
Kip’s Comments - August 20, 2023
Since My Last Post -
Since yesterday I was blessed with several nature photography opportunities. I will share them below, but please understand there may not appear to be any order to them.
#1 - Late last night I noticed this painted lady butterfly hanging under a bird feeder. I flipped the image for easier viewing.

Painted Lady Butterfly at Night - Image 836033

Painted Lady Butterfly at Night - Image 836039
#2 - When I arrived at the cabin to go paddling this morning I noticed a large white bird on the water in front of our cabin. We had an American white pelican near our dock. I photographed the pelican from the shore and then again after I was on the water.

American White Pelican on Wapsipinicon River - Image 836047
American White Pelican on Wapsipinicon River - Image 836074
#3 - Once I was on the Wapsie I found and photographed several green herons. Most of the pictures were not the best due to busy backgrounds. A couple versions seem to work for me.
Green Heron Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836155
Green Heron Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836156
Green Heron Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836268
Green Heron Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836290
Green Heron Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836169
#4 - As I paddled up around the bend of a river I noticed something white in the water. At first I was concerned I had found a hawk caught in fishing line. Eventually the bird took flight. My guess is the hawk was as warm as I was. (There was nothing wrong with it.)
Broad-winged Hawk in Wapsipinicon River - Image 836104
Broad-winged Hawk in Wapsipinicon River - Image 836113
#5 - A couple of other birds of interest were a belted kingfisher and a spotted sandpiper.
Belted Kingfisher Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836083
Spotted Sandpiper Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836132
#6 - I did see a couple of wildflower species worthy of pictures too.
Jewelweed (Touch-me-not) Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836327
Cardinal Flower Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 836308
I think I had an interesting day!