Hi, all- Had an interesting day out at Henricus and Deep Bottom Parks (deep Bottom is, I believe, just over the Henrico/Charles City County line, off Route 5). Saw or heard the following at Henricus: Black Vultures Turkey Vultures Red-shouldered Hawk Red-winged Blackbirds Carolina Wrens Northern Mockingbirds Ospreys Great Blue Heron Starlings Chimney Swifts Tree Swallows Chipping Sparrows - at least one adult and one begging juvie - this is the first time I ever saw an immature Chipping Sparrow. It looked like a Song Sparrow but without the spot and streaks all the way down the front. Prothonotary Warbler E. Wood-Pewee E. Phoebe Red-bellied Woodpecker American Robin W-b Nuthatch Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Tufted Titmouse Canada Goose/Geese (heard only) Common Grackles ***saw one duck, the identity of which I'm not sure of, though my guess would be a Blue-winged Teal - either a female or eclipse plumage male. It had a small white spot showing on its back on either side. The top of the head and the nape of the neck were a darker brown than the face, and the bill was very drab-looking. Am I right in thinking Blue-winged Teal? If so, how usual is it for there to be one at Henricus in early July? If not, any other thoughts on what it might be? Also saw several Painted Turtles, Zebra Swallowtails, a Tiger Swallowtail and a possible Red-spotted Purple, as well as a couple of dragonfly species. Deep Bottom was very active this afternoon in just a small area: Tufted Titmouse Carolina Chickadee Prothonotary Warblers (saw 2 - 3) Carolina Wren Great Blue Heron Eastern Bluebird -- sitting in the opening of a Wood Duck house, looking out. I'm guessing he's nesting in there, as he eventually went in as I was watching him. Anyone else ever encounter a Bluebird in a Wood Duck box? Yellow-billed Cuckoo (heard 2) Wood Thrush Red-bellied Woodpecker Northern Mockingbird A tree full of about 2 dozen Purple Martins insects of note: Cicada, three butterfly species - Silver-spotted Skipper, Zebra Swallowtail, possible Red-Spotted Purple, and one dragonfly species that I could ID - a 10-Spotted Dragonfly. Lots of little, tiny brown dragonflies (or possibly damselflies) over the water, as well as some very tiny butterflies or moths. The path at Deep Bottom had lots of poison ivy along the edges. You are subscribed to VA-Richmond-General. To unsubscribe, send email to va-richmond-general-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field. To adjust other settings (vacation, digest, etc.) please visit, //www.freelists.org/list/va-richmond-general.