07-JUNE-2017
Brown stinkbug (Euschistus servus)
A relatively nondescript stinkbug but one that is very common, probably because it will eat a wide variety of plants and is thus not restricted to one or two species.
07-JUNE-2017
Mallard, female
A beautiful mallard, who, along with a male, has been around the pond for some months.
07-JUNE-2017
Mating Bluets
You know summer is really here when the Bluets are commonly encountered and are commonly seen mating.
07-JUNE-2017
Comfrey
Although non-native and often fairly aggressive in growth habits, this plant is well used by many insects such as bees.
07-JUNE-2017
Song sparrow
Having a good preening session! This is an early arriving species in the region, often seen in late March. By mid June they are usually thinking about a second brood.