Purple Martin at Lake Artemesia.

After a few slow days I decided to try a sure thing, and went back to Artemesia.

In truth, it wasn’t very exciting. The nesting period is about over, and birds are harder to find. I did see a few, but spent most of my time with the Purple Martins, who are still feeding young.

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Lake Artemesia.

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Maylin and her mother were feeding the ducks.

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Robins are still plentiful.

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It’s been a while since I’ve seen Wood Ducks without chicks.

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A small flock of Goldfinches was feeding on the island.

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I haven’t seen a Blue Gray Gnatcatcher in a while.

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I saw five Green Herons this morning.

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Purple Martins are tough on the dragonfly population.

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Two Beavers were out for a morning swim.

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This Daisy was all by itself.