Lots of Activitity...

...in the gardens, the wood, the ponds, and the meadow. While photographing wildflowers in our wood, I spied the first (Bombylius spp.) Large Bee Fly of the season. They look a bit like a mini Hummingbird, as does the Hummingbird Clear Wing Moth. It was hovering above a Hepatica blossom. Both a (Artogeia rapae) Cabbage White and a (Nymphalis antiopa) Mourning Cloak Butterfly have fluttered through the yard. On the pond the (Rana sylvatica) Wood Frogs have begun their mating, which sometimes begins before all the ice has melted. Their croaking and that of the (Hyla crucifer) Spring Peepers are sounds of the night, that are anixously awaited and appreciate. Many migratory birds are visiting the feeders and a (Buteo jamaicensis) Red Tailed Hawk is soaring over the meadow. Each a joyful sight and sound, for which I am most grateful.