was taken on August 29, 2013.

Great Egret

Great Egret, a photo by bahayla on Flickr.

A Great Egret (Ardea alba) fishing from the canal bank. Photo taken in 1990's.