Wetland Wonders

I spent a beautiful afternoon at a local wetland. It was alive with birds and insects. I spent some time looking at the birds, which included: pelicans, gulls, herons, coots, ducks, grebes, avocets, and so many more! I was amazed by the diversity of birds out today.

I also spent some time giving appreciation to the little guys. I was mesmerized by these two silvery blue butterflies and watched them for a while, hoping to catch a glimpse of the top of their wings (not so lucky).

I plan to return within the week to work on my grass, sedge, and rush identification.

Silvery blue butterflies

Beetle on yarrow

Red Glasswort

Fringed sagebrush

Rush

Sunburst lichen

Sunburst lichen magnified

Rushes

Blue heron

Male yellow-headed blackbirds post stand-off

American avocets

the gathering - American white pelicans and gulls