August 5th. Assume this is the same young Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) that I've seen lately in the same spot, but it seems to be moulting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This young male Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) looks more like an adult every day.

 

This Deer Fly (Chrysops sp.) landed on my hand and was swatted. Dead, but entact enough for me to take pictures. Note the fancy eyes.

 

The Barred Owl (Strix varia), perched not far from where I usually see it. (It soon flew away.)

 

 

 

 

 

Back to Old Colchester Road in the afternoon. Cement pour was already done and the workers gone for the day. Sorry I missed the action.

 

Spotted Knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) at Cranberry Bog.

 

August 6th. Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) spending the day deep inside an Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) flower. That's the reliable place to find them.