A Bit of This and That!

Turkey Vultures were roosting north of Watford earlier this week. At this time of year they gather prior to migration. In the morning, their wings need to dry before they can soar for the day. I counted 69 individuals in this photo and another dozen were nearby.

Two Monarch caterpillars at different ages of growth.

Praying Mantis' are one of the only insect species able to rotate their heads. I was able to walk to both sides of the mantis and the head followed my movements through 180 degrees!

An adorable little Grey Tree Frog is sitting on a Milkweed leaf, which I found entirely by accident. It was less than 2 cm in length!

A Green Heron speared a fish for lunch!

We drove past the farm where some zebras live to discover there is a new baby! It was one of the hottest days of the year and the wee one was having a nap on the ground next to Mom.