Eastern Kingbird feeding, young Fox Kit, GBH, Monarchs, Ringneck family

Kingbird's nest at the Sheriff Creek sanctuary.
Adult arrives with bug.

Then stuffs it in the biggest mouth.

and watches it as it disappears.

This is a young fox still clinging to its den. Was quite reluctant to come out till it snuck a few peeks at me and determined I was not much of a threat. Stayed out of the den only long enough for these 3 shots then dove back in for good.

Still having difficulty getting Wood Ducks to come within a reasonable distance to have their portraits done.
But in the meantime... here's a family group shot. One duckling out of the frame.

A Great Blue Heron is showing up a  bit more frequently.

on to the Monarchs. To me, there seems to be more this year.

These Monarch caterpillars all were on one Milkweed plant. The largest of 10 plants in the group. Smaller plants were ignored.

And if you ever wondered (and I am certain we all have) what caterpillar poop looks like here is your opportunity to broaden your scientific knowledge.

Finishing off with a family of Ringnecked Ducks.
Swimming upstream against the Serpent River current.
8 duckling keeping pace with mother with 2 others bring up the rear.