May 31, 2017: May 2017 Photo Collage

May 2017 photos from the blog by Wolf. Oesterreich, Kevin Kane, Gregg Hadish, and Paul Domoto.

May 30, 2017: Mirror, Mirror, on the Pond

A mallard looks at his handsome reflection on the shore of the south lake. (Kevin Kane, 5/13/17)

May 29, 2017: Goose Stepping

Gosling parade at Ada Hayden on Memorial Day. (Paul Domoto, 5/29/17)

May 28, 2017: Canada Geese

A pair of Canada Geese on a submerged log below the bluff.  A few pairs were successful in their nesting attempts, but most were not. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 5/15/17)

May 27, 2017: Peaceful Evening

A gentle breeze blows over the south lake. (Kevin Kane, 5/27/17)

May 26, 2017: Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpeckers are one of the woodpecker species that are year-round residents.  This individual is a male (note the red at the back of the head).  Also note the black spots on the white outer tail feathers, a minor distinction between the Hairy Woodpecker, which doesn't have them. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 4/27/17)

May 25, 2017: Green Heron

A Green Heron hunting for frogs at Jensen Pond. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 5/16/17)