We returned to the county and were ready to explore (and document our days using our new webhost, WHC).
On our first walk, we had two local experts take us to ….
As we got out of the car, we saw a Merlin in the distance.
We heard more birds than we ever saw. Thanks to my telephoto lens, I could get barely recognizable photos of a Cedar Waxwing, Yellow Warbler, and Swainson’s Thrush.
Butterflies were more cooperative, staying still and closer for periods of time: Pearl Crescent, Painted Lady, Monarch, and two Orange Sulphur.
Also stunning in their own ways, we saw Narrow-headded Marsh Fly, Great Golden Digger Wasp, Eastern Yellowjacket, and a freshly emerged Green Darner.
When I first saw this patch of Pebbled Pixie Cup, I thought berries had fallen to the ground in great numbers from a low Common Juniper.
To complete my photos of the morning, here are Wild Basil, American Bittersweet, and Field Goldenrod,
Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory
The next day, we slept in and were very late to the observatory. There were few birds to photograph when we arrived: Eastern Phoebe, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Red-breasted Nuthatch.
We saw butterflies (Mourning Cloak, Cabbage White) and dragonflies (Twelve-spotted Skimmer).
I photographed some insects sunning on the lane. Carolina Grasshopper, Yellow-legged Mud Dauber.
Balcony birds arrived as we drank our afternoon coffee on our balcony. Yellow-rumped Warblers bounced around, but a Black-throated Green Warbler remained in the open for a few good looks.
P.S. Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
Very good versions of Domino, I’ve Got a Feeling, and Grease.