Bicornuta Weevil Wasp (Cerceris bicornuta)

Once again, checking out a Milkweed plant and to find more insect species.

iNaturalist link [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/402567675 ]

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Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis)

A dragonfly lands on the sidewalk near my feet to have its photo taken.

iNaturalist link [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/402567687 ]

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Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus)

It seems that kingbirds like this sign as a bug lookout. [ https://diasporasocial.net/posts/5606242 ]

iNaturalist link [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/390058007 ]

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Great-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus mexicanus)

This grackle landed just a few feet from me as I was walking on the sidewalk.

iNaturalist link [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/384400687 ].

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Huron Skipper (Atalopedes huron)

A couple of a few small butterflies visits a business' flower garden.

iNaturalist link [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/384400687 ]

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Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus)

A small butterfly visits a business' flower garden.

iNaturalist links [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/384400697 ] [ https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/384400695 ]

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