Painted Lady

 

Over the Fence

 

The Swamp

White-tailed Deer

 

Leicester Longwools

A couple of "sheep shots" of Colonial Williamsburg's Leicester Longwools. 

Wandering

 

The trail system in Forest Park, well, let's just say that I've seen systems that were much less confusing. 

A paper map could have helped. Although, I suppose these days a lot of people prefer apps like AllTrails. Not being one of those, I spend a lot of time these days just wondering as I wander. :-)

Carl

Meet Carl, who, in my opinion, is a not so miniature Sicilian donkey at the Forest Park zoo.

 

Capybara

 

Feeding the capybaras at the Forest Park Zoo.

Pasture

Box Turtle

Ah, the Eastern Box Turtle. So underrated. I mean, just look at that coloration! And that look--fierce, determined, unwavering. Even if I did just momentarily think about picking her up off this walking trail and sending her on her way into the nearby woods.

Wolf Spider

Mount Sugarloaf

Deerfield, Massachusetts

Spotted several of these on my way down the mountain. They seemed to favor the log railing bordering the tower road. 

Carpenter Bee

Waiting

Waiting for the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry

The Crossing

Linking again today with Skywatch Friday from aboard the Powhatan on the James River.

Monarch

 

Morning Commute

Tawny Emperor

"This butterfly may be seen flying near houses, gravel driveways (✅), near water, muddy places, gardens, and woodlands. Its only host plant is hackberry trees." -- Wikipedia

James River

Shot these photos this past Thursday evening before the effects of Tropical Storm Ophelia began to be felt.

Sunset on the James

Linked to Skywatch Friday

Sunset