Early this morning I went out to Mitchell's Bay. The wind was uncomfortable coming in off the lake, so not much was seen. These continuous strong winds are annoying! Can we ever have one full day without strong winds? Also, we are getting into the time of year when the winds are predominantly out of the east. Looking at the forecast, that will be the case the next week. Annoying!
I wanted to look for more plants at Reid CA, so that is where I went next! In particular, Twinleaf, one of my favourite, should be coming into bloom at this time. I went to the only known spot on the property, and there it was.
It was not quite into bloom, but note the spider on the flower!
Others are just coming out.
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| Largeflower Bellwort |
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| Early Blue Cohosh |
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| Oak Sedge |
This afternoon I went for a tour on private property along Booth Creek. It stretches from McCallum Line all the way south to Burman Line. An interesting property indeed.
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| Looking onto adjacent property |
It was once a pasture in the distant past, so much of it is covered in hawthorns. There is a mature forest at the south end, and some very large oaks along the creek.
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| Burr Oak |
Lots of Black Walnut and Shagbark Hickory here. Shellbark Hickory is present as well. This one is just a shaggy shagbark I think!
Booth Creek is not very large, but mussels are here. I could only find one species, namely Giant Floater.
It is here at the road where Booth Creek crosses, that Mocha Emerald was first found for Canada. It would be interesting to check this property out when the potential for several species occurs.
Interestingly, one exposed area shows some fossils.
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| brachipod |
It was very quiet for birds, but we did hear Sandhill Crane in the distance.
Leps included only Eastern Comma and several species of moths.
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| Forage Looper Moth |
Lots of Virginia Spring Beauty attracting insects.
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| Orange-legged Furrow Bee |
I hope to get back to the property at different times to see what may be seen!
Yesterday I did not go far. Saw my first Solitary Sandpiper of the year at Peers Wetland.
New birds for the year are slowly coming through. This Chipping Sparrow found the suet in the backyard tasty.
Tomorrow looks like a decent day to look around......
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