summer on the prairie
is not the best time
for wildlife photography
...
birds are off to wherever
they go to escape the heat
and humidity
...
but if you can withstand the
bugs and heat ..
a few of the less common
visitors to the trail can be
seen among the tall weeds and bushes.
Painted Bunting
Blue Grosbeak
( juvenile male )
Blue Grosbeak
( young female )
White - eyed Vireo
Prairie Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Warbler
Red - bellied Woodpecker