23-APR-2016
Hepatica
Just beginning to open. One of the early native spring ephemerals.
23-APR-2016
Spider, possibly Gladicosa sp.
Barry photographed this spider which to me looks like it could be a wolf spider, Gladicosa sp.
26-APR-2016
Bee, probably Andrenid
This bee, which is likely Andrena dunningi, was, said Barry who took this shot, hanging around these conifers with many other bees. It is not certain, but it may be that they are gathering resin. Honey bees use conifer resin to help make propolis and there are varying theories as to what qualities may be attractive in it. (CH)
14-APRIL-2016
Song sparrow
Singing his heart out, looking for a mate! These birds are one of the earliest migrants to return and they nest at the garden too.
29 April 2016
Bloodroot
The bloodroot plants in our Old Woodlot are in full bloom right now and attracting a number of small bees.
29 April 2016
Bee on bloodroot
This tiny bee was sitting still allowing a photo. Others were buzzing around quickly and a bumblee also flew by.
29 April 2016
2 bees
A tiny bee gathering pollen and a larger, fuzzier bee near the top of this photo.
23-APR-2016
White-throated sparrow
Lots of these birds moving through the area now. While they breed in the region, they don't nest at the FWG. However, we always see good numbers during both spring and fall migrations.
28-APR-2016
Red elderberry (Sambucus racemosa)
The flowers are quickly forming and it won't be long before they burst forth in a froth of white.
28-APR-2016
Red-winged blackbird, female
The female red-winged blackbirds are back and nesting can begin!
28-APR-2016
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
The old woodlot is the place to see this beautiful early spring native wildflower.
23-APR-2016
Paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus)
Insects are beginning to make their appearance now. Some of the earliest to appear are blow flies, Andrenid and Colletes bees, bumble bees (the queens), bee flies, and these paper wasps.
