Partly cloudy (maybe smokey) with highs in the upper 90s yet again.
Didn't feel like heading to the mountains (and crowds) this morning so I decide to walk the first 2 miles of the Mormon trail again to see what's still flying and generally moving around this morning.
Cloudy morning but temperatures around 65 when I arrive around 8:30. This definitely a sun up there hopefully I'll see it today.
I head off through the dense wooded area and surprised a find a very wet area. Guess it's just the beavers backing up more water :(
But on the other side of the wooded area, it's still very dry and blooms are getting scarce in sections. But the asters and a yellow composite and white yarrow are still decently common depending on where you area. I do still find a few Geraniums surviving.
And despite majority of the Salisfy are big puffs balls
I do find a couple just starting to bloom.
Surprisingly despite the lack of sun, I do find a old beaten Great Spangled male and several females on my way to the pond. (5+ in total and all females except the 1.)
Male
Female
By the time I reach the pond, the sun is out and I start seeing Woodland Skippers.
I also witness a large hawk fly overhead and land in a tree. This could be the one I saw early this year.
When he finally takes off again, he makes loud squawking sounds. Awesome!
Once past, I start seeing Colorado Hairstreaks (I see 6+ total). Such a beautiful bug and so glad I got this experience this season.
Male
Female
I also find a Small Wood Nymph
and one Common Checkered Skipper before reaching the 2 mile mark.
On the return, the sun disappears but I do manage to see one Field Crescent
Oh, can't forget the 2 Hummingbirds that buzz by along my way.
Great day!
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