22-JUN-2017
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata)
Another native plant, this one found around the Ottawa district. It is, as you can see, attractive to bees as well as many other insects.
22-JUL-2017
Wild clematis )Clematis virginiana)
This profusion of blooms marks the southern edge of the trail through the old woods. A gorgeous native clematis which is abundant in the Ottawa region.
22-JUL-2017
Old woods
The southern edge of the old woods with that wonderful mass of native wild clematis.
22-JUL-2017
Butterfly meadow
Taken as evening approached, when the rabbits come out for a nosh.
July 6, 2017
Bee on a daisy
Although not native, Ox-eye Daisies attract a number of insects, including this little bee. Hoping to learn to identify some of the smaller bees this year. (SG)
July 6, 2017
Joe-Pye Weed
Slow to get started this year, Joe-Pye Weed is now making up for lost time and growing quickly in our Butterfly Meadow. I love the way the next set of leaves makes a "pinwheel" before expanding. (SG)
July 6, 2017
Primrose Moth
One of our favourites, this beauty (Schinia florida) was napping on an Evening Primrose plant in our Butterfly Meadow today. (SG)
July 1, 2017
Bee box
We bought a Lee Valley bee box this year to try it out, but then didn't install it until too late for mason bees. However, two small tunnels are now in use. (SG)
July 2, 2017
Blandings Turtle
Also observed and photographed by Michelle, this is the first Blandings we've seen at the FWG for more than 10 years. I hope it likes our less-congested Amphibian Pond. (SG)
July 2, 2017
Great-crested Flycatcher
Photographed by Michelle, this bird, which Christine posted on 22 June, is still feeding its family. (SG)