Point Pelee Dragons... etc.

Despite the windy day, we (and many insects), were able to find shelter at the North West beach parking area. Two Black Saddlebags took turns hunting for food, then resting.

Twelve-spotted Skimmer, male

Darner sp: I want to call it a Lance-tipped Darner but there isn't enough detail in the only photo that I was able to get to make a positive identification.

Male, Eastern Pondhawk

Female, Eastern Pondhawk

Fiery Skipper!

Tucked into the foliage was a Gray-cheeked Thrush!

When zooming in, I was able to count 8 different insects on the aster.

Even the gulls were on the sheltered side of the tip. Most of the birds were Ring-billed Gulls.

The water was calm at the North West Beach

An Eastern Phoebe was also hiding in the protection of the trees.

Before leaving Point Pelee National Park, we stopped at the Visitors Centre. There may have been over 40 Green Frogs resting on the Lily pads, oblivious to the nearby winds.