Until about two weeks ago, I was out walking and birding every morning.  It has been so soggy lately that I’ve been seriously missing my walks and I’m not certain, but I think I may have forgotten what the word “crisp” means.  

But still, I’ve managed to have a little luck here and there. After the fold, I’ll be presenting photos from the last few weeks of a few different birds and insects, but I’ll start with this Butterfly from last week:

No idea what it is, but I love the look of it.

UPDATE: I’ve since learned it’s a Milbert’s Tortoiseshell.  Cool!

A few quick notes:

• all of these photos were taken with a Pentax K20d using the Sigma 50-500mm lens;
• all of the photos are clickable to larger versions with more details (where they were taken, camera setings, etc.);
• they were all taken in either Vermont or New Hampshire, Southern region, near the Connecticut River.

Baby Barn Swallows

                               


                               


                               

Baltimore Oriole

                               


                               

Blue Jay Feather

                               

Eastern Kingbird

                               

Mystery Butterfly

                               

Mystery Dragonfly

                               

Northern Flicker

                               

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

                               

Red-tailed hawk in flight

                               

Scarlet Tanager

                               

Veery

                               


                               

                               

Yellow Warbler

                               

Once again, I hope you enjoy this collection of birds, birding and insects, and feel free to use this as an open birds & birding thread.