where morning sun will warm them enough to take flight.
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Summer Morn 3 July 2019 |
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| This delightful little group of Black-tail Deer greeted us as we entered the preserve. | ||
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| Butterflies like this Callippe Fritillary overnight where morning sun will warm them enough to take flight. |
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| Tiny Acmon Blue creeps up a stalk of grass as the sun warms it for flight. | ||
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| Beautiful morning at Hidden Lake. Air temperature still cooler than the water. | ||
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| On such mornings, Western Pond Turtles bask close to the surface to warm themselves. | ||
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| Western Tree Frogs can change their skin coloration to match their habitat. | ||
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| Female narrow-winged Damselfly rests on a blade of grass near the water's edge. | ||
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| A common sight, a Wild Honey Bee "puddling" at the shoreline. | ||
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| Dabbing up water to take back to the hive, probably in a nearby tree cavity. | ||
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| Rarely noticed, a tiny Toad Bug forages busily along the shoreline. | ||
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| Size, coloration could indicate this Toad Bug's in prime breeding condition. | ||
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| Acmon Blue takes a morning drink. | ||
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| Several were active at the water's edge. | ||
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| In a shallow drainage pool, a single pond turtle basks just below the surface. | ||
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| At the far end of the pool, noticed what looked like a cracked turtle shell. | ||
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| Without closer inspection, not a positive ID. | ||
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| Like butterflies, dragonflies also need the sun's rays to warm them before taking flight. | ||
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| Wings outstretched as it warms itself, a Female Western Pondhawk Dragonfly. | ||
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| Set aside for the public. Protected from development. A haven for wildlife. | ||
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