24-AUG-2021
Ruby-throated hummingbird
A collage of lovely shots showing a hummingbird at Phlox plants.
24-Aug-2021
Ruby-throated hummingbird
Not often that these little birds sit still but sometimes one is lucky enough to see them at momentary rest.
24-Aug-2021
Ruby-throated hummingbird
Cardinal flowers are a big attraction for hummingbirds as Paul's fine shot shows.
24-Aug-2021
Ruby-throated hummingbird
18-Aug-2021
Eastern cottontail (Sylvilagus floridanus)
A rather unwary youngster who only moved when I got too close. This one needs to be more cautious.
18-Aug-2021
Backyard Garden
Volunteers were also at work here. Maintaining this part of the Fletcher garden relies heavily on having enough volunteers.
18-Aug-2021
House finches
Lots of young house finches at the feeder in the Backyard Garden, along with chickadees and cardinals.
18-Aug-2021
Backyard Garden
Late summer in the garden.
18-Aug-2021
Golden tortoise beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata)
Always a pleassure to see these tiny golden critters, which can in some cases be bright red.
18-Aug-2021
Chickweed geometer moth (Haematopis grataria)
This beautiful little Geometrid moth is fairly common around the FWG and the adjacent farm. The larvae feed on chickweed, clover and some other weedy species. This one is a male, determined by the quite spectacular antennae.
18-Aug-2021
Wood duck
The male wood duck is molting right now and needs a place where he can feel safe as he waits for his fresh and colourful new plumage to grow in. The pond seems to fit the criteria.