Hummingbird in Spider Web
Refilling our hummingbird feeders this week, Lorna noticed a bird flopping around, caught in a spider’s web. Gently lifting the bird, she removed the web, and it flew away unharmed. … Continued
Halloween Pennant Dragonfly
I’ve been seeing these dragonflies recently, usually perched on top of a stalk. The pumpkin colored wings makes it easy to identify.
PGT Butterfly Walk
On the PGT Butterfly Walk yesterday we saw over 30 different butterflies, including several kinds of Swallowtails. It was hot and humid, but there was a nice breeze that helped … Continued
Bumble Bee
Bumblebees are he most common bees I seeing at the PGT. I’m not sure I see more of them because they’re bigger and therefore easier to see or because they’re … Continued
Great Spangled Fritillary
Milkweed is at peak bloom right now. They are a magnet for Great Spangled Fritillaries.
Snowberry Clearwing
On the edge of Potter’s Lake I saw what looked like a hummingbird getting nectar from Pickerelweed. Using my binoculars, I saw that it was actually a moth, a Snowberry … Continued
Eastern Pondhawk
Spring is bringing out the insects. I saw this dragonfly working the edges of Potter’s Lake yesterday. I also saw a couple of Zebra Swallowtail butterflies.
Preventing Tick Bites
With the temp going up to 72-degrees today, I can feel that Spring is coming. That means that ticks and chiggers will be out soon. To get ready, today I … Continued
White-lined Sphinx
I photographed this beautiful moth in July feeding on wildflowers at the PGT.