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found in field behind botanic garde

Catch n Release

38 queens in a crack in this large red oak tree. Light drizzle but warm. Some with pollen in them. Some flying off and others arriving,

Habitat large lake, open water.
Female.

On snow. Walking, sometimes flying for a few cm. Tentative ID.

First time I’ve seen one of these landed. I love they way they look

Male, UVIVF, second picture is normal light

Alpine, Arizona
United States (USA)

Caught during an owl banding session at the Wildcat Hills banding station

see: http://artusobirds.blogspot.ca/2014/07/wolverine.html

Tired and weak from being stuck in a chimney but flew away after resting on the branch. No signs on WNS or wing damage. Nose, wings, and face were covered in soot from the fireplace.

Spring emergence from hibernation.