19-MAY-2016
Prairie smoke (Geum triflorum)
One of the prettiest native wildflowers (although not native to the Ottawa region).
19-MAY-2016
Groundhog (Marmota monax)
A curious groundhog not sure whether to flee or wait.
19-MAY-2016
Mallards
This pair were quite happily sitting and sometimes preening, in the tiny pond in the Backyard Garden!
19-MAY-2016
Apple blossom time
Nothing prettier than the apple blossoms that proliferate at this time of year. As a bonus, they attract bees and other insects.
19-MAY-2016
Crabapple(Malus)
Lots of ornamental crabapples at the garden, planted long before the Fletcher Wildlife Garden took over the site. At this time of year they are a riot of colour.
19-MAY-2016
Wild plum
More blossoms for bees and butterflies and other insects, and later, fruit for birds and squirrels.
19-MAY-2016
Eastern cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Heading to the birdfeeder to see if there is any spilled seed to eat.
11-MAY-2016
Red squirrel
Eating fresh buds, a spring treat.
11-MAY-2016
Green frog (Rana clamitans)
In the Amphibian pond. Usually pretty common in the area and here at the garden, in our pond.
10-MAY-2016
Song Sparrow
Singing his or her little heart out. This species nests at the garden, usually several pairs.
10-MAY-2016
Sawfly species?
I can't tell for sure what this is, but someone left a comment suggesting it might be a sawfly, in this photo taken by Barry.
10-MAY-2016
Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
A terrific shot by Barry of this very attractive grey squirrel.
