Spring is here! Lots of new things to see. Some familiar sights too — like this Mallard cruising through the duckweed on a pond along Hwy 522…
Yellow pond lily with visitor, possibly attracted by the alcoholic scent of the blossom:
Orange hawkweed up close. Click on the picture to get even closer…
Fern frond enjoying a few minutes in the sunshine….
When I first saw this, I thought that it was an Eastern Phoebe.
Then it flew away …. not an Eastern Phoebe. But what is it?? Rictal bristles indicate an insectivore. Some sort of fly-catcher??
Nice picture of buttercup. Usually difficult to photograph because of its shiny surface.
The purple pitcher plants are continuing to grown along Highway 529 …
Another buttercup…
Pollen floating on a little pond (or is it floating in the sky?)
Ox Eye Daisy visited by a nectaring Flower Fly. (aka Hover Fly, Syrphid Fly)
A little skipper on the sphagnum moss …
Another skipper (duskywing?) nectaring on cow vetch …
Common Yarrow is attracting lots of pollinators …
I heard this Merlin near the end of Riverside Drive. Click on the “Listen” button in the link to hear what I heard. I think that it might have a nest in the area.
An iridescent European Starling posing for the photog….
Wild roses are adding their beauty and fragrance along the roadsides…
I have no idea what this birdie is. Finch?
As usual, I am learning that there is lots to learn in nature!
A good place to learn:
https://nhgardensolutions.wordpress.com/2018/06/16/things-ive-seen-99/
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