Spruce Sawyer

I spent a 14-hour day today with three friends, doing a Bio-assessment of someone's property north-west of the city, fairly near Cremona. We had a wonderful walk (actually, three), recording any plants and birds that we found on their many acres. In a separate area a short drive away, where we saw Pelicans and Cormorants in the distance, as well as three Common Loons), we also saw several plants that I had never seen before. This is my absolute favourite way to spend a full day, exploring new "territory"!

This Spruce Sawyer was on the couple's deck while we were being treated to a drink and cookies in between walks. Quite a spectacular insect!