After a (mostly) dreary winter, March has been an excellent month. Arthropods are out and about and many other ectothermic (cold-blooded) critters have emerged from hibernation. Here are a few of March’s highlights:
I photographed the Eastern Cottonmouth at close (but safe) range. Close enough to warrant the infamous threat display.
I documented a species of parasitic wasp tackling a cricket nymph.
I photographed my first clearly visible compound eyes.
After nearly a six month drought, I captured a decent shot on a dragonfly in flight and continue to acquire better dragonfly-in-flight shots every day. This particular dragonfly is a harlequin darner.
I happened upon a teneral (newly emerged) dragonfly, watched it open its wings for the first time, test them, and fly off my hand.
Tidewater Teddy 