More denizens

It is that time of year again when things awaken or are renewed. These little beauties from a few days ago turned out to be prodigious dumpers of pollen. When the breeze blows, you can see a cloud of light yellow pollen come off the trees. And then you can see it again as it comes through our screens and lands on every flat surface in the house.

This is one of several families of ducks that one must dodge on the island. They are of several different species. Sometimes there are goslings, as well. The Moms guide the youngsters carefully to the other side of the street. Why, who knows? They can get grass on either side.

Out on the Refuge, the tree swallows flit around, chasing each other and insects. They have beautiful, iridescent blue backs and sides.

They seem to like these houses just fine.

Further along the loop we found this 2 foot Northern Water Snake. It seemed kind of torpid, though the temperature was warm and the sun was hot. He sat still for photos for a while, then left for the bushes.

Here is a close-up of the head, showing a round pupil and stripes along the mouth.

This shows the muddy camo colors a little better.