Mid-July at Charles River Peninsula

Great Blue Heron, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

It's mid-summer. What more to say? The heron takes up its normal place on the river.

American Goldfinch, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

The only birds putting much energy into their songs are the goldfinch. And this one is molting already?

Monarch Butterfly, Charles River Peninsula, Needham, MA

And monarch butterflies abound. Soon we'll be able to see their young munching on the milkweed.