Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-24 & 25-10

Geneva Pond

Wood Duck family


This duckling got separated from the group and was trying to rejoin. It would hide behind a log and then dash to some lily pads. Hide there for a moment and then dash to the next cover. These ducklings may not fly yet, but they are extremely fast on the water. This guy is putting up a roostertail.

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-24 & 25-10

Geneva Pond

Pileated Woodpecker on far side of pond.




Cedar Waxwing

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-24 & 25-10

Geneva Pond

Wild Iris

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-24 & 25-10

Geneva Pond


While I was lurking {hoping to get a better view of the very wary Wood Ducks} at one of the few places where you can get to the waters edge, I noticed these fish, also lurking. Trout, I guess?

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-24 & 25-10

And lastly, there were some of these little birds flitting about. Hard to see, harder to photograph.
Possibly Wilson's Warblers ?

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-26-10

Beaver Pond

The duck at right is an adult female Wood Duck.


The duck at left may be a non breeding male or possibly an older duckling.

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-26-10

Beaver Pond

Female Wood Duck

Stimpson Family Nature Reserve * 6-26-10

Geneva Pond

Wilson's Warbler


Beaver


Beaver cruising the pond, dragging a branch behind.