Nature in Rural Petrolia!

We headed to Henderson Conservation Area for a walk on this beautiful day. I drove, but Deryl rode his bike as he continues to visit different birding locations in Lambton County.

After finding 26 bird species at the Conservation Area, he ventured over to Bridgeview Park, Marthaville Habitat Management Area and Mandaumin Woods on the way home. It was a 70 km loop!

Meanwhile, back at Henderson, most things with wings were very difficult to photograph. As I stood patiently trying to see a Chorus Frog, the entire "chorus" stayed hidden from me, despite the fact they were loudly vocalizing. They can be heard in the video.

Birds in the water were too distant for the camera but were identifiable with binoculars. We found 4 species of ducks including 49 Ring-necked Ducks.

In the sheltered areas, a few butterflies could be seen. Luckily this Red Admiral decided to rest long enough for a photo!

Always nice to see Spring Beauty in bloom!

(And they can't run away!)