Hummingbirds, Jewelweed and a Tiny Tree Frog!

Hummingbirds have been enjoying the Cana lilies as they pass through our yard

However, they have had to defend their territory from the bees and hornets.

One of my favourite fall plants is Jewelweed. If you touch a ripe seed pod, the seeds burst from within. It is another form of seed dispersal (like burrs and fluffy parachutes on other plants).

A very ripe seed pod.

Curly cues and 2 of 4 seeds that burst from within the seed pod are sitting on a leaf.

While walking at Perch Creek Habitat Management Area on Saturday, someone noticed a beautiful Grey Tree Frog (green form) on a branch beside the path. They can change colours, somewhat like a chameleon from grey to green to brown depending on their surroundings. It looks like this one was starting to turn grey. I guess we found him before he had a chance to camouflage!