5 Lined Skink at Quiet Waters.

It’s been 10 days since I posted anything; a record for this blog. It started with the flu, then a death in the family and the aftermath thereof. On top of all that, the few times I managed to get out there just wasn’t much to see.

Then, a few days ago, my big Sigma lens had a problem and I had to send it out for repairs.

I’m just going to post what I have without too much comment.

Canada Goose 2017-37

Canada Goose and goslings at Lake Artemesia.

Orchard Oriole 2017-7

Orchard Oriole 2017-8

Orchard Orioles will breed in our area.

Purple Martin 2017-2 Purple Martin 2017-1

Purple Martin 2017-3

Purple Martins have returned to Lake Artemesia.

Baltimore Oriole 2017-11

Red Eyed Vireo 2017-1

First Red Eyed Vireo of the year.

Butterfly 46

This butterfly has been identified as a “Sleepy Orange.”

Broad Headed Sharpshooter 104 Fly 109 Skipper 43 Dragonfly 98

Assassin Bug Nymph 9

Today’s bugs.