04-JUN-2010
Viceroy (Limenitis archippus)
Another view of the viceroy.
04-JUN-2010
Song sparrow carrying food
Although it seems that the song sparrows just returned, in fact they have been back long enough to have young in the nest! This one is carrying a juicy caterpillar back to its nest.
04-JUN-2010
Cedar waxwings
Cedar waxwings are also seemingly everywhere! Small flocks have been around the garden for several weeks. Jeewanthi was able to get some photos of them sitting still!
04-JUN-2010
Goldflame honeysuckle (Lonicera)
The hummingbirds love these flowers, and when we do have hummers in the garden, they will have their fill of this.
04-JUN-2010
Hobomok skipper (Poanes hobomok)
I made a very quick stop at the BYG late afternoon. This hobomok skipper was active around the entrance to the entrance of the garden.
03-JUN-2010
Cottontail rabbit
There were two rabbits on the trail this evening. This big one was munching on trailside vegetation. We are seeing more rabbits again after a relative dearth of them for several years.
03-JUN-2010
Lupines
The lupine in the Butterfly Meadow are not a native species. However, they are certainly pretty and come in various shades of lilac and purple, including this intense colour.
02-JUN-2010
Six-spotted orb weaver (Araniella displicata)
This is a minute spider (about 6mm in length) that usually hangs upside down in a nearly invisible web on the surface of a leaf. This one consented to turn right up side up, but when I left, immediately flipped upside down in her web again. This is a new species for the FWG Arachnid list.
02-JUN-2010
Extraordinary camouflage of the gray treefrog
This windowsill has had a treefrog sitting on it at night, under the lights, waiting for moths. However, today I found him there in mid-day and was struck by how remarkably well he camouflaged he is.