Banana Slug
Banana slug in Pac NW.
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More Insects Trans Pecos
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White-lined Sphinx
Ok, it’s insect time. Here’s one of my top 3 insects — White-lined Sphinx. Found2 of these beauties at Lake Balmorhea. Interestingly, my camera on pretty high speed seemed to be exactly coordinated with the wingbeats. I always feel that these guys are mimicking hummingbirds to avoid predation.
Black-backed Woodpecker
Here’s my second lifer of the trip. Also from near Lincoln, Montana in same burned woodlands. Although we didn’t study this one in B3, I think you can figure it out
Dipper Colorado
But the creme de la creme was the hour I spent with this couple underneath the railroad bridge!! They are setting up nest underneath there. Just a delightful way to spend some time!! But they hardly ever came out into the sunlight! But what was really astonishing for me is I was not aware of…
Pygmy Nuthatch Colorado
Love the antics and appeal of the Pygmy Nuthatches!!