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Creature of Habit
Bozeman, Montana
2021

We finally got around to cleaning up our pond, clearing out about 70% of the pond scum and 50% of the cattails that were taking over. I figured this little frog I’ve seen and photographed before would still have plenty of pond scum to rest upon while waiting for lunch to happen along. It turns out that, rather than locating on one of the larger expanses of scum still remaining, it chose this little bit of pond scum that happened to get left behind from a large mat I removed. That wasn’t too surprising as, as close as I can tell, it’s the exact same position he could usually be found on when the larger mat was there. Every morning as the sun comes up, we can generally count on spotting him once again in this same place. I guess it’s his/her spot.

Thanks?
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Do I see a thankful look on the face of the dragonfly I rescued from the pond scum mire? Nah, I don’t think dragonflies are into gratitude.

To the Rescue
Bozeman, Montana
2021

I recently posted a series of photos about an overly amorous dragonfly who nearly lost his life when he lost track of where he was while trying to mate with a female. The other day I witnessed the same thing again where a mating dragonfly ended up deeply mired in pond scum while attempting to mate. This time it was close enough to shore that I could drag him over to the edge of the pond. I carefully separated him from the hung of scum he was embedded in and placed him on this branch to dry out and recover. He struggled for quite a while to get his wings fluttering properly again but eventually took off, apparently none the worse for the wear.

Tales of the Totally Clueless
Bozeman, Montana
2021

Too bad there’s no vaccine for this guy’s affliction.

It’s One of Those Summers
Bozeman, Montana
2021

When we get up in the morning, we never know whether we’ll be having a day like the top photo or the bottom photo. Unfortunately the bad days have been dominating for some two months now. At least we’ve just got smoke locally, not fire–so far anyway.

It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
Wilsall, Montana
2021

Party ’til you drop!

No Way to Treat a Dog
Wilsall, Montana
2021

Immune to logic and reason, Geoff was a rabid anti-vaccine and anti-masker. He got his just deserts some would say; unfortunately his dog Scooter was along for the ride.

Montana or Bust
Wilsall, Montana
2021

Bust in this case. Or actually it was Montana and Bust I guess since they made it across the state line before succumbing to fate.

Patriot’s Dream #65
Wilsall, Montana
2021

I have to give them credit for the multi-haybale design. Intended or not, it makes it look like a flag waving in the wind.

Spent Beauty #50
Bozeman, Montana
2021