Grasshopper - Trees - Sit Spot #889 - July 4, 2021

Young Grasshopper on Queen Anne's Lace

Walnut Leaves restarting

&

Larch Needles regrowing

Sunday, July 4, 2021 10:50 a.m.

Sit 889  : Brush Pile W : Sunny 

+23° (+27°) W 2-3 kph  69% humidity 

Common Yellowthroat,

Robins,

Crows,

Mosquitoes,

Field Sparrow,

(Prop Plane),

Extras:

1:30 a.m. - 

Fireflies,

Moon shadows,

5:30 a.m. -

House Wren,

Mourning Doves,

Crows,

Red Squirrel,

 

Along the trails -

Mourning Doves,

Red-eyed Vireo,

Crows,

Red Squirrel,

House Wren,

Grey Squirrel,

Flicker,

Grackle,

Blue Jays,

Barn Swallows,

Chickadees,

Field Sparrow,

Black Raspberries still ripening,

Common Yellowthroat,

Cardinal,

Towhee,

Cowbird,

Additions on Road Walk -

1st Spotted Knapweed by railway tracks,

Chicory,

Many Day Lilies,

Purple Crown Vetch,

Butter & Eggs,

Other Flowers Seen in bloom today -

*= not native (T)=tree (S)=shrub

Agrimony

Alfalfa *

Asparagus *

Avens, White

Avens, Yellow

Basil, Wild

Beardtongue, Foxglove

Bergamont, Wild

Black-Eyed Susan

Buttercup, Tall *

Carpenter’s Square

Cattail, Narrow-Leaved

Celandine *

Cinquefoil, Common

Clover, Alsike *

Clover, Red *

Clover, White *

Clover, White Sweet *

Comfrey, Common *

Coneflower, Purple *

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Daisy, Oxeye *

Dandelion, Common *

Dogbane, Spreading 

Dogwood, Silky

Evening Primrose, Meadow

Fleabane, Daisy

Ground Cherry, Clammy

Hawkweed, Field *

Heal-All

Herb Robert *

Honeysuckle, Northern Bush (S)

Horseweed

Lettuce, Wild

Lily, Day *

Lopseed

Meadow-rue, Tall

Medick, Black *

Milkweed, Common

Motherwort *

Mountain Mint, Slender

Mullein, Common *

Nightshade, Bittersweet *

Nightshade, Enchanter's

Pink, Deptford *

Plantain, English *

Plantain, Red-stemmed

Queen-Anne’s Lace *

Rocket, Dame's *

Saint Johnswort, Common *

Saint Johnswort, Shrubby

Spiderwort *

Stonecrop, Mossy *

Tea, Oswego

Thimbleweed

Timothy *

Touch-me-not, Spotted

Trefoil, Birdsfoot *

Trumpet Creeper

Valerian, Garden *

Vervain, White

Vetch, Cow * 

Vetch, Hairy * 

Wood Sorrel, Yellow

Yarrow, Common *

Cultivated Plants

"Fall" Magnolia *

Campion, Rose*

Honeysuckle, Cultivated *

Loosestrife, Dotted *

Rue *

Speedwell, Long-leaved *

Spirea species *

Thyme, Garden *

Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blackbird, Red-winged,

Blue Jay,

Cardinal,

Mourning Dove,

Goldfinch,

Grackle,

Grosbeak, Rose-breasted,

Nuthatch, White-Breasted,

Robin,

Wren, House,

Chipmunk,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel.

Photo Site #8 - West Pond

Yes, there is still water there . . .

Moth - Sit Spot #888 - July 3, 2021

Female Gypsy Moth

The cycle continues . . .

Saturday, July 3, 2021 5:50 p.m.

Sit 888  : Brush Pile W : Mostly Sunny 

+24° (+26°) SW 9-14 kph  47% humidity 

Common Yellowthroat,

Blue Jays,

Song Sparrow,

Towhee,

(Traffic noises in distance),

Mosquitoes,

Crows,

Extras:

12:30 a.m. - cool, quiet, no fireflies 

5:30 a.m. -

House Wren,

Mourning Doves,

Cardinals,

Crows,

Common Yellowthroat,

Along the trails @ 5 p.m. -

Towhee,

Crows,

Green Frogs,

Field Sparrow,

Blue Jays,

Common Yellowthroat,

Catbird,

Flowers Seen in bloom today -

*= not native (T)=tree (S)=shrub

Agrimony

Alfalfa *

Asparagus *

Avens, White

Avens, Yellow

Basil, Wild

Beardtongue, Foxglove

Bergamont, Wild

Black-Eyed Susan

Buttercup, Tall *

Carpenter’s Square

Cattail, Narrow-Leaved

Celandine *

Cinquefoil, Common

Cinquefoil, Sulphur *

Clover, Alsike *

Clover, Red *

Clover, White *

Clover, White Sweet *

Comfrey, Common *

Coneflower, Purple *

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Daisy, Oxeye *

Dandelion, Common *

Dogbane, Spreading 

Dogwood, Silky

Evening Primrose, Meadow

Fleabane, Daisy

Ground Cherry, Clammy

Hawkweed, Field *

Heal-All

Herb Robert *

Honeysuckle, Northern Bush (S)

Horseweed

Lettuce, Wild

Lily, Day *

Lopseed

Meadow-rue, Tall

Medick, Black *

Milkweed, Common

Motherwort *

Mountain Mint, Slender

Mullein, Common *

Nightshade, Bittersweet *

Nightshade, Enchanter's

Peppergrass, Field *

Plantain, English *

Plantain, Red-stemmed

Queen-Anne’s Lace *

Rocket, Dame's *

Saint Johnswort, Common *

Saint Johnswort, Shrubby

Spiderwort *

Stonecrop, Mossy *

Tea, Oswego

Thimbleweed

Timothy * (Grass)

Touch-me-not, Spotted

Trefoil, Birdsfoot *

Trumpet Creeper

Valerian, Garden *

Vervain, White

Vetch, Cow * 

Vetch, Hairy * 

Wood Sorrel, Yellow

Yarrow, Common *

Cultivated Plants

"Fall" Magnolia *

Campion, Rose*

Honeysuckle, Cultivated *

Loosestrife, Dotted *

Rue *

Speedwell, Long-leaved *

Spirea species *

Thyme, Garden *

Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blackbird, Red-winged,

Blue Jay,

Cardinal,

Cowbird,

Mourning Dove,

Grackle,

Grosbeak, Rose-breasted,

Nuthatch, White-Breasted,

Robin,

Sparrow, Chipping,

Wren, House,

Chipmunk,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel.

Photo Site #6 - Close-up of East Willow

Rabbit - Sit Spot #887 - July 2, 2021

Rabbit in our Flower Garden

Friday, July 2, 2021 10:00 a.m.

Sit 887  : Brush Pile W ; Partly Cloudy 

+18° (+18°) N 13-20 kph  77% humidity 

Song Sparrow,

Cardinal,

Crows,

Catbird,

Mosquitoes,

Common Yellowthroat,

Extras:

1:30 a.m. - Fireflies 

5:30 a.m. -

House Wren,

Crows,

Bats flying,

Along the trails -

House Wren,

Mourning Doves,

Towhee,

Crows,

Song Sparrow,

Yellow-billed Cuckoo,

1st Carpenter's Square in bloom,

1st Red-stemmed Plantain in bloom,

Eating Black & Red Raspberries as I walk,

Cardinal.

Field Sparrow,

Chickadees,

1st Spotted Touch-me-not in bloom,

1st White Vervain in bloom,

1st Trumpet Creeper in bloom,

(Caught in rain on road in p.m.)

Other Flowers Seen in bloom today -

*= not native (T)=tree (S)=shrub

Agrimony

Alfalfa *

Avens, White

Avens, Yellow

Basil, Wild

Black-Eyed Susan

Buttercup, Tall *

Cattail, Narrow-Leaved

Celandine *

Cinquefoil, Common

Clover, Alsike *

Clover, Red *

Clover, White *

Clover, White Sweet *

Comfrey, Common *

Coneflower, Purple *

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Daisy, Oxeye *

Dandelion, Common *

Evening Primrose, Meadow

Fleabane, Daisy

Goatsbeard, Yellow *

Ground Cherry, Clammy

Hawkweed, Field *

Hawkweed, Orange *

Heal-All

Herb Robert *

Honeysuckle, Northern Bush (S)

Lettuce, Wild

Lily, Day *

Lopseed

Medick, Black *

Milkweed, Common

Motherwort *

Mountain Mint, Hoary

Mullein, Common *

Nightshade, Bittersweet *

Nightshade, Enchanter's

Peppergrass, Field *

Plantain, English *

Rocket, Dame's *

Saint Johnswort, Common *

Saint Johnswort, Shrubby

Spiderwort *

Tea, Oswego

Thimbleweed

Thistle, Canada *

Timothy * (Grass)

Trefoil, Birdsfoot *

Vetch, Cow * (Tufted V.)

Vetch, Hairy * (Shaggy V.)

Wood Sorrel, Yellow

Yarrow, Common *

Cultivated Plants

"Fall" Magnolia *

Campion, Rose*

Honeysuckle, Cultivated *

Loosestrife, Dotted *

Rue *

Speedwell, Long-leaved *

Spirea species *

Thyme, Garden *

Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blackbird, Red-winged,

Blue Jay,

Cardinal,

Mourning Dove,

Goldfinches,

Grackle,

Grosbeak, Rose-breasted,

Nuthatch, White-Breasted,

Wren, House,

Chipmunk,

Black Squirrel,

Grey Squirrel,

Red Squirrel.

Photo Site #3 - West Meadow Viewpoint

Photo Site #3 - West Meadow Viewpoint

Cornfield - Sit Spot #886 - July 1, 2021

Cornfield beside Powerline Road

where I walk and or run every week

Thursday, July 1, 2021 9:40 a.m.

Sit 886  : Brush Pile W : Mostly cloudy 

 +21° (+24°) NW 13-20 kph 78% humidity 

Yellow-billed Cuckoo,

Cardinal,

Common Yellowthroat,

Song Sparrow,

Robins,

Mosquitoes,

Flies,

(Train),

(Jet - Allegiant Air flight 1916...),

Extras:

2:00 a.m. -

Fireflies,

Bats flying,

5:30 a.m. -

Mourning Doves,

Field Sparrow,

Cardinal,

1 Bat still flying,

Along the trails -

1st Purple Coneflower blooming,

Towhee,

Mourning Doves,

House Wren 

Common Yellowthroat,

Robins,

Flicker,

1st Purple Flowering Raspberry blooming,

Heavy rain in afternoon,

Flowers Seen in bloom today -

*= not native (T)=tree (S)=shrub

Agrimony

Alfalfa *

Asparagus *

Avens, White

Avens, Yellow

Basil, Wild

Beardtongue, Foxglove 

Black-Eyed Susan

Buttercup, Tall *

Cattail, Narrow-Leaved

Celandine *

Cinquefoil, Common

Cinquefoil, Sulphur * 

Clover, Alsike *

Clover, Red *

Clover, White *

Clover, White Sweet *

Comfrey, Common *

Coreopsis, Lance-leaved

Creeper, Thicket

Daisy, Oxeye *

Dandelion, Common *

Dead-Nettle, Spotted *

Dogbane, Spreading

Evening Primrose, Meadow

Fleabane, Daisy

Goatsbeard, Meadow *

Goatsbeard, Yellow *

Ground Cherry, Clammy

Hawkweed, Field *

Heal-All

Herb Robert *

Honeysuckle, Northern Bush (S)

Horseweed

Lettuce, Wild

Lily, Day *

Lopseed

Meadow-Rue, Tall

Medick, Black *

Milkweed, Common

Motherwort *

Mountain Mint, Hoary

Mullein, Common *

Nightshade, Bittersweet *

Nightshade, Enchanter's

Peppergrass, Field *

Pink, Deptford *

Plantain, English *

Rocket, Dame's *

Saint Johnswort, Common *

Saint Johnswort, Shrubby

Spiderwort *

Tea, Oswego

Thimbleweed

Thistle, Canada *

Timothy * (Grass)

Trefoil, Birdsfoot *

Vetch, Cow * (Tufted V.)

Vetch, Hairy * (Shaggy V.)

Wood Sorrel, Yellow

Yarrow, Common *

Cultivated Plants

"Fall" Magnolia *

Campion, Rose*

Honeysuckle, Cultivated *

Loosestrife, Dotted *

Rue *

Speedwell, Long-leaved *

Spirea species *

Thyme, Garden *

Kitchen Window and Bird Feeder -

Blackbird, Red-winged,

Blue Jay,

Cardinal,

Mourning Dove,

Grackle,

Grosbeak, Rose-breasted,

Nuthatch, White-Breasted,

Robin, American,

Wren, House,

Chipmunk,

Black Squirrel,

Red Squirrel.

Photo Site #7 -

Sunrise Time from 2nd Floor Window