25-Jul-2019
Tadpole
Diane photographed this colourful tadpole in the big pond; it is probably that of a gray treefrog.
25-Jul-2019
Soldier fly (Odontomyia sp.)
Diane photographed this small soldier fly near the pond.
25-Jul-2019
Water strider (Gerridae)
Water striders are always fun to watch as they skate or stride across the water. Here, this one is moving across the duckweed in the pond.
25-Jul-2019
Pond work
One of the FWG volunteers working to clear away some of the cattails that are closing up the open water.
25-Jul-2019
Amphibian pond
Diane and Ted spent time working at removing flowering rush in the big pond. Diane took this photo after they had done some work.
25-Jul-2019
Bluet (Enallagma)
One of the many insects found around the pond.
25-Jul-2019
Gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor)
Diane and Ted were clearing flowering rush out of the big pond yesterday and Diane said there were many frogs and aquatic insects, including this very adorable treefrog.
25-Jul-2019
Twelve-spotted skimmer (Libellula pulchella)
One of the dragonflies Diane saw flitting around the pond.
25-Jul-2019
Green Frogs (Lithobates clamitans)
Showing how well hidden the frogs are in the duckweed. The sound of green frogs is really one of the iconic sounds of summer when near any body of water.
16-Jul-2019
Sweat bee (Agapostemon virescens)
Busy nectaring on common burdock flowers which are frequently used by many pollinators.
16-Jul-2019
Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Always happy to see these butterflies. This one nectaring on Swamp Milkweed in the butterfly meadow.
16-Jul-2019
Treehopper (Campylencha latipes)
There are many and varied species of treehoppers in this part of Ontario, but because of their small size and ability to hide, it is not always easy to see them. Fortunately, this one was sitting on a goldenrod stem and stood out.
