I decided on a change of pace this morning, and headed to Wooton, which I haven’t visited in a month. I wasted over an hour in the fog, but got a few good images when the Sun came out.
It was too hot (In October!) to stay longer, so I only had a little time for bugs.

Magnolia Warbler

This Red Shouldered Hawk was taken before the fog started to lift.

This White Breasted Nuthatch is an old shot I’ve re-edited.

Several Bluebirds were hanging out at the Tree Swallow nest. The spider web was fortuitous.

This Eastern Towhee is a female, and I’ve only seen a few. Her mate was around, but wouldn’t pose.

This Brown Thrasher stayed in this bush eating berries for several minutes.

Downy Woodpeckers are easier to find now that the leaves are falling.

Another colorful leaf.

The fog highlighted many Spider Webs.

Yellow Collared Scape Moth

I had high hopes for some good birds as a slightly cloudy sky appeared at dawn, but it was not to be. Only a few migrants appeared, and they weren’t in the mood to pose. Another birder later told us he found some warblers well back in the trees.
Graeme and I spent considerable time seeking bugs, and we found some nice ones.

Ruby-Crowned-Kinglets are appearing in large numbers.

White-Eyed-Vireos are still plentiful.

Today’s Bugs.

A little variety.

Today was my monthly chores (Pay bills, shopping, etc.) day, so I didn’t have much time to explore. I did manage quick trip to Quiet Waters, though. This park is quite close to my home, but it’s always been a disappointment in the Spring and Summer, as the tall trees make photography difficult. I stayed on the periphery this morning, and managed to find a few birds.
I’m including a few bugs from yesterday and today.

If I’d had more time, I think I could have found others beside this Magnolia Warbler.

Today’s Bugs

A cloudy morning lent a little more credence to my theory of sunshine and hot birding. Although there were birds around, they were in small numbers with little variety.
Bugs were plentiful, but I’d like to find more new ones.

These are the lovely ladies who helped me yesterday (Diane, Linda, Dianne).

These colors caught my eye.

This Cape May Warbler plopped right down in front of me and posed for a wile.

Note the caterpillar this Chestnut Sided Warbler has snagged. That’s one of the many I have photographed.

Today’s Bugs.