Beautiful weather today, and more of the same is predicted. After last year's cold, wet, miserable summer, and harsh winter, we really do deserve some nice conditions. I didn't go far on any of the trails that begin in the park, but hiked on several of them. The flowers are blooming beautifully, covering much of the landscape. There were several butterflies around; none were cooperative. One little red squirrel watched us with curiosity from the safety of a high perch. Both moose and bears were reported near the trailhead, but we didn't see them. It was a nice mellow day in the sun. Click the small pix for links to full-screen versions, and enjoy the additional links below the collage.
More photos from early June:
Two baby Great Horned Owls, in a distant nest
This is a captive male, brought to the scene by a wildlife
official
Some other birds: Robin - Dark-eyed Junco - Mew Gull - Canvasback Duck
3 views of a Wood Frog: View 1 - View 2 - View 3
Arctic White Butterfly ; Western Tailed Blue: dorsal view , side view
A busy bumblebee at work
American Emerald Dragonfly ; Boreal Whiteface ; Four-spotted skimmer
Starflower ; Nagoonberry ; Elderberry
