Some neighbours came over for a wander.

After a bit of grazing it was time to get them home.
With an occasional shake of a pail of gravel they followed me through the woods to their yard, bleating all the way. It was a bit surreal.

Goldenrod @ The Spruce
Chrysalis update: The chrysalis in photos posted recently is still green. It should be reaching the end of the pupal stage any day now.

Acronicta americana @ wikipedia