We were surprised to see quite a few blooms in the high grassy field at home that are also on the refuge. The field needs cutting, but with all the awareness of the wildflowers in bloom, we decided to put this off and enjoy their beauty. In other words, we didn't want to.
Common Box Turtle (baby)
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Virginia Meadow Beauty
Stinking Camphorweed
Maryland Meadow Beauty
After 5 days of being in Crossroads,the CL Dees trail was in need of a few adjustments of plant signs. We found new blooms on plants that were not there last week. Although, it seems the new blooms have slowed down, it's still a challenge keeping up with them.
A Common Nighthawk was flying over us on the trail early afternoon making his jake brake sound before landing in a tree. I guess his name does not mean he only comes out at night.
The Ospreys were very vocal today. I believe their babies are learning to fly, or maybe we have another cry baby not wanting to leave his parents.
We went to the Jr Duck Stamp Exhibit at the Audubon Center Thursday evening and admired the talented young artists' work.
Friday and Saturday was back to the grind stone of work.
The rest of the week pictures:
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