Saturday, August 20, 2022

Saturday Critters: May Pond

I promised Lucy that we would go to May Pond after school yesterday. She insisted we go when camera light was too bright, not two hours later as I had planned. But how can I refuse her? She hunted for frogs while I hunted for bugs. 



Although the pollinators were plentiful, they were all moving fast and I didn't get many shots.

Yellow-legged Flower Fly (Syrphus rectus)

Common Eastern Bumble Bee
(Bombus impatiens)

Tricolored Bumble Bee (Bombus ternarius)
worker


Lucy finally decided it was time to go home. So we did. The weekend is looking good with the weather here. I hope we all have a peaceful weekend.

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14 comments:

  1. eileeninmdAugust 20, 2022 8:01 AM

    Hello,
    It looks like Lucy is the boss and gets her way. She is so cute, adorable doggie. Love the bees and blooms. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend.

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  2. AnuAugust 20, 2022 10:23 AM

    Hello. Lucy is beautiful and cute.

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  3. Molly the AiredaleAugust 20, 2022 11:47 AM

    You look so happy, Lucy! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 20, 2022 1:31 PM

    The bumblebee photos are excellent. They can be hard to take with all the movement. Looks like a fun weekend!

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  5. Phil SladeAugust 20, 2022 2:28 PM

    Dogs and cats rule! Sparrowhawks do not occur in North America. I think you see Cooper's hawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk. The same family different species.

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  6. Memories of Eric and FlynnAugust 20, 2022 4:27 PM

    Lucy looks very happy with her walk.

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  7. David M. Gascoigne,August 20, 2022 6:50 PM

    Looks like Lucy is firmly in charge! I am sure she had a good time with her human companion!

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  8. NatureFootstepAugust 20, 2022 7:00 PM

    Lucy knows what she wants :)

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  9. RedPatAugust 20, 2022 7:56 PM

    Lucy rules! Such a fun post.

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  10. Shiju SugunanAugust 20, 2022 8:19 PM

    Neat captures of Lucy and bugs. Great hunting by both of you!

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  11. magiceyeAugust 20, 2022 8:39 PM

    Nice captures. Have a lovely weekend!

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  12. messymimiAugust 20, 2022 9:53 PM

    She looks like she's having so much fun, and i'm sure the pollinators are happy.

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  13. IrmaAugust 21, 2022 3:23 AM

    Lucy is a beautiful dog who knows what she wants.
    The photos of the insects are beautiful.
    Greetings Irma

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  14. Phil SladeAugust 21, 2022 7:15 AM

    I agree, it is colloquial naming that is the problem. Your Falco sparverius American Kestrel is a falcon and not a member of the hawk family of birds.

    Cooper's hawk (Accipiter cooperii)
    Eurasian sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)
    Sharp-shinned hawk (Accipiter striatus

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