Wobbly Warbler

This little guy was having trouble taking flight.  The Yellow Warbler was as busy eating as being concerned about that.  Eventually he flew a dozen feet into a wooded area.  Hope he is okay!

Should be relatively warmer today.

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Bald Eagle

In the 'Egret Tree' a new predator was perched this afternoon.  I've seen this bird at the park before on an early morning a week or so ago.  The lake has plenty of fish, and the Bald Eagles love fish.  

Enjoy!

~ Robin

Cup Plant Full of Life

Not to be confused with the Prairie Dock, or the compass, a number of Cup Plants are now in bloom along Boone Avenue. All three flowers look similar and all three are tall.  The Cup Plants are easy to identify by their leaves.  They form a 'cup' on the stem.

I couldn't help notice so many forms of life to be found on this amazing plant.  Bees, Japanese Beetles, Golden Finch,


Assassin bug nymphs.            
Soldier beetles and a Jumping spiders.
Enjoy!
~ Robin

Killdeer and Swamp Milkweed

Saw a family of Killdeer this morning at the park.  Killdeer get their name from their shrill call 'kill-deer.'  I've also noticed that more of the swamp milkweed are growing among the cattail this year.  A Monarch butterfly is enjoying this one.

Happy 4th of July!

~ Robin

Great Egret

A small island of debris seemed the perfect fishing spot for this Great Egret.  But I observed only a couple small catches before it flew away.  Such a pretty white bird, some people call them angel birds


Enjoy!


~ Robin