Red-headed woodpecker

A Red-headed Woodpecker is a delightful find.  With it’s bright red head it is captivating and an exciting bird to add to ones list.  This one must have a nest nearby as it has been hanging around for several weeks in the south end of the Beaver Valley in the old growth forest which happens to border onto a quiet road. 5 images.

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red-headed 3

red-headed 2

red-headed 1

 

Monarchs are here!

Walking around the wetlands I found four Monarch’s and a different looking dragon fly, all floating on the breezes.  Did you know that Dragon Flies make similar migration journey’s to the Monarchs?  Who knew?  Makes them a little more fascinating. 3 photos.

monarch and milkweed

drogon fly

monarch

Petral Point Orchids

All along the narrow winding board walk several Orchids can be found in a very short distance, a must see location for Orchids. 5 images.

showy lady's slipper 2

 

showy lady's slipper

 

rose pagonia

 

Grass Pink

 

petral point