We hiked the Heather Trail to the Four Brothers Mountains in Manning Park and took many photos along the way, a few of which are shared here.
bumblebee on aster
We came across a number of northern blues on the fleabane.
northern blues
Many types of bees were busy in the meadows.
bumblebee on fleabane
The photos speak for themselves.
bee on willowherb
and…
pollinators on arnica
There was a spotted sandpiper on the gravel shoreline of a small tarn. Not a pollinator, but part of the food chain.
Baird’s Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii)
There were many bees, flies, butterflies, moths, and other insects along the way. Only a few images are shared here.
copper butterfly on yarrow