Quietude

Walking the Marsh

 Thinking that if I got an early start that I would beat the heat, I was able to get to Crosswinds Marsh by 8am. However, it was already hot and humid and I knew that I wouldn't last long. I was soon feeling hot and discouraged when I came upon this dead tree with an interesting flock of Tree Swallows and Barn Swallows.

 Lovely little Yellow Warbler

 Red Admiral butterfly

 I noted that there was a lot of milkweed and it looked healthy. Just hoping that there are some Monarch eggs being laid. I love the red bug....think it is called a mildweed beatle.

I was so hot that I decided to take the trail back that goes through the woods because it is shorter and in the shade. I also knew that the bugs would get me so I practically ran through that part of the trail...I hate those biting flies. Ran across this toad on the road ;-)

I chased this butterfly around for 10 minutes and this is the best picture that I could get. It is called "The Viceroy"

Peace and Love

What People are....

......jerks!

Morning Dew

 What a dewy morning it was. I was soaked up to my knees and sloshing in my shoes. Sure wish that I had a macro lens but I still like these photos. Hope to go out to the marsh tomorrow morning.....last day of low humidity before the heat sets in on Sunday. Will get out there bright and early searching for dragonflies.

Oh, who cares......

Walking

 Had such a wonderful walk on Saturday.....a little cloudy at first and then the sun came out...and not too many bugs. So good to be back on the trail again.

All God's creatures were there for me...except no butterflies or dragonflies. Will be out this week looking for them.

 Tiptoe through the wild flowers

 Cutest squirrel ever

 Northern Cardinal

Sandhill Crane