23 June 2024 Summer Blossoms

Everyone seemed to be visiting the summer blossoms this evening.

Check out the saddle bags of pollen...

A song Sparrow for the evening

19 June 2024 Cleveland Metroparks Along the Chagrin River

The evening was perfect for a visit to the Chagrin River and Cleveland Metroparks North Chagrin.

I don't know how this hole was made on this rock or why it was added. It remains a mystery.

A beautiful yellow warbler in the field at Rogers.

The toad was smaller than a dime.

Asclepia was in bloom in the field.

Wildflower penstemon was also in bloom in the field at Rogers.

26 May 2024 An afternoon at Hinkley

It was a perfect afternoon to visit Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley Reservation. This ebony jewelwing was one of our first sightings.

Blue-Eyed Grass

Sir Toad

Common Whitetail dragonfly

5 May 2024 Walking the Chagrin River

It wasn't sunny, but the sights along the walk made the day.

A large, beautiful field of wild hyacynths

The Chagrin River was looking wild on this cloudy day.

Male mallards spending time at duck beach.

Spotting an oriole wasn't expected, but was a happy event.

23 December 2023 Visiting Canalway

Once a nasty eyesore and wildlife wasteland, the Canalway and Cuyahoga River areas have made a great comeback as homes to wildlife and gathering places for locals to enjoy the outdoors.

A majestic heron standing in water that once held few live creatures. The presence of herons and ducks is a testimony of the Cuyahoga River's recoovery.

14 December 2023 It's All About the Water

Icicles were hanging from theledges across from my viewing point. I was out for a longish walk on a cold day of short daylight and hoping to reach the falls ahead.

A view from the top of the falls with great flow passing over.

I came back around at ground level to enjoy a walk along the river.

I finally reached a viewing point to see the falls up close with the water roaring.

4 August 2023 Metroparks Surprise

I stolled for an evening walk along the Chgrin River. I am often happy to spot a great blue heron in the waters of the Chagrin. This evening was not an exception. My surpise came during a walk in a near field where I saw a hummingbird moth. I see them very infrequently so each sighting is a treat. This one was concentrated on gathering nectar and gave me an opportunity for a few images.

28 October 2022 Cleveland Metroparks Brecksville Visit

It was a perfect day for an afternoon in the park.  We were with the dogs on a trail of geocaches. 

Phineas was raring to bay.

When the geocaching was done we crossed the road and walked a bit in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

13 August 2022 Rogers Field

 Rogers Field is wonderful place for wildflowers.  The wildflowers make this home to birds, insects and butterflies.  This evening a beautiful yellow swallowtail was enjoying the late season wildflowers.

16 July 2022 Local Parks

I had a few errands to run which took me near the Rogers Road field in Cleveland Metroparks.  This is one of the best open fields for wildflowers and birds.

This area is a mecca for goldfinches.  This one was snacking on a leaf.

After the errands, we gathered up Liz and Phin for a visit to Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen.  We were here to find a few caches and enjoy what summer was offering.  We made a journey down the long stairs to bring the dogs to the stream at the bottom and a drink of fresh water.

The wildlife sightings were almost as numerous as the weddings in the park. 😊

We spotted this great blue on the way out for our walk.  It was in a tough place to get an image, but was in a better spot on our return.

Northeast Ohio doesn't have many places for fairy candles.  LMP's Penetentiary Glen offers a healthy number trailside in the woods.