There is a small woodland park in
my hometown of Saint-Laurent (part of Montreal) which I have been visiting for
over 40 years. Back in the 70s, the
stream that runs through the park was more vigorous and supported a wide variety of
wildlife. I often saw Green Herons and
Muskrats and once had my first (and only) sighting of a Weasel. It was my oasis and I would ride my bike to
it every chance I got.
As time went by, its size diminished in the wake of
development but in the last few years its remaining 15.4 hectares have been
officially protected thanks to our visionary mayor.
I have been exploring it with my camera in hand every chance
that I get and have found it to be a treasure trove of flora and fauna. I thought I would share some of the wonders
that I have found. All the following photographs were taken within the park or on its periphery.
Stinkhorn fungus - Mutinus ravenelii
Nodding Trillium - Trillium cernuum
Lemon Drops - Bisporella citrina
Blue Flag Iris - Iris versicolor
Morel Mushroom
Jewelweed - Impatiens capensis
Meadow Vole - Microtus
pennsylvanicus
Striped Skunk - Mephitis
mephitis
(baby)
Groundhog - Marmota monax
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit - Sylvilagus floridanus
Black-capped Chickadee - Poecile atricapillus
Black-throated Green Warbler - Setophaga virens
Hairy Woodpecker - Picoides
villosus
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Regulus calendula
European Common Blue - Polyommatus icarus (male)
European Common Blue - Polyommatus icarus (female)
Small Cabbage White - Pieris rapae
Striped Hairstreak - Satyrium liparops
Common Ringlet - Coenonympha tullia
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail - Papilio glaucus
Black Swallowtail - Papilio polyxenes
Question Mark - Polygonia interrogationis
Crab Spider
Jumping Spider
Argiope Spider
Four-spotted Skimmer Dragonfly - Libellula quadrimaculata
Black Saddlebags Dragonfly - Tramea lacerata
Darner Dragonfly
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
- Ctenucha virginica
Voluble Dart Moth - Agrotis volubilis
Sweetheart Underwing Moth - Catocala amatrix
European Yellow Underwing Moth - Noctua pronuba
Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth - Choristoneura rosaceana
Celery Looper Moth - Anagrapha falcifera
Soft-lined Wave Moth - Scopula inductata
Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth - Microcrambus elegans
Snowberry Clearwing Moth Caterpillar - Hemaris diffinis
Goldenrod Hooded Owlet Moth Caterpillar - Cucullia asteroides
Brown-hooded Owlet Moth Caterpillar - Cucullia convexipennis
Banded Tussock Moth Caterpillar - Halysidota tessellaris
Praying Mantis
Black-horned Tree Cricket - Oecanthus nigricornis
Steel Blue Cricket Hunter
Ichneumon Wasp
Parent Bug - with babies
Ambush Bug
Cicada in process of metamorphosis
There is one last photograph that I would like to use in closing. This naturally produced symbol was found along one of the trails in the park.
May there continue to be peace in this park and all urban parks ...
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What a dedicated explorer and photographer you are. What a fantastic collection.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Anvilcloud. I am so lucky to have this park in walking distance where I can spend several hours a day.
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful! You've made me feel like i've taken a nice, refreshing walk in the woods!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much messymimi. I am happy to be able to share these photos taken in a place that I treasure.
DeleteA most enjoyable post with so many wonderful pictures.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the butterflies but my favourite has to be the Black-capped Chickadee. Flighty xx
Thanks Flighty. I love Chickadees too! :-)
DeleteFantastic photos, Doris! I am especially drawn to the parent bug with its offspring. We often forget that an insect goes through a life cycle that closely resembles our own.
ReplyDeleteThanks Didee! I am also fascinated by the Parent Bugs.
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