I’m an equal opportunity photographer. Although I tend to focus on photographing odonates (dragonflies and damselflies) I will photograph anything interesting that catches my eye. This retrospective features non-odonate new finds for 2017.
House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus)

05 APR 2017 | The Beacon of Groveton | House Finch (male)
A House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) was spotted in the parking garage at the Beacon of Groveton, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. This individual is a male.
Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)
An Eastern Hog-nosed Snake (Heterodon platirhinos) was spotted at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park (HORP), Fairfax County, Virginia USA.
Mayfly (Hexagenia sp.)
A mayfly (Hexagenia sp.) was spotted at Riverbend Park, Fairfax County, Virginia USA. This individual is a female subimago.
Northern Red-bellied Cooter (Pseudemys rubriventris)

02 AUG 2017 | JMAWR | Eastern Amberwing (male) and water turtle
A male Eastern Amberwing dragonfly (Perithemis tenera) was spotted perching on the nose of a Northern Red-bellied Cooter (Pseudemys rubriventris), at Mulligan Pond, Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge, Fairfax County, Virginia USA.
Blister beetle (Meloe sp.)
A blister beetle (Meloe sp.) was spotted at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA.
Wild Turkey feathers (Meleagris gallopavo)
A tail feather from a Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) was photographed in situ along Easy Road at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Prince William County, Virginia USA.
Copyright © 2017 Walter Sanford. All rights reserved.
Tags: Blister Beetles, Eastern Hog-nosed Snake, Family Meloidae, Haemorhous mexicanus, Hemlock Overlook Regional Park, Heterodon platirhinos, House Finch, Jackson Miles Abbott Wetland Refuge, Meleagris gallopavo, Meloe sp., Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, retrospective, Riverbend Park, Signs of Wildlife, Wild Turkey
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