Dragonfly - Mealtime in the sky

What appears to be stars in the sky, are actually tiny flies and are prey to this dragonfly.  With the sun shining on all of them at that moment, it made for quite the spectacle....

Did you know a dragonfly will eat roughly 15% of its own body weight in prey each day, and larger species can easily consume much more than that. They are also the fastest flying insect in the world!!

Did you also know that dragonflies symbolize strength, courage and happiness? They also bring good luck for many years if one lands on you!!

Make Way for the Warblers!!

Well, you learn something new everyday.... and today I learned that the Palm Warbler is a "tail-wagging" bird!! who loves to show off its yellow undertail !!  They have a unique song of their own.. to hear it, click on this link: http://www.birdjam.com/birdsong.php?id=90

Palm Warbler

These beautiful little songbirds were very much welcomed upon arrival yesterday with some friends, the Yellow-Rumped Warblers, (see photos below) and there were many of them....arriving with much excitement....going from tree to tree & feeding themselves with all the insects they could find; not to mention, looking for the best nest making spots along the river & pond!!

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

This little guy seems quite content singing his tune!! Want to hear it? http://www.birdjam.com/birdsong.php?id=30