While looking into Monarch Butterflies, I learned that the big leafy plants on the property are common milkweed, important for their survival.
Encouraging Monarchs @ naturenb.ca
Flowers to Attract Monarch Butterflies @ backyardgardenlover.com
An invasive species in these parts.
After a bit of experimenting, I was able to get a photo of fireflies in the yard last night.
While walking along the Mactaquac headpond this morning, there were many small dragonfies on the rocks and driftwood. It was moulting season for Lancet Clubtails.
Adult dragonflies live for two weeks on average.
Lancet Clubtail @ iNaturalist.ca
Dragonfly Life Cycle @ dragonflywebsite.com
Just about every time I pull out a length of lumber from the pile…
