
Longhorn Milkweed Beetles meeting for the first time on a Sedum Leaf in Valley Forge National Park.

I think I must be the only one actually entering the contest as this is a bit over the top. I’m taking it anyway. Here they are. (Click on each for better viewing.) Hello From Valley Forge The Eyes of the Dragonfly The Eastern Phoebe The Common Yellow Throat Oh the Indigo Little American…

An army of Red Assassin Bugs on a branch of Orange Blossoms And here’s what the momma looked like just before they were born

I spent a good three hours scouring the woods in Valley Forge today looking for something interesting to photograph. Finally on my way out of the woods there he was. A little orange box turtle just sitting there with a fly on his back. Oh the thrill of it all!

I had an exceptional Sunday afternoon with a pair of bluebirds in Valley Forge National Park. When I parked in the parking lot I saw a bluebird fly into the woods. I hiked into the woods to find him and there he was with the Mrs. He flew further and further into…