Humber Arboretum Atlas August Highlights
There were so many great observations this month submitted to the Humber Arboretum Atlas project. Here are some of the highlights.
A Common Shiner was spotted this month by Bella Wu, along with some other animals. Both a Great Blue Heron and another Wild Turkey was spotted this month by Mike Naumoff.
© Bella Wu, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC), Common Shiner - Observation 91149828
Insects seemed to be a theme in August, with the Common Tree Cricket observed by vishalb. A Monarch Butterfly was spotted by Treshaun Thomas-Wright, as well as a European Fire Bug spotted by Mike Naumoff.
© Mike Naumoff, some rights reserved (BY-CC), European Fire Bug - Observation 90723828
Lots of plants were found this month, including the Staghorn Sumac by Mike Naumoff and the Purple Loosestrife by Simone Pereira. Bella Wu observed the White Vervain.
© Bella Wu, some rights reserved (CC-BY-NC), White Vervain - Observation 91152876
Thank you to everyone who submitted their findings this month. September will bring the start of a new season which means new changes in nature that we hope to see documented!
- Nicole Carbone, Humber Arboretum Student Content Creator