Badass Spider and a Blackburnian Warbler at Governor Bridge Natural Area

The marvellous weather continued today. I arrived at the lake around sunrise, but it was almost a total bust. I quickly moved to the lower field, and it was the right place to be. Warblers were in every area, though not in large numbers. Magnolias continue to dominate.
I made a quick round to find some bugs, and a scary looking spider stole the show.

Carolina Wren

Carolina Wrens were very active today.

Catbird

Catbirds are still present in every area.

Flycatcher

Flycatchers are also easy to find.

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warbler

Magnolia Warblers are still passing through in sizeable flocks.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

Red Bellied Woodpeckers are fun to watch.

Blackburnian Warbler

This first year Blackburnian Warbler was being chased by a Magnolia Warbler.

Broad Winged Hawk

I tried to get a better angle on this Broad Winged Hawk , but I scared him off.

Spider 37

Spider 35

Spider 36

This is one of the biggest, baddest spiders I've ever see.

This is one of the biggest, baddest spiders I’ve ever seen. Yellow Garden Spider

Locust Borer 4

Praying Mantis 5

Bee 7

Ladybug 1

Insect 22

Insect 21

Insect 20 Large Milkweed Bug

Today's bugs.

Today’s bugs.

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