Chincoteague June 6

Sherry Felix

A collection of my plant and wildlife photographs made at the Assateauge Lighthouse and Assateague Beech, in Chincoteague, Virginia. All carefully identified.

Close-up of green lichen growing on a small branch, surrounded by leaves and natural foliage.
Perforated ruffle lichen (Parmotrema perforatum), Assateague Lighthouse, Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A close-up of a green fern leaf with textured leaflets, surrounded by other lush green foliage.
Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis), Assateague Lighthouse, Chincoteague 6/6/2025
Close-up view of small purple flowers growing among green leaves and grass.
Dove’s-foot Crane’s-bill (Geranium molle), Assateague Lighthouse, Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A brown butterfly with distinct eye patterns on its wings resting on green leaves.
Little Wood Satyr (Hermeuptychia hermes), Assateague Lighthouse, Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A close-up view of a butterfly resting on a green leaf, surrounded by droplets of water on various leaves, showcasing nature's beauty.
Little Wood Satyr (Hermeuptychia hermes), Assateague Lighthouse, Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A black bird perched on a wooden stump silhouetted against a colorful sky with clouds during sunset.
Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major), Chincoteague 6/6/2025
Close-up of several baby birds with beaks open, sitting on a nest made of twigs and feathers.
Baby Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Chincoteague 6/6/2025
Close-up of three baby birds resting in a nest lined with grass and feathers, with a blurred background.
Baby Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A perched swallow on a birdhouse with another swallow in flight nearby, set against a blurred green background of grass.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A close-up of a small bird with a black head and a light brown body perched on a wooden post, surrounded by green vegetation.
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Chincoteague 6/6/2025
Two white birds standing in a green marsh area near water.
Cattle Egret (Ardea ibis), Chincoteague 6/6/2025
A close-up of a snail with a shiny brown shell moving across a wet surface.
Garden snail (Cornu aspersum), Chincoteague 6/6/2025

11 thoughts on “Chincoteague June 6”

  3. shoreacres 2025-06-24 / 7:55 am

    They’re all quite wonderful, but I especially enjoyed the snail. I often see their shells, but rarely see a live one, and this is a great portrait.

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-06-24 / 8:37 am

      Thanks. The rain brought them out.

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  4. Sue 2025-06-24 / 4:26 am

    Fab! I like that ruffle lichen, the wood satyr, baby Barn swallows, and the egret

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-06-24 / 7:07 am

      Thanks Sue. The interesting thing about the lichen is the holes in the bottom of the cups.

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    • Sherry Felix 2025-06-24 / 7:08 am

      Thanks Derrick. It makes my day that you enjoyed these.

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