Fall Cardinal
The cardinals are going through their fall molt now and look a little rough. This one looks like it must have molted early and is mostly back to normal.
Praying Mantis
This praying mantis was on the outside of our french doors yesterday. I'm not sure if he was trying to stay out of the rain or just hanging out. When…
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
I'm not sure if this is a female or an immature bird, but either way it will be gone soon. The long flight to Florida or Mexico will start in…
Red Spotted Purple
Red spotted purple is what this butterfly is listed as in the Audubon book. I see them around quite a bit but they hardly ever stop long enough to get…
Dragonfly
I've been having fun photographing dragonflies. They almost seem like they want their picture taken sometimes. They pose for a bit then take off, only to return to the same…
Another Green One
There are lots of these around this year. Green ones and blue ones. They aren't very big but they are everywhere.
Dragonfly
Green dragonfly
Several of these have been flying around in front of the house. They seem to enjoy being photographed. They will make a circle and then stop and pose for a…
Fawn
Whitetail fawn
This little one was hanging around near my garden when I got home today. It stayed put while I went back to the house for the camera and let me…
Doe in late afternoon
She was trying to figure out what I was. I was really disappointed that the pictures I took a few moments before this didn't turn out. She was nursing her…