A September 17th visit to Pinery PP.

A Northern Parula was displaying his beautiful sunrise throat as he searched for the insects we were trying to photograph!

Male Eastern Towhee at puddle edge. A dripping tap in one of the campgrounds provided a bath opportunity for the birds!

Female Eastern Towhee

Video: Eastern Towhee having a bath.

Red-eyed Vireo caught a caterpillar. In the second photo it appeared satiated by its snack!

Black and White Warbler searching for insects under the bark. They have an extra long hind claw and heavier legs than other wood-warblers, which makes it easier for them to hold onto and move around on bark.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-and-white_Warbler/overview

Swamp Sparrow looking towards the swampy area.

We have been visiting the Pinery, taking advantage of the good weather to search for insects before they go into their winter hibernation. Some of our recent finds follow:

Hemlock Looper Moth

Skiff Moth caterpillar. This time it was on the underside of the leaf!

Variable Oakleaf Caterpillar

Boreal Pine Looper Moth: Many moths and other insects were found on the exterior walls of the comfort stations. Lights on the buildings attract these night time flyers, who then sleep through the day.

Fringed Dart: A new species for us that is only found in the Grand Bend area!

Winter Firefly

3 Turkey Vultures, just before they took advantage of the winds and soared over Lake Huron.

Turkey Vultures catching the wind!