The damsels have returned

In force, too! Just find yourself a little bit of sheltered water and there will be damselflies nearby, darting around in the weeds. Some even land atop the water if possible, such as in this photo.

These are weird little critters…watching them fly is just bizarre. They can dart all over the place but never change orientation…it’s just plain unusual. Getting them to sit still for a picture isn’t always easy, either!

I’m not the only wildlife photographer in this house

My wife and I spotted this litte fella perched alongside the bike path as it heads east, between Washington and Airport Road. Someone at one of the apartment buildings nearby has some feeders set up, and he seems to feel right at home there.

I didn’t have my camera on that particular bike ride. She had the presence of mind, while riding with a friend yesterday, to take her Canon with and keep her eye out for unusual photo opportunities. I guess I’m starting to rub off on her in that respect. She grabbed a few really good shots, including these two pictures of the blue and white swallow. I’m so proud of her!