Milkweed

I was intrigued by this insect's legs and the "sap" on them.  This link explains what it is and how it got there.  It also gives more information than you might want to know about milkweed plants.

Milkweed Details

This young guy was a backyard visitor last week.  It was constantly on the move avoiding flies and exploring.  The milkweed gives a sense of size.

Staying Clean

This spring was fantastic for some common warblers.  The birders may have seen some of the uncommon ones as well.  In addition to singing I'm fascinated by their daily activities.
Dale

Water Shrew

Crex has a variety of unique wildlife and this is another one, not rare but rarely seen. The water shrew spends most of its time under water or along creek edges. This video is slowed to 1/10th the original speed to show how the shrew swims and get a better look than the original 1/10 second view. Captured while filming minnows for an assignment. Dale