I took this photo along the Miami River this week. I think this is the best color we have seen so far. If the rain ever stops we will get to do some hiking and see if we can get a few more photos.
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I enjoy it when I capture an expected surprise in a photo. I was taking a few photos of the last of the seasonal wild flowers then when I checked out the phtoos, I saw this Alfalfa Plant Bug. This pest caues a lot of damage to Alfalfa but I think I caught him taking a break.
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This is the season for large numbers of European Starlings]0. They are everwhere, and as I recently shared, they seem to fly in large groups. I caught this one taking a break. His friends were not far away.
Something you may not know:
Often regarded as a pest, the Starling wins our grudging admiration for its adaptability, toughness, and seeming intelligence. Brought to North America in 1890, it has spread to occupy most of the continent, and is now abundant in many areas. Sociable at most seasons, Starlings may gather in immense flocks in fall and winter. When the flocks break up for the breeding season, males reveal a skill for mimicry, interrupting their wheezing and sputtering songs with perfect imitations of other birds.Guide to North American Birds - audubon
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We spotted this Double-crested Cormorant at Grand Lake St. Marys last week. They are such an interesting diving duck. I saw this comment on wikipedia:
The double-crested cormorant swims low in the water, often with just its neck and head visible, and dives from the surface. It uses its feet for propulsion and is able to dive to a depth of 1.5–7.5 m (4 ft 11 in–24 ft 7 in) for 30–70 seconds. After diving, it spends long periods standing with its wings outstretched to allow them to dry, since they are not fully waterproofed. This species flies low over the water, with its bill tilted slightly upward, sometimes leaving the colony in long, single-file lines. wikipedia
Very cool
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The [American Goldfinch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_goldfinch) seems to be the last bird to migrate. I see them late into the season every year. We saw several along the Great Miami River this week and I photographed this pair. I did not see any males, just several females. ~ Rick