There has been a nesting pair on the Cuyahoga River for several years now. Last year I saw the ducklings, but did not have my camera. This year I will try harder.
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Gray Tree Frog
Only the second time I’ve ever spotted a tree frog. Can you imagine why?
Bald-Faced Hornet
Since they are considered to be a beneficial insect, I would probably have let this queen build her nest in peace. Except she was building it on my extension ladder.
Spring Moths
First-time photographs of two moths that I found in the backyard.
Cormorant Poop Tree
A tree used for nesting (and pooping) by many, many cormorants.
Sandy Ridge in April
Birding is good at Sandy Ridge Reservation in North Ridgeville.
Red Admiral
Wood Duck Shimmer
Iridescent rainbows on the feathers of this female wood duck at the Beaver Marsh / Ira Road Trailhead. Also, male wood duck close-up.
Alderfer-Chatfield Butterfly Roundup
A morning walk through the Alderfer-Chatfield Nature Preserve turned up a huge number of butterfly sightings…
Backyard Turkeys
The Wife spotted this mama turkey and her juvenile offspring in the backyard.