Early Harvester

[Steve Mirick]

Jane and I got over to the Fremont Rail Trail yesterday.  Accessible
from the Fremont Library Parking Lot.  We were hoping to see Ringed
Boghaunter dragonfly which only flies in May and is relatively rare in
NH.  Success!

But along the way, we were treated to an early Harvester.  Only my 2nd
record for May.  Seems very early.  Thought it was an Elfin at first,
but it landed to reveal its beauty!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/55260768567/in/photostream/lightbox/

Also, had an odd sighting in the afternoon of a Barred Owl.  We didn't
notice until we got home, that it HAS ONLY ONE EYE!  Appears to have
adapted to this disability.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemirick/55261671826/in/photostream/lightbox/

And we got our Ringed Boghaunter.  Not many, but perhaps 3 or so.

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/360379933

Steve & Jane Mirick
Bradford, MA