A family of horned grebes at Lake Medina.
Horned Grebes
Common Merganser
This was my first look at Towner’s Woods Park. Very nice. Catching a Common Merganser in flight was a perk.
Ring-necked Ducks
A large flock of migratory Ring-necked Ducks at the Hurdle Waterfowl Park in Ashland County.
Waterfall Adventure
We heard rumors of a “secret” waterfall that was only accessible to those with a strong sense of adventure and a willingness to get wet. As it turns out, the rumors are true.
Snakes
Not very good at snake identification. Adding to the difficulty is that these snakes were (probably) immature: the first only about 6-7″ long, the second about 12″.
Northern Shoveler
Male Northern Shoveler in fading plumage.
Sarcophagidae Fly
Sarcophagidae is a large family of flies, however the individual species found in North America are near impossible to identify in the field. They feed and propagate on dead flesh, but also enjoy honeydew from flowers.
Autumn Walk at Alderfer-Oenslager
Just a few photographs from my walk through Alderfer-Oenslager Wildlife Sanctuary located in Sharon Township.
Coyote With Deer Leg
This just happened in the neighbors backyard, and thanks to a timely text message I was able to get a photo.
Celebration Trail
A view of the Cuyahoga River from the Celebration Trail. This trail is a new addition to the Cascade Valley Metro Park, part of the Summit County Metro Parks.
