Out and About: Walks, Woods, and Wanderings

I have gotten out and about a lot in the last six weeks, around the village, out on the lake, in my garden, and to local preserves and trails. Wildflowers, baby birds, butterflies, pond and peak views are what has kept me sane in this pandemic time. Here's what I've been seeing in Round Lake and beyond.

House Wren feeding babies insects

Still Hungry. Both parents constantly search for insects throughout the day to feed the babies. I was tired for them!

Wrennie Striking a Pose

Eastern Bluebird Mama and her Babies

Baby Bluebird Looks for a Playmate on the Monkey Bars

Juvenile Female Cardinal

Juvenile Male Downy Woodpecker

Baby American Robin. If you care, leave it there says NYDEC. Mama was closely watching and flying in to feed her baby.

Green Heron on Outlet of Round Lake

Bald Eagle by Little Round Lake

Lovely Lupines at Woods Hollow and Wilton Preserves. Also in Aaron's and Pat and Rich's gardens

Gaywings at Woods Hollow

Lady Slipper at Several Local Preserves

Pitcher Plants at Lake Bonita

Highbush Blueberry at Lake Ann

Sheep Laurel at Lake Ann and Lake Bonita

Pond Peek at Woods Hollow

Pond Peek at Lake Ann

Lunch on the Hudson

Spier Falls Dam fron Western Ridge Trail Moreau Lake State Park

Mill Park Falls Lake Luzerne

I would love this in my garden!

Karner Blue Butterfly at Wilton Wildlife Preserve

Milkweed is Not Just for Monarchs

Eastern Swallowtail Butterfly on Common Milkweed

Apart but Together on Western Ridge Trail