A Jaunt at Hyde Park

Hyde Park Drainage Pond, London, Ontario

I spent some time at the pond this morning.  It was quiet bird wise.  There were Mallards, some Barn Swallows flying around, a few Song Sparrows and Field Sparrows.  Dragonflies were scarce too - saw a bluet damselfly and a Common Whitetail dragonfly.

Cabbage White

Song Sparrow

I was pleased to see 5 Monarchs and a few Cabbage Whites.

Monarch

Monarch

The next photo is a Snowberry Clearwing.  It's a moth that flies like a hummingbird.  One can find these in broad daylight sipping on nectar of the Wild Bergamot.  Thanks for the correct ID, Blake!  This was exciting as this is a new species for me.

Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Snowberry Clearwing Moth

Last Week's Findings

Last week - July 17 and 19 - I went to the Sifton Bog and Springbank Park area.  It was nice, warm not humid, 23c.  Not many birds at the bog....Robins, Grackles and some singing White-throated Sparrows.  I also saw some Green Frogs.

Blue Dasher

Bluet sp.

Does anybody know the ID for this dragonfly?

Wandering Glider?

Grass Pink Orchid

The flowers below are at the river and the Civic Gardens area.

Wild Blue Phlox

I saw the Ground Hog at a near by golf course.

Ground Hog

More Dragonflies and Butterflies

Hyde Park Drainage Pond, London, Ontario

I just went for a brief walk this morning as the sun was so hot  (30c, feels like 41).  I concentrated on dragonflies and also butterflies that I can find.

Willow Skimmer  (female)

Willow Skimmer  (male)

Common Whitetail

Willow Skimmer

Monarch

Eastern Amberwing

Clouded Sulphur