Dark-eyed-Junco
I saw my first Junco for the season this week. They’ve just migrated down from Canada to spend the winter with us at the PGT. Like many birds, their population … Continued
Clouded Sulphur Butterfly
This is a common yellow butterfly at the PGT. It can be found in open fields across much of America. Groups of them are often seen drinking at mud puddles.
Cloud of Monarchs
Monarchs are migrating now. Here they are feasting on New England Aster. Asters are an important fall nectar source for many kinds of butterflies. At the PGT you can find … Continued
American Goldfinch
I’ve been noticing a lot of goldfinches recently. They must be drawn by the maturing seeds on thistle and the many kinds of sunflowers. American Goldfinches can be found year-round … Continued
White-eyed Vireo
Walking past a thicket near Beaver Lake yesterday, I heard the distinctive call of this bird. I had to spend a few minutes searching the branches to get a good … Continued
Spider Web
Humid summer days create a lot of dew in the mornings. That dew covers the grass, which soaks my pants on walks. Sometimes on spider webs the dew arranges itself … Continued
Monarch Butterfly
A Monarch Butterfly drinking nectar from Tall Prairie Blazing Star (also known as Rough Blazingstar).
Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly
A good place to find butterflies now is on Cardinal Flower. The best place to find this showy wildflower at the PGT now is along the edges of the ponds … Continued
Viceroy Butterfly
Not all orange and black butterflies are Monarchs. This one’s called a Viceroy. The way to tell the difference is black line on its hind wing. Viceroy’s are also smaller … Continued
Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar
I’m seeing a lot more Monarch butterflies this year. I wonder if that is due to the huge effort that people are putting into restoring habitat and planting natives. Here … Continued