This week, I took a few walks along the Grand River is Western Michigan, USA to see what wildlife I could was out on and near the water. I wake of the recent heat wave that has passed over this portion of the country, the cool waters of the river and adjacent lakes are a regional oases for animals and plants alike.
While on my walk, I came across a wide variety of plants and birds as well as a few color insects and spiders as well. Below are a collection of images taken of the species I encountered while on my walks. Please feel free to offer your suggestions if you believe that I am incorrect in any of my identifications!
ANIMALS:
Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis):
Northern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera ssp. spinifera):
Northern Map Turtle (Graptemys geographica):
American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus):
Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis):
Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura):
Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus):
Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens):
Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater):
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus):
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos):
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor):
PLANTS:
Great Angelica (Angelica atropurpurea):
Northern Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea ssp. purpurea):
Bittersweet Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara):
Lance-leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata):
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense):
Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa):
Sundial Lupine (Lupinus perennis):
Tamarack (Larix laricina):
Northern Catalpa (Catalpa speciosa):
INSECTS & ARACHNIDS:
Orchard Orbweaver (Leucauge venusta):
Widow Skimmer (Libellula luctuosa):
Chalk-fronted Corporal (Ladona julia):
Ebony Jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata):
Complex Laphria sericea:
Gypsy Moth [caterpillar] (Lymantria dispar):
OTHER SHOTS FROM THE TRAIL:
A few small campsites I found along the river.
Thank you for walking with me.
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dang, nice wildlife and insect photos! Good catches!
The sandhill cranes look hilarious incoming for a landing.
I feel refreshed after viewing this post you really showcased the beauty of nature
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk
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