Nothing too earth-shattering this week. I have been looking at insects lately, and today especially, there was a multitude of butterflies.
With asters in bloom, many little insects have been attracted to the flowers. Oblique Streaktails have been plentiful.
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| Oblique Streaktail at Peers |
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| Oblique Streaktail at Rondeau |
Yesterday, I came across another insect with oblique in its name. An Oblique-banded Pond Fly was at Nicholl's Memorial Forest and Wetland at Wilkesport.
Some other insects:
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| Bramble Mason Wasp |
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| flower fly sp. |
This past Monday afternoon was nice enough to go for a long walk at Reid CA. I encountered three Royal River Cruisers, certainly the latest I have seen them.
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| getting worn! |
Some butterflies included Silver-spotted Skippers and Common Buckeyes which are very abundant this year.
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| Common Painted-Lady |
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| Tufted Globetail |
Of course, a mussel shell cannot go un-noticed along the way.
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| Giant Floater |
Tuesday I was interested in the long walk out Rondeau Park's marsh trail. I went as far as Long Pond, a familiar 11 km round trip.
It was interesting, with lots of birds, but nothing unusual. I had hopes of finding a Nelson's Sparrow, but despite a valiant effort, I came up empty on that front!
Several birds tripped the eBird filter, including Swamp Sparrow where I tallied 120.
Wilson's Snipe kept popping up with at least 31 seen.
Quite a few Marsh Wrens are still around. I saw/heard at least 20.
There were not too many warblers, but Palm seemed to be the most numerous. Among various species, there was Orange-crowned and Ovenbird.
There were a few butterflies including Least Skipper.
And, just as I was leaving the trail, a Fiery Skipper caught my eye at a bad angle.
I checked Keith McLean C. L. before going home. No Nelson's Sparrow seen!
Yesterday, I stayed fairly close to home, but did not find anything to write home about. I went for a walk at Peers Wetland, and in the afternoon, a pleasant walk at Wilkesport.
Lots of flower flies, and the following one was very numerous. However, it is too difficult to ID as to species.
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| flower fly sp. |
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| Tufted Globetail |
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| Common Whitetail (F) |
Today, seemed like a good day to go to Rondeau. I had anticipations of a good lakewatch at dog beach, but not too much was seen. Better days ahead no doubt!
I then walked south point trail (east), but found few birds. However, there was crazy number of sulphurs and Common Buckeyes, among other butterflies. Probably saw close to 40 Buckeyes!
It as then off to Keith McLean C. L. to see what was around. I met Steve there, and we looked for Nelson's Sparrows to no avail. There is not as much good habitat this year it seems.
After Steve left, I ate my lunch, then decided to go for another walk. It was successful! Although not a close look in good light, I came up with my first Nelson's Sparrow of the year.
This area was also littered with Common Buckeye, sulphurs, and others. This Bronze Copper caught my eye at one point.
There are probably some interesting days ahead with birding, as I like October!
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| Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in the yard |
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