Heinz NRW

I had no idea it has been so long since my last post, but chalk that up to the busyness of September and October.

I have begun my late Fall sojourn in Philadelphia. First trip was today to Heinz NRW. A few images ...

In one area, I had 12 Great Blue Herons in the glass, but at a distance. This one was foraging closer to the trail.

Great Blue Heron

Downy Woodpecker

I know some folk in Vermont that would love to happen upon a sight like this in mid-November. He just stood still, studying me as I ogled back at him.

White Tailed Deer - buck

A few butterflies and dragonflies were still about. This Variegated Fritillary was close at hand.

Variegated Fritillary

Gray Catbird

 The Peregrine Falcon attracted a lot attention from birders and crows. One crow stood guard, loudly telling the entire neighborhood that the falcon was nearby and stay on the alert.

Peregrine Falcon

Good Birding!!

Butterfly Catch-up

Several butterfly photos have been been preempted by the Fall Hawk Watch on Putney Mountain. Other activities during the past week have prevented me from getting up to the ridge, so this seems a good time to catch up on some butterflies seen in the Philadelphia area and in southeastern Vermont mostly during September ...

Common Wood-Nymph - South Newfane, Vermont

Hackberry Emperor - Philadelphia, PA

Red-spotted Purple - Philadelphia, PA

Spicebush Swallowtail - Philadelphia, PA

Variegated Fritillary - Cape May, NJ

Eastern Comma - Philadelphia, PA

Question Mark - Putney, VT

Alas, most butterflies will be "disappearing" soon - one reason to look forward to Spring.