Late September Walk

Gracie and I took a morning walk at the CJ Beach and the Croft Rd Overflow. Here's some looks....

This Double Crested Cormorant was happy to pose at the CJ Overflow. While their eyes aren't quite as beautiful as they look in the spring, the color is still a lovely turquoise. Cormorants are moving through our area on their way to warmer coastal climes.

A Wood Duck showing off some great colors as well.

A beautiful day to be out and enjoying nature!

Amish School Monarchs

 We visited the Amish School near Plain City tonight to view the Monarch Butterflies. Landowners surrounding the school have planted fields of Clover...which attract the Monarchs as they prepare for their southward migration journey. As evening approaches, the Monarchs cluster together in the pine trees on the school property. Here's some views of the Monarchs and surrounding scenery.

As other Monarchs approach, the perched Monarchs flutter their wings.

The setting sun provided some beautiful backlit lighting.

Increasing numbers of Monarchs as dusk approaches.

Photographing the Monarchs.

Other folks photographing the sunset.

Sunset on the Clover fields.

Scene across the road.