Fall at Howell wetlands...

I haven't been out much, but today we went to the wetlands and there was lots of wildlife in evidence. These photos are in no particular order.

This bunny was on the trail.....looks half asleep. 

 A large group of Mallards were on one pond and appeared to be changing into their mating plumage.

 The blue side feather peeking out on this young male

 One of the female dragonflies.....Widow Skimmer?

A large group of Canada Geese were on the creek area. 

 I like this log of little turtles watching the geese eat the duckweed.

 Turtles and a headless goose :-)

A Goldfinch picking out flower seeds in the meadow 

 A Great Blue Heron arrived just before we left.

Several Killdeer in the mud with the ducks.

 A Painted Lady Butterfly on the asters.

This Leaf Hopper jumped right in front of me.  I'm amazed at how "leaf like" they are, even to the veins.  Great way to hide!

I was happy to find a couple of Monarch butterflies on the asters. 

They must have been fairly new....they were in perfect condition. 

There were two sandpipers in the mud. 

I liked the mix of geese and turtles.  I should make this into a header shot, but I quit changing my header a few years ago.

 Turtles on the log

 This one was right below us and didn't slip away, so I got a few close-ups.

Dig those "Freddy Krueger" nails!   Ouch!

Not sure why I included this wasp and bee....just more of the life that was buzzing around.